Assam News

Assam: Dhubri Police bust SIM card racket linked to cyber fraud across India; two produced in court

Dhubri Police have traced an alleged SIM activation racket to two local Vi operators. Investigators say the forged KYC trail links the numbers to cyber fraud across multiple states.

From Rochester to Jorhat: Beloved missionary doctor Kenneth V. Dodgson passes away at 100

Dr Kenneth V. Dodgson, the veteran medical missionary who devoted decades of his life to serving people in Assam through the Jorhat Christian Medical Centre (JCMC), has passed away at the age of 100.

World's most beautiful airport list features Guwahati's nature-inspired Terminal 2

The newly inaugurated Terminal 2 of the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport has earned global recognition after being named among the world's most beautiful airports for 2026 by the prestigious Prix Versailles, celebrating its unique blend of modern architecture with Assam's rich natural and cultural heritage.

Artificial flooding inundates Assam's Margherita after overnight rain; residents blame poor drainage

Several parts of Margherita town in Assam's Tinsukia district were submerged following overnight rainfall, with residents blaming poor drainage infrastructure and inadequate maintenance for recurring artificial flooding.

Raimona tourism booms: Vehicle entries jump nearly 4 times in two years

Assam's Raimona National Park has witnessed a remarkable surge in tourism, research, and conservation activities, with official Forest Department data showing that vehicle entries into the protected area have nearly quadrupled over the past two financial years.

Assam: Eight stranded midstream as river swells suddenly at Karbi Anglong picnic spot

A sudden rise in the water level of a river at the Longsokangthu picnic spot in Assam's Karbi Anglong district triggered panic on Wednesday, July 16 after eight people were stranded in the middle of the river as the current intensified.

Assam: Bodo students' body urges Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, calls for talks with Centre

Assam: Bongaigaon madrasa sealed, 148 girls sent home after molestation row

The Bongaigaon administration sealed a private madrasa after allegations that a teacher sexually abused a girl student sparked unrest. All 148 minor girls were sent home as police continue their inquiry and officials examine rule violations.

Two days of rain trigger severe artificial flooding in Assam's Tinsukia, residents blame poor drainage infrastructure

Continuous rainfall over the past two days has led to severe artificial flooding across Assam's Tinsukia district, inundating major roads, residential areas and public spaces, while disrupting normal life in several parts of the town.

Bridge to nowhere: Washed out road leaves structure unusable in Assam's Bongaigaon

A concrete bridge constructed to provide access to the Model Anganwadi Centre at Shmashanpara in Dewangaon village of Assam's Bongaigaon district has remained unusable after its approach road was washed away by rainwater, leaving the structure disconnected from both ends.

Assam's Lisha Das becomes first para-athlete from state to qualify for Commonwealth Games

Sixteen-year-old para cyclist Lisha Das from Assam's Biswanath district has been selected to represent India at the XXIII Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, scheduled to be held from July 23 to August 2, 2026, becoming the first para-athlete from the state to qualify for the prestigious multi-sport event.

Assam minister Kaushik Rai sets July 31 deadline for ration card verification under Anna Seva Abhiyan

Assam Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Kaushik Rai has set a July 31 deadline for Assam's ration card verification under Anna Seva Abhiyan. The exercise is aimed at filtering inactive beneficiaries and widening access for eligible families.

Air India Express to launch direct Guwahati-Dubai, Abu Dhabi flights from August: Assam Government

The Assam government on Wednesday, July 15 announced that Air India Express will commence direct non-stop flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi in early August, marking a significant expansion of international air connectivity from Northeast India.

Assam: Massive boulder crashes into Guwahati house after landslide, family escapes unhurt

A residential building in Guwahati's Odalbakra locality was damaged after a massive boulder rolled down a hillside and crashed into the structure on Wednesday, July 15 evening, triggering panic among residents. No injuries were reported as members of the affected family managed to escape unharmed.

Assam Governor reviews progress of Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University campus, calls for faster completion

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday, July 15 reviewed the progress of construction at the permanent campus of Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University in Chabua, Dibrugarh district, directing officials to expedite infrastructure development to ensure the institution becomes operational at the earliest.

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika urges MLAs to mobilise farmers for Agricultural Infrastructure Fund awareness programme

Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday, July 15 appealed to members of the Assam Legislative Assembly to mobilise progressive farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and other eligible stakeholders from their respective constituencies for the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Awareness Programme scheduled to be held on July 25 at Jyoti Bishnu Auditorium in Guwahati.

Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah alleges GST evasion by Akhil Gogoi-linked Orchid Park, calls for probe

Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Wednesday, July 15 accused Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi of evading Goods and Services Tax (GST) through the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park, and sought the Assam Legislative Assembly's approval to initiate an investigation into the matter.

Northeast's share in India's natural rubber output projected to rise to 45 per cent under INROAD

The INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development) project has completed nearly 1.8 lakh hectares of new rubber plantations across the Northeastern states and West Bengal, achieving close to 90 per cent of its target under a six-year initiative backed by India's leading tyre manufacturers.

Assam government to prepare comprehensive SOP on human-elephant conflict, monkey menace

The Assam government has initiated the process of preparing a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address the growing challenge of human-wildlife conflict in the state, with a special focus on human-elephant conflict and the increasing monkey menace.

Assam has fenced 86 per cent of Bangladesh border, 39 km still uncovered: Minister Atul Bora

Atul Bora told the Assam Assembly that 38.959 km of the Bangladesh border remains unfenced. He said most of the uncovered stretch is riverine, while BSF surveillance and border area schemes continue.

"No objection if peace is maintained": Residents divided over Assam's FIFA night curfew relaxation

The Assam government has extended restaurant operating hours across the state on select dates to enable football fans to watch the late-night FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals and final without inconvenience, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday, July 15.