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Students Protest Police Boundary Changes in Assam’s Bajali District

Assam students demand a review of police station jurisdiction changes that shifted 63 villages across several districts, sparking local outcry.

Timungpi Terang • 3 Sep 2026

Assam Irrigation Staff Train for Flood Emergencies in Morigaon

Morigaon irrigation staff completed disaster response training to improve flood, fire, and rescue preparedness through hands-on emergency drills.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026

Assam Chief Minister Inspects Historic Negheriting Shiva Doul

Himanta Biswa Sarma visited the 1,200-year-old Negheriting Shiva Doul in Golaghat to review infrastructure and preserve the site's cultural legacy.

Timungpi Terang • 3 Sep 2026

Nagaon District Commissioner Debashish Sharma Retires

Assam official Debashish Sharma has retired from his post as Nagaon District Commissioner following the state's approval of his voluntary request.

Timungpi Terang • 3 Sep 2026

British-Era Bunker in Digboi Occupied by Family Since 1967

A decades-old World War II bunker in Digboi sits occupied by a local family despite sitting on Assam Oil Division land. Authorities have yet to intervene.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026

Dibrugarh Court Convicts Six Suspects in Single Day

A Dibrugarh court handed out five life sentences and one four-year prison term across six criminal cases on Thursday.

Timungpi Terang • 3 Sep 2026

New Guidebook Highlights Rare Medicinal Plants of Northeast India

Officials released a pictorial guidebook detailing rare and medicinal plants in Northeast India to promote conservation and local herbal garden projects.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

Assam Police Academy Emerges as National Training Hub

Assam’s Lachit Barphukan Police Academy is attracting forces from across India to train for modern cyber threats and advanced police work.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

Royal Global University concludes year-long Bhupen Hazarika centenary

Assam Royal Global University wrapped up its year-long birth centenary tribute to cultural icon Dr. Bhupen Hazarika with music, poetry, and book releases.

NEWire Desk • 3 Sep 2026

Nagaland Officials Address Border Oil Drilling and Clashes

Nagaland leaders debate unauthorized oil drilling in the disputed border belt as Deputy Chief Minister Patton reports on recent clashes with Assam.

Naro Jamir • 3 Sep 2026

Barpeta Health Officials Tighten Referral Links

Health officials in Barpeta met Wednesday to improve patient referrals and maternal care coordination between BMCH and Kalgachia BPHC.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026

AASU Protesters Burn Effigy Over Soaring Assam Food Prices

AASU members protested in Dibrugarh against rising food costs, burning an effigy of the state Supply Minister while demanding immediate market relief.

Timungpi Terang • 3 Sep 2026

Morigaon Education Department Honors Retired Teachers at 30th Nirontor Event

Morigaon officials honored 10 retirees at the 30th Nirontor program, distributing benefits and celebrating the long-term impact of local educators.

Timungpi Terang • 3 Sep 2026

Assam Fires Drug Inspector Couple Over Bribery and Corruption

The Assam government fired two drug inspectors after they faced separate arrests for bribery and possessing unexplained wealth.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026

Dhubri School Principal Accused of Misconduct Amid SMC Deadlock

Parents and local officials have filed a complaint against a Dhubri school principal following repeated delays in forming a new management committee.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026

Assam Moves Forward With Brahmaputra Road-Rail Tunnel

Tenders are open for a massive tunnel under the Brahmaputra River to slash travel time between Gohpur and Numaligarh to just 20 minutes.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026

Indigenous Forum Demands Council Name Change Reversal in Assam

The Indigenous People’s Forum gave a 14-day ultimatum to drop the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council title in favor of the constitutionally mandated name.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026

Police Seize Cannabis Cache on Silchar-Rangiya Express

Railway police discovered a bag of cannabis under a train seat in Assam. The suspect escaped, and authorities are currently investigating the incident.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026

Assam Leads Nation in New Criminal Law Rollout

Assam hit a 92.16 percent compliance rate for new criminal laws, far outpacing the national average of 74.86 percent since the July 1 launch.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026

Assam CM Reviews Major Infrastructure Overhaul at Golaghat Police Academy

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected infrastructure upgrades at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy to modernize state police training standards.

Bibar Daimary • 3 Sep 2026