According to an official release, during the operation, the team apprehended one individual, a resident of Karimganj, Assam, who was transporting 1,60,000 Yaba Tablets worth ₹16 Crores via NH 8 late at night on 24 January 2026. The Tata truck in which the narcotics were transported was al
Honouring the priceless contribution of tea garden workers to Assam's 200-year-old tea industry, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday launched the Mukhya Mantrir Eti Koli Duti Paat Scheme at Doomdooma in Tinsukia district.
Shri Sarania said that within a short span of five years, the Dr. Sarma-led government has undertaken a historic transformation of Assam's public healthcare ecosystem by establishing 11 new medical colleges, guided by the vision of one medical college in every district. He highlighted inv
Union Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Saturday laid the foundation stone of the Rs 80 crore Agarwood Value Chain Development Scheme.
The announcement was made by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a social media post on Thursday. In his message, the Chief Minister stated that the terracotta art of Asharikandi, to be featured in the Assam tableau, will vividly portray the rich heritage of river-based civilisati
On the occasion, the Union Minister said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a developed Northeast, he has brought several development initiatives for the region during this visit. Some of these were dedicated to the public on the first day of the visit on Friday, the fou
With the objective of economically empowering women and creating livelihood opportunities, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched the distribution of cheques worth Rs. 10,000 each to 30,806 women under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA) in the Bork
To commemorate the National Girl Child Day, Red Shield Division of the Indian Army on Saturday organised a series of awareness, health and motivational programs across Manipur and Assam, for women empowerment, education and community welfare.
In the letter, the family described Garg as "not only a member of our family but a cultural voice of Assam and India's North-East," adding that his sudden passing left behind a grieving family and millions of followers seeking clarity on the circumstances of his death.
The Granth Kutir showcases India's rich and diverse cultural, philosophical, literary and intellectual heritage. This Kutir has a collection of about 2,300 books in 11 Indian classical languages. The Government of India conferred the 'Classical Language' status to Marathi, Pali, Prakrit,
Acting on credible intelligence inputs related to narcotics trafficking, Assam Rifles conducted an operation in the general area Ngur in the district Champhai, Mizoram, on 23 January 2026.