Assam
Assam Eco-Tourism Pioneer Achintya Barua Passes Away at 74
Achintya Barua, the visionary founder of Wild Grass Resort and a pioneer of eco-tourism in Assam, has passed away at 74, leaving a lasting conservation legacy.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 19 May 2026
Assam Halts Satellite Township Survey Near Tata Semiconductor Project Following Tribal Protests
The Assam government has suspended a satellite township survey near the Tata semiconductor plant in Morigaon following vocal opposition from tribal groups.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 19 May 2026
Lovlina Borgohain Secures Spot for 2026 Asian and Commonwealth Games
Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain has officially qualified for the 2026 Asian and Commonwealth Games after a dominant performance at the national trials.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 19 May 2026
Himanta Biswa Sarma Campaigns in Cooch Behar, Promising Assam-Style Governance for West Bengal
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma campaigns in West Bengal, promising improved border security, merit-based jobs, and welfare schemes if the BJP wins power.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 19 May 2026
Naga Students’ Union, Delhi Celebrates 61st Annual Nagas’ Meet
The 61st Nagas’ Meet in New Delhi highlighted cultural pride, youth leadership, and unity under the theme, “Common Heritage, Collective Voices.”
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 19 May 2026
PM Modi Showcases Assam’s Bodo Heritage During Netherlands Visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi donned the traditional Bodo Aronai in The Hague, highlighting Assam's cultural heritage and progress under his leadership.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 18 May 2026
Public Order and Religious Observance: Assam MLA and UP CM Address Loudspeakers and Namaz
Assam MLA Diganta Kalita seeks loudspeaker limits for Azan, while UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls for regulated prayers to prevent public space disruptions.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 18 May 2026
Former Union Minister Rajen Gohain Resigns from Assam Jatiya Parishad
Veteran politician Rajen Gohain has resigned from the Assam Jatiya Parishad citing personal reasons, concluding his brief tenure with the regional party.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 18 May 2026
Assam Police Dismantle ₹7 Crore Churachandpur Drug Ring, Arrest Four
Assam Police seized ₹7 crore in heroin and arrested four female carriers in Kamrup, dismantling a major narcotics trafficking network linked to Manipur.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 18 May 2026
Custodial Death Probe Initiated After Undertrial Found Dead in Namsai Lock-up
Authorities have launched a magisterial inquiry after an undertrial prisoner died in police custody at Namsai station. Two officers have been suspended.
Sanajaoba Chongtham • 18 May 2026
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Meghalaya to Track All Tourists with New Mandatory Registration
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
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Meghalaya Bans Autonomous Councils from Collecting Livestock Entry Fees
Walrik Marak • 11 Jul 2026
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Makui Naga Village Authority Condemns Destruction of Agricultural Machinery by Kuki Miscreants, allegedly at Kangpokpi district
NEWire Desk • 11 Jul 2026
