Assam News

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.

Irregular power supply triggers protest in Assam's Khowang; traders shut shops in support

Residents of Khowang in Assam's Dibrugarh district staged a protest on Saturday, July 18, against irregular electricity supply and alleged negligence by the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), demanding immediate steps to resolve the persistent power crisis.

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.

Assam to continue crime crackdown with technology-led policing: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state will continue its crime crackdown with technology-led policing. He cited falling crime figures and stronger prosecution rates as signs of progress towards a safer Assam.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hails Vikram-1 launch as milestone for India's private space sector

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Skyroot Aerospace after Vikram-1 successfully reached orbit. He said the mission underscored India's private space ambitions, technological progress and scientific legacy.

Two youths detained for painting Sonam Wangchuk portrait on public wall in Guwahati

Two youths were detained for allegedly painting a portrait of activist Sonam Wangchuk on a public roadside wall without prior permission near Jyoti Bishnu Bhawan in Guwahati, police said on Saturday, July 18.

Assam's NEET-UG 2026 performance slips as qualified candidates fall by nearly 7 per cent

The National Testing Agency (NTA) data for NEET (UG) 2026 shows a decline in the number of candidates qualifying from most Northeastern states compared to the previous year, with Mizoram and Nagaland emerging as the only states in the region to register an increase in successful candidates.

Assam govt plans Rs 17,235-crore infrastructure push, announces major road and bridge projects

Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a Rs 17,235 crore road connectivity package for Assam on Saturday. The plan includes four-laning, an elevated corridor and a new Brahmaputra bridge to improve regional links.

Assam reviews CMAAA beneficiaries, only half qualify for second-phase assistance

The Assam government's flagship self-employment programme, the Chief Minister's Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan (CMAAA), has come under renewed scrutiny after a performance assessment found that only about half of the beneficiaries selected in the scheme's first phase had effectively utilised the financial assistance provided to them.

Parents never knew what NEET was; e-rickshaw driver's son cracks it with 502 marks in Assam

Defying financial hardship and proving that determination can overcome adversity, Bijit Ray, the son of an e-rickshaw driver from Balajan Tiniali in Assam's Kokrajhar district, has cleared the NEET UG 2026 examination with an impressive score of 502 marks.

160 Assam luminaries urge Sonam Wangchuk to end fast, express concern over deteriorating health

More than 160 eminent personalities from Assam, including writers, academics, journalists, poets and retired civil servants, have appealed to environmental activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his indefinite hunger strike, expressing concern over his deteriorating health and accusing the Centre of remaining indifferent to his peaceful protest.

Caught on CCTV: Speeding dumper crushes 21-year-old student to death in Dibrugarh

A 21-year-old woman was killed after a speeding dumper allegedly ran over her while she was cycling in Dibrugarh town on Friday evening, July 17.

Silchar traders warned against unjustified price hike of essentials, says minister Kaushik Rai

Assam Food, Public Distribution and Urban Development Minister Kaushik Rai on July 17 issued a stern warning against the unjustified increase in prices of essential commodities during a visit to Fatak Bazar in Silchar.

Rs 5/litre subsidy boosts Assam's dairy sector: Himanta cites 54.65% rise in milk procurement

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 17 said the state's Rs 5-per-litre milk production subsidy has significantly strengthened the dairy sector, leading to a sharp rise in milk procurement and farmer participation in cooperative societies.

Mizoram's Lawngtlai tightens vigil on illegal immigration, to regulate businesses involving undocumented entrants

Authorities in Mizoram's border district of Lawngtlai have resolved to strengthen measures against illegal immigration and tighten monitoring of commercial activities involving undocumented entrants following a high-level coordination meeting on July 17.