The Asam Sahitya Sabha has announced that songs written and composed by Zubeen Garg will be officially recognised as "Zubeen Sangeet." The Sabha will also publish an analytical book on his musical works, translate his songs into languages including Tamil…

Guwahati Police have arrested four alleged thieves in connection with multiple theft and burglary cases during an operation by the Basistha Police Station under the East Guwahati Police District (EGPD). Police recovered four stolen batteries, an LPG cylinder, electrical wires,…

Parliament has passed the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, after it received approval from the Rajya Sabha. The amended law provides for up to 10 years' imprisonment, fines of up to ₹10 crore, and confiscation of…

The Assam government has announced a financial relief package for flood-affected people in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the package includes a ₹1.5 lakh grant for each flood-damaged Namghar in Sivasagar and Charaideo, a…

Guwahati: Dispur Police have arrested the main accused in the Kahilipara murder case, in which a man was allegedly beaten to death earlier this month. The victim, Abdul Rezzak, was killed on July 2. Police identified the accused as Khanin…

Guwahati: The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has announced that flood-affected students in Upper Assam can obtain duplicate mark sheets and certificates free of cost by submitting a self-declaration, eliminating the requirement for a police report. ASSEB Secretary Naranarayan…

Mumbai: T-Series has acquired the music rights for both parts of Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming epic Ramayana in a deal valued at ₹75 crore, structured as a refundable advance. The film has generated significant buzz, especially with A.R. Rahman and Hans…

Guwahati: On the occasion of International Tiger Day, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam has emerged as a model for tiger conservation, attributing the rise in the state's tiger population to strong anti-poaching measures, habitat protection and technology-driven monitoring…

Dibrugarh: A 15-year-old Class 10 student, identified as Uddipta Gogoi of Rose Gali, went missing in the Brahmaputra River on Tuesday while bathing with friends at Mohanaghat. According to reports, the teenager was swept away by the strong river current…

Morigaon: Residents of Bhurbandha block staged a protest on Tuesday against the proposed transfer of five revenue villages from the Morigaon Revenue Circle to the Mikirbheta Revenue Circle, alleging that the decision was unacceptable. The protesters also blocked the Morigaon–Laharighat–Moirabari…

Dalgaon: The foundation stone for the Co-District Commissioner's Office was laid in Dalgaon on Tuesday, marking a major step towards improving administrative services in the region. The ceremony was attended by Guardian Minister Ashok Singhal, Fisheries and Veterinary Minister Nilima…