Assam: News

02 Oct 2023

Manipur

Manipur students' death: CBI arrests 4, shifts to Guwahati

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested four persons in connection with the murder of two students from Imphal, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said on Sunday.

29 Sep 2023

Shopping

Shop these GI-tagged products from Assam

Assam, the lush green state nestled in Northeast India, is celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and world-famous tea.

27 Sep 2023

Indian Army

Help tortured, made to eat garbage by Army major, wife

An Indian Army major and his wife have been arrested in Assam for allegedly torturing their 16-year-old domestic worker for two years, The Sentinel Assam reported.

16 Sep 2023

Silchar

Assam: NIT students clash with police after suicide on campus 

Students at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) in Silchar's Cachar district, Assam, clashed with the police on Friday night during an agitation after a fellow student reportedly died by suicide at the college hostel.

10-year-old boy's dead body found at Assam BJP MP's residence

A 10-year-old boy's dead body was reportedly found hanging at the residence of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and MP Rajdeep Roy on Saturday evening in Silchar, Assam.

21 Aug 2023

Delhi

Delhi: Government to sell onions at subsidized rates from today

The National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India (NCCF) will reportedly sell onions on behalf of the central government at a subsidized rate of Rs. 25 per kilogram in Delhi from Monday onwards.

BJP leader kills self after intimate photo-leak with senior leader

In a shocking incident in Assam, prominent Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Indrani Tahbildar was reportedly found dead at her residence in Guwahati on Friday.

26 Jul 2023

Chennai

Assam: Engineer's COVID-19 lockdown love story ends in triple murder

In a shocking development, a 25-year-old mechanical engineer killed his wife and her parents before surrendering to the police with his nine-month-old son in his arms.

19 Jul 2023

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM removes 'India' from Twitter bio amid opposition alliance

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday removed "India" from his Twitter bio and added "Bharat" to it.

17 Jul 2023

Amit Shah

NCB destroys 1.4 lakh kilogram drugs worth Rs. 2,300 crore 

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) on Monday destroyed more than 1,44,000kg of drugs in the virtual presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

15 Jul 2023

Asaduddin Owaisi

Owaisi responds after Himanta blames 'Miya Muslims' for vegetable prices

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) supremo and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday bashed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for blaming Miya Muslim vendors for the soaring prices of vegetables.

14 Jul 2023

Bhutan

Assam on alert as Bhutan prepares to release excess water

All Assam districts bordering Bhutan are on high alert after the neighboring country informed the state government regarding its decision to release excess water from the Kurichhu Hydropower Plant on Friday.

28 Jun 2023

Rainfall

Monsoon to cover India in two days, hills under alert

The southwest monsoon progressed further into the country, with rains and storms lashing north, northwestern, and central India on Tuesday.

Landslides kill 6 in Himachal; rainfall forecast in several states

At least six people have been killed and 10 others injured after heavy rains caused landslides and flash floods in several parts of Himachal Pradesh, according to the Himachal Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA).

26 Jun 2023

Monsoon

Landslide blocks Himachal highway; Delhi, Mumbai under heavy rain alert

After lagging behind, the southwest monsoon caught up with its usual pace and reached most parts of India.

25 Jun 2023

Amit Shah

Assam floods: Situation critical, Amit Shah assures Centre's help

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday assured the Assam government of all possible assistance in dealing with the state's flood crisis.

Assam floods: 4.88 lakh people, 1,538 villages affected

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Saturday as over 4.88 lakh people have been affected so far, reported PTI.

22 Jun 2023

Brahmaputra

Assam floods: 1.2 lakh people affected in 20 districts

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Thursday morning as heavy rainfall continued to lash several parts of the state.

19 Jun 2023

Monsoon

Weather update: Rain batters TN, schools shut in several districts

While the monsoon remains sluggish in many parts of the country and people are struggling to get a reprieve from heatwave conditions, heavy downpours across Tamil Nadu prompted schools in several districts to declare a holiday.

29 May 2023

Vande Bharat Express

PM Modi virtually flags off Northeast's first Vande Bharat Express

Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually flagged off northeast India's first Vande Bharat Express train from Guwahati in Assam to New Jalpaiguri in West Bengal on Monday.

19 May 2023

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam: Mosque committee bans burial of drug addicts

The Moirabari Town Kabristan Committee in Assam's Morigaon district has decided not to permit and to participate in the funerals of people who died because of drug consumption or have been involved in the illegal drug trade, reported ANI.

