Assam

Guns N' Roses Concert Set to Boost Assam Tourism

Assam officials see the upcoming Guns N' Roses concert in Guwahati as a key opportunity to promote the state's culture and tourism to national visitors.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jun 2026

Retailers association urges government action against illicit trade and unfair e-commerce

The FRAI is calling for urgent government intervention to combat illicit trade and predatory e-commerce practices that threaten small retailers in India.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jun 2026

Three Assam Fishery Officials Re-arrested in Corruption Probe

Assam authorities have re-arrested three fishery officials over ongoing fraud allegations. The suspects are now being held for two days of police questioning.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jun 2026

Assam Launches Free School Transport for Tea Garden Students

Assam has introduced a free transport scheme for over 9,700 tea garden students to boost school attendance and remove travel barriers to education.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jun 2026

Gaurav Gogoi Criticizes Government Over Youth Emigration Amid Modi Milestone

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi slams the government over youth emigration as Prime Minister Narendra Modi marks a historic record as India's longest-serving leader.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jun 2026

Assam Becomes India’s Third Largest Rubber Producer

Assam has climbed to become India's third-largest rubber producer as the state hosts the world's first genetically modified rubber plant.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jun 2026

Assam Targets Rs 700 Crore Boost Through Concert Economy Strategy

Assam aims to generate Rs 700 crore over five years by transforming into a hub for live entertainment, backed by a new report from BookMyShow and the ATDC.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jun 2026

New Counsel Appointed for Accused in Zubeen Garg Death Case

Shyamkanu Mahanta has appointed advocate Gaurab Chakraborty as his new legal counsel following a rejected bail plea in the ongoing Zubeen Garg death case.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jun 2026

Two Youths Killed in Fatal Highway Crash in Assam

Two young men from Digboi died after their vehicle crashed into a tree on NH-38. Police are investigating speeding as a possible cause for the fatal accident.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jun 2026

Police rescue six cattle in Lakhimpur anti-smuggling operation

Assam police intercepted a vehicle in Lakhimpur, rescuing six animals and arresting two individuals involved in alleged illegal cattle transportation.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jun 2026

How Soul Chef Brought Authentic Assamese Cuisine to the Goa Coast

Soul Chef has evolved from a home-based venture into a celebrated Panjim restaurant, successfully introducing traditional Assamese flavors to Goa.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jun 2026

Assam Conservationist Dr. Purnima Devi Barman Wins 2026 Wayfinder Award

Assam biologist Dr. Purnima Devi Barman wins the 2026 Wayfinder Award for her success in protecting the endangered greater adjutant stork via community action.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jun 2026

Muhibur Rahman, Celebrated Custodian of Assamese Sufi Folk Music, Dies at 105

Muhibur Rahman, the renowned exponent of traditional Zikir and Zari songs and a key figure in Assamese Sufi heritage, has passed away at the age of 105.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jun 2026

AASAA Honors Freedom Fighter Birsa Munda in Tinsukia

The All Adivasi Students’ Association of Assam commemorated the death anniversary of tribal icon Birsa Munda with a special tribute in Tinsukia on Tuesday.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jun 2026

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams Acquires Land for New Temple in Assam

TTD has secured 10.33 acres in Assam to build a Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple, aiming to expand spiritual access for devotees across the Northeast region.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jun 2026

Boko-Chaygaon MLA Raju Mesh Launches Five New Road Infrastructure Projects

Boko-Chaygaon MLA Raju Mesh has launched five road projects worth Rs 6.19 crore to improve connectivity and fulfill long-standing local infrastructure demands.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jun 2026

Assam Police Seize Six Motorcycles and Arrest Suspect in Nagaon

Assam police recovered six suspected stolen motorcycles and arrested one suspect during a raid at the Balisatra weekly market in Nagaon on June 10.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jun 2026

Sushmita Dev’s Exit Sparks Mass Resignation Fears for TMC in Assam

Former Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev has left the TMC and is expected to join the BJP, triggering potential mass resignations within the party's Assam unit.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jun 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma Credits PM Modi for Transforming Assam’s Development

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for driving significant economic and cultural growth across the state.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jun 2026

Congress Leader Urges PM Modi to Establish Regional Recruitment Centre in Guwahati

Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has urged the Prime Minister to open a regional recruitment centre in Guwahati to address youth unemployment in the Northeast.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jun 2026