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26 Aug

Assam Police Personnel’s Vehicle Gutted in Fire Near Assam-Meghalaya Border

Paromita EditorAssam

A private vehicle belonging to an Assam Police personnel was allegedly set on fire near the Upper Lampi Battalion Border Out Post in Boko, raising concerns along the sensitive Assam-Meghalaya border. The vehicle, an Alto reportedly owned by Havildar Arbinda Roy of the 28th Battalion, was found completely gutted following a fire that broke out during the night. According to police sources, the vehicle had been parked along the roadside near the battalion camp as the poor condition of the approach road made it difficult to drive the car inside the camp premises. Police have launched an investigation to determine…

26 Aug

Assam Elephant ‘Mangal Singh’ Undergoes Critical Dental Surgery After Poachers Hack Off Tusks

Paromita EditorAssam

A 16-year-old captive male elephant, Mangal Singh, has undergone a complex dental procedure in Assam’s Margherita after poachers brutally hacked off both his tusks near the roots, leaving the animal with exposed pulp cavities and a prolonged risk of severe infection. A specialised veterinary team performed a partial pulpotomy on Wednesday to treat the damaged tusks and prevent further complications. The incident took place in April in the Dhulijan forest area of Lakhipathar in Digboi, where the poachers cut off both tusks close to their roots. Mangal Singh suffered heavy bleeding, while the exposed pulp cavities subsequently became infected. The…

26 Aug

IED Blast Injures Security Personnel in Tengnoupal

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

An Assam Rifles patrol came under attack near the India-Myanmar border in Manipur’s Tengnoupal district, with the attackers reportedly using improvised explosive devices (IEDs) before opening fire on security personnel. The incident took place on August 23 in the Saibol sector, close to the international border. At least one Assam Rifles personnel was injured in the attack, according to reports. The attackers allegedly planted multiple IEDs along the roadside and detonated them as the Assam Rifles patrol moved through the area. This was followed by gunfire, leading to a brief exchange between the attackers and security personnel. The assailants later…

25 Aug

Supreme Court Seeks Fresh CBI Status Report in Arunachal Contract Case

Preeti SinghAssam

The Supreme Court granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) two more weeks to submit a fresh status report in a case involving allegations that government contracts were awarded to family members of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta heard the matter. The case came up after the court, on August 3, directed the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) of Arunachal Pradesh to appear personally over allegations that the state government had not fully cooperated with the CBI investigation. Both senior officials appeared before the court on Monday…

25 Aug

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah Assures Early Resolution of Pay Issues of Casual Workers Appointed Before 1993

Preeti SinghAssam

Forest Minister of the Government of Assam, Jayanta Malla Baruah, has assured early resolution of the problems being faced by the casual and master roll workers appointed in the Forest Department of the Assam Government before April 1, 1993, who are still deprived of receiving fixed scale salary, including their salary. The assurance was given by Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah while receiving a memorandum from a delegation of casual forest workers, who have been deprived of fixed scale salary for years, during a meeting at his official residence in Dispur on August 23. Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah told the delegation,…

25 Aug

AIIMS Guwahati to host Khelo India Dialogue on Aug 27

Paromita EditorAssam

AIIMS Guwahati is hosting the Khelo India Dialogue – “Khel Ki Baat, PM Modi Ke Saath” on August 27 as part of the nationwide celebrations associated with National Sports Day 2026.The programme is being organised under the aegis of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, through Mera Yuva Bharat (MY Bharat), with the objective of strengthening youth participation in sports, promoting fitness and highlighting the role of sports in nation-building.A major highlight of the programme will be the virtual address by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to youth participants across the country. The national-level interaction will connect young…

25 Aug

SC gives CBI two weeks for fresh report

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Supreme Court has given the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) two weeks to file a fresh status report in a case concerning allegations that government contracts in Arunachal Pradesh were awarded to family members of Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta heard the matter after earlier issuing notices to the Arunachal Pradesh chief secretary and home principal secretary over allegations that the state government had not cooperated fully with the CBI investigation. The two senior officials appeared before the Supreme Court and submitted affidavits in response to the show-cause notices…

25 Aug

Guwahati Ring Road, Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Fast-Tracked: CM Sarma’s Crucial Meet with Union Minister

Preeti SinghAssam

With the aim of immediate reconstruction of national highways in Assam damaged by the recent devastating floods and to further strengthen the state's road infrastructure, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Monday. In the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized not only the immediate repair of highways damaged by floods but also the adoption of a long-term plan to ensure that road connectivity is not disrupted during natural disasters. Stressing the need to prioritize Assam's geographical conditions and the data and experience of flood-prone areas in highway…

24 Aug

Nagaon lok sabha bye-election: congress invites applications for candidacy

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has initiated preparations for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency bye-election. As directed by APCC President and Deputy Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, the party has formally invited applications from party members aspiring to contest in the bye-election. Ramanna Baruah, General Secretary (Organisation) of the APCC, announced this via an official circular. According to the circular, Congress members seeking nomination from the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency must apply using the prescribed application format. The application form will be available with the APCC Treasurer at the party headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan, Guwahati.…

24 Aug

Himanta briefs Amit Shah on Assam’s flood response

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called on Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi on Sunday and briefed him about the flood response initiatives undertaken by the state government."Today in New Delhi, I had the privilege of meeting Hon’ble Union Home Minister Shri @AmitShah Ji and briefing him on the #AssamFloodResponse, along with several other important matters concerning Assam," the Chief Minister posted on X.Expressing his gratitude to Shah, Sarma said that throughout the devastating floods in the state, Shah remained in constant touch with the state and extended every possible help."In today’s meeting too, he acknowledged the…