Assam
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
Congress Leader Randeep Singh Surjewala Skips Crime Branch Summons
Randeep Singh Surjewala missed a Crime Branch summons regarding a case involving Pawan Khera and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.
James M • 23 May 2026
Bus Accident in Assam Leaves One Dead and Thirteen Injured
A bus traveling from Guwahati to Majuli crashed in Assam's Lakhimpur district late Friday night, resulting in one fatality and thirteen injuries.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Police Seize Rare Tokay Geckos in Major Smuggling Bust
Assam police arrested two men in Guwahati and rescued 26 protected Tokay geckos, estimated to be worth over Rs 3 crore, from an illegal smuggling operation.
James M • 23 May 2026
Authorities Seize Illegal Sand Truck in Sonapur
Sonapur officials seized a truck transporting illegal sand on May 23, marking a win in their ongoing crackdown against regional resource exploitation.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Launches Rs 861 Crore Infrastructure Project Under AMRUT 2.0
Assam has launched a Rs 861 crore infrastructure initiative under AMRUT 2.0 to upgrade water systems and urban services across 58 projects statewide.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Civil Service Officer Arrested Following Major Cash Seizure
Assam officials arrested ACS officer Lachit Kumar Das for bribery, discovering over 1.18 crore in cash and significant assets at his Guwahati residence.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Governor Announces New Counter-Radicalisation Initiative
Assam will launch a counter-radicalisation cell to shield youth from extremism while prioritizing land rights and the deportation of illegal immigrants.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Pushes for Urgent Repairs to Vital NH-37 Border Route
Assam's government is calling on the Centre to repair a key stretch of NH-37 that links Sribhumi to the Sutarkandi border to improve trade and local access.
James M • 23 May 2026
Former Assam MLA Ali Akbar Mian Arrested Over Threats Against Chief Minister
Assam police arrested former MLA Ali Akbar Mian for making provocative remarks and threats against the Chief Minister ahead of the Eid al-Adha festival.
James M • 23 May 2026
AASU activists protest rising costs of essential goods in Morigaon
Members of the All Assam Students' Union held a protest in Morigaon to demand government action against the rising costs of fuel and essential supplies.
James M • 23 May 2026
Assam Police Intercept Illegal Cattle Shipment in Dhubri
Assam police seized cattle in a river patrol raid near Dhubri as local authorities intensify efforts to stop illegal animal transport along the Brahmaputra.
James M • 23 May 2026
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