Assam
Indian Army Hosts Project NAVBHARAT to Inspire Youth in Assam
The Indian Army held Project NAVBHARAT in Likabali and Silapathar to motivate local youth toward national unity and the goals of a developed India.
James M • 24 May 2026
Rupamoni Gorh Becomes First Woman from Assam to Summit Mount Everest
Rupamoni Gorh has made history as the first woman from Assam to reach the summit of Mount Everest, joining an all-women team from the ITBP.
James M • 24 May 2026
Assam Chief Minister Urges Cow Slaughter-Free Eid Celebrations
Assam's Chief Minister has requested that Eid committees avoid cow slaughter this year to promote communal harmony and comply with state laws.
James M • 24 May 2026
Assam Chief Minister Meets Union Finance Minister to Discuss State Development
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi to outline a roadmap for the state's future economic and infrastructure growth
James M • 23 May 2026
Investigation launched after endangered dolphin found dead in Assam
Authorities are investigating the death of an endangered river dolphin discovered near a sand mining site in Assam as locals call for better habitat protection.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Muslim Community Chooses Harmony for Eid-ul-Azha
Muslims in Margherita, Assam, will forgo cow sacrifice during Eid-ul-Azha to promote communal harmony and respect local social sentiments.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Chief Minister Praises Eidgah Committees for Cow Slaughter Ban Appeals
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has commended local Eidgah committees for urging the Muslim community to refrain from cow slaughter during the upcoming Bakrid.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Congress delays selection of legislature party leader
Assam Congress remains without a legislature party leader as officials wait for central observers to guide the final decision following recent assessments.
James M • 23 May 2026
Dholes Return to Assam's Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape
Asiatic wild dogs have returned to the Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong landscape, signaling a major success for wildlife conservation efforts in Assam.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Mountaineer Rupamoni Gorh Joins Historic All-Women Everest Summit
Assam climber Rupamoni Gorh successfully scaled Mount Everest as part of a historic all-women expedition team from the Indo-Tibetan Border Police.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Security Forces Halt Illegal Border Crossing Attempt
Assam police and border guards stopped ten infiltrators from entering the state, highlighting the government's focus on strict border surveillance.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Photojournalist Gitika Talukdar Secures FIFA Accreditation for 2026 World Cup
Assam-based photographer Gitika Talukdar has been accredited by FIFA to cover the 2026 World Cup, becoming the only female Indian journalist to reach this feat.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Police Seize Drugs in River Operation
Assam police arrested two people and seized 10,000 Yaba tablets and heroin during a boat patrol on the Barak River in Cachar district.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Duo Urmimala and Snigdha Baruah Make a Statement at Cannes 2026
Assam natives Urmimala and Snigdha Baruah captured attention at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival while showcasing Manish Malhotra's custom couture designs.
James M • 23 May 2026
Northeast Frontier Railway Hosts Nationwide Rozgar Mela to Distribute Job Offers
Northeast Frontier Railway held job fairs across three locations, joining a national initiative that delivered over 51,000 new government appointment letters.
James M • 23 May 2026
BIS raids Guwahati jewellery shop over fake hallmark misuse
The Bureau of Indian Standards raided a Guwahati jewellery shop for selling items with fake hallmarks, launching legal action against the establishment.
James M • 23 May 2026
Kaziranga National Park Extends Tourism Season Due to High Visitor Demand
Kaziranga National Park in Assam has extended its tourist season to May 29 to accommodate a surge of domestic and international visitors to the site.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Strengthens Turtle Conservation Efforts on World Turtle Day
Assam celebrates World Turtle Day by highlighting its status as a turtle diversity hotspot and announcing new conservation measures in local temple ponds.
James M • 23 May 2026
Brief Rainfall Triggers Severe Urban Flooding in Tinsukia
Short bursts of rain caused widespread waterlogging in Tinsukia, Assam, disrupting schools and daily commutes due to inadequate drainage infrastructure.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam police constable dies in late-night road accident
Navjit Patowary, an Assam police constable, died following a severe road accident while traveling to his duty post in the Bongaigaon district on May 22.
James M • 23 May 2026
