Assam

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

Digboi Refinery Stages Late-Night Emergency Fire Drill

Digboi Refinery held a large-scale mock drill late Friday to test emergency response, coordination, and medical evacuation procedures for industrial fires.

Bibar Daimary • 22 Aug 2026

Nagaland and Dibrugarh Universities Forge Five-Year Research Pact

Nagaland University and Dibrugarh University signed a five-year deal to boost academic exchanges, joint research, and training in Northeast India.

Timungpi Terang • 22 Aug 2026

Protesters Demand Release of Activist Pranab Doley in Guwahati

Activists and opposition parties protest in Guwahati, demanding the release of land rights activist Pranab Doley after his arrest under the NSA.

Timungpi Terang • 22 Aug 2026

Assam Census Worker Escapes Armed Attack in Bongaigaon

A census worker in Assam narrowly escaped a knife attack while gathering data, sparking urgent safety fears for officials working in the field.

Timungpi Terang • 22 Aug 2026

Ancient Indian Elephant Science Could Mitigate Modern Wildlife Conflict

A new study reveals how centuries-old elephant texts from Assam offer behavioral insights to help manage human-elephant conflicts in the region.

Bibar Daimary • 22 Aug 2026

Lakhimpur Police Arrest 90-Year-Old Man After Eight-Year Manhunt

Lakhimpur police captured a 90-year-old man on the run for eight years following a 2018 POCSO case. He was caught visiting his family in Assam.

Timungpi Terang • 22 Aug 2026

Assam Scientists Breed Worlds First IVF Lakhimi Calf

Assam researchers have produced the world's first IVF calf of the indigenous Lakhimi breed, marking a major milestone for state dairy and biotechnology.

Timungpi Terang • 22 Aug 2026

Akhil Gogoi Doubles Down on Flood Response Criticism in Sivasagar

Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi slams state officials for failing to manage severe floods, citing massive infrastructure gaps and inadequate disaster relief.

Bibar Daimary • 22 Aug 2026