Assam

Assam Awards Forest Rights Titles to 18 Residents in Kamrup District

Assam officials handed out 18 land titles to forest dwellers in Kamrup during a special drive under the Forest Rights Act, 2006, on October 2.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Former AAU Chief Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah Wins Agri 100 Award

Dr. Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah, former AAU Vice Chancellor, received the Agri 100 award in Bengaluru for his major contributions to agricultural development.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Assam Villagers Turn Dhemaji Grazing Land Into Protected Forest

Residents in Assam's Dhemaji district are converting 1,044 bighas of grazing land into a village forest to protect local wildlife and biodiversity.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Assam Officials Push Strategy to Curb Elephant-Human Conflict

Assam officials are drafting new plans to stop human-elephant conflicts in Doomdooma after a string of recent fatalities and habitat loss concerns.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Landslide Buries Petrol Pump Near Assam-Meghalaya Border

A landslide at a Jorabat petrol station damaged two vehicles early Friday. No injuries were reported as authorities assess the site for further risks.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Assam State Zoo Launches Massive Rs 340 Crore Overhaul

Assam State Zoo will undergo a Rs 340 crore redevelopment, adding a world-class bird aviary and toy train to boost its status as a top wildlife destination.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Barpeta Jail Security Tightened After Violent Inmate Clash

Gunfire rang out at Barpeta District Jail after inmates clashed with guards. Officials are now investigating the cause of the prison riot.

Timungpi Terang • 2 Oct 2026

Silchar Gears Up for Historic Municipal Corporation Election

Silchar holds its first municipal corporation election this Saturday across 40 wards, utilizing 303 polling stations and 1,212 personnel to manage voting.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Congress Leader Salman Khurshid Questions Voter Form Changes

Salman Khurshid is demanding answers regarding recent modifications to voter registration forms and the Election Commission's decision-making process.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Assam Man Arrested With Heroin at Agartala Station

Police arrested Gautam Pal at Agartala Railway Station after seizing 25.95 grams of heroin worth Rs 2 lakh from his bags.

Timungpi Terang • 2 Oct 2026

Lovlina Borgohain Strikes Gold at 2026 Asian Games

Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain celebrated her 29th birthday by winning 75kg gold at the 2026 Asian Games, defeating China's Bao Ziyi 5-0 in the final.

Timungpi Terang • 2 Oct 2026

Joi Barua Drops Quantum Physics Track Teleportation

Composer Joi Barua released his new track Teleportation, blending quantum physics with orchestral music and a NASA mission connection.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Kokrajhar sisters strike gold, earn national games bid

Kokrajhar sisters Smriti and Sinaithi Basumatary won gold in Haryana, securing their spots for the upcoming 70th National School Games in Ranchi.

Timungpi Terang • 2 Oct 2026

Tanmoy Phukan Testifies in Zubeen Garg Death Probe

Tanmoy Phukan testified in the Zubeen Garg death inquiry, insisting on full transparency as the legal process continues in both court and commission.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Family devastated after double fatality in Cachar road crash

A 23-year-old man died in an Assam road accident, leading his uncle to suffer a fatal heart attack upon hearing the tragic news on October 1.

Timungpi Terang • 2 Oct 2026

Bidyut Kotoky’s Assamese Film Gains International Film Festival Recognition

Director Bidyut Kotoky’s dark comedy Moi Eti Nixhasor heads to Peru after picking up multiple awards across international film festival circuits.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026

Meghalaya Records Lowest Monsoon Rainfall in Over a Century

Meghalaya’s monsoon hit a 125-year low in 2026, with rainfall plunging 60 percent below normal as erratic weather patterns disrupt the wettest region.

Bibar Daimary • 2 Oct 2026