Assam: News
Priyanka Gandhi gets key role in upcoming Assam election
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has been appointed chairperson of the screening committee for candidate selection in Assam.
Veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi, wife Rupali injured in road accident
Bollywood actor and popular vlogger Ashish Vidyarthi (60) and his wife, Rupali Baruah, were injured in a late-night road accident in Guwahati on Friday, according to NortheastLiveTV.
Zubeen Garg's family establishes trust to preserve his legacy
The family of late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg (52) has announced the formation of a trust in his name.
India's semiconductor push: 4 plants start chip production in 2026
Union Minister for Electronics and IT, Ashwini Vaishnaw, has announced that four companies will begin commercial manufacturing of semiconductor chips in India by 2026.
Couple burned alive over witchcraft suspicion in Assam
A couple was allegedly beaten and burned alive by villagers in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Tuesday.
'Terrorists in Bengal did Pahalgam attack?': Mamata jabs Shah
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has hit back at Union Home Minister Amit Shah over his allegations of terror activities in the state.
Assam: ECI releases draft rolls; 10.5L names deleted post-SIR
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released the integrated draft electoral rolls for Assam, ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.
Army deployed in Assam's Karbi Anglong as violence continues
On Wednesday, the Army was deployed to maintain law and order in violence-hit West Karbi Anglong district of Assam, the state DGP said.
Assam: Clashes erupt in Karbi Anglong for second day
Fresh violence erupted in Assam's Karbi Anglong district for the second consecutive day on Tuesday over the issue of eviction, according to news agency PTI.
Modi, Kharge clash over illegal infiltration and voter list revision
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has accused the Congress party of indulging in anti-national activities by opposing the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
'Lies must stop...': Congress slams Modi's Assam-Pakistan charge
The Congress party has slammed Prime Minister Narendra Modi for accusing it of conspiring to hand over Assam to Pakistan before India's independence.
3.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Rohtak in Haryana
An earthquake of magnitude 3.3 struck parts of Haryana on Sunday afternoon. According to the National Center for Seismology, the epicenter was at Rohtak at a focal depth of 5km, and was felt at 12:13pm.
'SIR to ensure infiltrators are out...': Modi in Assam
Addressing a rally in Guwahati, Assam, on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the Election Commission of India (ECI) has started the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls to keep "infiltrators" out of the electoral process.
PM Modi inaugurates new terminal at Guwahati airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam.
Assam: 8 elephants killed by Rajdhani Express, 5 coaches derail
At least eight elephants were killed and a calf was injured after the Sairang-New Delhi Rajdhani Express collided with a herd in the Hojai district in Assam on Saturday morning, according to a report by the PTI, which cited a forest official.
Bangladesh leader's 'Seven sisters' remark draws Assam CM's ire
Bangladesh National Citizen Party (NCP) leader Hasnat Abdullah has warned that Dhaka may provide shelter to anti-India forces, including separatist groups.
BJP appoints election in-charges for 2026 Tamil Nadu, Assam elections
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Union Minister Piyush Goyal and MP Baijayant Panda as election in-charges for the upcoming 2026 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu and Assam, respectively.
Ex-IAF officer arrested in Assam on spying charges
A retired Indian Air Force officer has been arrested in Assam's Sonitpur district on charges of having links with a Pakistani espionage network.
Zubeen Garg death case: SIT files 3,500-page charge sheet
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the mysterious death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg has submitted its charge sheet to the Chief Judicial Magistrate's Court in Guwahati, Assam.
'India sets own air quality norms...WHO guidelines only advisory': Centre
The Indian government has clarified that it sets its own air quality standards and that global air quality rankings released by various organizations carry no official sanction.
'Use kitchen tools...': Mamata urges women to fight against SIR
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has urged women to be prepared for action if their names are removed from the voter list during the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
21 laborers killed after truck falls into gorge in Arunachal
At least 21 people were killed after a vehicle carrying daily wage laborers from Assam's Tinsukia district fell into a gorge in Anjaw district of Arunachal Pradesh.
Massive fire at Guwahati commercial complex still burning after 33hrs
A massive fire has been raging at the Swagata Square Complex in Guwahati, Assam, since early Wednesday.
