Assam
Human activity blamed for 95 percent of landslide risks in Guwahati
A new survey of 366 high-risk locations in Guwahati finds that human-led hill cutting and unchecked construction drive 95 percent of landslide threats.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Honored as Yugdrashta
The Assam State Freedom Fighters Association has honored Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with the title of Yugdrashta for his transformative state leadership
Timungpi Terang • 15 Jun 2026
Fire Engineer Challenges Assam Graduation Claim Linked to Shivangi Sonowal
Padma Mushahary contests the claim that Shivangi Sonowal is the first person from Assam to earn a fire engineering degree, citing her own 2023 graduation.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Jun 2026
Guwahati Police Seize 6kg of Ganja in Kerakuchi Drug Bust
Basistha police arrested 31-year-old Atik Sahadat Mazumdar in Guwahati after seizing 6 kilograms of ganja during a targeted operation against local traffickers.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Jun 2026
Assam Man Arrested for Alleged Sexual Assault of Five-Year-Old
Police in Assam's Nagaon district arrested Hirendra Mondal for the alleged sexual assault of a five-year-old girl, sparking outrage in the local community.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Assam STF arrests three for heroin smuggling in Guwahati
Assam's Special Task Force intercepted a vehicle in Guwahati, seizing a large quantity of heroin and arresting three suspects involved in trafficking.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Assam MLA Asks Chief Minister to Ease Fuel Purchase Limits for Farmers
Khumtai MLA Mrinal Saikia is urging Assam's government to exempt farmers from new fuel purchase restrictions to prevent disruptions to agricultural work.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Jun 2026
Dibrugarh Administration Evicts 60 Families in Riverbank Land Clearance
Dibrugarh officials reclaimed nine bighas of riverbank land on Monday, clearing 60 households that had occupied the area near the Chief Minister's Secretariat.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Residents in Assam's Nazira Raise Alarm Over Reported ONGC Gas Leak
Villagers in Assam are demanding urgent action from ONGC after reporting a gas leak in an underground pipeline that has disrupted local farming activities.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Guwahati Authorities Demolish Commercial Structures Near Airport
District officials demolished 50 shops near Guwahati Airport, citing land-use violations as local traders protest the lack of notice for the eviction.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Jun 2026
Assam Launches Major Miyawaki Forest Initiative in Majuli
Woolah Tea and the Balipara Foundation have launched a 2,000-tree reforestation project in Majuli to restore habitats and strengthen climate resilience.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Jun 2026
Dibrugarh Police Arrest 10 and Seize Drugs and Cash in Major Raid
Dibrugarh police dismantled a local drug network, arresting 10 individuals and seizing heroin, cash, and vehicles in a raid at the Harijan Colony area.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Jun 2026
Assam BJP MLA Shiladitya Dev Accuses TMC of Institutional Corruption in West Bengal
Assam BJP MLA Shiladitya Dev has accused the TMC of fostering a culture of corruption in West Bengal, mirroring practices inherited from previous regimes.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Widowed Mother in Assam Appeals for Help for Three Visually Impaired Children
A widowed mother in Assam is seeking urgent financial aid to secure medical treatment for her three children, who all suffer from severe vision loss.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Court Begins Hearing Testimonies in Zubeen Garg Death Case
The court has begun recording testimonies from four complainants in the ongoing trial regarding the 2026 death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg in Singapore.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Assam student killed by lightning strike during football match
A 16-year-old student died after being struck by lightning while playing football in Assam's Gossaigaon subdivision on Sunday afternoon.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Assam Police Target Illegal Motorcycle Modifications in Road Safety Crackdown
Assam's Jogighopa Police are cracking down on illegally modified motorcycles to curb noise pollution and improve safety for all road users in the region.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Indian Air Force Identifies Five Personnel Killed in Jorhat AN-32 Crash
Five personnel, including Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar, died in an Indian Air Force AN-32 crash in Assam. An investigation into the accident is ongoing.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Guwahati mandates licence displays for Green Bus drivers to improve road safety
Guwahati traffic authorities now require Green Bus drivers to display their licences on windshields to improve accountability and road safety compliance.
Bibar Daimary • 15 Jun 2026
Guwahati mandates licence displays for Green Bus drivers to improve safety
Guwahati officials now require Green Bus drivers to display their licences on windshields to increase accountability and reduce traffic violations.
Timungpi Terang • 15 Jun 2026
