The Assam government has renamed the State Institute of Panchayat and Rural Development as the "Golap Borbora State Institute of Panchayat and Rural Development, Assam" to honour former Chief Minister Golap Borbora.

Sangita Nishad, a woman from Uttar Pradesh, was found dead under mysterious circumstances in her Guwahati residence on June 2. Married to Rajesh Kevat of APDCL on March 7, Sangita allegedly faced mental harassment from her husband’s family. Her family…

New APCC president Gaurav Gogoi visited flood-affected areas in Cachar, Assam, on a two-day tour of Barak Valley. He met displaced victims in Katigorah and Borkhola relief camps. Gogoi criticized the BJP government for focusing on attacking Congress instead of…

The Assam government has announced a ₹3,875 crore package to rebuild 348 km of flood-damaged roads in Dima Hasao. The Centre will cover 80% of the cost with World Bank aid. Work begins post-monsoon. The package also includes rebuilding 11…

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that a book on Dr. Bhupen Hazarika’s life by Anuradha Sharma Pujari will be translated into 23 Indian languages and distributed to 4 lakh institutions. One lakh copies will also reach 10 lakh families…

The Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has opposed proposed amendments to Assam’s 139-year-old land laws, warning of threats to indigenous land rights. At a press meet, AJP leader Chandra Kanta Das criticized the government for lack of public consultation and alleged…

Kaziranga National Park officials confirmed that the flood situation is under control, with water levels receding and animals safe. Preventive measures, including highlands, boats, and traffic regulation on NH-37, are in place. Extra personnel have been deployed. However, Orang National…

The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) informed the Supreme Court that illegal mining continues in Assam’s Parkup Pahar, near Kaziranga National Park, violating a 2019 SC ban. Despite action reports and suspended leases, mining has intensified since 2021. The Karbi Anglong…

Karbi Anglong district administration has banned visits to picnic spots, waterfalls, and tourist sites due to heavy rains and rising water levels, warning of flash floods and landslides. The public is urged to stay alert and follow official advisories. Meanwhile,…

Union Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram said the Centre is seriously considering granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six Assam communities—Tai Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi, and Tea Tribes. However, no final decision has been made. The Registrar General of…