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Khowang Residents Protest Persistent Power Outages in Assam

Assam residents blocked streets in Khowang to protest repeated power outages, forcing local businesses to close until officials promised fixes.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026

Sushmita Dev Returns to Silchar Following Rajya Sabha Entry

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev visited Silchar for the first time since joining the party and promised to push development across the Barak Valley.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jul 2026

Woman Dies After Dowry Attack in Assam as Family Blasts Police Inaction

Ambia Khatun died from severe burns after a dowry-related attack. Her family blames police inaction as suspects remain free after the July 2 incident.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026

Assam Farmer’s Son Beats Poverty to Ace NEET Exam

Bishu Limbu, a farmer's son from Assam, scored 610 in NEET-UG 2026, earning an AIR of 7,320 and proving financial hardship cannot stop ambition.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026

Assamese Actress Chetana Das' Grandson Killed in Guwahati Crash

Devnarayan Nath, the 19-year-old grandson of actress Chetana Das, died Friday night after a fatal car accident on a Guwahati flyover.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jul 2026

Barpeta Official Demands Faster Progress on Government Projects

Barpeta District Commissioner Nabadeep Pathak orders department heads to speed up development projects and meet deadlines following a review meeting.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jul 2026

Tinsukia Cow Deaths Trigger Toxic Feed Probe

Officials are probing a suspected mass poisoning after 20 cattle died at a Tinsukia, Assam shelter. Experts suspect toxic feed caused the sudden outbreak.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jul 2026

Assam Leads Northeast in NITI Aayog Investment Rankings

Assam ranks as the top Northeastern state in NITI Aayog's new Investment Friendliness Index, earning a Frontrunner spot with a score of 47.3.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jul 2026

Basistha Police Bust Theft Ring in Guwahati

Basistha police arrested three men linked to a string of Guwahati burglaries, recovering stolen cash, electronics, and house-breaking tools.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026

UN Experts Demand Release of Indigenous Activists Detained in Assam

UN experts urge India to release five indigenous activists arrested after protests against a Hyatt-linked luxury hotel project near Kaziranga Park.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jul 2026

Police Seize Heroin and Cash in Dibrugarh Drug Raid

Assam police seized 1.35 kg of heroin and over Rs 14 lakh in a Tingkhong drug raid. One suspect is in custody, while the alleged mastermind remains at large.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026

Assam Launches Massive Rs 17,235 Crore Infrastructure Overhaul

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a Rs 17,235 crore project to expand roads and bridges across the state to boost connectivity.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026

Assam Leads Northeast in Investment Index as Regional NEET Scores Dip

Assam hits top regional marks in NITI Aayog's investment index, but regional NEET-UG 2026 qualifiers see a widespread decline across most states.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026

Police Detain Two for Painting Unauthorized Sonam Wangchuk Mural in Guwahati

Guwahati police detained two men for painting an unauthorized mural of activist Sonam Wangchuk on a public wall, violating state defacement laws.

Bibar Daimary • 18 Jul 2026

Assam Halts Second Phase Payouts for Half of Entrepreneur Scheme Beneficiaries

Assam officials report only half of CMAAA scheme participants qualified for phase two funding following a strict performance review of 25,277 recipients.

Timungpi Terang • 18 Jul 2026