Assam

Fresh Protests Erupt Against Assam Kulsi Hydropower Project

Civil groups are fighting the proposed 55 MW Kulsi dam at the Assam-Meghalaya border, fearing displacement and ecological collapse for local communities.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Aug 2026

Assam Courts Deliver Justice in Separate Criminal Cases

An Assam court sentenced a man to life for a 2011 murder, while police arrested another suspect over his wife's suicide in a separate dowry harassment case.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026

Ancient Sanchi-Pat Manuscripts Digitized at Madhupur Dham Satra

Experts are digitizing rare bark manuscripts at Cooch Behar's Madhupur Dham Satra, proving earlier reports of the documents' destruction were false.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Aug 2026

Assam Government Faces Backlash Over NSA Detention of Activist Pranab Doley

Assam authorities slapped the NSA on activist Pranab Doley after he secured bail, drawing sharp criticism from political leaders and rights groups.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Aug 2026

Lovlina Borgohain Takes Silver at 2026 Commonwealth Games

Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain secured a silver medal in the 75kg category after falling short in the Commonwealth Games final on Sunday, August 1.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Aug 2026

Assam Launches Digital Census 2027 With Self-Enumeration Phase

Assam begins a two-phase digital census on August 2. Residents can submit data online, though flood-hit districts will start their process later.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026

Imtiaz Ali’s Main Vaapas Aaunga Shares Deep Ties to Assamese Classic

Imtiaz Ali’s new drama Main Vaapas Aaunga shares striking thematic and structural parallels with the acclaimed Assamese film Dikchow Banat Palaax.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Aug 2026

Assam Launches Orunodoi 3.0 With Emergency Advances and Loan Support

Assam has launched Orunodoi 3.0, introducing interest-free emergency advances, bank loan support, and dedicated representatives for 3.7 million beneficiaries.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026

Guwahati Police Fires 37 Home Guards Attached to Officials

Guwahati police cut ties with 37 home guards previously assigned to protect judges, ministers, and other high-ranking government officials.

Timungpi Terang • 1 Aug 2026

Cartoonist Starts Caricature Fundraiser for Assam Flood Victims

Assam artist Nituparna Rajbongshi is drawing caricatures to raise money for children suffering after recent floods in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026

Assam Legislator Demands Flood Relief as Congress Report Exposes Rampant Illegal Mining

MLA Akhil Gogoi demands flood aid in Sivasagar while a new Congress report alleges state-wide illegal mining persists despite repeated court interventions.

Bibar Daimary • 1 Aug 2026