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Why have three Assam districts borne the brunt of floods | Explained
Explore why Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar, once flood-free, are now facing unprecedented inundation in Assam.…
A second chance for 27 Assam residents declared foreigners
Many of the declared foreigners cited illness, poverty, illiteracy or confusion about the legal process as reasons for not appearing before the foreign tribunal | India News…
Assam flood toll 66, BJP seeks relief funds from party workers
BJP seeks relief funds for Assam flood victims as toll rises to 66, while opposition criticizes government response.…
Missing forest team near Assam-Nagaland border traced safe after 2 days: Official
According to the DFO, the forests along the Dima Hasao-Karbi Anglong-Nagaland border are among the most rugged and inaccessible in the state | India News…
Four workers killed in cylinder blast at factory in Assam's Cachar
Four workers died in an LPG cylinder explosion at an Assam factory, prompting multiple investigations into the incident.…
Four workers killed in cylinder blast at factory in Assam's Cachar
Four workers died in an LPG cylinder explosion at an Assam factory, prompting multiple investigations into the incident.…
4 killed in Assam factory blast; probe underway: Police
According to police, the explosion took place around 11am at Kade Global Infrastructure LLP’s metal processing unit in Pangram | India News…
Deluge in Assam: Factors that led to unprecedented flooding in 2 districts
Experts believe that while the flooding in the two districts was of a mass scale, but the incident is part of a pattern that is being witnessed in several areas of the northeast | …
4 killed, several injured in massive explosion at Assam rod manufacturing unit
SILCHAR: At least four workers were killed and several others injured in a massive explosion, suspected to have been triggered by a gas cylinder blast, at a rod manufacturing unit …
'She may not follow her father…': Assam minister's daughter joins NEET protest; CM Himanta reacts
Dibisa, the daughter of Assam revenue and disaster management minister and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) leader Keshab Mahanta, joined the NEET protesters. | India News…
Assam flood situation improves marginally; four more deaths take toll to 66
Assam's flood situation shows slight improvement; 66 fatalities reported as Sivasagar remains the hardest-hit district.…
Will talk to her, but don’t troll her father: Assam CM on Minister’s daughter joining NEET protest
Assam CM urges against trolling Keshab Mahanta over his daughter's NEET protest, emphasizing separate ideologies between parents and children.…
Assam flood toll rises to 62, PM Modi takes stock; over 7 lakh affected in state
Assam's flood toll rose to 62, with over 7 lakh people affected, as relief operations continued and waters receded in some areas. | India News…
Assam labourer killed in hit-and-run accident while walking to Jadcherla after running out of money
Assam labourer Arjun Bhumij, 31, killed in hit-and-run while walking to Jadcherla after running out of money.…
Assam Police arrest 3 linked to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti terror network
Assam Police arrest three linked to Pakistan's Shahzad Bhatti terror network, seizing multiple devices and incriminating documents.…
PM Modi dials Assam CM to enquire about flood relief, offers Centre's full support
PM Modi assures full support to Assam amid floods, expressing condolences and prioritizing relief efforts in a call to CM Himanta.…
Assam monsoon flooding kills at least 41 as rescue operations continue
Video. Heavy monsoon floods submerge homes and roads in Assam, India, as rescue efforts continue after at least 41 people were killed.…
Assam flood death toll climbs to 61; 14 more people lost their lives: ASDMA
Sarma said that more than 1.1 million people across 2,000 villages are suffering and the government is trying to provide adequate support | India News…
Watch: Assam flood crisis worsens: Over 7 lakh affected, death toll rises to 47
Over 7.2 lakh people across 11 districts have now been affected, with the death toll rising to 47. Sivasagar stands as the worst-hit district, with nearly 3.8 lakh people sufferin…
25% of flood-hit districts inaccessible: Assam CM
