Assam: News
12 Jun 2025
Agartala4 Railway officials suspended after allotting filthy train to jawans
Four Railway officials have been suspended after a train in deplorable condition was allotted to Border Security Force (BSF) personnel, who were on their way to Jammu for their Amarnath Yatra duty.
10 Jun 2025
ChandigarhDelhi records hottest day of season; heatwave conditions to continue
Delhi has been experiencing scorching temperatures, crossing the 40-degree Celsius mark and even reaching over 43 degrees Celsius in several areas.
08 Jun 2025
BrahmaputraAssam floods: Death toll reaches 23, situation improving
The flood situation in Assam is gradually improving, with the number of affected people and areas coming down to around 3.37 lakh across 12 districts.
03 Jun 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD issues rainfall alert for 11 states till June 5
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 11 states and union territories, including Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, and Assam.
03 Jun 2025
Arunachal Pradesh36 killed in Northeast floods; PM speaks to region's CMs
The Northeast is reeling under severe floods and landslides due to heavy rainfall, with the death toll rising to 36.
03 Jun 2025
Himanta Biswa Sarma'What if China stops Brahmaputra water?' threatens Pakistan; Himanta responds
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has dismissed a Pakistani official's threat that China can stop the flow of the Brahmaputra into India.
02 Jun 2025
Arunachal Pradesh34 dead, 19,000 displaced in Northeast after heavy rain
Torrential rains have wreaked havoc across the northeastern states of India, killing at least 34 people and displacing thousands.
02 Jun 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD issues red alert in Assam, Meghalaya amid heavy rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Assam and Meghalaya in the coming week as northeastern India continues to be battered by heavy rains, landslides, and flooding.
02 Jun 2025
Arunachal PradeshSilchar receives 415.8mm rainfall in 24 hours, breaks 132-year-old record
Silchar, Assam's second-largest city, has recorded 415.8mm of rain in 24 hours, breaking a 132-year-old record.
01 Jun 2025
Guwahati'Britain's Got Talent': Assam's Binita finishes as 2nd runner-up
In a remarkable achievement, a nine-year-old girl from Assam, Binita Chetry, has emerged as the second runner-up on Britain's Got Talent (BGT).
01 Jun 2025
Arunachal PradeshFloods, landslides kill 32 across Northeast
The northeastern states of India have been battered by heavy rainfall, resulting in devastating floods and landslides.
31 May 2025
BangladeshPlea in SC alleges Assam's 'sweeping' deportation of suspected foreigners
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, alleging that the Assam government has started a "sweeping and indiscriminate drive" to detain and deport people suspected of being foreigners.
31 May 2025
Jammu And KashmirIMD predicts heavy rainfall in Kerala, Karnataka, Assam
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted heavy rainfall with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in several states on Saturday, May 31.
31 May 2025
BangladeshHimanta breaks silence on 'pushbacks' into Bangladesh
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has confirmed that people declared foreigners by the state's Foreigners Tribunals are being pushed back to Bangladesh.
28 May 2025
Arunachal PradeshRain expected in Mumbai, Odisha, Bengal; check full weather forecast
The southwest monsoon has hit India eight days early, bringing with it heavy rainfall across several regions.
27 May 2025
TV NewsAssam's 9-year-old becomes first Indian finalist on 'Britain's Got Talent'
In a historic achievement, nine-year-old Binita Chetry from Assam has become the first contestant from Northeast India to reach the finals of Britain's Got Talent (BGT) 2025.
26 May 2025
BangladeshAssam CM Sarma shares Bangladesh's map with '2 chicken necks'
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has shared a map of Bangladesh, highlighting two vulnerable corridors that he claims are similar to India's "Chicken Neck" corridor.
24 May 2025
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Assam BJP gears up for 2026 polls, outlines strategy
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam has started working on a "victory strategy" for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. The party aims to secure its third consecutive term in the state.
22 May 2025
DelhiCannes 2025: Assamese mother-daughter duo makes historic red carpet appearance
In a year where India's cultural footprint at the Cannes Film Festival is making headlines, a story out of Assam's tea estates has stolen hearts.
22 May 2025
Enforcement Directorate (ED)Meet Kayadu Lohar—actor accused of taking ₹35L for parties
Kayadu Lohar, the female actor who starred in the hit film Dragon, is reportedly being investigated by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) for her alleged involvement in the Tasmac scam case.
18 May 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD confirms low-pressure formation over Arabian Sea, may trigger monsoon
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that a cyclonic circulation may form over the east-central Arabian Sea off the Karnataka coast around Wednesday.
17 May 2025
Arunachal PradeshDelhi weather: Rain, thunderstorms expected today; 5-day forecast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a partly cloudy sky with very light to light rain and thunderstorms in Delhi on Saturday.
16 May 2025
GuwahatiAssamese singer Gayatri Hazarika dies at 44 after cancer battle
Renowned Assamese singer Gayatri Hazarika died on Friday at the age of 44.
13 May 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD predicts heavy rains in Assam, Meghalaya; heatwave in UP
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted isolated to scattered light to moderate rainfall in several parts of the country in the next few days.
