Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said border areas, allegedly neglected in the past, are now a top priority for the Narendra Modi government. He said he visited Maza, Galemo and Taksing to speed up infrastructure development. Rijiju also rejected claims of…

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika questioned the opposition to the proposed Eco-Sensitive Zone around Kaziranga, recalling that several organisations, including KMSS and AASU, had allegedly protested against the ESZ proposal in 2015. Hazarika said the government is now proposing a site-specific…

The Draft Electoral Roll for the 26-Buruli constituency under the Mising Autonomous Council in Sonitpur district was published on August 19, 2026. The constituency has 7,349 electors, including 3,705 male and 3,644 female voters. Claims and objections can be filed…

Tension gripped Jayantipur village in Kamrup district after a 28-year-old man, Taqshed Ali, allegedly stabbed his wife, Sahida Begum, to death on Wednesday. Police detained Ali from the scene and later arrested him after he allegedly confessed to the crime…

A 28-year-old youth from Goalpara, Sona Babu Ali, allegedly killed a transgender woman, Zahidul Islam alias Asma Begum, with a sharp weapon at Gurkuchi village near Rangia railway station on Wednesday. The victim was found with her throat slit inside…

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) cancelled two Guwahati–Silchar Express services and rescheduled eight trains due to ongoing restoration work near New Harangajao station following the settlement of railway tracks. Train services on the Lumding–Badarpur Hill Section are continuing through Line 3…

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude to Assam Police for contributing ₹5 crore to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund. He also thanked the Assam Police Wives’ Welfare Association for contributing ₹3 lakh. The Chief Minister appreciated the contributions,…

Three senior Khasi Students’ Union (KSU) leaders, including president Raymond Kharjana, were arrested on Wednesday night following violence and vandalism during a black-flag bike rally in Shillong. Police said at least 31 vehicles were damaged, several people were assaulted, and…

Guwahati: Government Railway Police (GRP) seized 55 kg of suspected ganja from three passengers during a checking operation at Guwahati Railway Station on Wednesday morning. The contraband, packed in 50 packets, was allegedly recovered from passengers travelling on the Dibrugarh-New…

Guwahati: The Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE), Assam, has withdrawn the 14-day joining deadline for primary teachers transferred through the mutual transfer process who are currently engaged in Census-related duties. The relaxation applies to teachers involved in Census work, while…

Guwahati: Former Leader of the Opposition Debabrata Saikia has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a special allocation from the PM CARES Fund to support families affected by the July 2026 floods in Upper Assam. In his August 20…