Assam News

Assam, Mizoram step up tourism partnership to attract more visitors

Assam and Mizoram agreed to deepen tourism cooperation during a meeting in Guwahati. The move is aimed at increasing tourist footfall and strengthening the Northeast's joint travel appeal.

Statue of Tiwa warrior Jungal Balahu unveiled at Assam's Konwar Gaon; language and cultural workshop concludes

A full-length statue of legendary Tiwa warrior Jungal Balahu was unveiled at Konwar Gaon under the Tiwa Autonomous Council in Morigaon district on July 18, marking a significant milestone in preserving the community's history, culture and identity.

Assam Education Minister attends 13th Foundation Day of United Bodo People's Organisation

Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu attended the United Bodo People's Organisation's 13th Foundation Day in Maligaon alongside Minister Biswajit Daimary. He said the organisation's work for Bodos outside the BTR and its role in the BKWAC support inclusive development in Assam.

'Chilling effect on civic space': UN experts seek release of five Assam activists over Kaziranga protest arrests

UN experts have raised concerns over the arrest of five indigenous rights activists in Assam after protests near Kaziranga National Park. They said the detentions could criminalise peaceful advocacy and urged rights safeguards and proper consultation.

Assam Minister Atul Bora felicitates over 1,400 meritorious students in Bokakhat

Atul Bora felicitated 1,412 meritorious students from Bokakhat for their 2026 HSLC and Higher Secondary results, while NEET qualifiers were also honoured. He urged them to pursue excellence with discipline and integrity and contribute to Bokakhat, Assam and the nation.

Assam to invest Rs 4,000 crore in pressurised irrigation network over five years: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a Rs 4,000 crore plan to build a pressurised piped irrigation network across Assam over five years. The project is aimed at cutting water loss, easing land needs and improving irrigation coverage for farmers.

AI-morphed photos of students, teachers spark outrage in Assam's Samaguri; one detained

Tension prevailed in Samaguri in Assam's Nagaon district after AI-generated morphed photographs of students and teachers from Alhaj Nurul Hussain High School were allegedly circulated on social media.

Assam Minister reviews sustainable tourism roadmap for Kaziranga National Park

Jayanta Malla Baruah reviewed proposals on sustainable tourism in Kaziranga with forest officials and tourism stakeholders. The discussions focused on improving visitor facilities and livelihoods while protecting the park's fragile ecosystem.

Man arrested with live pangolin in Assam, forest department launches probe

Forest officials in Assam rescued a live pangolin during a raid and arrested Suren Rabha. The seizure has triggered a probe into the animal's source and possible trafficking links.

Rare Himalayan Mole rescued and released in Assam's Manas National Park

A rare Himalayan Mole was rescued by the Assam Forest Department after being swept away by the Manas River and released in Manas National Park. The operation drew praise from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and underscored Assam's focus on wildlife conservation.

Assam: Three members of alleged theft gang arrested in Guwahati, stolen cash and valuables recovered

Basistha Police have arrested three alleged members of a theft gang suspected of being involved in multiple burglary cases across Guwahati, following an investigation into two recent house break-ins in the Basistha area.

Assam emerges as front runner in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam has emerged as a front runner in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index. He said stable policies, better infrastructure and improved law and order have strengthened the state's appeal to investors.

Assam: Mass cattle deaths at Tinsukia cow shed trigger probe into suspected contaminated feed

The deaths of 20 cattle at a cow shed in Tinsukia, Assam have sparked concern, with veterinary experts suspecting food poisoning as the likely cause. Several other cattle remain in critical condition, prompting the cow shed management to seek an impartial investigation into the incident.

Assam's Barpeta DC reviews progress of government schemes, urges timely completion of development projects

Barpeta District Commissioner Nabadeep Pathak reviewed government schemes and ongoing projects at the July DDC meeting. He asked departments to speed up pending works and closely monitor flagship programmes.

Veteran Assamese actress Chetana Das’ grandson Devnarayan Nath dies in road accident

Devnarayan Nath (19), the grandson of veteran Assamese actress Chetana Das, died in a road accident in Guwahati late on Friday, July 18 night after the vehicle he was travelling in crashed into the divider of a flyover near Guwahati Club.

Farmer's son from Assam's Margherita scores 610 in NEET-UG, secures AIR 7320 despite poverty

Proving that determination and hard work can overcome even the toughest circumstances, Bishu Limbu, the son of a marginal farmer from Assam's Tinsukia district, has secured an impressive rank in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026.

Assam woman dies of burn injuries; family alleges dowry harassment, police inaction

BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev visits Silchar for first time after joining party, pledges development of Assam and Barak Valley

Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev on July 18 visited her hometown Silchar for the first time after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and being elected to the Upper House from West Bengal.

Assam: Road closure sparks protest at Borakhai Tea Estate; residents break barricaded gate

A tense situation prevailed in Assam's Cachar district on Saturday after hundreds of residents of Borakhai Tea Estate protested against the alleged closure of an access road passing through the campus of the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar.

Assam Police seize 1.35 kg heroin, Rs 14.06 lakh cash in Naharkatia; one arrested

Dibrugarh Police seized 1.35 kg of heroin, Rs 14.06 lakh in cash and two vehicles in Naharkatia, and arrested one accused. The operation was described by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as another blow to the regional drug network, with investigation continuing under the NDPS Act.

Manipur CM inaugurates two-day seminar on Criminal Justice Administration

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh inaugurated a two-day seminar on criminal justice administration in Imphal. The discussions are aimed at improving coordination, legal implementation and justice delivery in the state.