Assam
Assam Forest Official Arrested in Kokrajhar Over Bribery Allegations
Assam's vigilance department arrested a Kokrajhar forest officer for accepting a bribe to release payment for pending project bills in the BTR region.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Legislative Assembly Schedules Inaugural Session for May 21
The 16th Assam Legislative Assembly will hold its first session from May 21 to May 26. The Speaker will determine the formal recognition of the opposition leade
James M • 19 May 2026
Oil India Limited Driver Faces Fraud and Abandonment Allegations in Morigaon
An OIL driver in Morigaon is under investigation following accusations of using a fake fireman ID, defaulting on a bank loan, and abandoning his family.
James M • 19 May 2026
Gauhati High Court Reserves Bail Decision in Zubeen Garg Death Case
The Gauhati High Court has reserved its verdict on Shekharjyoti Goswami's bail plea regarding the death of singer Zubeen Garg, with a decision due on May 28.
James M • 19 May 2026
Sikkim Becomes Full-Fledged Member of Brahmaputra Board
Sikkim has officially joined the Brahmaputra Board as a full member. Minister Sonam Lama participated in high-level water management meetings in Guwahati.
James M • 19 May 2026
Radisson Blu Guwahati Launches The Street Edit Festival
Radisson Blu Guwahati hosts The Street Edit, a week-long festival from May 18 to 24, 2026, celebrating India’s diverse and iconic street food culture.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Mourns Former Uttarakhand CM B.C. Khanduri
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma honors the late B.C. Khanduri, a retired Major General and former Uttarakhand CM who dedicated his life to national service.
James M • 19 May 2026
Cachar Police Seize 20,000 Yaba Tablets in Silchar Anti-Drug Operation
Assam Police successfully confiscated 20,000 Yaba tablets during a raid in Silchar, leading to one arrest as part of the state's ongoing anti-narcotics drive.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Crime Branch Summons Randeep Surjewala Over Passport Controversy
Assam Police summoned Congress leader Randeep Surjewala regarding allegations about Riniki Bhuyan Sarma. The case has sparked intense political debate.
James M • 19 May 2026
Kamrup District Launches Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan to Empower Tribal Communities
Kamrup district has launched the Jan Bhagidari Abhiyan, a week-long initiative aimed at improving government scheme delivery and support for tribal populations.
James M • 19 May 2026
Centre Announces Phase I Rollout of Water Metro Services Across India
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal announces the rollout of Water Metro services in Guwahati and five other cities under a new national framework.
James M • 19 May 2026
India Launches First Satellite-Tagged Ganges Softshell Turtle at Kaziranga
Assam celebrates a milestone as India's first satellite-tagged Ganges softshell turtle is released in Kaziranga National Park to boost wildlife conservation.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Crime Branch Summons Randeep Surjewala in Passport Controversy
Assam Crime Branch summons Congress leader Randeep Surjewala for questioning regarding allegations involving the wife of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
James M • 19 May 2026
Two Missing Assam Minors Rescued from Delhi-Bound Train as Three Suspects Apprehended
Authorities in Assam successfully rescued two missing schoolgirls from a Delhi-bound train and arrested three suspects linked to a human trafficking ring.
James M • 19 May 2026
Wild elephant found dead in Assam's Kaliabor; electrocution suspected
A wild elephant was discovered dead in Assam's Kaliabor region. Forest officials are investigating potential electrocution amidst rising human-wildlife conflict
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Cricket Museum Inaugurated in Guwahati to Celebrate Sporting Heritage
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma opened the Assam Cricket Museum in Guwahati, showcasing the state's rich cricket history and sporting legacy.
James M • 19 May 2026
Uttam Kumar Das: The Railway Clerk Planting Thousands of Trees Across Assam
Discover how Bongaigaon railway clerk Uttam Kumar Das has spent two decades transforming public spaces through his dedicated, self-funded tree planting mission.
James M • 19 May 2026
Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council Targets TB-Free Status by 2028
The Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council has launched an initiative to eliminate tuberculosis in its regions by 2028 through awareness and nutritional support.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam Authorities Intercept Fourteen Foreign Nationals at State Border
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed that security forces successfully prevented fourteen foreign nationals from entering India illegally.
James M • 19 May 2026
Assam CM Launches India's First AI-Powered Phygital Bank Branch in Guwahati
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has inaugurated India's first AI-powered phygital bank branch by Slice Small Finance Bank, boosting regional innovation
James M • 19 May 2026
