Assam

Student and mother arrested following school beef controversy in Assam

Police have arrested a student and his mother after allegations emerged that beef was brought to a school in Assam's Goalpara district.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Arunachal Congress Presses Government Over Teacher Educator Salary Delays

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee is urging the state government to resolve persistent salary payment delays for SCERT and DIET staff members.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Barpeta Medical College and Assam Cancer Care Foundation Partner for Cancer Initiatives

Barpeta Medical College and the Assam Cancer Care Foundation have signed an MoU to improve regional cancer detection, prevention, and community awareness.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Reports Significant Decline in Infant Mortality Rate

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state's infant mortality rate has dropped from 49 to 29 over the last twenty years.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Honours First Chief Minister Gopinath Bordoloi on 136th Birth Anniversary

Assam celebrated the 136th birth anniversary of its first Chief Minister, Gopinath Bordoloi, with state-wide tributes to his visionary political leadership.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Baksa District Prepares for Upcoming Flood Season

The Baksa District Disaster Management Authority has ramped up flood preparations, readying relief camps and emergency resources for the monsoon season.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Villagers Stranded After Floodwaters Destroy Vital Bridge

Residents in Assam's Chirang district are relying on boats after floods destroyed their only bamboo bridge, renewing calls for permanent infrastructure.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Resident Arrested After Alleged Sexual Assault of 11-Year-Old Girl

An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man in Margherita, Assam. The accused is in police custody as authorities launch an investigation.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Scientific Study Analyzes Acoustic Secrets of Zubeen Garg’s Humming

A new study in the Journal of Voice breaks down the acoustic traits of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg’s signature humming, revealing why it resonates with fans.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Approves 16,810 New Homes Under PMAY 2.0

Assam has secured funding for 16,810 new homes under PMAY 2.0. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the boost for state housing security.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Man Arrested for Alleged Assault of Minor in Assam

Police in Assam’s Morigaon district arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a physically challenged minor following a formal family complaint.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Police Seize Rs 1 Crore in Heroin at Dima Hasao Railway Station

Assam police arrested two women at New Haflong Railway Station after discovering 117 grams of heroin hidden inside soap cases worth Rs 1 crore.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Budget Session Set to Begin July 6

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has scheduled the upcoming 21-day budget session for July 6 following a cabinet expansion of his 16-member ministry.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Releases Orphaned Asiatic Black Bears Into Dehing Patkai National Park

Two rescued Asiatic black bear cubs have been released into the wild in Assam, marking a major success for the state's wildlife rehabilitation efforts.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Tezpur Litchi Festival Aims to Boost Global Exports

The second Tezpur Litchi Festival connects Assam's GI-tagged fruit growers with international markets through trade deals and improved export logistics.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Reappoints Award-Winning Teacher to Boost Education Standards

Assam has extended the career of a top-rated retired teacher for one year to leverage his expertise and provide mentorship to young educators in Dhubri.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Police Investigate Allegations of Forced Beef Consumption at Goalpara School

Parents in Assam have filed a formal police complaint after students were allegedly pressured to consume beef at a local higher secondary school.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Kaziranga National Park Emerges as a Major Hub for Rare Bird Species

Kaziranga National Park now hosts nearly half of India's raptor species and six types of storks, highlighting successful conservation efforts in Assam.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Sees Significant Drop in Infant Mortality Rate Over Two Decades

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state's infant mortality rate has dropped from 49 to 29 due to improved maternal healthcare.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Cabinet Approves DA Hike and Names Dibrugarh as Second State Capital

Assam increases employee benefits, boosts MLA development funds, and designates Dibrugarh as the second state capital region to drive local infrastructure.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026