Assam
Stranded Rupohihat youths return to Assam from Meghalaya
Ten youths from Nagaon district escaped Meghalaya tensions, while others remain trapped. They blame their local MLA for failing to provide any help.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026
Rare Tricarinate Hill Turtle rescued in Assam
Assam officials rescued an endangered Tricarinate Hill Turtle from Brahmaputra floods, highlighting urgent threats to the rare, little-known species.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
IUCN Warns Kaziranga National Park Faces Growing Threats
Kaziranga faces ecological risks from development, tourism, and a shrunken eco-sensitive zone, according to a new report by the IUCN.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026
Flash Flooding Hits Margherita as Residents Demand Better Drainage
Heavy rain flooded homes in Assam's Tinsukia district, forcing police and rescue teams to evacuate families trapped by rising water in Margherita.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026
Rare Smew Spotted for First Time in Assam Sanctuary
Assam's Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary recorded its first-ever sighting of the rare Smew during a major waterbird survey.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
Vehicles Destroyed by Fire on Silchar-Sonai Road
A motorcycle and car were destroyed by a fire near Aulia Bazar on August 23. Police are currently investigating the cause of the blaze.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
Diesel Thieves Strike Nagaon as Residents Demand Action
Thieves drained 140 litres of fuel from a dumper in Assam's Rangaloo district, sparking community outrage over a wave of local criminal activity.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
Nagaon Police Recover Stolen Jewelry and Arrest Suspect
Juria police arrested Tayebur Rahman for possession of stolen gold and silver items. The suspect faces ongoing interrogation regarding past crimes.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026
Complaint filed against Assam MLA Mayur Borgohain over violence remarks
Assam MLA Mayur Borgohain faces a formal complaint after allegedly endorsing violence over non-violence. Local groups are demanding official action.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
Tezpur University Teachers Demand Answers on VC Enquiry
Tezpur University teachers are demanding the Ministry of Education release the findings of an enquiry into Vice-Chancellor Shambhu Nath Singh.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
Police Seize Truck Carrying 32 Cattle in Assam
Assam police intercepted a truck in Kaliabor carrying 32 cattle. One man is in custody as authorities investigate the illegal transport case.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026
Samaguri Police Face Backlash Over Refusal to File Minor's Case
Assam residents claim Samaguri police refused a mother's complaint regarding an alleged love trap involving a minor, sparking local outrage.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
Giant Monitor Lizard Rescued From Cachar Home
Forest officials removed a giant Bengal monitor lizard from a Cachar home on Sunday, marking the second such rescue in the region in less than a month.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026
Supreme Court Panel Slams Assam Government Over Illegal Mining Near Kaziranga
A Supreme Court committee reports that Assam officials ignored orders to stop mining near Kaziranga National Park and protect wildlife corridors.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026
Massive Fire Destroys Seven Gohpur Businesses
A massive overnight fire destroyed seven businesses along the National Highway in Gohpur, causing an estimated 50 lakh rupees in total property damage.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
Residents Protest Illegal Construction on Nagaon Sattra Land
Locals in Dhing, Assam, report new land grabs and concrete construction on government and Sattra properties, demanding immediate district intervention.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
Northeast Frontier Railway Shifts Entire Long-Distance Fleet to LHB Coaches
Northeast Frontier Railway upgraded all 103 long-distance trains to modern LHB coaches, boosting fire safety and operational efficiency across the network.
Timungpi Terang • 23 Aug 2026
New Documentary Manuhar Gaan Examines Bhupen Hazarika’s Social Legacy
Filmmaker Utpal Borpujari honors Bhupen Hazarika in his new 82-minute documentary, Manuhar Gaan, exploring the artist's deep impact on social justice.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026
Health Fears Mount Over Herbicide Use in Kaliabor
Residents of Kaliabor, Assam are sounding the alarm over the widespread, unregulated use of dangerous herbicides in local fields and home gardens.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026
Government official killed in Nagaon hit-and-run
A local government official died after a hit-and-run collision in Assam's Nagaon district. Police are currently hunting for the unidentified driver.
Bibar Daimary • 23 Aug 2026
