Assam
Dumper Driver Killed in Arunachal Landslide
A dumper truck driver died Saturday after a hillside collapsed onto his vehicle near the Assam-Arunachal border, sparking safety concerns over road work.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Jul 2026
Teen Drowns in Assam River Near Bangladesh Border
A 17-year-old boy drowned in Assam's Gangadhar river on Saturday. Villagers slammed emergency responders for a four-hour delay in launching the search.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Jul 2026
Baksa District Prepares for Monsoon Flood Emergencies
Baksa officials are gearing up for flood season, stocking emergency supplies and mobilizing response teams to protect vulnerable areas across the district.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Jul 2026
Dhubri forest officials dismantle illegal timber mill in raid
Forest officials in Dhubri destroyed an unauthorized saw mill and seized illegally logged timber after a weekend crackdown on smuggling operations.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Jul 2026
Guwahati Police Arrest Extortionist After Massive Arms Cache Raid
Guwahati police arrested Avik Das after a victim reported being held at gunpoint for cash. A massive stockpile of illegal weapons was seized during the raid.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Jul 2026
Rare Golden Langur Dies in Assam Power Line Accident
An endangered golden langur died from electrocution in Assam's Bongaigaon district, sparking outrage over poor safety standards in the local power grid.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Jul 2026
Assam authorities cull 55 pigs following swine fever outbreak
Officials culled 55 pigs in Nagaon after confirming African Swine Fever. New restrictions now block pig sales within a 10-kilometre surveillance zone.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Jul 2026
Assam MP Jogen Mohan donates first salary to state relief fund
Rajya Sabha member Jogen Mohan donated his first month's salary to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support humanitarian and disaster efforts.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Jul 2026
Daylight Burglary in Dibrugarh Leaves Family Out Over 10 Lakh
Burglars ransacked a Dibrugarh home in broad daylight, stealing cash and gold worth 10 lakh while the owners attended a funeral nearby.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Jul 2026
Assam GST Collections Surge 15 Percent in June
Assam outperformed the national GST growth average in June, raking in 1,437 crore as the state pushes to improve tax compliance and revenue collection.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Jul 2026
Police Find Murdered Teen Buried in Assam Tea Garden
Police exhumed a 19-year-old's body from a Kokrajhar tea garden. One suspect is in custody while officers hunt for the main accused in the murder case.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Jul 2026
Bodoland Releases New Guide to Region's Rare Butterflies
Bodoland officials released a new guide tracking over 340 butterfly species to boost eco-tourism and highlight the region's rare insect diversity.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Jul 2026
Assam Head Constable Dies in Tamulpur Outpost Shooting
A 51-year-old Assam Police head constable died by suspected suicide late Wednesday night after shooting himself at the Darangamela outpost.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Jul 2026
Assam Athlete Ankita Konwar Conquers English Channel
Assam's Ankita Konwar became the first woman from Northeast India to swim the English Channel, completing the grueling relay in over 13 hours.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Jul 2026
Cachar Police Arrest Man for Abducting Minor Girl
Police in Assam arrested 26-year-old Didar Hussain after rescuing a minor girl who had been abducted from the Cachar district earlier this week.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Jul 2026
Suspect shot as police bust major fake currency ring in Guwahati
Police shot a suspect during a fake currency bust in Guwahati. Officers seized over two lakh rupees in counterfeit notes from a vehicle in the Six Mile area.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Jul 2026
Lumpy Skin Disease Outbreak Devastates Cattle Farmers in Assam
An outbreak of lumpy skin disease is killing cattle across Chhaygaon, leaving farmers facing severe financial losses and demanding urgent state support.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Jul 2026
Language dispute at Guwahati airport highlights crumbling institutional trust
Three retired bureaucrats demanded Assamese be used at Guwahati airport. Their complex argument reveals a growing lack of trust in public institutions.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Jul 2026
Bodoland Council Forms Anti-Corruption Body to Tighten Oversight
Bodoland Territorial Council leaders approved a new vigilance committee to fight corruption and confirmed land compensation packages for Malgaon owners.
Bibar Daimary • 4 Jul 2026
Assam Chief Minister Urges Caution as Heat Wave Hits
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a health advisory as temperatures soar, urging residents to stay hydrated and seek medical help if they feel ill.
Timungpi Terang • 4 Jul 2026
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