Assam

Assam Becomes Third State to Pass Uniform Civil Code Bill

Assam has passed a Uniform Civil Code bill, making it the third state to do so despite opposition protests regarding the law's impact on minority communities.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026

Assam Chief Minister Rejects Proposed Polygamy Reforms

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly opposed allowing polygamy in cases of spousal illness, calling the idea cruel and unprincipled.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026

Assam Passes Uniform Civil Code Granting Equal Rights to Children of Live-in Couples

Assam has passed a Uniform Civil Code that guarantees children born to live-in couples equal legal status and inheritance rights to parental property.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026

Gauhati University Defends Fee Structure Amid Student Protests

Gauhati University has clarified its fee policies for new academic programs following student protests over admission uncertainty and alleged costs.

Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026

Assam police seize narcotics worth Rs 2.5 crore in Barpeta

Assam police seized Rs 2.5 crore worth of narcotics and Yaba tablets from a hidden truck compartment in Barpeta, leading to the arrest of the driver.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026

Assam Opposition Decries Proposed Uniform Civil Code Bill

Assam opposition parties are rejecting the new Uniform Civil Code Bill, calling it a political maneuver that ignores existing laws and stakeholder input.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026

Consumer rights group launches campaign against inflated retail pricing in Dhubri

The ABGP has launched a campaign in Assam's Dhubri district to demand cost-based pricing and an end to inflated retail price practices for essential goods.

Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026

Assam Assembly Concludes First Session With Uniform Civil Code Bill Passage

The Assam Legislative Assembly wrapped up its first session by passing a Uniform Civil Code bill and calling for 33 percent reservation for women in politics.

Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026

Assam Passes Historic Uniform Civil Code Bill

Assam has become the third Indian state to pass a Uniform Civil Code, aiming to standardize laws on marriage, divorce, and succession for all citizens.

Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026

Author Kartikeya Vajpai Debuts Novel The Unbecoming in Guwahati

Author Kartikeya Vajpai launched his novel, The Unbecoming, in Guwahati, sparking discussions on identity and emotional well-being for modern youth.

Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026

Guwahati to Host Regional Workshop on Improving Panchayat Service Delivery

Guwahati will host a regional workshop on May 29 to discuss enhancing rural public service delivery and digital governance through local institutions.

Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026

Trinamool MLA stages walkout from Assam Assembly over Uniform Civil Code bill

Trinamool MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed walked out of the Assam Assembly, protesting the government's proposed Uniform Civil Code for its alleged malicious intent.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026

Deckiajuli Tea Hits Record Price at Guwahati Auction

Assam's Deckiajuli Tea set a new price record of Rs 800 per kilogram at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, highlighting the sector's rising global demand.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026

Residents Allege Corruption After New Road Crumbles in North Karimganj

A road in North Karimganj is crumbling just three months after its completion, prompting residents to demand an investigation into construction quality.

Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026

Assam Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill Amid Opposition Protests

Assam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill via voice vote, despite strong opposition from Congress members who requested further review of the legislation.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026

Assam Becomes Third State to Pass Uniform Civil Code Bill

Assam has passed the Uniform Civil Code Bill, joining Uttarakhand and Gujarat in a move officials say is vital for the state's diverse population.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026

Assam Opposition Slams UCC Bill as Political Agenda

Opposition MLAs in Assam have criticized the proposed Uniform Civil Code Bill, calling for wider consultations and challenging its democratic necessity.

Bibar Daimary • 27 May 2026

Assam Assembly Passes Uniform Civil Code Bill

Assam has passed a Uniform Civil Code bill to standardize personal laws, becoming the third state in India to adopt such legislation despite opposition.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026

Northeast Frontier Railway Restores Historic 1914 Steam Locomotive

The Northeast Frontier Railway has restored a 112-year-old Darjeeling Himalayan Railway steam locomotive, now on display at its Maligaon headquarters.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026

Assam Assembly Passes Historic Uniform Civil Code Bill

Assam has become the third state to pass a Uniform Civil Code, aiming to standardize personal laws while exempting the state's tribal communities.

Timungpi Terang • 27 May 2026