Assam
Dhubri Headmaster Arrested Over Sexual Assault Claims
Police in Assam arrested a government school headmaster after a woman accused him of sexual assault and forced sexual exploitation.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Sivasagar police arrest Satra leader's son for sexual abuse
Police arrested Kirtikamal Dev Goswami after a 19-year-old actor reported years of sexual abuse and blackmail involving recorded videos.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Pushes for Unicode Script Standard and Dedicated OTT Platform
Assam ministers are fast-tracking Unicode recognition for the Assamese script and eyeing a new OTT platform to boost the state's digital film presence.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Punts Decision on Tribal Status for Six Communities to Centre
Assam officials say the Centre holds the keys to granting ST status to six groups, leaving the timeline for the long-awaited decision uncertain.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Shuts Four State Firms, Eyes Semiconductor Growth
Assam shut four loss-making state firms but rejects privatization. Meanwhile, a new Tata semiconductor plant aims to bring thousands of jobs to the region.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Barpeta Police Bust Cyber Crime Ring, Arrest Three
Assam police arrested three men in a raid on a cyber fraud network in Barpeta. Officers seized cash, phones, and bank cards during the operation.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Plans Satellite Cities to Ease Guwahati Congestion
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced new satellite cities to reduce urban crowding in Guwahati and improve infrastructure for residents.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Launches Second Chance Education Drive to Combat Dropout Rates
Assam started a program to help out-of-school youth finish their studies, offering flexible schooling and a path toward job training in five districts.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Tables Bills to Cut Red Tape for Businesses
Assam officials introduced five new bills to slash business regulations, simplify industrial approvals, and modernize the state's commercial legal framework.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Jul 2026
Assam MLA Demands Crackdown on Illegal Logging at Meghalaya Border
Assam MLA Raju Mesh pushes for action against timber smuggling near the Meghalaya border following reports of widespread deforestation and neglect.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Pours Billions into New Tata Semiconductor Hub
Assam and the Union government are injecting over 14,000 crore into Tata Electronics' new chip plant in Jagiroad to boost local manufacturing and job growth.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
CBI Arrests Sanjay Bhagat Over Multi-Crore Investment Scam
Federal investigators have captured Sanjay Bhagat in West Bengal for his alleged role in running a massive online trading investment fraud scheme.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Breaks Ground on Zubeen Khetra Memorial
The Assam government is building a memorial at Sonapur to honor singer Zubeen Garg, with plans for cultural centers in every constituency.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Department Spends Rs 1.7 Crore on Diplomacy Without Running Projects
Assam’s Act East Policy Affairs Department has spent over Rs 1.7 crore on diplomatic summits and outreach despite having no independent infrastructure projects.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Headmaster Arrested Over Sexual Assault Claims
Police arrested a Dhubri school headmaster accused of sexually assaulting a woman and forcing her into an illicit relationship near the school grounds.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Jul 2026
Illegal coal mining threatens Assam elephant reserve
Conservationists warn that illegal coal mining and road construction are damaging Assam’s Tinkupani Elephant Reserve Forest and local wildlife habitats.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Jul 2026
Assam reports 83,000 hectares held by four neighboring states
Assam officials report nearly 83,000 hectares of state land are occupied by four neighbors. Talks are underway to settle the long-standing border disputes.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Ledo Police Recover Stolen Hospital Equipment in Six Hours
Ledo Police arrested a thief and recovered a stolen hospital water motor just six hours after the crime occurred in the Margherita Co-District.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Pins Hopes on Japanese PM Visit to Drive Investment
Assam officials expect a visit from Japan’s Prime Minister to boost industrial growth, create local jobs, and attract significant foreign capital.
Timungpi Terang • 9 Jul 2026
Assam Government Holds No Timeline for Scheduled Tribe Status
Assam's government says the Centre has no set deadline to grant Scheduled Tribe status to six communities, leaving their long-standing demand in limbo.
Bibar Daimary • 9 Jul 2026
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