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CM Himanta Confirms IndiGo’s New Flight Services in Assam.

“In a significant boost to air connectivity in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the launch of a new direct IndiGo flight between Delhi and Jorhat, starting September 20, 2025. The announcement followed high-level discussions with IndiGo’s management in New Delhi, focusing on enhancing regional and national connectivity for Assam. In addition to the Delhi–Jorhat service, IndiGo will introduce extra early morning daily flights on the Guwahati–Silchar and Guwahati–Dibrugarh routes, aimed at benefiting daily commuters, students, and professionals. Further strengthening the state’s air links, a direct Guwahati–Navi Mumbai flight is scheduled for the winter of 2025–26, while the existing Delhi–Dibrugarh route will soon include a stopover at Guwahati to streamline travel for Upper Assam passengers. These improvements are set to make Assam more accessible and better integrated with the rest of India.”

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Airtel uses AI-driven fraud detection to protect 1.35 million customers in the Northeast.

Bharti Airtel has achieved a major breakthrough in digital security across Assam and the Northeast by deploying its advanced AI-powered fraud detection system. In just 33 days, Airtel has protected over 1.35 million users in the region from online scams by automatically scanning and blocking malicious links shared via SMS, social media, email, and browsers. The system leverages real-time threat intelligence to examine over 1 billion URLs daily, blocking harmful sites in under 100 milliseconds and alerting users instantly. With support for Assamese and other regional languages, this innovative solution ensures digital safety for all, including those with limited English proficiency, and marks a significant step in safeguarding the region’s rapidly growing digital community.

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In the Goalpara area, the Assam government launches a significant eviction campaign.

The Assam government launched a major eviction drive in Goalpara district on Monday, targeting 667 families—mostly from the migrant Bengali-speaking community—occupying encroached land in Hasilabeel village. The operation, marked by heavy security and the deployment of bulldozers, proceeded peacefully as officials aimed to reclaim 1,555 bighas of public land. Authorities also planned to demolish five lower primary schools within the village, while affected residents appealed for alternative accommodation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reaffirmed the government’s commitment to ongoing eviction efforts to prevent illegal settlements and maintain law and order across the state.

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Tomorrow, the Assam HSLC Compartmental Results 2025 will be announced.

The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), Division-I, has announced that the results for the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Compartmental Examination 2025 will be declared on June 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Students can check their results online at the official website https://sebaonline.org or via the ASSEB Results App. To access results, candidates need to enter their roll number and number as given on their admit card (e.g., Roll: C25-0012). A PDF version of the digital Results Gazette will be available for schools, and the official Certificate-cum-Marksheet will be distributed in hard copy at a later date. This announcement is crucial for students who appeared for the compartmental exams, providing them another opportunity to qualify for higher education or vocational pathways.

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Assam: Sribhumi Civil Hospital is on fire, and an AC problem is suspected.

A fire broke out at Sribhumi Civil Hospital on Sunday, June 15, after an air-conditioning unit in the Eye Department caught fire. Quick action by staff and local residents prevented major damage, and the fire brigade swiftly extinguished the blaze. No injuries were reported, and authorities are investigating the incident, preliminarily attributing it to a short circuit in the AC machine.

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Guwahati hosts a bicycle rally organized by the Sports Authority of India and Radisson Blu.

PedalOzone, the vibrant bicycle rally organized by Radisson Blu Guwahati and the Sports Authority of India, brought together cycling enthusiasts and community members for its second edition. The 13-kilometre ride celebrated health, sustainability, and community spirit, highlighting cycling as an eco-friendly transport choice. With energetic participation and inspiring words from key officials, the event underscored the importance of a healthy lifestyle and collective environmental responsibility, echoing the global message of World Bicycle Day.

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Gas leakage continues following blowout at ONGC well in Assam’s Sibsagar district.

Gas continued to leak from a well in ONGC’s Rudrasagar oil field in Upper Assam’s Sivasagar district for the fourth consecutive day, raising serious concerns for the safety and well-being of local residents. The blowout occurred on June 12 at Well No RDS 147A, which was being operated by SK Petro Services on behalf of ONGC. As a result, 72 families have been evacuated and relocated to a relief camp in nearby Bangaon village, where they are unable to use stoves or cook due to the pungent smell of gas. Fortunately, no injuries or fire have been reported thus far. ONGC’s Crisis Management Team is working urgently to control the leakage, with Director (Technology & Field Services) Vikram Saxena overseeing the well-killing process. The incident happened during a perforation job for a zone transfer on an old, non-producing well. The exact cause of the blowout remains under investigation.

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Pijush Hazarika, an Assam minister, evaluates the flood damage in Dibrugarh and guarantees long-term protection.

Assam Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika today conducted an on-site assessment of the flood-affected Bhogamur area in Khowang, Dibrugarh district, following a significant breach in the embankment caused by the rising waters of the Burhi Dihing River. The Minister assured residents of immediate repair efforts and committed to implementing robust, long-term flood protection measures.

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 Due to the heatwave, the Assam government has revised the work hours for tea garden workers.

Amid soaring temperatures across Assam, the state’s Labour Welfare Department has rescheduled working hours for tea garden workers from 8:00 AM–4:00 PM to 6:00 AM–2:00 PM, effective immediately. The decision, announced on June 13, prioritizes the health and safety of outdoor workers exposed to extreme heat and harsh conditions. The new schedule, mandated in a notification signed by Secretary Abhijit Baruah, requires all district authorities, tea garden associations, and unions to ensure compliance. This move follows similar adjustments to school timings by Assam’s education department in response to the ongoing heatwave.

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While awaiting Centre approval, Himanta Biswa Sarma teases plans for a new zoo in Dibrugarh.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has unveiled plans to establish a state-of-the-art zoo in Dibrugarh, modeled after the renowned Guwahati zoo. The state government has already initiated preliminary work and is actively seeking clearances from the National Zoo Authority in New Delhi. While the project timeline remains uncertain, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that construction would begin soon after receiving the necessary approvals. The proposed zoo is expected to become a major attraction in upper Assam, enhancing tourism and promoting wildlife conservation in the region.

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ASSAM RIFLES DISTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN  MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND OUTREACH CAMP

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Over the following two years, 150 Northeast goods will be GI-tagged.

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Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.

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“Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir,” the largest auditorium in NE, opens in Guwahati.

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42 new train stops are added by Northeast Frontier Railway throughout Assam and West Bengal.

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Four people were detained for damaging Christmas decorations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari in Assam.

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Due to the NH-715 diversion proposal, locals block the Kaliabor–Jakhalabandha road in Assam.

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Dima Hasao tourism may suffer as Vistadome Express will be permanently discontinued on January 1 in Assam.

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Assam CM: 18 foreigners who tried to enter illegally were returned

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In an interstate operation, Tripura police find 24 missing young people from Siang, Arunachal.

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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES KOLKATA

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ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM