Assam

Indian Army neutralises World War II-era unexploded bombs in Assam

The Army's Red Shield Division quickly evacuated nearby residents, secured the area, and carried out a controlled disposal operation without any damage. Such unexploded munitions occasionally surface in Upper Assam, historically significant during WWII.

22 days ago

IAF confirms loss of two pilots in Sukhoi Su-30MKI Fighter aircraft crash, expresses condolences

The Indian Air Force (IAF) confirmed the death of Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar in the crash of a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft during a routine training mission in Karbi Anglong, Assam, about 60 km from Jorhat.

Mar 6, 2026

BJP protests at Vidhana Soudha, demands Excise Minister Thimmapur's resignation over alleged Rs 2,500 crore scam

The protest, led by Opposition Leader R. Ashoka and BJP State President B.Y. Vijayendra, involved MLAs and MLCs holding placards and raising slogans against the Congress-led government. Ashoka alleged widespread corruption in the Excise Department, including bribes for liquor licences ranging from Rs 2–2.5 crore per licence, and accused Chief Minister Siddaramaiah of ignoring complaints due to his own involvement.

Jan 27, 2026

People rejected Congress politics, Oppn suffered shocking defeats in many states: PM Modi

Speaking at the foundation stone laying ceremony of the Kaziranga Elevated Corridor project in Assam, he cited Congress losses in Maharashtra, Bihar and local body polls in Kerala as evidence of growing public trust in the BJP's governance model. PM Modi said the BJP balances development with ecology, highlighting the wildlife-friendly elevated corridor project, and accused Congress of failures on issues such as rhino poaching and infiltration in Assam

Jan 18, 2026

Assam: CBI arrests NHIDCL Executive Director for taking bribe, seizes Rs 2.62 crore

The private company had also been involved in other NHIDCL contracts across the state. The arrested person has been identified as Maisnam Riten Kumar Singh, Executive Director and Regional Officer, NHIDCL, Regional Office, Guwahati.

Oct 15, 2025

'Love Jihad has no place in Gujarat': Minister praises police for Assam Op

Despite challenges -- Uddin had switched his phone to flight mode and relied only on WiFi calls, making technical tracking nearly impossible -- the district's LCB and Sector-7 police teams deployed a mix of technical analysis and human intelligence to track him down. After combing through several districts in Assam, the team located the accused in Hojai district's Murazar area and brought the woman back safely to her family.

Sep 19, 2025

PM Modi Hails 'Made-in-India' Weapons for Safeguarding Nation During 'Operation Sindoor'

PM Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stones for over Rs 18,530 crore projects in Assam

At Mangaldoi in the Darrang district, Prime Minister Modi will lay the foundation stone for a cluster of health education projects, including a new Medical College and Hospital, a GNM school, and a B.Sc Nursing College.

Sep 14, 2025

Assam BJP gears up for key visits of PM Modi, HM Shah

The top leaders of the state unit attended a meeting on Sunday night to review the preparedness before the visit of PM Modi and HM Shah.

Aug 4, 2025

Assam Railway Operation Rescues 26 Trafficking Victims

Mega trafficking racket busted in Assam; 26 girls rescued, five suspects held

Five individuals, both men and women, suspected to be part of the trafficking network, were detained at the scene. During initial interrogation, one of the accused, identified as Bidyut Dutta, claimed the victims were being taken to work in a textile factory in Tamil Nadu.

Aug 1, 2025

Man gets 20-year jail for sexually exploiting minor girl in Karnataka

TN Govt cites efficiency, shuts down 14 Sub-Jails

Each sub-jail carries a sanctioned strength of 13 employees — one assistant jailer, two chief head warders, two head warders, six grade II warders, a cook, and a scavenger.

Jun 28, 2025

Flood situation deteriorates in Assam; death toll rises to 46 in Northeast

The overall flood situation in Assam deteriorated on Wednesday even as the decline in the intensity of the rain, the situation of improved in other northeastern states, an official said. With two more fresh deaths in Assam, the death toll in seven states, excluding Sikkim, of the region increased to 46.

Jun 5, 2025

5.2 magnitude earthquake jolts Kashmir Valley

5.0 magnitude quake hits Assam's Morigaon, tremors felt in Guwahati

An earthquake of magnitude five on the Richter scale jolted Assam's Morigaon district in the early hours of Thursday, the National Center for Seismology (NCS) noted.

Feb 27, 2025

Adani Group to invest Rs 50,000 crore in Assam to boost infra, create jobs

Eager to join Assam's transformational journey: Gautam Adani

Assam is on a path to greatness amid several ongoing transformative projects and we are honoured to walk this path alongside you, Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, said here on Tuesday.

Feb 25, 2025

Advantage Assam: PM Modi hails role of Northeast in building prosperous India

PM Modi hails role of Northeast in building prosperous India at Assam 2.0 investors' summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 investors' summit in Guwahati on Tuesday, emphasizing that Eastern India has always played a crucial role in shaping a prosperous India.

Feb 25, 2025

PM Modi on 3-day visit to MP, Bihar, Assam from today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Assam from February 23 to 25 to participate in several developmental projects and inaugurate business summits.

Feb 23, 2025

Body recovered from inundated coal mine in Assam's Umrangso

The body of one of the trapped labourers in a coal mine in Umrangso locality in Assam's Dima Hasao district was recovered by the para divers, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday.

Jan 8, 2025

Vajpayee laid out vision of Viksit Bharat, gave due recognition to Assam: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday while paying tribute to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his birth anniversary said that he laid out the vision of Viksit Bharat and gave the due recognition to the state.

Dec 25, 2024

BJP will never go into hands of one family: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Lakhpati Baideo scheme to be soon rolled out in Assam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the Lakhpati Baideo - a scheme to provide financial assistance to women for entrepreneurship will be soon rolled out in the state.

Dec 14, 2024

Mild quake hits Tripura, marking eighth tremor in NE in less than a month

A mild intensity earthquake, measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale, hit Tripura's northern region.

Nov 25, 2024

'Glad to see celebrations': Assam CM on renaming Karimganj

There are wide-scale celebrations across the district after the Assam government changed the name of Karimganj district to Sribhumi.

Nov 20, 2024

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