IMD predicts light rain in Delhi, dust storms to continue 

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Wednesday predicted the ongoing dust storms in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR), Rajasthan, Haryana, and West Uttar Pradesh, would continue till Thursday.

16 May 2023

Assam Police

Assam Police announces plan to get rid of unfit cops

Assam's Director General of Police GP Singh on Tuesday said a fitness survey of all the state police personnel would be conducted, and those found "unfit" would be asked to take voluntary retirement.

08 May 2023

Guwahati

Guwahati: Doctor couple abused, tortured adopted 4-year-old daughter; arrested

In a horrific incident, a doctor couple was arrested for allegedly torturing their adopted four-year-old daughter in Guwahati, Assam. Per ANI, the couple tied the girl to a pole on their terrace and tortured her in the Paltan Bazaar area of the state.

06 May 2023

Manipur

1,000+ flee violence-hit Manipur to Assam; situation improving, say police

The violence in Manipur led to the forced inter-state migration of hundreds of people to Assam's Cachar district.

23 Apr 2023

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Don't blame me: Assam CM to Congress over harassment case 

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday responded to Congress leader Randeep Surjewala's allegations that the former wanted to arrest Indian Youth Congress (IYC) National President Srinivas BV.

Congress expels ex-Assam youth chief days after she alleged harassment

The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Saturday expelled Angkita Dutta, former president of the Youth Congress in Assam, for a period of six years owing to "anti-party activities."

20 Apr 2023

Indian Army

Assam: Indian Army personnel to learn Mandarin at Tezpur University

The Indian Army and Assam's Tezpur University signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on Wednesday to train soldiers in Mandarin, reported The Hindu.

19 Apr 2023

Rahul Gandhi

Ex-Assam Youth Congress chief gets notice for 'defaming' national head 

Hours after Angkita Dutta, former Youth Congress President of Assam, accused the party's National President Srinivas BV of "sexism" and "harassment," the latter sent a criminal defamation notice to her.

14 Apr 2023

Kerala

Baishakhi, Bihu, Vishu, and Puthandu: Why these harvest festivals matter

Spring harvest festivals are a time of great celebration in India, where agriculture is a vital part of the economy and culture.

14 Apr 2023

Narendra Modi

PM Modi inaugurates Northeast's 1st AIIMS in Assam

PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Northeast India's first All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Guwahati, Assam, on Friday.

12 Apr 2023

Travel And Tourism

Explore the best five wildlife destinations in India

India is home to some of the most incredible wildlife and biodiversity in the world.

08 Apr 2023

Droupadi Murmu

President Murmu takes maiden sortie onboard Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet

In what marked her maiden sortie, Indian President Droupadi Murmu set off onboard a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft on Saturday from the Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam.

06 Apr 2023

Healthy Foods

Rice beyond Basmati: 5 lesser-known rice varieties in India

When it comes to Indian cuisine, Basmati rice is the one of most well-known and commonly used varieties.

01 Apr 2023

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam: CM Sarma warns Kejriwal ahead of AAP rally

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has warned Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal against defaming him ahead of the latter's first political rally in the state on Sunday.

25 Mar 2023

Amit Shah

Centre decides to reduce 'disturbed areas' under AFSPA in northeast

Union Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah on Saturday announced that the central government decided to reduce the jurisdiction of "disturbed areas" in Nagaland, Assam, and Manipur under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, or AFSPA.

Membership of banned outfit sufficient for prosecution under UAPA: SC

The Supreme Court on Friday ruled that membership in an outlawed group will constitute an offense under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA), 1967.

19 Mar 2023

Punjab Police

Pro-Khalistani leader Amritpal Singh's 4 aides flown to Assam's Dibrugarh

In a major development in the crackdown against Waris Punjab De chief and pro-Khalistani separatist leader Amritpal Singh and his associates, four of his arrested close aides were reportedly flown to Assam's Dibrugarh in a special aircraft, reported India Today, citing top police sources.

17 Mar 2023

Himanta Biswa Sarma

Closed 600 madrassas in Assam, will shut all: BJP's Himanta

Addressing the Vijay Sankalp Yatra in Belgavi district of poll-bound Karnataka, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he has closed 600 madrassas and intends to shut all because he wants schools, colleges, and universities.

03 Mar 2023

Travel And Tourism

World Wildlife Day 2023: 5 must-visit national parks in India

Observed on March 3 every year, World Wildlife Day celebrates wild animals and plants around the world and honors their contribution to making our planet better.