Assam
Assam Governor Outlines Five-Year Vision Amid Opposition Walkout
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya presented the state government's five-year vision as opposition members staged a walkout in the Assembly.
James M • 22 May 2026
DRI Seizes Smuggled Areca Nuts and Prohibited E-Cigarettes in Major Crackdowns
The DRI seized 60,000 kg of smuggled areca nuts in the Northeast and intercepted over 300,000 illicit e-cigarettes worth ₹120 crore nationwide.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Intensifies Road Safety Measures Following Recent Accident Reductions
Assam officials are launching new safety initiatives and stricter enforcement to curb road fatalities following a recent drop in accident statistics.
James M • 22 May 2026
Unidentified body discovered on Dhing Road in Assam
Authorities in Assam are investigating the death of an unidentified man discovered on the side of Dhing Road in Nagaon on Friday morning.
James M • 22 May 2026
Akhil Gogoi Urges Assam Government to Prioritize Inflation Over UCC
Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi has criticized the BJP government for pursuing a Uniform Civil Code instead of addressing the state's rising cost of living.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Governor outlines government vision amidst Opposition protest
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya presented the government's five-year agenda today as Opposition members staged a walkout over inflation concerns.
James M • 22 May 2026
Ranjeet Kumar Dass Elected Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly
BJP legislator Ranjeet Kumar Dass has been unanimously elected as the Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly for a historic second term.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Civil Service Officer Arrested in Bribery Case After Cash Seizure
Assam official Lachit Kumar Das was arrested for bribery. A subsequent home search by vigilance teams uncovered nearly 1.3 crore in cash and bank deposits.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Approves Second Emergency Landing Strip on NH-27
Nalbari district will host Assam's second emergency landing facility on NH-27 to support military and commercial aircraft during national crises.
James M • 22 May 2026
Assam Police Arrest 856 in Cattle Smuggling Crackdown
Assam authorities have arrested 856 people and seized nearly 3,000 kilograms of beef as part of an ongoing statewide campaign against illegal cattle trade.
James M • 21 May 2026
MLA Shiladitya Dev Outlines Development Plans for Hojai
BJP MLA Shiladitya Dev promises rapid progress for Hojai, prioritizing flood control and infrastructure during his second term in the Assam Assembly.
James M • 21 May 2026
Saraighat Bridge to close for emergency repairs on May 21
The Saraighat Bridge in Guwahati will close for eight hours on May 21 for emergency deck repairs. Commuters should plan alternative routes for travel.
James M • 21 May 2026
Two Schoolgirls Found Dead in Assam Tea Garden Pond
Authorities are investigating the mysterious deaths of two schoolgirls whose bodies were recovered from a pond in Assam's Kokrajhar district on Tuesday.
James M • 21 May 2026
ABSU Demands Assam Government Address Bodo Textbook Shortage
The All Bodo Students Union is calling on Assam's Chief Minister to resolve a severe shortage of Bodo medium textbooks affecting students across 12 districts.
James M • 21 May 2026
Ten-Foot Statue of Zubeen Garg Unveiled in Boko
A ten-foot statue of music icon Zubeen Garg was unveiled in Boko, Assam, during a public ceremony honoring his cultural and social contributions.
James M • 21 May 2026
BJP MLA Emphasizes Preservation of Assamese Identity
BJP legislator Pradyut Bordoloi calls for protecting Assamese heritage, citing historical resistance against British efforts to dilute local identity.
James M • 21 May 2026
Assam Assembly embraces tribal languages during legislative oaths
Assam lawmakers took oaths in Rabha and Karbi, marking a shift toward cultural inclusion in the state's 16th Legislative Assembly inaugural session.
James M • 21 May 2026
Saraighat Bridge to close for emergency repairs tonight
Guwahati's Saraighat Bridge will be closed to all traffic for eight hours tonight to facilitate emergency repairs on the bridge deck.
James M • 21 May 2026
Assam Police Seize Counterfeit Currency Materials in Sivasagar
Assam police seized counterfeit-note materials and arrested one man in Sivasagar, while questioning two drivers to uncover potential criminal networks.
James M • 21 May 2026
Newborn rescued in Assam after illegal sale by parents
Police rescued a five-day-old infant in Nalbari after its parents sold the child due to financial hardship. The investigation into the case continues.
James M • 21 May 2026
