Two alleged drug peddlers arrested in anti-narcotics operation in Assam's Goalpara
May 30, 2026Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers during an anti-drug operation in Goalpara's Rakhasini area. The raid led to a heroin seizure and widened the probe into the source and possible network.
Two including woman killed in wild elephant attack in Assam's Nagaon
May 30, 2026Two people, including a woman, were killed and several others sustained injuries after wild elephants attacked villages under the Kampur Range Forest Office in Assam's Nagaon district during the early hours of the morning of May 30.
Pregnant wild elephant dies after electrocution in Assam's Goalpara while foraging for food near human settlement
May 30, 2026A pregnant wild elephant died after being electrocuted in the Mornoi area of Assam's Goalpara district after it reportedly came into contact with a live electric wire while entering a village in search of food, officials said.
Tamranga-Konora Beels: The scenic wetland retreat drawing visitors to Assam’s riverine landscape
May 30, 2026Nestled between Ghilaguri and Bishnupur in Jogighopa of Assam's Bongaigaon district, the Tamranga and Konora Beels have steadily emerged as sought-after destinations for nature lovers, birdwatchers and leisure travellers seeking a tranquil escape amid the state's rich natural landscapes.
Kaziranga records highest-ever 4.68 lakh tourists in 2025-26: Assam CM
May 29, 2026Tourist footfall at Kaziranga National Park rose by more than 15 per cent in 2025-26 to a record 4.68 lakh visitors, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on May 29.
Hundreds join candle protest demanding justice in mysterious deaths of two Kokrajhar schoolgirls
May 29, 2026Hundreds of people participated in a massive candlelight rally organised by the All Assam Adivasi Students’ Association (AASA) at Dholmara in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on May 29, demanding justice and a high-level investigation into the mysterious deaths of two schoolgirls.
Why did court reject Shyamkanu Mahanta’s bail? Assam AG explains
May 29, 2026Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia on May 29 said the bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta was rejected after the prosecution highlighted several key concerns before the court, including the possibility of absconding and influencing witnesses.
Manipur: Ukhrul Kuki CSOs condemn alleged force on protesters at Shangkai, demand action over abducted civilians and killings
May 29, 2026The Kuki CSO Working Committee alleged that security personnel used force against protesters at Shangkai. The group demanded medical aid, a judicial inquiry, and action over the abduction of 14 civilians and the killing of three pastors.
BJP MLA Ranoj Pegu congratulates scientists on discovery of new frog species in Nagaland
May 29, 2026Ranoj Pegu congratulated Bhaskar Saikia and the Zoological Survey of India team for discovering Amolops kamal in Nagaland. He said naming the species after late researcher Dr Kamal Choudhury honours his legacy and underlines the region’s biodiversity.
POCSO case registered against Assam’s Dhubri Panchayat President and husband amid forgery allegations
May 29, 2026Dhubri Police have registered a POCSO case against Janobi Mandal and Basir Uddin. The move sharpens scrutiny of alleged forged birth records and a withdrawn High Court petition.
Youth detained in connection with mysterious death of married woman in Dibrugarh
May 29, 2026A youth has been detained by police in connection with the mysterious death of a married woman at Lengapathar in the Bogibeel area of Assam’s Dibrugarh district, officials said.
Student allegedly beaten by teacher in Assam’s Bongaigaon, suffers ear injury
May 29, 2026A shocking incident of alleged corporal punishment has come to light from Bongaigaon district of Assam, where a Class VII student was reportedly severely assaulted by a teacher inside a school classroom.
Kokrajhar VCDC chairman arrested in illegal Sal tree felling case
May 29, 2026Abul Sheikh, Chairman of Jalabila VCDC under Parbatjhora subdivision in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the illegal felling of valuable sal trees in the Mahamaya forest area, sources said on May 29.
Over 33 kg beef seized in separate river patrol operations in Assam’s Dhubri, four arrested
May 29, 2026In a series of swift river patrol operations in Assam’s Dhubri district, police seized more than 33 kilograms of suspected beef being transported through boats and arrested four individuals in connection with two separate incidents.
Assam Congress revokes expulsion order against Nilamani Sen Deka
May 29, 2026The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee has withdrawn Nilamani Sen Deka's expulsion with immediate effect. The order, issued under Gaurav Gogoi's direction, marks a key organisational move ahead of political activity in the state.
Assam, Meghalaya agree to expedite boundary resolution process: Himanta
May 29, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on May 29 said Assam and Meghalaya have agreed to expedite the ongoing boundary demarcation process to arrive at a lasting solution to the long-pending inter-state border issue.
Army jawan among three dead after inhaling toxic gas inside septic tank in Assam
May 29, 2026An Indian Army jawan was among three persons who died after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank in Assam’s Goalpara district on May 29, officials and local sources said.
Gauhati High Court rejects bail plea of Shyamkanu Mahanta in Zubeen Garg death case
May 29, 2026The Gauhati High Court has rejected the bail plea of Shyam Kanu Mahanta in connection with the death case of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, whose death took place on September 19, 2025, in Singapore.
Three held in Assam's Tinsukia for alleged bid to join ULFA-I, extortion links under probe
May 29, 2026Assam Police detained three men in Tinsukia over an alleged bid to join ULFA-I. Investigators are now probing their suspected role in an extortion network linked to the banned outfit.
Assam: Three dead, one critical after septic tank tragedy in Goalpara’s Goraimari
May 29, 2026A tragic incident in Goraimari under Assam’s Goalpara claimed the lives of three people while they were cleaning a septic tank at an under-construction toilet facility. Another person remains in critical condition and is undergoing treatment at a hospital.
Assam CM targets reducing BPL population below 3 per cent in next five years
May 29, 2026Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam aims to cut the BPL population below 3% in the next five years. He said the Viksit Assam vision depends on inclusive growth, jobs, welfare and infrastructure reaching every household.
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