Assam

Kaziranga loses another tiger to infighting, marking third death in 5 months

A female tiger’s death inside Kaziranga highlights rising territorial clashes, as officials investigate repeated infighting incidents in India’s densest tiger reserve, raising questions about conservation challenges behind growing success.

India in Davos 2026: Ten states woo investors at the World Economic Forum as a new world order takes shape

56th World Economic Forum (WEF): India’s delegation is one of its largest ever at Davos, with ten state governments joining central leaders and top business executives.

News Updates: 'Assam among fastest developing states, its progress part of country's growth story,' says PM Modi in Guwahati

Amrit Bharat trains mark significant step in improving passenger comfort, connectivity: PM Modi

Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains will connect Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra with West Bengal and Assam.

'Ill-informed, personal vested interests': CJI Kant lays court complex foundation amid Assam lawyers’ protest

The GHCBA has been consistently opposing the proposal to shift the high court from its present premises in central Guwahati to Rangmahal in North Guwahati citing accessibility issues, and infrastructure concerns, among others.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s new year present: Financial assistance scheme for male students, cash gift for women

The 'Babu Achoni' scheme, however, will not apply to those students whose parents are government employees or have an annual income above Rs 4 lakh, Sarma said.

Assam SIR: 10.56 lakh names deleted as Election Commission releases draft electoral rolls

According to the integrated draft rolls released by the Election Commission on Saturday, the state has a total of 2,51,09,754 voters, excluding 93,021 D-Voters or doubtful voters.

Karbi Anglong violence: How arson, rioting and settler tensions erupted in Assam’s sixth schedule district

Karbi organisations allege that settlers have encroached upon reserved Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) and Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) land.

Assam violence: Karbi Anglong on the boil; 2 killed, internet suspended

The violence broke out amid protests against encroachment by alleged outsiders, police officers said, prompting the state government to temporarily suspend internet services in the two districts.

Himanta Sarma claims 'evidence' against Gaurav Gogoi's wife: 'Should disown her once Pak links exposed'

The Assam Chief Minister has also previously questioned Gogoi's visits to Pakistan nearly a decade ago.

Arunachal road accident: 14 killed, 7 others missing as truck falls into gorge

The incident took place on Hayuliang-Chaglagam Road in Anjaw district in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh

Ghost of 1983 Assam massacre returns ahead of polls as Himanta Sarma tables two key reports in Assembly

The two contrasting reports have revived the memories of bloodshed in Assam during the peak of the anti-immigrant Assam Agitation more than four decades ago.

Albino Asian water snake spotted in Assam for first time

Scientists in Assam record India’s first albino Asian water snake. The discovery aids research, genetics studies and wildlife conservation awareness.

Assam Consolidated September 2025 Net Sales at Rs 2.00 crore, down 16.41% Y-o-Y

Special Revision to weed out illegal voters from electoral process in Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

According to instructions issued by the poll authority for the chief electoral officer of Assam, January 1, 2026, will be the qualifying date for the state to carry out the Special Revision.

Assam Standalone September 2025 Net Sales at Rs 2.00 crore, down 16.41% Y-o-Y

Assam govt steadfast in freeing encroached lands from illegal infiltrators: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the people that they should not be content merely with receiving land pattas but must always remain alert to ensure that no illegal immigrant encroaches upon forest lands.

Assam cabinet approves Bill to ban polygamy, to be tabled this month, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

CM Sarma said that if an accused is convicted of polygamy, he may face rigorous imprisonment of up to seven years.

Judicial Commission starts probing Zubeen Garg's death

The commission will probe into the "facts and circumstances" leading to the death of Zubeen Garg in Singapore.

Congress leader sings Bangladesh national anthem in Assam, BJP cries foul | Watch

While the BJP slammed the Congress for being “Bangladesh-obsessed” and questioned its sense of national pride, the Congress has brushed off the criticism as “politically motivated".

Zubeen's wife, sister seek to know circumstances leading to his death in Singapore

SIT finds Rs 1 crore transaction in account of Zubeen Garg's 2 personal security officers

The discovery comes as one of the eight individuals who were on the yacht in Singapore when Garg passed away has contacted the Assam Police to cooperate with the investigation.

Himanta Biswa Sarma launches scheme to bring back mortal remains of people from Assam who die outside

“The 'Shraddhanjali' scheme is an initiative to ensure the dignified return of the bodies of those who die outside the state to their family members,'' Sarma said at the launch.

When Zubeen Garg predicted how Assam would mourn his death, said, "Assam will remain closed for 7 days after my death"

Celebrated singer Zubeen Garg’s sudden passing on September 19 shocked the nation. Days later, his final podcast with author Rita Chowdhury went viral, with hauntingly prophetic reflections on life and legacy.

Assam to recommend CBI inquiry if SIT probe into Zubeen's death found unsatisfactory: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Himanta Biswa Sarma appealed to people to have faith in the SIT probe and not circulate rumours on social media, which, according to him, could hamper the investigations.