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Two musicians, Shekhar Jyoti Goswami and Amritprabha Mahanta, were remanded to 14 days in police custody in connection with singer Zubeen Garg’s death. Their Singapore trip is under scrutiny as investigators probe allegations and circumstances surrounding the cultural icon’s demise

Assam police seized three lakh Yaba tablets worth ₹90 crore in Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Acting on intelligence, police intercepted a vehicle from a neighbouring state and arrested two drug peddlers in the operation.

Singer Zubeen Garg was cremated with full state honours at Kamarkuchi near Guwahati as thousands of mourners, family members, and political leaders paid tribute. His last rites were marked by Vedic rituals, gun salutes, and an emotionally charged farewell

Thousands of fans gathered at Guwahati’s Sarusajai Stadium to pay tribute to late singer Zubeen Garg. His wife, Garima, thanked fans for their love, while officials and the public offered homage amidst rains and scorching sun

Five Bangladeshi students at NIT Silchar were suspended and deported after a violent hostel clash injured classmates. Authorities cited evidence of drug use, with ICCR backing the disciplinary measures without police involvement.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said India now ranks among the top five countries in solar power and praised Assam's growing role in biofuel production and the national Semiconductor Mission

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Rs 5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam’s Golaghat district. The zero-waste plant will use green bamboo from four northeastern states and boost the rural economy. Modi also launched health and infrastructure projects worth Rs 6,300 crore

Telangana’s Dhrutee Indrasen clinched the Asian Under-14 singles title in Jorhat, beating Arisha Choudhary in the final. She also reached the doubles final, while Hyderabad’s Aheel finished runner-up in boys

By tying voter rights to eviction, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is casting doubt on the legitimacy of citizens who have already navigated the arduous NRC process

The CBI has arrested Airtel’s territory sales manager and two middlemen in Assam for illegally selling ghost SIM cards used in cyber frauds, including digital arrest scams. The arrests followed raids that uncovered incriminating evidence and KYC misuse

The Supreme Court on Friday protected The Wire editors Siddharth Varadarajan and Karan Thapar from arrest in Assam FIR cases under Section 152 of the BNS. The court asked them to cooperate with investigations while extending earlier interim protection

In Assam, several ethnic organisations have launched the ‘Miya Kheda Andolan’ supporting state-led eviction drives against alleged encroachers, mostly Bengali-speaking Muslims. The movement stresses indigenous identity protection, with rallies and boycotts, while CM Himanta Biswa Sarma backed evictions but urged adherence to law

The Assam government will soon launch a dedicated online portal to allow indigenous citizens living in vulnerable regions to apply for arms licences. The scheme aims to ensure their safety through a rigorous verification process and strict compliance with arms law

Railway authorities in Assam rescued 26 minor girls and young women from a suspected human trafficking attempt at Tinsukia station. The operation coincides with Assam’s rollout of a comprehensive policy to combat trafficking and witch-hunting, focusing on prevention and rehabilitation

Rahul Singh, a railway station master accused of murdering his wife Anjali Singh, was arrested in Guwahati after weeks on the run. Disguised as a security guard, he was apprehended following a probe aided by CID and forensic teams

Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla inspired students from Meghalaya and Assam during a 10-minute Ham radio chat from the ISS. He shared insights on space life, training, and health, urging them to dream big and become future Moon-walking astronauts

The mosque was demolished with community consent to make way for a critical drainage project aimed at solving waterlogging issues. Authorities said due legal process was followed and compensation is being processed for the acquired land

ONGC has significantly reduced gas flow at its Rudrasagar well in Assam following a blowout on June 12. With support from US experts, containment efforts are progressing, as pressure drops and safety measures like water blanketing and evacuations continue

The ammonia-urea complex will come up on the existing premises of the Brahmaputra Valley Fertiliser Corporation Limited at Namrup

Union Home Minister had reached Dergaon for a three-day tour of Assam and Mizoram, will be laying the foundation stone for the next phase