Assam
Guwahati shuts old Saraighat Bridge for two-month repair
Guwahati will close the old Saraighat Bridge starting July 13 for two months of repairs, forcing major traffic diversions across the city.
Bibar Daimary • 11 Jul 2026
Assam Launches Rs 400 Crore Plan to Boost Muga Silk Industry
Assam’s new Rs 400-crore Mission Senehjori aims to modernize the state's Golden Muga silk industry, supporting 2.6 lakh workers and expanding global exports.
Bibar Daimary • 11 Jul 2026
Assam Issues Flash Flood Alert as Heavy Rain Approaches
Assam authorities are bracing for heavy rain and potential flash floods over the next three days as officials urge residents to remain vigilant.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026
Assam Chief Minister Celebrates Tiwa Community's Wanchuwa Festival
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma honors the Tiwa community as they celebrate the traditional Wanchuwa harvest festival with music, dance, and rituals.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026
Monsoon Deluge Batters India, Leaving Five Dead and Roads Blocked
Monsoon rains across India caused five deaths, triggered massive landslides, and displaced thousands as major highways remain closed nationwide.
Timungpi Terang • 11 Jul 2026
Assam Needs New Strategy to Break Grip of Drug Traffickers
Assam is ramping up its war on drugs, but officials say arrests alone cannot end the state's addiction crisis. A broader approach is now required.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Jul 2026
Police Probe 87-Year-Old Woman's Death in Digboi Following Abuse Allegations
Police are investigating the death of an 87-year-old Assam woman after neighbors accused her son of physical abuse. A post-mortem is pending.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Jul 2026
Central Team Surveys Assam Flood Destruction
A federal team toured Assam to evaluate flood damage and recommended long-term infrastructure fixes to handle future monsoons.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Jul 2026
Assam Targets Polluters With New Green Levy and Gas Tax Cuts
Assam’s 2026-27 budget introduces a green cess on polluters, slashes piped gas VAT to 5 percent, and offers tax breaks for electric vehicle buyers.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Jul 2026
Assam Budget Boosts Tea Industry With Tax Breaks and New Subsidies
Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah introduced a new budget featuring tax breaks for small tea growers and subsidies for high-value tea production.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Jul 2026
Kokadeuta Nati Aru Hati 2 Falls Short of Original Charm
The sequel to the beloved Assamese classic Kokadeuta Nati Aru Hati struggles to capture its predecessor’s magic, despite a solid second half.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Jul 2026
Five Hidden Getaways Across Assam
Skip the crowds and head to these five secluded spots in Assam, ranging from remote waterfalls to traditional villages hidden in the lush greenery.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Jul 2026
Assam Budget Adds 33,000 Healthcare Jobs and New Medical Colleges
Assam's 2026 budget promises 33,240 new health jobs and four additional medical colleges to boost access to care across the state.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Jul 2026
Land rights group slams arrest of activist Aditya Chandra Rabha
Assam land rights advocates claim the arrest of Aditya Chandra Rabha is a politically motivated effort to silence local dissent.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Jul 2026
Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Alert Issued for Assam
The IMD warns of heavy rain and flash floods across Assam through July 13. State authorities urge residents to stay alert for landslides and waterlogging.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Jul 2026
Assam to Build India's First State-Run Proton Therapy Center
Guwahati Medical College and Hospital will get a Rs 550-crore proton therapy center within three years to boost cancer care in Northeast India.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Jul 2026
Assam medical system struggles with over 4,000 empty staff spots
Assam medical colleges report over 4,000 vacancies as patient numbers surge across 14 state-run hospitals. More facilities are currently under construction.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Jul 2026
Assam Budget Adds Paternity Leave and Pension Perks
Assam's 2026-27 budget introduces 14 days of paternity leave and expands pension and maternity benefits for government and PSU employees.
Timungpi Terang • 10 Jul 2026
Assam Launches 500-Crore Dairy Push to Cut Import Reliance
Assam targets total self-reliance in milk, fish, and meat while pushing high-value exports in its latest budget to boost rural incomes.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Jul 2026
Assam Launches Rs 400 Crore Plan to Dominate Global Muga Silk Market
Assam launched the Rs 400-crore Mission Senehjori to boost its GI-tagged Muga silk industry, targeting 2.6 lakh workers and global export expansion.
Bibar Daimary • 10 Jul 2026
