Assam
Assam Inks Deal for New Shipyard Facility in Guwahati
The Assam government and Bharat A to Z Pvt Ltd will build a Rs 475-crore shipyard at Dharapur, aiming to create 900 jobs and boost waterway logistics.
Bibar Daimary • 7 Oct 2026
Police Arrest Five Suspected Bangladeshi Nationals at Guwahati Station
Assam Police arrested five suspected Bangladeshi nationals and four local collaborators during a train raid in Guwahati on October 7.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Himanta Sarma Challenges Rahul Gandhi Over Prime Minister Modi
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says Rahul Gandhi cannot harm PM Modi due to the power of Sanatan during a Varanasi event marking 25 years of service.
Bibar Daimary • 7 Oct 2026
Jorhat Police Bust Honey-Trapping Extortion Ring
Jorhat police arrested five suspects for running a honey-trapping and extortion racket that swindled a bank manager out of three lakh rupees.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Congress Demands Repoll Over Alleged Rigging in Nagaon Bypoll
Congress MP Rakibul Hussain demands a repoll in Nagaon after claiming the BJP rigged Tuesday's by-election in the Samaguri Assembly segment.
Bibar Daimary • 7 Oct 2026
Under-Construction Bridge Collapses in Assam's Hailakandi
An under-construction bridge in Assam's Hailakandi district collapsed today. Officials are currently investigating the cause and checking for any lapses.
Bibar Daimary • 7 Oct 2026
Rights Group Demands Probe into Ground Cracks in Ledo’s Jharna Basti
The IHRC is calling for an urgent geological probe into ground cracks at Jharna Basti to determine if coal mining is endangering local homes.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Dhubri Locals Bust Truck Smuggling Tax-Free Goods
Assam locals caught a truck smuggling branded goods from West Bengal. The GST department is now investigating the tax evasion and licensing issues.
Bibar Daimary • 7 Oct 2026
Pregnant woman killed in Cachar hit-and-run
A pregnant woman died Wednesday after a hit-and-run on National Highway 37. Protesters blocked the road until police detained the tanker driver.
Bibar Daimary • 7 Oct 2026
Police investigate death of man found in Assam river
Police are probing the death of Imam Hussain Barbhuiya after his body was pulled from the Rukni river in Cachar district following a chase.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Assamese Feature Film Dipholu Premieres in Guwahati
Assamese film Dipholu held its premiere at Matrix Cinemas ahead of its October 9 release. The movie features a large ensemble cast and late singers.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Police Bust Man With Fake Gold Boat in Bongaigaon
Jogighopa police arrested Sahidul Islam for smuggling a 1.536 kg fake gold boat near a temple in Assam. He now faces an investigation by Abhayapuri police.
Bibar Daimary • 7 Oct 2026
Assam Forms New Environmental Watchdog Panels
Assam has formed new environmental committees to manage project clearances. These boards will serve four-year terms starting from October 6.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Assam CID arrests Guwahati man for 40 lakh Canara Bank loan scheme
Assam CID arrested Ramen Saikia for an alleged 40 lakh loan fraud involving forged documents at multiple Canara Bank branches in Guwahati.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Gauhati High Court Questions M K Yadava Forest Secretary Tenure
The Gauhati High Court is reviewing a challenge against the continued tenure of Assam Special Chief Secretary for Forests, M K Yadava.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Left Parties Clash With Police During Guwahati Flood Protest
Left parties protested in Guwahati on Wednesday, demanding compensation for Upper Assam flood victims and clashing with police at the scene.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Oct 2026
Assam PWD Engineer Busted for Taking Bribe
Assam authorities arrested PWD engineer Mridul Baglari for accepting a 30,000 rupee bribe at his Dibrugarh office following a corruption complaint.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Oct 2026
Tourist apologizes after filming women at Meghalaya waterfall
A tourist from Uttar Pradesh faced a confrontation after filming women bathing at Mawsawa Falls. The man apologized, and no police complaint followed.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Oct 2026
Assam Secures Second Place Nationally for Essential Medicine Access
Assam holds the second-highest rank in India for essential medicine access, fueled by a centralized supply chain and free public health services.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Oct 2026
GPS Study Reveals Assam Elephants Frequent Tea Estates and Farms
A five-year GPS study shows Assam elephants regularly roam tea gardens, farms, and cross borders, creating new challenges for human-elephant conflict.
Bibar Daimary • 6 Oct 2026
