Youth electrocuted near Sivasagar civil hospital, tension erupts
Apr 16, 2026A tragic incident unfolded near the entrance of Sivasagar Civil Hospital after a youth died due to electrocution, triggering tension in the area.
Two women assaulted in Bongaigaon over dispute on firecrackers at wedding
Apr 16, 2026Tension gripped a village in Assam’s Bongaigaon after a dispute over bursting firecrackers during a wedding escalated into a violent assault on two women.
Gaurav Gogoi demands immediate women’s quota, flags census and delimitation concerns
Apr 16, 2026Gaurav Gogoi on April 16 outlined the Congress party’s stance on key electoral reforms, calling for the immediate implementation of women’s reservation without linking it to census or delimitation processes.
Farmer’s son tops West Karbi Anglong with 96.2% in CBSE class 10
Apr 16, 2026In an inspiring story of determination and grit, a student from a modest farming family in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong has emerged as the district topper in the CBSE Class 10 examinations, securing an impressive 96.20 percent.
‘Hulao Mara Festival’ celebrated with traditional community fishing in Meghalaya’s Marngar
Apr 16, 2026Residents of a cluster of Assamese-speaking villages near Nongpoh in Meghalaya’s Ri-Bhoi district organised their annual community fishing festival at the Marngar wetland, reaffirming longstanding cultural traditions despite geographical and administrative distance from Assam.
Mamata Banerjee spreading fear on meat ban, no such policy in BJP-ruled states: Assam CM
Apr 16, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, April 16 accused West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of spreading fear over an alleged meat ban under BJP rule, asserting that no such policy exists in BJP-governed states.
Himanta says Mamata Banerjee ‘scared’ as BJP pushes beef ban, UCC in Bengal
Apr 16, 2026Campaigning in West Bengal, Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 16 launched a sharp attack on Mamata Banerjee, accusing her of “spreading fear” over food habits and BJP policies.
Assam: Gosain Bihu observed with religious fervour at Mahamaya Temple in Dhubri
Apr 16, 2026The second day of Bohag month was observed with full religious fervour, observing Gosain Bihu, across Assam’s Dhubri district on Thursday, April 16 with devotees thronging temples and community prayer halls to offer prayers.
Assam: Man stabbed by thief multiple times while trying to thwart burglary attempt in Guwahati
Apr 16, 2026A man sustained critical injuries after being allegedly stabbed multiple times while attempting to thwart a burglary in Guwahati’s Lachit Nagar area in the early hours of Thursday, April 16, according to reports.
Assam: Man held in Sonari over alleged links with ULFA-I
Apr 16, 2026A person has been detained in Assam’s Charaideo district on suspicion of having links with the proscribed insurgent group ULFA (Independent), officials said.
Assam: Inquiry sought into alleged concealment of HSLC results in Batadrava school
Apr 16, 2026Protests were held in Batadrava following allegations of misinformation by a private educational institution regarding the results of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination
Passenger bus overturns on NH-27 in Assam’s Jagiroad while heading towards Guwahati, several injured
Apr 16, 2026A passenger bus travelling from Upper Assam towards Guwahati met with an accident on National Highway 27 in Jagiroad area, leaving several passengers injured.
Rongjali Bwisagu celebrated with traditional fervour in Assam's Kokrajhar
Apr 15, 2026Rongjali Bwisagu, the most cherished festival of the Bodo community, was celebrated with great enthusiasm and traditional fervour in Kokrajhar under the central initiative of the All Bodo Students’ Union.
Arunachal Pradesh: Open National Ski Mountaineering Championship 2026 concludes successfully in Tawang
Apr 15, 2026The Open National Ski Mountaineering Championship 2026 concluded successfully in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. The event promoted winter sports and boosted sports tourism in the region.
Assam: Rongali Bihu festivities begin in Dhubri with unique boating event across Brahmaputra
Apr 15, 2026Celebrations marking the onset of Rongali Bihu gathered momentum across Dhubri district on Wednesday, April 15 as residents observed Pahila Bohag, the first day of the Assamese New Year, with a series of cultural programmes and community events.
Women’s reservation reflects commitment to empowerment: Assam deputy speaker Numal Momin
Apr 15, 2026Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Numal Momin, has welcomed the Centre’s move on the women’s reservation bill and the proposed delimitation exercise, stating that the measures would strengthen democratic representation and governance.
Assam: New ‘Assamese Spiny Ant’ Discovered in Guwahati’s Garbhanga Reserve Forest Signals Biodiversity Resilience
Apr 15, 2026A new ant species, the Assamese Spiny Ant, has been discovered in Assam's Garbhanga Reserve Forest. This highlights the region's biodiversity and the importance of habitat conservation.
Assam Police personnel join Rongali Bihu festivities inside reserve campus in Bongaingaon
Apr 15, 2026The first day of Rongali Bihu, known as Manuh Bihu, was marked with widespread enthusiasm across Assam, as communities welcomed the onset of spring with traditional festivities and cultural programmes.
Assam: Land ownership dispute triggers tension at Margherita Tea Estate
Apr 15, 2026Intense tension gripped the Margherita Tea Estate in Assam’s Tinsukia district on April 15, following a dispute over land ownership stemming from the government’s recent distribution of land pattas (title deeds) to tea garden workers.
Assam village marks first day of 'Bohag' with unique 'Bordoisila festival' rooted in community belief
Apr 15, 2026A century-old cultural tradition continues to draw community participation in Assam’s Nagaon district, where the Bordoisila festival is being observed with customary rituals and collective fervour in Japisajia village under Kandali.
Assam's Sivasagar hosts spectacular Rongali Bihu celebrations at Rang Ghar
Apr 15, 2026The historic premises of Rang Ghar in Sivasagar came alive with vibrant festivities as people gathered to celebrate the first day of Bohag Bihu with great enthusiasm and cultural fervour. The celebrations marked the 18th Greater Rongpur Rongali Bihu, organised by the Brihattar Rongpur Rongali Bihu Udjapan Samiti with a colourful lineup of events.
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