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Assam: A man is detained for reportedly using a stone slab to kill his wife.

Police in Assam’s Tinsukia district have arrested Kishore Tanti for allegedly killing his wife, Manisha Moran, during a domestic dispute in Doomdooma. Tanti, a former electricity department employee, reportedly struck Moran on the head with a stone slab following a heated argument before fleeing the scene. He was apprehended in Dibrugarh and charged under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. The case adds to a spate of recent domestic violence incidents in Assam, with authorities expressing concern over the rising trend.

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Assam CM: PM Modi will travel to Assam on September 8.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on September 8, 2025, to attend three key government programmes. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that during the visit, PM Modi will inaugurate the year-long birth centenary celebration of Bharat Ratna Bhupen Hazarika. The prime minister will also lay the foundation stones for major infrastructure projects worth over ₹8,000 crore, including a medical college in Darrang, a Brahmaputra bridge connecting Kuruwa and Narengi, and the Guwahati ring road. Additionally, Modi is expected to address a public meeting at the Government Sericulture Farm near Mangaldai. The visit underscores the Centre’s focus on boosting Assam’s development through health, connectivity, and cultural initiatives.

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Guwahati: Residents of Hatigaon express their outrage over the complete excavation of a major road without prior notice.

A vital road connecting Hatigaon Main Road to Lakhimi Nagar, Journalist Colony, and Janakpur in Guwahati has been completely excavated by a contractor building a culvert drain, sparking strong protests from residents and commuters. The work, carried out without advance notice or consultation, has rendered the road unusable and caused severe disruptions to daily life. Locals have condemned the move as irresponsible and are demanding immediate accountability and a clear timeline for restoration, while municipal authorities have yet to issue a statement on the matter.

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Assam: According to Swachh Survekshan 2024–2025, Guwahati is the cleanest capital in the Northeast.

In a striking turnaround, Guwahati has been recognized as the cleanest capital city in the Northeast in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 rankings, a dramatic improvement from its previous position as one of the region’s dirtiest urban centers. Announcing the achievement on Thursday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma credited dedicated cleanliness initiatives, enhanced waste management systems, and widespread public participation for the city’s progress. Key projects such as door-to-door garbage collection, expanded recycling facilities, the use of smart technology, and community engagement were highlighted as driving forces behind the transformation. Urban experts have lauded Guwahati’s example for other northeastern capitals, while the state government has pledged to build on these gains and continue elevating cleanliness standards.

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Assam: Axom Nagarik Samaj accuses corporate land acquisition and denounces govtment evictions.

The Axom Nagarik Samaj has strongly condemned recent government eviction drives in Assam’s Dhubri and Goalpara districts, alleging a conspiracy to facilitate land grabs for multinational corporations under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s leadership. In a press release, the organization accused the government of systematically alienating land from ordinary citizens and handing it over to corporate groups, including Adani and Ambani, for major projects. Highlighting examples such as the Barduar satellite town and solar and thermal power projects, the Samaj said the evictions disproportionately harm indigenous, tribal, and immigrant communities who often lack formal land rights. The statement urged the government to prioritize granting land rights to local farmers and condemned ongoing policies that, according to the organization, benefit large corporations at the expense of Assam’s vulnerable populations.

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Two are detained by the NIA in an Assam IED conspiracy connected to ULFA(I).

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested two individuals, Bhargob Gogoi and Sumu Gogoi, from Assam’s Dibrugarh district in connection with a plot by the banned militant group ULFA (Independent) to carry out a series of IED blasts across Assam during last year’s Independence Day celebrations. According to officials, the accused were directly involved in the conspiracy to plant explosives aimed at spreading fear and destabilizing the region. The arrests bring the total number of suspects held in the case to three. The NIA, which took over the investigation from Dispur Police in September 2023, continues to probe what it describes as a terror conspiracy aimed at disrupting peace and threatening national security.

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In the follow-up to a forest eviction in Assam’s Goalpara, violence breaks out, resulting in one death.

Tensions erupted in Assam’s Goalpara district after evicted settlers clashed with security personnel during efforts to prevent re-encroachment in the Paikan Reserve Forest. The violence began when a joint team of forest officials and police resumed work to dig a channel, leading to an attack by former settlers wielding sticks and stones. Security forces opened fire in response, resulting in one death and multiple injuries on both sides. The incident underscores ongoing conflicts over forest land evictions in the region, with authorities vowing to continue their efforts to protect the area.

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Assam: To guarantee error-free voter rolls, Barpeta provides thorough BLO training.

A comprehensive two-day training programme for 1,094 Booth Level Officers (BLOs) and 103 Supervisors was conducted across Barpeta district’s Legislative Assembly Constituencies under the Election Commission of India’s directives. Led by senior election officials, the sessions focused on improving electoral roll management and adherence to updated procedures to ensure accurate and inclusive voter lists ahead of forthcoming elections. ADC (Election) Moushumi Chetia emphasized the critical role of this training in maintaining error-free electoral rolls and facilitating a transparent election process.

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In Dibrugarh, Assam, OIL finds hydrocarbons: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma.

Oil India Limited (OIL) has discovered hydrocarbons in the Namrup Borhat-1 well located in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, marking a significant milestone for the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hailed the discovery as a “proud moment” and a major step toward energy security and economic resilience. Notably, the Assam government holds a significant stake in the well, making it the first state government in India to become a direct oil producer. The discovery is expected to boost revenue generation, enhance royalty earnings, support successful exploration efforts, and contribute meaningfully to the country’s national energy security.

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In Assam, a new species of day gecko named after Brahmaputra was found.

A new species of diurnal gecko, Cnemaspis brahmaputra, has been discovered on the northern bank of the Brahmaputra River in Assam, near the historic Dirgheswari Temple. Unlike most geckos in the region, this species is active during the day and is only the second of its kind recorded in Northeast India. Published in the journal Taprobanica, the discovery highlights a significant biogeographic link between Sri Lanka and Northeast India. Named after the Brahmaputra River for its ecological significance, the species is genetically distinct from its Sri Lankan relatives and adds to Assam’s rich biodiversity.

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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