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Meghalaya and Assam Partner on Road Expansion to Ease Congestion
Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong plans a new high-speed corridor to connect with Assam’s six-lane ring road to improve regional traffic and drainage.
Walrik Marak • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Couple Sentenced to Life for 2016 Family Murder
A district court in Sribhumi, Assam, sentenced Sufiyan Ahmed and his wife Hasina Begum to life in prison for a 2016 murder fueled by a family dispute.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Girl drowns in overflowing Dihing River in Assam
An 11-year-old girl, Chanda Taid, drowned in Assam's Dihing River on July 29 after slipping into the swollen floodwaters near Nitaipukhuri.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Flood Crisis Forces Cremation on Tiny Dry Patch as Solar Power Aids Recovery
Assam floods force families to improvise last rites in Jorhat, while Sivasagar innovator deploys solar charging stations to restore mobile connectivity.
Bibar Daimary • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Legislator Presses Government on Stalled ST Status for Six Communities
BPF MLA Rupam Chandra Roy demands action on ST status for six Assam communities. Minister Ranoj Pegu cites federal delays as the primary hurdle.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Five Arrested Following Deadly Assam Factory Explosion
The NHRC demands a report after a Cachar factory explosion killed four workers. Five managers are under arrest as investigations into safety lapses begin.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Police Seize Massive Illegal Liquor Haul in Cachar
Assam police intercepted a truck carrying over 100 cartons of illegal liquor, arresting driver Kripamoy Rabha during a sting operation in Cachar.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Opposition Leaders Demand Massive Aid and Federal Action as Assam Flood Deaths Hit 75
Assam politicians demand Rs 10 lakh compensation and urgent federal intervention as the state's flood death toll climbs to 75 and infrastructure collapses.
Bibar Daimary • 29 Jul 2026
Assam residents block highway over revenue circle boundary changes
Protesters blocked the Nagaon-Morigaon highway in Assam on Wednesday to oppose a controversial government plan to reassign their local villages.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Bodoland Territorial Council Unveils Rs 1,588 Crore Annual Budget
BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary presented a Rs 1,588 crore budget for 2026-27, prioritizing education, welfare, and regional infrastructure projects.
Bibar Daimary • 29 Jul 2026
Five Hidden Gems to Explore in Jorhat, Assam
Discover five must-visit locations in Jorhat, the cultural capital of Assam, featuring historical monuments, wildlife, and riverfront scenery.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Search Ends for Missing Assam Flood Victim
Rescuers found the final missing member of a family swept away by floods in Assam, bringing the state's total death toll to 75 as the monsoon crisis continues.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Four states occupy over 82,000 hectares of Assam land
Assam officials report four states occupy 82,751 hectares of territory. The government is now using bilateral talks to settle long-standing border disputes.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Boosts Flood Payouts and Scraps Autopsies for Victims
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced higher flood compensation and waived post-mortems for victims to ease bureaucratic burdens on grieving families.
NEWire Desk • 29 Jul 2026
ED Charges 19 in Massive Arunachal-Assam Liquor Smuggling Case
The ED filed a chargesheet against 19 entities for a multi-crore liquor smuggling racket spanning Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, and three other states.
Bibar Daimary • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Boosts Flood Relief and Welfare Support for Upper Assam
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Rs 15,000 in direct aid and increased ex-gratia for flood victims in four hard-hit districts of Upper Assam.
Bibar Daimary • 29 Jul 2026
AKRASU Celebrates 36th Foundation Day in Assam
Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah joined the All Koch-Rajbongshi Students' Union for their 36th anniversary to highlight community heritage and history.
Bibar Daimary • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Enacts Strict Land Rules Around Ancient Religious Sites
Assam passes a bill restricting land sales within five kilometres of religious sites older than 250 years to protect heritage and local communities.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Assam Assembly Ends Budget Session Early for Flood Relief
Assam lawmakers cut their budget session short to manage severe flood relief efforts across the state as the region faces a brutal disaster season.
Timungpi Terang • 29 Jul 2026
Nagaland Chief Minister Pledges Support to Revive Kohima Sahitya Sabha
Assam delegates met with CM Neiphiu Rio to discuss reviving the historic Kohima Sahitya Sabha and strengthening cultural ties between the two states.
Kiyeto Swu • 29 Jul 2026
