Assam

Assam Resident Arrested After Alleged Sexual Assault of 11-Year-Old Girl

An 11-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man in Margherita, Assam. The accused is in police custody as authorities launch an investigation.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Scientific Study Analyzes Acoustic Secrets of Zubeen Garg’s Humming

A new study in the Journal of Voice breaks down the acoustic traits of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg’s signature humming, revealing why it resonates with fans.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Approves 16,810 New Homes Under PMAY 2.0

Assam has secured funding for 16,810 new homes under PMAY 2.0. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the boost for state housing security.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Man Arrested for Alleged Assault of Minor in Assam

Police in Assam’s Morigaon district arrested a man accused of sexually assaulting a physically challenged minor following a formal family complaint.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Police Seize Rs 1 Crore in Heroin at Dima Hasao Railway Station

Assam police arrested two women at New Haflong Railway Station after discovering 117 grams of heroin hidden inside soap cases worth Rs 1 crore.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Budget Session Set to Begin July 6

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has scheduled the upcoming 21-day budget session for July 6 following a cabinet expansion of his 16-member ministry.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Releases Orphaned Asiatic Black Bears Into Dehing Patkai National Park

Two rescued Asiatic black bear cubs have been released into the wild in Assam, marking a major success for the state's wildlife rehabilitation efforts.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Tezpur Litchi Festival Aims to Boost Global Exports

The second Tezpur Litchi Festival connects Assam's GI-tagged fruit growers with international markets through trade deals and improved export logistics.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Reappoints Award-Winning Teacher to Boost Education Standards

Assam has extended the career of a top-rated retired teacher for one year to leverage his expertise and provide mentorship to young educators in Dhubri.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Police Investigate Allegations of Forced Beef Consumption at Goalpara School

Parents in Assam have filed a formal police complaint after students were allegedly pressured to consume beef at a local higher secondary school.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Kaziranga National Park Emerges as a Major Hub for Rare Bird Species

Kaziranga National Park now hosts nearly half of India's raptor species and six types of storks, highlighting successful conservation efforts in Assam.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Sees Significant Drop in Infant Mortality Rate Over Two Decades

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the state's infant mortality rate has dropped from 49 to 29 due to improved maternal healthcare.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Cabinet Approves DA Hike and Names Dibrugarh as Second State Capital

Assam increases employee benefits, boosts MLA development funds, and designates Dibrugarh as the second state capital region to drive local infrastructure.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

IMD Issues Heavy Rain Alert for Assam

The India Meteorological Department expects heavy rain and thunderstorms across Assam for the next three days, prompting disaster management agencies to alert.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Budget Session to Start July 6 Following Cabinet Expansion

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the state's budget session will begin July 6, following the expansion of his 16-member cabinet.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Woman Files Complaint Alleging Deception and Forced Conversion

A woman in Assam's Nagaon district has filed a police complaint against her husband, alleging marriage fraud, religious conversion, and persistent abuse.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jun 2026

Assam Budget Session to Start July 6 with New Benefits Beginning in August

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the state budget session will begin on July 6, with scheme benefits launching on August 1.

Bibar Daimary • 5 Jun 2026

Assam Increases MLA Development Funds to Boost Local Infrastructure

Assam's cabinet has raised MLA development funds to Rs 2 crore annually by 2027, granting legislators more flexibility for community and local projects.

Bibar Daimary • 5 Jun 2026

Assam Approves New Dibrugarh State Capital Region with 500 Crore Funding

Assam has launched a new state capital region in Dibrugarh, backed by a 500 crore infrastructure fund to drive planned urban expansion and development.

Bibar Daimary • 5 Jun 2026

Assam Cabinet Approves Dibrugarh Capital Expansion and Employee Pay Hikes

Assam's cabinet has approved Dibrugarh as a secondary capital region, increased employee allowances, and boosted MLA development funds for the state.

Bibar Daimary • 5 Jun 2026