Assam
Assam Government Sets Legislative Agenda for Upcoming Assembly Session
Assam begins its Assembly session Monday with new laws on tourism, land reform, and a satellite city plan for Guwahati, plus major police upgrades.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026
Police Seize Rs 1.3 Crore in Yaba Tablets in Hailakandi
Security forces arrested a Dholai man and seized 30,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 1.3 crore during a joint operation at the Lakhirband Bypass.
Bibar Daimary • 6 Jul 2026
One Dead, Eleven Injured in Moran Highway Crash
A head-on collision between a car and an auto-rickshaw in Assam leaves one dead and five people in critical condition. Police are investigating the crash.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026
Assam Villagers Keep 135-Year-Old Ritual Alive Without State Aid
Residents in Baksa district gathered to perform an ancient ritual, continuing a century-old tradition to ward off disease despite receiving no state funding.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026
Forest Guard Severely Injured by Wild Elephant in Assam
A forest guard in Boko, Assam, suffered serious injuries Sunday after a wild elephant charged him during a rescue mission for a stranded calf.
Bibar Daimary • 6 Jul 2026
Assam Government Overhauls Guwahati Drainage Strategy to Fight Flooding
Assam officials demand revised drainage plans to stop Guwahati flooding, ordering consultants to fix technical flaws in the current master plan.
Bibar Daimary • 5 Jul 2026
How a Brazilian Hit Inspired an Assamese Musical Classic
The hit song Nahor Phule Nuxuai has roots in a Brazilian melody. Bishnu Prasad Rabha adapted the tune into a beloved staple of Assamese culture.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Jul 2026
Assam Cabinet Approves Unified Emergency System and Mining Fee Overhaul
The Assam Cabinet has launched a unified 112 emergency response system, updated mining transit fees, and prepared several new bills for the state assembly.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Jul 2026
New Digital Archive Tracks Assam’s Bird Species
Assam launched Pokkhi, a new digital archive documenting 372 bird species with local names and high-quality photos for researchers and the public.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Jul 2026
Dhubri Police Bust Four in ATM Fraud and Gambling Ring
Dhubri police arrested four men for running an ATM fraud scheme and illegal gambling operation after a raid near a local bank branch.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Jul 2026
Assam Police Seize Rs 8 Crore in Yaba Tablets
Assam authorities seized 80,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 8 crore during a joint operation in Cachar and Hailakandi, leading to two arrests.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Jul 2026
Assam Government Overhauls Guwahati Drainage Strategy to Fight Floods
Assam officials are redesigning Guwahati's drainage master plan to stop recurring monsoon flooding and fix persistent technical gaps in city infrastructure.
Bibar Daimary • 5 Jul 2026
Guwahati Hosts Global Anti-Drug Summit for BRICS Nations
Officials from 11 BRICS nations gather in Guwahati on July 6 to coordinate operations against the rising global threat of synthetic drug trafficking.
Bibar Daimary • 5 Jul 2026
Japan and Purabi Dairy Launch Assam's First Biogas Plant
Assam will get its first compressed biogas plant after Japan, the NDDB, and Purabi Dairy signed a deal to turn farm waste into clean fuel and fertilizer.
Bibar Daimary • 5 Jul 2026
Police Bust Illegal Beef Trade in Assam
Rupahihat police arrested two men and seized a large stash of suspected illegal beef during a series of raids across multiple locations in Nagaon district.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Jul 2026
Angry Mob Blocks Road After Fatal Motorcycle Crash in Assam
Protesters blocked a major road in Assam's Cachar district after a motorcyclist killed a pedestrian. Police have identified the suspect and are searching.
Bibar Daimary • 5 Jul 2026
Kaziranga Mourns Death of Legendary Patrol Elephant Joymala
Joymala, a veteran patrol elephant at Kaziranga National Park, has died at age 66 after 34 years of service protecting the reserve's wildlife.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Jul 2026
Assam Chief Minister Dismisses Bodo Language Removal Rumors
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has officially denied plans to remove the Bodo language from state legislative assembly proceedings.
Bibar Daimary • 5 Jul 2026
Theatre Rudra Opens New Rehearsal Hub in Morigaon
Assam's Theatre Rudra opened a new rehearsal hall in Morigaon, providing a dedicated space for the troupe to prepare for the upcoming performance season.
Bibar Daimary • 5 Jul 2026
Assam officials overhaul Guwahati drainage plan to stop floods
Assam ministers and experts are redesigning Guwahati's drainage system to combat persistent monsoon flooding and improve urban infrastructure.
Timungpi Terang • 5 Jul 2026
