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Dhubri Court staff strike over pay scale demands

Dhubri District Court employees launched a two-day strike to demand the implementation of Supreme Court directives regarding pay and promotion rules.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026

Assam MP Phani Bhusan Choudhury Rides Public Bus in Bongaigaon

Barpeta MP Phani Bhusan Choudhury is winning praise after being spotted riding a public bus, continuing his long history of modest public appearances.

Timungpi Terang • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Leads Rural Wage Initiative as CM Details New Youth and FIFA Policies

Assam is the first state to issue wage orders under VBG-RAM-G while launching new youth training and extending restaurant hours for FIFA World Cup fans.

Timungpi Terang • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Faces Security Gap With Nearly 40 Kilometers of Bangladesh Border Unfenced

Assam officials report 86 percent of the Bangladesh border is fenced, leaving nearly 39 kilometers exposed due to riverine terrain and local objections.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Moves to Tackle Human-Wildlife Conflict with New SOP

Assam is drafting an SOP to curb fatal elephant attacks and monkey crop damage, targeting a July 22 completion date for the new wildlife strategy.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026

Assam and Meghalaya Border Talks Poised for Next Round

Boundary talks between Assam and Meghalaya await the formation of Assam's regional committees before negotiations can officially move forward.

Walrik Marak • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Pledges Rs 150 Crore to End Jorabat Flash Floods

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Rs 150 crore for Jorabat flood control and unveiled a massive state-wide infrastructure development plan.

Timungpi Terang • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Launches 150 Crore Project to End Jorabat Flooding

Assam plans a 150 crore flood mitigation project in Jorabat, alongside a new four-lane highway to cut heavy traffic congestion near the state border.

NEWire Desk • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Budget Debate Erupts as Akhil Gogoi Faces Suspension

Assam BJP leaders tout the state budget as a growth roadmap, while MLA Akhil Gogoi faces suspension after clashing with the CM over poverty data.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026

Former MLA Demands Eviction of Illegal Occupants from Hojai Tribal Land

Samarjit Haflongbar wants Assam's CM to clear illegal encroachers from the Bordolong Lanka Bhetapara Tribal Belt and Block to protect indigenous rights.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026

Assam's Century-Old Majbat Station Gets 10 Crore Makeover

The 117-year-old Majbat Railway Station in Assam underwent a 10 crore redevelopment to modernize facilities while keeping its historical charm intact.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Flood Death Toll Hits Four as Thousands Displaced

Assam flood crisis deepens as the death toll reaches four and over 37,000 residents face displacement across six districts following heavy rainfall.

Timungpi Terang • 15 Jul 2026

India's Longest River Bridge Nears Completion Over Brahmaputra

The 19.5-km Dhubri-Phulbari Bridge is 80 percent complete. The project links Assam and Meghalaya, cutting travel time from five hours to 20 minutes by 2028.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Congress attacks BJP over job claims and flood management

Assam Congress leaders slammed the BJP for failing to deliver promised jobs, as state unemployment hits 40 lakh and urban flooding plagues local infrastructure.

Timungpi Terang • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Targets Jorabat Floods With 150 Crore Project

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma pledged 150 crore to fix Jorabat flooding and plans a four-lane highway to ease traffic between Assam and Meghalaya.

Timungpi Terang • 15 Jul 2026

Police and Reporters Feed Stranded Truckers on Assam Highway

Assam police and local journalists delivered food and water to hundreds of truck drivers trapped by a damaged bridge on National Highway-6.

Timungpi Terang • 15 Jul 2026

Konyak Union demands border clarity before Assam-Nagaland oil drilling

The Konyak Union warns the government to fix border disputes and consult landowners before launching the recently signed oil exploration project.

Kiyeto Swu • 15 Jul 2026

Tinsukia Targets Public Urination With LED Screen Name and Shame Campaign

Tinsukia Municipal Board is shaming public urinators by showing their faces on LED screens after a mirror deterrent failed to stop the town's sanitation woes.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026

ONGC Plugs Gas Leak Site in Assam's Geleki Field

ONGC sealed a gas bubbling site in Assam's Sivasagar district. The company confirmed the situation is stable and under control following a technical probe.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026

Assam Boosts Youth Skills Through New Education Initiatives

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is scaling up youth job training through schools and industry partnerships to drive the state's economic growth.

Bibar Daimary • 15 Jul 2026