Assam

Assam Pours Rs 360 Crore Into State Zoo Overhaul

Assam is spending Rs 360 crore to modernize the State Zoo in Guwahati, adding a massive bird aviary and new veterinary facilities to improve animal care.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026

B. Borooah College Starts Four-Year Integrated Teaching Degree

B. Borooah College will launch a four-year integrated teaching degree in 2026, helping students save a year while earning dual qualifications.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026

B. Borooah College Adds Four-Year Integrated Teacher Education Course

B. Borooah College in Guwahati is launching a four-year integrated teaching degree starting in 2026 to streamline undergraduate and professional training.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026

Assam Police Seize 10,000 Banned Tablets in Sribhumi Raid

Assam police arrested two men in Sribhumi after seizing 10,000 illegal intoxicating tablets during an anti-drug operation in the Sharifnagar area.

Bibar Daimary • 11 Jul 2026

Guwahati Police Bust Heroin Peddler in Ambari Operation

Fatasil Ambari police arrested Raja Prasad Shah in Guwahati after seizing 11.75 grams of heroin and a mobile phone during a targeted drug bust.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026

Assam Leads India in Public Grievance Resolution

Assam topped the national rankings for resolving food security and public grievances in the first quarter of the 2026-27 financial year.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026

Tinsukia Targets Public Nuisance with Hall of Shame LED Screens

Tinsukia is broadcasting CCTV footage of litterbugs and public urinators on town LED screens to force citizens to clean up their act.

Bibar Daimary • 11 Jul 2026

Police Bust Fake Doctor Operating Illegal Clinic in Assam

Authorities arrested Nazrul Islam in Nagaon for running an unlicensed clinic after a directive from the Assam Chief Minister to crack down on fraud.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026

Guwahati Police Bust Drug Dealer With Heroin Stash

Guwahati police arrested a drug peddler with nine grams of heroin and seized a scooter, marking a win in their ongoing crackdown on local drug networks.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026

Assam residents slam media for reporting on Satra arrest

Community members in Assam dispute media coverage regarding the arrest of Kirti Kamal Dev Goswami, calling for accuracy before a court verdict.

Bibar Daimary • 11 Jul 2026

Guwahati Police Bust Panjabari Man for Brown Sugar Possession

Satgaon police arrested Subham Sonar in Guwahati after seizing 7.7 grams of suspected brown sugar during an anti-drug operation in the Panjabari area.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026

Guwahati shuts old Saraighat Bridge for two-month repair

Guwahati will close the old Saraighat Bridge starting July 13 for two months of repairs, forcing major traffic diversions across the city.

Bibar Daimary • 11 Jul 2026

Assam Launches Rs 400 Crore Plan to Boost Muga Silk Industry

Assam’s new Rs 400-crore Mission Senehjori aims to modernize the state's Golden Muga silk industry, supporting 2.6 lakh workers and expanding global exports.

Bibar Daimary • 11 Jul 2026

Assam Issues Flash Flood Alert as Heavy Rain Approaches

Assam authorities are bracing for heavy rain and potential flash floods over the next three days as officials urge residents to remain vigilant.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026

Assam Chief Minister Celebrates Tiwa Community's Wanchuwa Festival

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma honors the Tiwa community as they celebrate the traditional Wanchuwa harvest festival with music, dance, and rituals.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026

Monsoon Deluge Batters India, Leaving Five Dead and Roads Blocked

Monsoon rains across India caused five deaths, triggered massive landslides, and displaced thousands as major highways remain closed nationwide.

Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026

Assam Needs New Strategy to Break Grip of Drug Traffickers

Assam is ramping up its war on drugs, but officials say arrests alone cannot end the state's addiction crisis. A broader approach is now required.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jul 2026

Police Probe 87-Year-Old Woman's Death in Digboi Following Abuse Allegations

Police are investigating the death of an 87-year-old Assam woman after neighbors accused her son of physical abuse. A post-mortem is pending.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jul 2026

Central Team Surveys Assam Flood Destruction

A federal team toured Assam to evaluate flood damage and recommended long-term infrastructure fixes to handle future monsoons.

Bibar Daimary • 10 Jul 2026

Assam Targets Polluters With New Green Levy and Gas Tax Cuts

Assam’s 2026-27 budget introduces a green cess on polluters, slashes piped gas VAT to 5 percent, and offers tax breaks for electric vehicle buyers.

Timungpi Terang • 10 Jul 2026

Editorial Pick

  1. Meghalaya to Track All Tourists with New Mandatory Registration

    NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026

  2. Meghalaya Bans Autonomous Councils from Collecting Livestock Entry Fees

    Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026

  3. Makui Naga Village Authority Condemns Destruction of Agricultural Machinery by Kuki Miscreants, allegedly at Kangpokpi district

    NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026

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