12 May 2025
IndiaGuwahati: 10-year-old found murdered in suitcase; mother, her lover arrested
In a shocking incident from Assam, the body of a missing 10-year-old boy was found inside a suitcase.
04 May 2025
Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam arrests 39 people for 'defending Pakistan' following Pahalgam attack
39 people have been arrested in India's Assam for allegedly "defending Pakistan on Indian soil."
03 May 2025
BiharIMD forecasts rain in Odisha, WB; yellow alert for Delhi
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall in several parts of India over the next few days.
30 Apr 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD warns of thunderstorms, hail in multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states across India.
29 Apr 2025
Guwahati'Family Man' actor Rohit Basfore found dead in Guwahati
Rohit Basfore, who has acted in the upcoming The Family Man Season 3, has died under mysterious circumstances.
28 Apr 2025
BiharIMD predicts rain in 6 states, intense heat in Northwest
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather alert predicting thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in several states.
27 Apr 2025
Facebook19 arrested for comments on Pahalgam terror attack
In a major crackdown, police in Assam, Tripura and Meghalaya have arrested 19 people for their statements on the recent Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26, including a Navy officer and an Intelligence Bureau officer.
22 Apr 2025
ChhattisgarhIMD issues rainfall alert for Northeast; heatwave for Rajasthan, Haryana
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued alerts for heavy rainfall and heatwaves in several states across the country.
16 Apr 2025
BiharCongress protests outside ED headquarters after Sonia, Rahul Gandhi chargesheeted
The Congress Party has launched a countrywide protest against the Centre and its investigative agencies.
13 Apr 2025
Bihar₹10L cr investment planned to recondition highways: Nitin Gadkari
The Indian government has announced an ambitious two-year plan to invest a whopping ₹10 lakh crore. The investment is aimed at enhancing the country's national highways, with a keen eye on upgrading infrastructure in the Northeast region.
13 Apr 2025
BiharThunderstorms, lightning for Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi cools down
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned of thunderstorms and lightning in several states, including West Bengal, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh.
02 Apr 2025
ForbesMeet Savitri Jindal, India's richest woman with $35.5B net worth
Savitri Jindal (75), chairperson emeritus of OP Jindal Group, has been named India's richest woman by Forbes.
19 Mar 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD predicts heatwave in Delhi, heavy rainfall in Northeast
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has put several states in India on a heatwave alert. The eastern and western parts are likely to witness severe heatwave conditions with temperatures soaring as high as 42.5 degrees Celsius.
16 Mar 2025
Amit ShahAmit Shah gifts guitar to Mizoram's 7-year-old singing sensation
Union Home Minister Amit Shah has gifted a guitar to seven-year-old Esther Lalduhawmi Hnamte, a young singing prodigy from Mizoram.
15 Mar 2025
Amit Shah'Had jail food for 7 days in Assam': Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently recounted his experience of getting jailed while protesting against former PM Indira Gandhi during the Congress-led rule in Assam.
12 Mar 2025
Arunachal PradeshIMD forecasts severe heatwave in Gujarat, Rajasthan; rainfall in others
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted a severe heat wave over Gujarat and Southwest Rajasthan on March 12.
11 Mar 2025
Air PollutionCity in Assam tops list of world's most polluted cities
A report by Swiss air quality technology company IQAir has branded Byrnihat in Assam as the world's most polluted city.
10 Mar 2025
Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam to launch its own satellite for socio-economic projects
The Assam government has announced plans to launch its own satellite, ASSAMSAT.
27 Feb 2025
UberUber now lets private car owners offer ride-sharing in Assam
American ride-hailing giant Uber has launched a new service in India, enabling private car owners to offer rides through its platform.
25 Feb 2025
Mukesh AmbaniReliance Industries to invest ₹50,000cr in Assam by 2030
Reliance Industries Chairperson Mukesh Ambani has promised to invest over ₹50,000 crore in Assam in the next five years.
23 Feb 2025
CambodiaWho is Purnima Devi Barman, featured on TIME's list
Assam-based wildlife biologist Dr. Purnima Devi Barman has made it to TIME's Women of the Year 2025 list. She is the only Indian woman to be honored with the recognition for her remarkable contributions to conservation.
21 Feb 2025
Himanta Biswa SarmaCongress MP assaulted on street; Assam CM shares attackers' names
Congress Member of Parliament (MP) Rakibul Hussain was attacked by a mob in Assam's Nagaon district on Thursday.
18 Feb 2025
Jaipur'Tackle the vacuum': SC seeks Centre's response on obscene content
The Supreme Court of India has asked the central government to tackle obscene content on YouTube.
17 Feb 2025
Abhishek Manu SinghviGyanesh Kumar is new Chief Election Commissioner
Gyanesh Kumar has been appointed as India's 26th Chief Election Commissioner (CEC).
04 Feb 2025
BangladeshTMC renews demand to rename West Bengal as 'Bangla'
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has once again revived its demand to rename West Bengal to "Bangla."
