Assam: News
Heavy rain, thunderstorms predicted for several states; check list
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued several weather alerts across India as the monsoon season intensifies.
Gurugram police halt drive to detain 'illegal' immigrants
The Gurugram police have temporarily halted their drive to detain suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants. The move comes amid a mass exodus that has severely impacted the domestic work sector in the city.
Forced to clear fake bills, Assam engineer dies by suicide
A 30-year-old assistant engineer of the Public Works Department (PWD) in Assam's Bongaigaon district died by suicide on Tuesday over alleged harassment by two senior officials.
Babydoll Archi: How an Indian homemaker became victim of deepfake-erotica
An Indian homemaker has become the latest victim of a deepfake scam, with her likeness being used to create erotic AI content.
IMD issues orange alert for heavy rainfall in 4 states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for heavy rainfall in four states—Uttarakhand, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Gujarat.
Assam hospital removes man's genitals without his consent
A 28-year-old man from Manipur has accused a doctor at RE Hospital in Silchar, Assam, of performing a genital removal surgery without his consent.
Assam couple's wedding shatters gender norms; transwoman marries man
In a historic move, a Guwahati-based transwoman, Taira Bhattacharjee, married her long-time partner and best friend, Bikramjit Sutradhar.
Assam minister apologizes for 'lower-class person' jibe at journalist
Assam Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah has apologized for his controversial remarks against a journalist.
Monsoon reaches Bihar, UP; heavy rainfall likely in eastern India
The southwest monsoon has reached Bihar and East Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and most parts of Uttarakhand.
4 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.
Delhi 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.
Assam 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.
IMD 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.
36 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.
'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.
34 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.
IMD 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.
Silchar 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.
'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).
Floods, landslides kill 32 across Northeast
The northeastern states of India have been battered by heavy rainfall, resulting in devastating floods and landslides.
Plea 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.
IMD 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.
Himanta 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.
Rain 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.
Assam'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.
Assam 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.
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.
Cannes 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.
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.
IMD 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.
Delhi 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.
Assamese singer Gayatri Hazarika dies at 44 after cancer battle
Renowned Assamese singer Gayatri Hazarika died on Friday at the age of 44.
IMD 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.
Guwahati: 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.
Assam 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."
IMD 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.
IMD warns of thunderstorms, hail in multiple states
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a weather warning for several states across India.
'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.
IMD 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.
19 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.
IMD 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.
Congress protests outside ED headquarters after Sonia, Rahul Gandhi chargesheeted
The Congress Party has launched a countrywide protest against the Centre and its investigative agencies.
₹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.
Thunderstorms, 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.