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Assam Kicks Off Innovation Challenge With 40 Lakh Grants

Assam launched NESFIC 2026 to fund student startups. The program offers 50 challenges and grants up to 40 lakh to boost innovation and industry ties.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Sep 2026

Students Demand Crackdown on Illegal River Mining in Dima Hasao

The All Dimasa Students' Union wants an immediate halt to unregulated river mining in Dima Hasao, citing environmental damage and water shortages.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Sep 2026

AASU Candidate Launches Hunger Strike After Gauhati University Election Disqualification

Nayan Protim Bora began a hunger strike after Gauhati University disqualified his bid for general secretary, sparking protests and campus unrest.

Bibar Daimary • 25 Sep 2026

Assam PHE Workers Claim Mistreatment by Officials

Assam temporary workers allege officials mistreated central committee members during a meeting at the Chief Engineer's office on September 24.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Sep 2026

Assam Chief Secretary Orders Universities to Build Growth Roadmaps

Assam officials have directed state universities to create specific plans for academic growth and meeting National Education Policy targets.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Sep 2026

Dibrugarh Court Hands Down 30-Year Sentence in Child Abuse Case

A Dibrugarh court sentenced Jugen Garh to 30 years in prison for violating the POCSO Act. He must also pay a 10,000 rupee fine or face extra jail time.

Bibar Daimary • 25 Sep 2026

Assam Cancer Care Network Hits 15 Lakh Patient Milestone

The Assam Cancer Care Foundation hit 15 lakh patient services over four years and plans to open five new hospitals across the state soon.

Bibar Daimary • 25 Sep 2026

Fire Destroys Four Shops in Assam Market

A blaze in Assam's Golaghat district destroyed four shops and 15 motorcycles early Friday, causing an estimated Rs 70 lakh in property damage.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Sep 2026

Assam Police Bust Dacoit Over Jewelry Shop Heist

Police arrested Saharab Ali in Dhubri for a September jewelry heist, seizing stolen gold, cash, and burglary tools after a ten-day investigation.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Sep 2026

Police Seize 270 kg of Cannabis in Assam Smuggling Bust

Assam police arrested three men and seized 270 kg of cannabis hidden inside a truck's secret compartment during an operation in Gossaigaon.

Bibar Daimary • 25 Sep 2026

Assam Honors Martyrs of the 1942 Quit India Movement

Assam honors freedom fighters Madan Chandra Barman and Rauta Ram Koch today, reflecting on their supreme sacrifice during the 1942 Quit India Movement.

Timungpi Terang • 25 Sep 2026

AASU Chief Rips Singapore Partygoers Over Zubeen Garg Comments

AASU president Utpal Sarma blasted Singapore-based partygoers for their behavior regarding singer Zubeen Garg following a tense court deposition.

Bibar Daimary • 25 Sep 2026

Langpih residents push back against Assam merger claims

Langpih villagers are fighting claims they want to join Assam, insisting they remain firmly committed to staying part of Meghalaya instead.

NEWire Desk • 25 Sep 2026

New Diagnostic Lab Opens at RHTC Chabua

Assam Medical College added a diagnostic lab to its RHTC Chabua facility, funded by a CSR initiative from Brahmaputra Cracker and Polymer Limited.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Sep 2026

Guwahati Hosts Srimanta Sankardev Heritage Festival This October

Guwahati will host the third Bina Chowdhury Srimanta Sankardev Heritage Festival on October 8 and 9 to celebrate Assamese culture and traditions.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Sep 2026

Pathsala Residents Demand Crackdown on Illegal Heavy Truck Traffic

Heavy trucks are ignoring bans in Pathsala, causing massive traffic jams. Locals want police to enforce restricted hours to clear the roads.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Sep 2026

Assam Stages Street Plays Honoring Modi's 25 Years of Public Service

Assam's Goalpara district hosts street plays to mark 25 years of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's public life during the month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Sep 2026

Man dies after touching high-voltage line at Assam railway station

An unidentified man died after touching overhead wires on a goods train engine at Jogighopa station in Assam. Police are working to identify the victim.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Sep 2026

Hailakandi Residents Demand Probe Into Alleged Spa Sex Ring

Locals demand a police probe into a Hailakandi spa suspected of running an illegal prostitution operation under a new name.

Bibar Daimary • 24 Sep 2026

Congress Accuses Assam CM of Poll Code Breach in Silchar

Congress leaders claim Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma broke election rules by announcing a 100-crore development package for Silchar before the city vote.

Timungpi Terang • 24 Sep 2026