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Dairy boost: The Assam government introduces a milk subsidy program worth Rs 5 per litre.

**In a bid to strengthen Assam’s dairy sector, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched a new subsidy scheme providing Rs 5 per litre of milk to dairy farmers supplying milk to cooperative societies. Expected to benefit over 20,000 farmers, the scheme aims to boost rural incomes and milk production across the state.

Simultaneously, the foundation stone was laid for expanding the Panjabari plant of West Assam Milk Producers’ Cooperative Union Ltd (WAMUL), increasing its milk processing capacity from 1.5 to 3 lakh litres per day. The Rs 104 crore project, part of a partnership between WAMUL and the National Dairy Development Board, will add new facilities for ice cream and other dairy products. These initiatives form part of the Assam Dairy Development Plan to promote self-reliance in the dairy sector, increase market access, and ensure better nutritional security for Assam’s population.**

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Assam: Brand of whisky AAP will file a formal complaint against All Seasons for using the historic “Rang Ghar” in their advertisement.

Whisky brand All Seasons is under fire after allegedly featuring Assam’s iconic Rang Ghar and the sacred Kamakhya Temple in a recent advertisement, sparking widespread outrage across the state. The promotional content has been condemned for its insensitivity toward Assam’s cultural and spiritual heritage. Social media users, student groups, and political leaders have called for the ad’s removal, citing deep disrespect toward revered sites. The Aam Aadmi Party’s Assam unit filed an FIR against the company at Dispur Police Station on July 21. Meanwhile, the Kamakhya Temple administration demanded the immediate withdrawal of any imagery involving the temple. The All Assam Tai Ahom Students’ Union also slammed the brand for exploiting Rang Ghar, a cultural symbol of the Tai Ahom community, stating it hurt public sentiments.

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In Guwahati, a railway officer is detained on suspicion of killing his wife.

Rahul Singh, the station master of Kendukona railway station in Assam’s Kamrup district, who had been absconding after allegedly murdering his wife, was arrested in Guwahati, police said. Singh was apprehended more than two weeks after his wife, Anjali Singh, was found stabbed to death in their home on July 2, a crime reportedly witnessed by their two children. Investigators revealed that after fleeing the scene, Singh had been working in disguise as a private security guard in the city. He was traced and detained with assistance from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Forensic Department.

A disturbing audio clip, purportedly sent by the victim to relatives prior to her death, came to light during the investigation. In it, Anjali accused her husband and mother-in-law of ongoing mental and physical abuse, and said Singh had threatened her life. She implored her relatives to hold him responsible if anything should happen to her. Following his arrest, Singh was remanded to four days of police custody as authorities continue to investigate the case.

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To improve connectivity in Assam, a second rail-cum-road bridge at Saraighat has been approved.

A significant infrastructure milestone has been achieved with the approval of a Second Rail-cum-Road Bridge over the Brahmaputra River at Saraighat under the Northeast Frontier Railway. Part of the Agthori–Kamakhya railway line doubling project, the ₹1,473.77 crore initiative features a double-deck design spanning 7.06 km, with railway tracks on the lower deck and a three-lane roadway on the upper deck. Targeted for completion by December 2029, the project is expected to greatly enhance connectivity and industrial growth in Assam, while providing a major boost to employment in the region. The new bridge will complement the historic Saraighat Bridge, marking a transformative step for transport infrastructure in Northeast India.

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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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International

The High Commissioner of Bangladesh begins a three-day visit to Tripura.

Regional

USTM, which was constructed on forest property, might disappear in two years: Biswa Sharma Himanta.

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ASSAM RIFLES CELEBRATES BIRTH ANNIVERSARY OF FREEDOM FIGHTER HAIPOU JADONANG AT KAMBIRON VILLAGE, MANIPUR

National

The Election Commission decides on the electoral college and prepares for the vice presidential election.

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Commercial vehicles in Mizoram will not operate for a week in order to assist with NH-306 repairs.

Regional

The centre approves Rs 69,342 cr rail projects in the Northeast and builds more than 16,000 km of roadways.

State

Assam: With 148 tigers, Kaziranga is currently one of the densest tiger sanctuaries in the world.

State

Assam: Aaranyak’s Wildlife Genetics Lab is the first in the Northeast to estimate the tiger population.

Regional

In a significant Manipur hills operation, 155 guns and 1652 ammunition were found.

State

More than 2,000 households would be forced to leave 10,000 bigha in the Rengma reserve forest in Golaghat by Assam.

Regional

The government of Arunachal Pradesh authorizes the return of weekly markets with new rules.

State

Three people are being held for attacking Northeast students in Delhi with knives.

State

Protests break out in Assam after a man is killed following an alleged attack by BSF forces.

Regional

ASSAM RIFLES ORGANISES A DAY WITH COMPANY COMMANDER IN BORO BEKERA, JIRIBAM

State

Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.

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Tripura: A delegation from Tipra Motha visits HM Amit Shah to examine the execution of the Tiprasa Accord.