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Assam Police arrest Babu Murha alias 'Kolaguti' for alleged rape-murder of 60-year-old woman in Charaideo

Assam Police arrest Babu Murha alias 'Kolaguti' for alleged rape-murder of 60-year-old woman in Charaideo

Apr 26, 2026

A man has been arrested for allegedly raping and murdering a 60-year-old woman in Sonari under Assam’s Charaideo district, according to official reports.

Assam tea estates face heritage risk amid expanding infrastructure

Assam tea estates face heritage risk amid expanding infrastructure

Apr 26, 2026

Rapid infrastructure expansion across Assam’s tea-growing regions has intensified concerns over the deterioration of historically significant assets, including colonial-era buildings, ancient water bodies, and World War II remnants. Historians, environmentalists, and community stakeholders have called for urgent documentation and conservation measures to prevent irreversible loss.

Stray cattle on NH-37 raise safety concerns in Tinsukia

Apr 26, 2026

Stray cattle roaming along National Highway 37 in Assam’s Tinsukia district are posing a serious threat to motorists, with frequent near-miss incidents and a rise in minor accidents reported from the area.

BJP's win certain; Congress, NPP no major challenge in Haflong: NC Hills Autonomous Council CEM Debolal Gorlosa

Apr 26, 2026

Debolal Gorlosa, Chief Executive Member of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, has asserted that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to secure a decisive victory in the 113 No. ST-reserved Haflong Assembly constituency.

Conservationists seek wildlife-friendly measures on Dhola–Sadiya bridge

Conservationists seek wildlife-friendly measures on Dhola–Sadiya bridge

Apr 26, 2026

Conservationists have called for transforming the Dr Bhupen Hazarika Setu into a model of wildlife-friendly infrastructure, citing growing ecological concerns in the region.

Assam: Five in custody after betel nut theft triggers mob attack on police in Tinsukia

Assam: Five in custody after betel nut theft triggers mob attack on police in Tinsukia

Apr 26, 2026

Five persons, including three juveniles, were taken into custody after an alleged betel nut theft incident escalated into violence and led to an attack on police personnel at Talap in upper Assam’s Tinsukia district, officials said on Sunday, April 26.

Mathgharia accident in Guwahati leaves three dead; third victim identified

Mathgharia accident in Guwahati leaves three dead; third victim identified

Apr 26, 2026

The third victim in the fatal road accident in the Mathgharia area of Guwahati has been identified as Armina Ahmed, police said.

Urban expansion threatens green corridor in Assam's Tinsukia

Apr 26, 2026

Rapid urban expansion is transforming a once verdant stretch between Dangari and Chapakhowa in Tinsukia district, raising concerns over the loss of agricultural land and ecological balance.

Himanta Biswa Sarma echoes PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ remarks on bamboo in Northeast

Himanta Biswa Sarma echoes PM Modi’s ‘Mann Ki Baat’ remarks on bamboo in Northeast

Apr 26, 2026

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 26, echoed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks on the growing role of bamboo in the Northeast, highlighting its transformation into a driver of innovation and livelihoods across the region.

Robbery case cracked in Assam's Nagaon; Two arrested, Rs 45,000 recovered

Apr 26, 2026

The police have cracked a robbery case reported from the Morikolong area of Nagaon town, arresting two persons in connection with the incident, Senior Superintendent of Police Partha Pratim Das said on April 26.

Assam: Safety concerns rise over risky selfies on Dhola-Sadiya Bridge in Tinsukia

Assam: Safety concerns rise over risky selfies on Dhola-Sadiya Bridge in Tinsukia

Apr 26, 2026

Visitors flocking to Assam’s iconic Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Setu (Dhola-Sadiya Bridge) in Tinsukia district are increasingly risking their lives for the perfect Sunday selfie with friends and family, raising serious safety concerns.

Assam: Minor electrocuted after live wire snaps in Boko–Chaygaon co–district

Assam: Minor electrocuted after live wire snaps in Boko–Chaygaon co–district

Apr 26, 2026

A minor was electrocuted when a live wire snapped in Boko–Chaygaon, Assam. Authorities are investigating and working to enhance safety measures.

Assam pushes back 20 illegal Bangladeshis overnight as CM vows relentless crackdown

Assam pushes back 20 illegal Bangladeshis overnight as CM vows relentless crackdown

Apr 26, 2026

Assam pushes back 20 illegal Bangladeshis amid renewed crackdown on illegal immigration. The government vows strict action to maintain law and order and secure borders

Assam Police rescue two abducted men, arrest five in late-night ransom raid

Assam Police rescue two abducted men, arrest five in late-night ransom raid

Apr 26, 2026

Assam Police rescued two abducted men and arrested five suspects in a late-night operation in Boko-Chaygaon. The case centres on an alleged Rs 10 lakh ransom demand, with inquiries continuing into the wider plot.

Over 300 landslide-prone spots identified in Guwahati ahead of heavy rainfall

Over 300 landslide-prone spots identified in Guwahati ahead of heavy rainfall

Apr 25, 2026

Guwahati identifies over 300 landslide-prone spots ahead of heavy rainfall. Residents advised to stay alert and report any hazards promptly.

Assam: 1,475 bottles of cough syrup seized in Guwahati raid, one arrested

Assam: 1,475 bottles of cough syrup seized in Guwahati raid, one arrested

Apr 25, 2026

Guwahati police seized 1,475 bottles of cough syrup in a raid targeting illegal sales. One arrest was made, and investigations continue to uncover the distribution network.

Assam: Flooded Grasslands Displace Dibru-Saikhowa’s Feral Horses onto NH-37

Apr 25, 2026

Incessant rainfall in Tinsukia district over the past few days has submerged the lush grasslands of Dibru-Saikhowa National Park, pushing its iconic feral horses out of their natural habitat. 

Aadhaar helps reunite missing divyang child with family in Assam

Aadhaar helps reunite missing divyang child with family in Assam

Apr 25, 2026

In a heartening case of technology aiding social welfare, Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) helped reunite a missing divyang child with her family in Assam after she had remained separated from home since 2025.