Assam

Two Arrested in Assam Drug Raid

Police in Assam's Nagaon district arrested two suspected drug traffickers during a late-night operation in the Lalipathar area of Dhing.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jun 2026

Assam CM Nominates Dr. Habbey Teron as Deputy Speaker

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has named Dr. Habbey Teron as the government candidate for Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jun 2026

Family alleges foul play in death of Kokrajhar man

A Kokrajhar family claims their son was poisoned by his wife. Police are under fire for allegedly failing to act on a complaint filed before his death.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jun 2026

Assam student dies by suicide following alleged school harassment

A 14-year-old Assam student died by suicide after family members reported she faced severe mental harassment from a teacher and a classmate over a dispute.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jun 2026

Guwahati imposes security restrictions for NEET-UG 2026 exam

Guwahati police have implemented strict 100-metre security zones around 15 NEET-UG examination centers to prevent malpractice and ensure a fair testing process.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jun 2026

Fluoride-Contaminated Groundwater Triggers Health Crisis in Assam

Assam faces a persistent fluorosis crisis as high levels of groundwater contamination cause severe skeletal and dental health issues across the state.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jun 2026

Assam Chief Minister Reviews NEET-UG Re-exam Security Measures

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed officials to ensure a secure and transparent NEET-UG re-examination in the state on June 21.

Bibar Daimary • 17 Jun 2026

Feral Horses Migrate from Assam to Arunachal Pradesh Amid Habitat Loss

Feral horses from Assam's Dibru-Saikhowa National Park are migrating to Arunachal Pradesh, signaling distress in their flood-stricken grassland habitat.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Jun 2026

Tinsukia Officials Inspect New Digboi Development Sites

Tinsukia Deputy Commissioner Sumit Sattawan and MLA Suren Phukan inspected sites for a new government office complex and a relocated local market in Digboi.

Bibar Daimary • 17 Jun 2026

Police Seize Thousands of Yaba Tablets at New Bongaigaon Station

Authorities arrested a man at New Bongaigaon Railway Station after discovering over 2,000 Yaba tablets hidden during a joint security operation.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Jun 2026

Assam Implements Strict Security Protocols for NEET-UG Re-examination

Assam is deploying military escorts and mobile jammers for the June 21 NEET-UG re-exam to ensure a secure, transparent, and fair testing environment.

Bibar Daimary • 17 Jun 2026

Guwahati Police Impose Section 163 Restrictions Around NEET-UG 2026 Exam Centres

Authorities in Guwahati have imposed Section 163 of the BNSS around 15 exam venues to ensure the integrity of the NEET-UG 2026 test on June 21.

Bibar Daimary • 17 Jun 2026

Rights Group Calls for Investigation into Alleged Deportation of Two Assam Women

The Ganatantra Suraksha Manch is demanding an investigation into allegations that authorities illegally deported two Assam women before legal proceedings.

Bibar Daimary • 17 Jun 2026

Assam Beefs Up Security for NEET-UG Re-exam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered strict security protocols across 87 centers to ensure a fair NEET-UG re-examination on June 21.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Jun 2026

Polluting Stone Crushers Flout Restrictions Near Assam Tata Semiconductor Plant

Stone-crushing units continue operating near the Tata semiconductor plant in Jagiroad, defying an Assam government ban on polluting industries in the area.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Jun 2026

Assam Health Minister Addresses Ongoing Japanese Encephalitis Seasonal Risks

Assam Health Minister Ashok Singhal says Japanese Encephalitis remains a seasonal challenge but stresses that vaccinations and infrastructure are key tools.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Jun 2026

Three Officials Granted Bail in Assam Fisheries Development Corporation Scam Case

A Special Judicial Magistrate court granted bail to three suspects in the Assam Fisheries scam amid claims of investigative lapses and financial diversion.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Jun 2026

Forest Officials Seize Illegal Timber Shipment in Assam's Boko Region

Assam forest officials intercepted a vehicle carrying illicit Sal timber in Boko, marking a major effort to curb smuggling along the state's border.

Bibar Daimary • 17 Jun 2026

Recurring floods force closure of schools in Assam's Ledo area

Heavy rainfall has triggered artificial flooding at two educational institutions in Ledo, causing significant disruptions to ongoing academic activities.

Timungpi Terang • 17 Jun 2026

Assam Finalizes Massive Security and Logistics for Ambubachi Mela 2026

Assam is preparing for 800,000 pilgrims at the Ambubachi Mela 2026, with authorities implementing strict traffic, safety, and sanitation protocols.

Bibar Daimary • 17 Jun 2026