Assam

GI-Tagged Assam Lemons Exported to Dubai in Major Milestone

Assam’s GI-tagged lemons have reached Dubai, marking a significant export milestone for Northeast India and creating new opportunities for local farmers.

Timungpi Terang • 7 Jun 2026

Unlicensed Medicine Sales Spark Public Health Concerns in Assam's Nagaon District

Unlicensed roadside vendors are openly selling medicines across Assam's Nagaon district, prompting calls for urgent regulatory action to protect residents.

Bibar Daimary • 7 Jun 2026

EU Delegation to Visit Assam for Strategic Trade and Investment Talks

A European Union delegation led by Ambassador Hervé Delphin will visit Assam on June 8 and 9 to explore investment in technology, energy, and industry.

Bibar Daimary • 7 Jun 2026

Dibrugarh Municipal Corporation clears illegal encroachments from town roads

Dibrugarh authorities have cleared illegal roadside shops and structures after vendors ignored deadlines to move into designated municipal vending zones.

Bibar Daimary • 7 Jun 2026

Father and son accused of kidnapping couple over loan dispute in Assam

A father and son in Assam face accusations of assaulting and holding a couple captive following a dispute over high-interest loan repayments.

Timungpi Terang • 7 Jun 2026

Nagaon Police Arrest Suspected Drug Peddler After Heroin Seizure

Assam police arrested Rezaul Haque in Nagaon following the discovery of heroin and other narcotics during a late-night raid on his residence.

Bibar Daimary • 7 Jun 2026

Rare Pygmy Hogs Reintroduced to Manas National Park Grasslands

Conservationists released 15 captive-bred pygmy hogs into Assam’s Manas National Park, marking the species' return to the area after a nine-year absence.

Bibar Daimary • 7 Jun 2026

Police Arrest Four People in Assam Cyber Fraud Investigation

Authorities in Assam have arrested four individuals linked to an interstate cyber fraud ring operating through local customer service centers.

Bibar Daimary • 7 Jun 2026

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Calls for Bureaucratic Reform to Drive State Growth

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has challenged over 100 IAS officers to accelerate state development and uphold integrity in public service.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Police Bust Major Battery Theft Ring, Recover 825 Units

Assam police seized 825 stolen e-rickshaw batteries in Barpeta district, detaining two suspects while a search continues for the alleged kingpin.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Tezpur Litchi Festival Kicks Off With Major Export Deals

The Tezpur Litchi Festival celebrates Assam's GI-tagged fruit with new export shipments to Dubai and Singapore and a focus on innovative product development.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Experts Develop Agroforestry Strategy to Boost Climate Resilience in Northeast India

APRINS hosted a high-level roundtable to address agroforestry challenges and create a sustainable roadmap for climate resilience in Northeast India.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

GST Department Raids Mobile Retailer in Assam Over Tax Evasion Claims

GST officials raided a mobile phone store in Golakganj, Assam, to investigate allegations of large-scale tax evasion and business record discrepancies.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Student and mother arrested following school beef controversy in Assam

Police have arrested a student and his mother after allegations emerged that beef was brought to a school in Assam's Goalpara district.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Arunachal Congress Presses Government Over Teacher Educator Salary Delays

The Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee is urging the state government to resolve persistent salary payment delays for SCERT and DIET staff members.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Barpeta Medical College and Assam Cancer Care Foundation Partner for Cancer Initiatives

Barpeta Medical College and the Assam Cancer Care Foundation have signed an MoU to improve regional cancer detection, prevention, and community awareness.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Reports Significant Decline in Infant Mortality Rate

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state's infant mortality rate has dropped from 49 to 29 over the last twenty years.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Honours First Chief Minister Gopinath Bordoloi on 136th Birth Anniversary

Assam celebrated the 136th birth anniversary of its first Chief Minister, Gopinath Bordoloi, with state-wide tributes to his visionary political leadership.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Baksa District Prepares for Upcoming Flood Season

The Baksa District Disaster Management Authority has ramped up flood preparations, readying relief camps and emergency resources for the monsoon season.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Villagers Stranded After Floodwaters Destroy Vital Bridge

Residents in Assam's Chirang district are relying on boats after floods destroyed their only bamboo bridge, renewing calls for permanent infrastructure.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026