Assam

Assam farmers face police charges after demanding irrigation repairs

Assam farmers face police charges after complaining about a failed irrigation scheme that left their paddy fields without water during the planting season.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jul 2026

Assam Authorities Clear Encroachments in Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary

Assam officials have launched a massive eviction drive to clear illegal jute crops from protected forest land inside the Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026

Guwahati BJP Leader Accused of Assault and Death Threats

A local youth filed an FIR accusing BJP leader Abhilash Dutta of physical assault and death threats following a traffic dispute in Guwahati.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jul 2026

Dhemaji Flood Victims Left Homeless After River Shifts Course

The Dikhari River cut through Assam's Madhupur village, burying homes and crops in mud. Families now rely on government relief in makeshift shelters.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026

New research tackles mental health crisis among Assam tea executives

A new doctoral study from Dibrugarh University explores workplace stress in the tea industry to improve executive well-being and productivity.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jul 2026

Gauhati University Eyes Pension Cuts to Plug Rs 80 Crore Deficit

Gauhati University faces an Rs 80 crore deficit, triggering a controversial proposal to slash retiree pensions by half to balance the books.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026

Tripura Aims for 1 Lakh Crore Investment at Business Conclave

Tripura expects 500 investors at its upcoming business summit in Agartala, aiming to secure 1 lakh crore in new state development projects.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026

Hindi Joins Official Languages of Assam Assembly

Assam Assembly adds Hindi as an official language starting next week. Officials confirm Bodo remains in use, silencing rumors of its removal from the House.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026

Assam Chief Minister Inspects Skill Training and Infrastructure Projects

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma toured the North East Skill Centre, the Betkuchi Directorate Complex, and Sarusajai Stadium to review ongoing state projects.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026

Assam Police Seize 18 Quintals of Illegal Thai Catfish

Police in Assam seized 18 quintals of banned Thai catfish. The vehicle involved was previously caught in a similar illegal transport operation.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026

Assam Government Sets Legislative Agenda for Upcoming Assembly Session

Assam begins its Assembly session Monday with new laws on tourism, land reform, and a satellite city plan for Guwahati, plus major police upgrades.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026

Police Seize Rs 1.3 Crore in Yaba Tablets in Hailakandi

Security forces arrested a Dholai man and seized 30,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 1.3 crore during a joint operation at the Lakhirband Bypass.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jul 2026

One Dead, Eleven Injured in Moran Highway Crash

A head-on collision between a car and an auto-rickshaw in Assam leaves one dead and five people in critical condition. Police are investigating the crash.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026

Assam Villagers Keep 135-Year-Old Ritual Alive Without State Aid

Residents in Baksa district gathered to perform an ancient ritual, continuing a century-old tradition to ward off disease despite receiving no state funding.

Timungpi Terang • 6 Jul 2026

Forest Guard Severely Injured by Wild Elephant in Assam

A forest guard in Boko, Assam, suffered serious injuries Sunday after a wild elephant charged him during a rescue mission for a stranded calf.

Bibar Daimary • 6 Jul 2026

Assam Government Overhauls Guwahati Drainage Strategy to Fight Flooding

Assam officials demand revised drainage plans to stop Guwahati flooding, ordering consultants to fix technical flaws in the current master plan.

Bibar Daimary • 5 Jul 2026

How a Brazilian Hit Inspired an Assamese Musical Classic

The hit song Nahor Phule Nuxuai has roots in a Brazilian melody. Bishnu Prasad Rabha adapted the tune into a beloved staple of Assamese culture.

Timungpi Terang • 5 Jul 2026

Assam Cabinet Approves Unified Emergency System and Mining Fee Overhaul

The Assam Cabinet has launched a unified 112 emergency response system, updated mining transit fees, and prepared several new bills for the state assembly.

Timungpi Terang • 5 Jul 2026