Cold wave to persist in northwest, central India till Friday
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that cold wave conditions will continue to prevail over parts of central and western India till Thursday.
IMD issues cold wave warning in Delhi, Telangana, Chandigarh
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a cold wave warning for several regions of India from December 9.
Zubeen Garg's death was 'plain murder,' claims Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that the recent death of popular singer Zubeen Garg was a "plain and simple murder."
Adani to invest ₹63,000cr in Assam energy projects
The Adani Group has announced a massive investment of ₹63,000 crore in two major energy projects in Assam.
Why 12 states are staring at giant ₹1.7L crore bill
Twelve Indian states will spend a total of ₹1.68 lakh crore on unconditional cash transfer (UCT) schemes for women in 2025-26, a report by PRS Legislative Research has revealed.
Zubeen's death: Judicial probe begins; CM Sarma extends full support
In early October, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had ordered a judicial probe into the mysterious death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore.
Everything you need to know about SIR 2.0
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has launched the second phase of its Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise in nine states and three Union Territories from Tuesday, November 4, 2025.
'Pakistani agent': Himanta Biswa Sarma doubles down on Gaurav Gogoi
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has once again alleged that Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi is a "Pakistani agent."
Zubeen's last film 'Roi Roi Binale' takes Assam by storm
The late iconic singer Zubeen Garg's last film, Roi Roi Binale (Tears Still Flow), was released on Friday, October 31, and has taken over all the cinema halls in Assam by storm.
How Zubeen's last film is eerily similar to his death
The release of Roi Roi Binale, the last film of late singer-actor Zubeen Garg, has left his fans emotional.
Zubeen's wife shares his handwritten note amid 'Roi Roi...' release
A handwritten note by the late Assamese singer-actor Zubeen Garg has gone viral on social media ahead of the release of his final movie, Roi Roi Binale.
'2020 riots planned operation for regime change': Delhi Police
The Delhi Police has strongly opposed the bail pleas of Umar Khalid and others in the Supreme Court.
Assam to donate GST from Zubeen's last movie to foundation
The Assam government has decided to donate the state's share of Goods and Services Tax (GST) from the upcoming Assamese film Roi Roi Binale, the last movie of late singer Zubeen Garg, to his charity foundation.
Congress leader sings Bangladesh national anthem at meeting; ignites controversy
A political controversy has erupted in Assam's Barak Valley after senior Congress leader Bidhu Bhushan Das sang "Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomay Bhalobasi," the national anthem of Bangladesh, during a party meeting.
Zubeen Garg's case: 5 accused sent to another 14-day custody
The Kamrup Metropolitan district chief judicial magistrate (CJM) court in Assam has extended the judicial custody of five accused in singer Zubeen Garg's death case for another 14 days.
Priyank Kharge, Himanta Sarma exchange barbs over semiconductor investments
A war of words has erupted between Karnataka IT Minister Priyank Kharge and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Nationwide SIR; phase 2 begins for 12 states tomorrow: ECI
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the second phase of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in 12 states and Union Territories.
This fan is keeping Zubeen alive through 38,000+ song collection
Vishal Kalita, a devoted fan of the Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, has embarked on a mission to preserve his musical legacy.
Suspected bomb blast hits Assam railway track; trains delayed
A suspected bomb blast on a railway track between Salakati and Kokrajhar stations in Assam's Kokrajhar district has caused major disruptions.
Zubeen Garg's death: Assam cops to meet Singapore officers today
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) of the Assam Police's Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reached Singapore to further investigate the untimely death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg.
Singapore Police reveal Zubeen's death investigation may take 3 months
The Singapore Police Force (SPF) has stated that its investigation into the death of Indian singer Zubeen Garg may take an additional three months.
Grenades hurled, gunfights exchanged at Assam Army camp; 3 injured
Unidentified assailants attacked an Indian Army camp in Assam, Tinsukia, hurling grenades and opening indiscriminate gunfire.
Zubeen Garg death: Situation in Assam's violence-hit Baksa under control
The situation in Baksa district of Assam, which was rocked by violent protests over the death of singer Zubeen Garg, is now "under control," an official said on Thursday.
