Assam
Assam Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill Amidst Opposition Protests
Assam has become the third Indian state to pass a Uniform Civil Code, aiming to standardize personal laws while exempting the region's Scheduled Tribes.
Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026
Assam Muslim Community Opts for Goat Sacrifice to Promote Harmony
Muslim residents in Assam's Sribhumi have chosen to sacrifice goats instead of cows this Eid to uphold local communal harmony and follow religious guidance.
Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026
Police Seize Cattle Trucks in Kaliabor
Assam police intercepted two trucks carrying 33 cattle to Meghalaya late Sunday night, resulting in the detention of four men for illegal transport.
Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026
Family of Assam youth found dead in Tamil Nadu demands investigation
A man from Assam died in Tamil Nadu under mysterious circumstances, leading his grieving family to demand an official investigation into potential foul play.
Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026
Motorcyclist dies in fiery crash outside Assam Assembly
A motorcyclist died Tuesday night after his bike struck an electric pole and caught fire outside the Assam Legislative Assembly in Guwahati.
Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika Advocates for Uniform Civil Code
Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika has called for the implementation of a Uniform Civil Code, arguing that consistent laws are essential for social equality.
Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026
Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi Criticizes Proposed Uniform Civil Code
Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi has condemned Assam's proposed Uniform Civil Code, claiming it promotes state surveillance and violates personal privacy rights.
Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026
Assam BJP Accuses Congress of Aligning with Migrant Muslim Interests
Assam BJP spokesperson Kishore Upadhyay labeled the Congress party as a second Muslim League, citing concerns over recent legislative appointments.
Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026
Assam Vigilance Bureau Arrests Eight Officials Over Fishery Fund Corruption
Assam authorities have arrested eight government officials for allegedly misappropriating funds from the Assam Fishery Development Corporation.
Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026
Assam NDA Defends Uniform Civil Code Bill as Protector of Women's Rights
Assam's ruling coalition defended the new Uniform Civil Code Bill, arguing it promotes equality by banning polygamy and regulating live-in relationships.
Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026
Congress Appoints New Leadership for Assam Legislature Party
Wazed Ali Choudhury and Joy Prakash Das have been appointed as the new Leader and Deputy Leader of the Congress party in the Assam Legislative Assembly.
Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026
Assam BJP Criticizes Congress Leadership Changes
The BJP has accused Assam's Congress party of prioritizing migrant Muslim interests over the concerns of the state's indigenous communities.
Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026
Assam Police Constable Dies Following Road Accident
A 28-year-old Assam Police constable passed away in a Guwahati hospital after suffering critical injuries during a recent road accident in Nagaon.
Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026
Samaguri Police recover 14 stolen LPG cylinders
Police in Samaguri recovered 14 stolen LPG cylinders and detained one man following a raid based on information from two previously arrested suspects.
Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026
Assam Achieves Historic Drop in Maternal Mortality Rate
Assam's maternal mortality rate has fallen to 84, dropping below the national average for the first time following years of sustained health reforms.
Bibar Daimary • 26 May 2026
Assam's Uniform Civil Code Proposal Sparks Debate on Relationship Registration
Assam's proposed mandate for couples to register live-in relationships highlights a complex tension between personal liberty and legal protection.
Bibar Daimary • 26 May 2026
Bangladeshi National Surrenders to Assam Court Seeking Repatriation
A Bangladeshi man surrendered at an Assam court after entering India illegally, hoping the legal system would assist in his return to his home country.
Timungpi Terang • 26 May 2026
Eight Officials Arrested in Assam Fishery Corporation Corruption Case
Assam authorities have arrested eight officials, including two ACS officers, for their alleged involvement in misappropriating fishery department funds.
Timungpi Terang • 26 May 2026
Police Arrest Two and Seize Marijuana in Moran Drug Raid
Moran police arrested two men and seized over one kilogram of marijuana during a targeted operation near the Moran Medical Centre in Assam.
Timungpi Terang • 26 May 2026
Congress Names New Leadership for Assam Assembly
The Indian National Congress has appointed Wazed Ali Choudhury as the new CLP leader in the Assam Legislative Assembly to guide party strategy.
Timungpi Terang • 26 May 2026