Assam CM reports 25% of flood-hit districts remain inaccessible, affecting nearly 11 lakh people across over 2,000 villages.…
Assam flood toll rises to 47 as six more die; over 6.53 lakh people affected across 11 districts
Earlier on Thursday, ASDMA reported that 10 people, including four children, had died in the floods over the previous 24 hours. | India News…
Assam floods: Death toll touches 47; CM Sarma says 70-80 people still missing
According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), four of the deaths were reported from Nazira in Sivasagar district while two from Mohmara in Charaideo district …
In Assam, floods shift course. State response is static
The Brahmaputra Board has long been hampered by staff shortages and inadequate technical capacity. With extreme weather becoming more frequent, the Centre and state governments nee…
Assam flood: Situation eases, death toll rises to 11
Flooding in Assam eases slightly, but the death toll rises to 11 as 3.11 lakh remain affected across 11 districts.…
Mob vandalises Assam Rifles camp, torches vehicles after search operation conducted in Manipur
Mob attacks Assam Rifles camp in Manipur, vandalizing vehicles and escalating tensions after a search operation.…
Gonzaga's Davis Fogle, Massamba Diop appearing in way-too-early 2027 mock drafts
Jun. 25—Gonzaga has now gone two years without a Sweet 16 appearance or NBA draft pick — droughts that probably felt inconceivable during a nine-year run when Mark Few's program di…
Deadly military plane crash in India’s Assam
A military transport aircraft has crashed in India’s northeastern Assam during a routine fligh.…
Nearly 50 people die of thirst in Sahara desert after lorry breaks down
Only two survived after trekking more than 50km (30 miles) across the desert to alert the authorities.…
Assam, Meghalaya farmers resume farming in disputed border area after weeks of conflict
Farmers in Assam and Meghalaya resume farming in a disputed border area after weeks of conflict and brokered peace.…
5 arrested for gangrape of 15-yr-old girl inside moving car in Assam: Police
The survivor was given immediate shelter, however the prime accused managed to flee and was arrested later on the same day | India News…
Democrats call lack of menstrual leave ‘economic violence’ in push for new federal law
Rep. Adelita Grijalva used the phrase while promoting a bill that has the backing of 28 Democratic cosponsors and zero Republicans.…
Dem lawmakers gripe about the 'economic violence' of not being paid to stay home from work when menstruating
Democratic lawmakers said forcing workers to choose between pay and painful periods is "economic violence," backing a new paid menstrual leave bill.…
Three die after falling into septic tank in Assam’s Goalpara, one critical: Cops
The accident happened around 9:30 am when the property owner, Josok Rabha (40), along with two labourers and a relative, was cleaning an old septic tank, officers said. | India New…
Assam journalist assaulted, media office vandalised in Silchar; one detained: Cops
Raju Das, a reporter and anchor for Silchar-based newspaper-cum-digital platform Barak Bani, alleged that accused first called him to ask where he was and later entered office to a…
Illegal call centre busted in Goa, 26 held for duping U.S. citizens
Police bust illegal call centre in Goa, arresting 26 for duping U.S. citizens by impersonating bank officials.…
Top news of the day: SC upholds EC’s power to conduct SIR; protesters attack ED officials’ vehicle outside Pinarayi Vijayan’s house; and more
Top news of the day May 27, 2026: SC upholds EC’s power to conduct SIR; protesters attack ED officials’ vehicle outside Pinarayi Vijayan’s house; and more…
Delhi court issues notice to Assam CM, Delhi Police on plea seeking FIR over hate speech
Delhi court issues notices to Assam CM and Delhi Police over activist's plea for FIR regarding alleged hate speech.…
Assam Assembly passes Uniform Civil Code Bill
Assam Assembly passes the Uniform Civil Code Bill, establishing common laws for marriage and succession, despite opposition demands for further consultation.…
Assam assembly passes UCC Bill with ban on polygamy, live-in registration rules
NEW DELHI: The Assam assembly on Wednesday passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026. The Bill had been introduced in the House on Monday by the BJP-led state government, maki…
Assam assembly passes UCC law by voice vote; opposition says not needed