Zubeen Garg death case: Viral post-mortem report declared 'fake'
The controversy surrounding the death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg took a new turn on Tuesday evening.
Zubeen Garg death case: 5 accused sent to judicial custody
A Guwahati court sent five of the seven accused in the Zubeen Garg death case to judicial custody for 14 days on Wednesday.
Zubeen's second autopsy finds no poison; confirms death by drowning
The second autopsy of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has ruled out the possibility of poisoning as the cause of death.
Zubeen Garg death case: 2 more NRIs appear before CID
Two more Assamese expatriates from Singapore, Abhimanyu Talukdar and Tanmoy Phukan, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam Police on Tuesday.
IMD predicts heavy rainfall in southern states till October 18
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted widespread rainfall and thunderstorms across southern states, including Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, till October 18.
IMD predicts favorable monsoon withdrawal from central, eastern India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a favorable monsoon withdrawal from most parts of central and eastern India in the next two to three days.
Zubeen Garg death: 2 security guards arrested over suspicious transactions
In a significant development in the ongoing investigation into the death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) of Assam Police has arrested two of his long-time Personal Security Officers (PSOs), Nandeswar Bora and Paresh Baishya.
Zubeen Garg's friend accuses his manager of financial mismanagement
The late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's manager, Sidharth Sarma, is facing serious allegations of financial mismanagement.
'Centre has failed Kerala people': HC on Wayanad loan relief
The Kerala High Court has slammed the central government for its refusal to waive loans of those affected by the Wayanad landslides.
Zubeen Garg's cousin, APS officer, arrested in singer's death case
In a major development in the investigation into the mysterious death of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore, his cousin and Assam Police Service (APS) officer Sandipan Garg has been arrested.
SC issues notice to Assam government over 'Muslim takeover' AI-video
The Supreme Court has issued a notice on a plea seeking the removal of an artificial intelligence-generated video released by the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Assam unit.
Zubeen Garg case: Why Assam lawyers refuse to represent accused
The All Assam Lawyers' Association has announced that no legal counsel will be provided to the accused in the case of popular Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's death.
Birdwatching in Assam: Top national parks to explore
Assam, a northeastern state in India, is famous for its rich biodiversity and lush green landscapes.
Cyclone Shakhti weakens; several North Indian states on orange alert
India's major cities and regions are likely to witness rain and thunderstorms on Monday due to a western disturbance, with the severe cyclonic storm Shakhti primarily affecting the Arabian Sea region.
Arunachal Pradesh's first commercial coal mine starts operations tomorrow
Arunachal Pradesh will inaugurate its first commercial coal mine at the Namchik-Namphuk coal block in Changlang district tomorrow.
Zubeen Garg's final film to release on October 31
The late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's final film, Roi Roi Binale, will be released on October 31, announced filmmaker Rajesh Bhuyan.
Zubeen Garg's death: Event organizer moves SC, calls allegations 'ludicrous'
Shyamkanu Mahanta, the organizer of the North East India Festival and an accused in the case related to Assamese singer Zubeen Garg's death, has approached the Supreme Court. He is seeking a transfer of the ongoing Assam Police probe to a central agency.
Zubeen Garg's wife suspects manager's involvement in singer's death
The tragic death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg has left the nation in shock.
Zubeen Garg's death case: Festival organizer, Assamese singer's manager arrested
The investigation into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has intensified with the Assam CID's Special Investigation Team (SIT) detaining North East India Festival organizer Shyamkanu Mahanta and Garg's manager Siddharth Sarma from different states.
IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for Gujarat, Maharashtra, Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued heavy rainfall alerts for several states. These include Gujarat, West Bengal, parts of the Northeast region, and South Peninsular India.
Assam CM seeks Singapore's help in Zubeen Garg's death case
The Assam government has requested the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore regarding the recent death of singer Zubeen Garg (52).
PM Modi remembers Zubeen Garg, calls him 'Kohinoor'
Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid a heartfelt tribute to the late singer Zubeen Garg in the latest episode of Mann Ki Baat.