04 Feb 2025
Ministry Of External Affairs'Cannot detain for eternity': SC directs Assam to deport foreigners
The Supreme Court on Tuesday slammed the Assam government for delaying the deportation of people declared as foreigners.
25 Jan 2025
GuwahatiExplosives found in Assam amid Republic Day preparations
Security forces in Assam's Sonitpur district unearthed a stash of explosives on January 25, 2025, while preparing for the 76th Republic Day.
22 Jan 2025
MeghalayaPoverty, desperation, ailing mother—what drove Saif's attacker to break in
Shariful Fakir, a Bangladeshi national, was arrested for breaking into Saif Ali Khan's home and stabbing him last week.
19 Jan 2025
Congress PartyFIR against Rahul Gandhi over 'fighting Indian state' remark
An FIR has been lodged against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi in Guwahati, Assam, for his recent remarks about "fighting the Indian State."
11 Jan 2025
Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam: 4 bodies recovered from flooded mine, rescue ops continue
Rescue operations are underway in Assam's Dima Hasao district after a coal mine in Umrangsu flooded, trapping nine workers.
08 Jan 2025
Arunachal PradeshAssam Police busts interstate human trafficking racket; rescues 2 minors
The Assam Police have busted an interstate human trafficking racket, rescuing two minor girls and arresting nine people.
08 Jan 2025
Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam: Body recovered from flooded coal mine, 8 still trapped
A multi-agency rescue operation is underway in Assam's Dima Hasao district after a coal mine flooded on Monday, trapping nine workers.
07 Jan 2025
Himanta Biswa Sarma3 dead, 6 still trapped in flooded Assam coal mine
At least three of the nine workers trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district have been confirmed dead.
04 Jan 2025
Arunachal PradeshChina plans building world's largest dam on Brahmaputra; India reacts
China has revealed plans to build the world's largest dam in Tibet, exceeding the size of the Three Gorges Dam.
31 Dec 2024
West BengalAl-Qaeda linked terrorist arrested in Assam
A major arrest was made in Assam's Kokrajhar district, where Gazi Rahman, a key member of Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), was arrested. ABT is a Bangladesh-based terror group with links to AlQaeda.
12 Dec 2024
Aadhaar CardNo Aadhaar without NRC application in Assam: Himanta Sarma
The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has announced a new policy making Aadhaar card applications dependent on the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in the state.
05 Dec 2024
CM'Beef is not cow': Kerala BJP leader jibes Himanta
Kerala Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) vice president Major Ravi has slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's move to impose a beef ban.
03 Dec 2024
Manipur29 suspected Bangladeshis arrested in Manipur with fake Aadhaar cards
Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh on Monday announced the arrest of 29 suspected Bangladeshis in the Imphal West district.
29 Nov 2024
BengaluruBengaluru: Man who killed vlogger girlfriend, stayed with corpse, arrested
A man accused of murdering his girlfriend, vlogger Maya Gogoi from Assam, in Bengaluru has been arrested. He was arrested by police outside Karnataka, police confirmed.
28 Nov 2024
All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)Delhi reports 1st Japanese encephalitis case in decade: What's it
Delhi has recorded its first case of Japanese Encephalitis in more than a decade.
20 Nov 2024
Himanta Biswa Sarma'They only see Muslims in Karim': AIUDF on renaming Karimganj
The Assam government, headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has officially renamed Karimganj district to Sribhumi.
19 Nov 2024
N Biren SinghManipur violence: Civil society rejects NDA resolution, issues ultimatum
Manipur remains tense following a surge in violence, with an umbrella group of Meitei civil society organisations rejecting resolutions from a National Democratic Alliance legislators' meeting and demanding "concrete steps" against Kuki insurgent groups.
16 Nov 2024
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA)3 bodies found near Assam-Manipur border, suspected to be abductees
Three decomposed bodies were found near the Manipur-Assam border on Friday. The remains include those of two children—one an infant—and a woman.
14 Nov 2024
ManipurManipuri woman tortured before being set afire: Autopsy
The autopsy report of a 31-year-old woman, who was killed in an attack in Manipur's Jiribam district, has revealed horrific injuries.
09 Nov 2024
Ashwini Vaishnaw3 coaches of Secundrabad-Shalimar Express derail near Nalpur Station
Three coaches of the Secunderabad-Shalimar Superfast Express derailed near Nalpur Station in Howrah, West Bengal on Saturday morning.
03 Nov 2024
Himanta Biswa SarmaOpposition demands action against Himanta for inciting 'civil-war like situation'
The Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) bloc has demanded immediate action from the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
01 Nov 2024
IndiaAssam cops 'drag' bodies of father-daughter duo after truck crash
Assam's Director General of Police (DGP), GP Singh, has ordered an inquiry into the behavior of police personnel in Darrang district.
31 Oct 2024
Arunachal Pradesh'Will try to go beyond disengagement': Rajnath's latest LAC update
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the disengagement process between Indian and Chinese forces near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) is almost complete.
17 Oct 2024
India8 coaches of Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derails in Assam
Eight coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derailed at Dibalong station in Assam's Dima Hasao district on Thursday afternoon.