Legislators from the ruling parties stressed that the law will empower and honour women, but opposition parties stated that it was unnecessary. | India News…
Assam Cabinet 2026: Full list of ministers
Assam Cabinet 2026: Know the full list of ministers in Assam's 2026 cabinet led by Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma.…
Delhi court notice to Assam CM on Harsh Mander’s plea over alleged ‘hate speech’
Mander sought registration of a case against Sarma over his alleged “inflammatory speeches” pertaining to the SIR in the state during an election campaign on Jan 27 in Tinsukia dis…
Assam filmmaker’s documentary screened at British Film Institute in London
Assam filmmaker Rajdeep Choudhury's documentary screened at BFI, showcasing Varanasi's culture and spiritual traditions after Indian Panorama selection.…
Assamese film Goodbye Guruji selected for Paris festival
Assam film Goodbye Guruji premieres in Paris, showcasing the transformative power of education through a mythological tale.…
UCC to ensure security for Muslim women: Assam CM
Assam CM asserts the proposed UCC will empower Muslim women, amidst opposition concerns over tribal community exclusions.…
One dead, two hurt in Assam police encounters
One killed and two injured in Assam police encounters involving armed robbery and extortion linked to extremist groups.…
Arunachal CM Khandu expresses concern over alleged custodial torture of anti-drug activist in Assam
Arunachal CM Pema Khandu voices concern over alleged custodial torture of anti-drug activist Gumin Mize in Assam.…
Assam dacoit wanted for doctor’s wife murder killed in gunfight, say police
The deceased, identified as Khairul Ali alias Moni, 32, was a resident of Lakhimpur district and allegedly involved in multiple dacoities across Assam | India News…
Search on for trapped coal miners in Assam
Rescue operation underway for nine trapped miners in Assam's flooded coal mine as three bodies are spotted.…
Govt. will work to make Assam ₹10 lakh crore economy by 2028, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam aims for a ₹10 lakh crore economy by 2028, with a focus on women's rights and addressing price rises.…
Tribals out of Assam UCC bill; live-ins must register
Assam's UCC bill mandates live-in registration, bans polygamy, and requires marriage/divorce registration, excluding tribal communities. | India News…
87% winners in Assam polls got votes above 50%, shows ADR study
A study reveals 87% of Assam poll winners secured over 50% of the votes, highlighting trends in electoral success and criminal backgrounds.…
CAG expresses concern over Assam's fiscal sustainability as debt rises, investment remains limited
CAG raises alarms over Assam's fiscal sustainability due to rising debt, limited investments, and high committed expenditures in 2024-25.…
Assam's UCC bill: What it proposes on live-in relationships, and what we don't yet know
UCC bill introduced in Assam assembly; seeks to ban polygamy, register live-in relationships; exempts tribal communities | India News…
Assam govt tables UCC legislation, becomes third BJP-ruled state to do so
Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said tribals will be kept outside the purview of UCC in line with similar provisions in Uttarakhand and Gujarat. | India News…
UCC Bill introduced in Assam Assembly
Assam's UCC Bill aims to ban polygamy and mandate live-in relationship registration, sparking opposition calls for broader consultation.…
UCC implementation in Assam: Muslim organisations seek consultations with government
Muslim organisations in Assam urge government consultations on the proposed Uniform Civil Code before legislative implementation.…
Assam Rifles apprehend key accused in 2023 abduction-murder of two Meitei students
Assam Rifles capture a key accused in the 2023 abduction-murder of two Meitei students, linked to insurgency in Manipur.…
Two suspected smugglers arrested with 26 rare Tokay Geckos: Assam Police
Based on specific inputs, an operation was carried out in Guwahati’s Betkuchi area on Friday night, during which the protected wildlife species, locally known as Keko, were rescued…
Farmer trampled to death by elephant in Assam’s Chandranagar: Officials
According to forest department officials, the incident occurred in the Kauli area around 1am when Dey was returning home from a local market | India News…