Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on August 20, 2026, to discuss Assam’s flood recovery efforts, the state government’s recent initiatives and the roadmap for the next phase of development. Sarma said he met PM Modi to seek his blessings and guidance. The meeting came as Assam […]

sanjoy gorh writer 3.22 PM Published Assam activist Shrinkhal Chaliha has raised concerns over alleged attacks on Assamese people in neighbouring states, particularly Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh. Speaking at Jorabat, Chaliha said Assamese residents could not remain silent if they were being allegedly beaten or subjected to repeated physical attacks. Chaliha claimed that around 18

Violence broke out in Shillong on August 19, 2026, during a black-flag bike rally organised by the Khasi Students’ Union (KSU). Reports said vehicles were damaged, people were assaulted and public property was vandalised during the unrest. Some reports and social-media posts also alleged that Assam-registered vehicles were among those targeted. However, there is an

The Supreme Court on Monday, August 17, 2026, declined to grant bail to Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the case connected with the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. The matter is linked to the singer’s death during a yacht outing in Singapore in September 2025. Mahanta, who was associated with the organisation

George Bush Intercontinental Airport uses the three-letter airport code IAH. At first glance, the code does not appear to match the airport’s current name. So, why is Houston airport called IAH?The answer goes back to the airport’s original name. George Bush Intercontinental Airport opened in 1969 as Houston Intercontinental Airport, and its IAH code was