Bokakhat, Assam: Tension erupted at Shaheed Kamala Miri Sub-Divisional Civil Hospital after a woman died following childbirth-related surgery. The family alleged medical negligence and staged a protest, demanding action against the doctor and nursing staff involved. Police reached the spot…

Sivasagar, Assam: Health Minister Ashok Singhal reviewed the construction of the Sivasagar Medical College at Demow, where around 35% of the work has been completed. He said the ₹500-crore project will significantly strengthen healthcare and medical education in Upper Assam…

Guwahati, Assam: Guwahati Police arrested three alleged drug peddlers during a raid in the Birubari–Shankarpur area. Police recovered 127 vials containing 156.77 grams of suspected heroin, ₹1.14 lakh in cash and three mobile phones. A case has been registered, and…

Guwahati: The All India ESIC Nursing Officers’ Federation has announced a nationwide protest against the AGT-2026 transfer orders, alleging they are arbitrary and violate the existing transfer policy. The federation has planned black badge protests from July 16–18, demonstrations on…

Malda/Katihar: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has introduced interactive digital technologies at crew lobbies across the Katihar Division to strengthen operational safety and modernise Loco Pilot training. The initiative includes touch panels, signalling models, route videography and railway podcasts, while the…

Dima Hasao, Assam: Hundreds of commercial vehicles have remained stranded on the Lumding-Haflong stretch of National Highway-27 due to the poor condition of the road and delayed repair work. Heavy traffic congestion between Jatinga and Harangajao has disrupted the movement…

Dhemaji, Assam: The flood situation in Assam worsened on Wednesday, affecting over 48,000 people across Dhemaji, Dibrugarh, Biswanath and Nalbari districts. Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju visited the flood-hit areas and assured full support from the Centre…

Guwahati, Assam: Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi has urged state-run oil companies to immediately reduce petrol and diesel prices, citing the decline in international crude oil prices following easing tensions in West Asia. He questioned why fuel prices remain unchanged…

Guwahati, Assam: A court has formally handed over the succession certificate to Garima Saikia Garg, making her the legal heir to the financial assets of late singer Zubeen Garg. The certificate allows her to access and manage assets worth about…

Mariani, Assam: The Assam government has proposed fresh administrative and political-level talks with Nagaland to resolve the decades-old interstate border dispute. Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora said dialogue is the only path to a permanent solution and reiterated…

Cachar: The Assam Rifles and Silchar Customs Department jointly seized a consignment of smuggled foreign cigarettes worth around ₹2.8 crore during an operation in the Kalain area of Cachar district. Officials said the contraband was being transported through commercial trucks…