Assam
Police Bust Assam Native Linked to Kerala Heroin Trafficking Ring
Police arrested Shafiqul Islam in Kerala for running a heroin trafficking ring. The suspect moved narcotics from Assam to Kochi via hidden vehicle caches.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Assam Government Eyes Bollywood Director for Lachit Borphukan Biopic
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is talking to filmmaker Aditya Dhar about creating a major movie on the hero Lachit Borphukan.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Eyes Potential Biopic
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed his childhood role in an Assamese film and hinted at its inclusion in a possible future biopic.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Assam Starts Evictions for Kamakhya Temple Corridor Project
Assam has launched a 498-crore project to upgrade the Kamakhya Temple approach, beginning with the removal of roadside shops near the historic site.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026
Flash flood leaves eight stranded at Assam picnic spot
Eight people were rescued after a river surged suddenly at a Karbi Anglong picnic spot in Assam on Wednesday, sparking urgent monsoon safety warnings.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026
Bodo Student Union Urges End to Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike
The ABSU has asked activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his 18-day hunger strike as the Delhi High Court prepares to review a plea regarding his deteriorating health.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Assam's Raimona National Park Sees Tourism Surge
Vehicle traffic at Raimona National Park has quadrupled since 2023, signaling a major boost for the site as an eco-tourism and research hub.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Severe Flooding Paralyzes Tinsukia and Margherita
Two days of heavy rain flooded Tinsukia and Margherita districts. Residents blame the government for failing to fix the area's crumbling drainage systems.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026
Guwahati Airport Terminal 2 Wins Global Beauty Award
Guwahati's LGBI Airport Terminal 2 earns a top global beauty spot for its bamboo-inspired architecture and modern design.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Civil Society Groups Demand Release of Assam Activists Amid Eviction Dispute
Activists and global groups demand the release of Pranab Doley and Aditya Rabha, challenging Assam's move to evict tribal residents for private projects.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026
Assam Para Cyclist Lisha Das Qualifies for 2026 Commonwealth Games
16-year-old Lisha Das is the first athlete from Assam to qualify for the Commonwealth Games. She will compete in para track cycling in Glasgow this July.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Guwahati Groundwater Declines as Assam Details Fiscal and Social Data
Guwahati faces semi-critical groundwater levels while Assam officials report on welfare schemes, maternal health, and unspent state budgets.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Assam Governor Inspects Dibrugarh Flood Defense Repairs
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya reviewed the Nagaghuli flood restoration project in Dibrugarh, aiming to boost safety and tourism.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Assam Minister Sets July 31 Deadline for Ration Card Cleanup
Assam Minister Kaushik Rai orders a July 31 deadline for ration card verification to ensure food aid reaches only eligible families across the state.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Broken approach road leaves Bongaigaon bridge stranded
Heavy rain washed away an access road in Assam's Bongaigaon district, leaving a new bridge to the Model Anganwadi Centre completely isolated and useless.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Severe Flooding Paralyzes Tinsukia Following Two Days of Rain
Two days of rain flooded Assam's Tinsukia district, leaving residents stranded and blaming failing drainage systems for the recurring crisis.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
Assam authorities shut down private madrasa following abuse claims
Assam officials shuttered a Bongaigaon madrasa and sent 148 girls home after a teacher faced sexual abuse allegations and violent local protests.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026
Bodo Students Union Urges End to Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike
The ABSU is calling for an end to Sonam Wangchuk's 18-day hunger strike in Delhi, urging the central government to initiate urgent dialogue over NEET issues.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026
Flash Flood Strands Eight Picnickers in Assam
Eight people were trapped in an Assam river after a flash flood hit the Longsokangthu picnic spot. Local residents urge monsoon caution following the event.
Timungpi Terang • 16 Jul 2026
Assam reports nearly 39 kilometers of Bangladesh border still unfenced
Assam Minister Atul Bora confirms 14 percent of the state's Bangladesh border lacks fencing, citing riverine terrain and objections from border guards.
Bibar Daimary • 16 Jul 2026
