The Latest Breaking News from Assam

5 Beautiful Indian Place Still Unknown to Most Travelers?

We've all done it searched for the "best places to visit in India" and ended up seeing the same destinations again and again. While those places are popular for a reason, they often come with packed streets, long queues and endless crowds. But what if your most memorable trip isn't…

Times Life · Jun 26

West Bengal to implement UCC following Gujarat, Assam model: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced the state will implement the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) following legal procedures, mirroring Gujarat and Assam. The BJP government plans to introduce the UCC Bill in the Assembly soon, fulfilling a pre-election promise. This significant policy initiative aligns with other BJP-ruled states that…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Why Ambubachi Mela Begins After June Every Year

Every year, millions celebrate festivals based on lunar calendars, changing dates, and ancient traditions. But there is one spiritual event that stands apart. Ambubachi Mela arrives at almost the same time every year, shortly after the Summer Solstice. Coincidence? Many spiritual traditions say no. For centuries, this period has been…

MyLifeXP · Jun 25

Assam mother nursed a wild civet cub like her third child. 17 years later, when her son opened NCERT book, he couldn't believe what he saw

An Assam family's act of kindness in rescuing and raising an orphaned civet cub, Bhakat, in 2009 has unexpectedly found its way into an NCERT Class X English textbook. The cub was breastfed by Anjali Saikia alongside her infant son, becoming a beloved family member.

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Assam's Karbi Anglong holds rare medieval manuscripts, admin to rope in experts to decode them

Deep in Assam's Karbi Anglong district lies a treasure trove of ancient manuscripts, featuring elegant Tai and Sanskrit writings crafted on fragile palm leaves and gleaming copper. These historical documents, carefully housed in museums, are poised to unveil forgotten wisdom from the medieval age.

The Economic Times · Jun 14

A final video call, a last photo: Bihar families mourn IAF personnel killed in Assam crash

Tragedy struck two Bihar villages as Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Agniveervayu Danish Alam were among five IAF personnel killed in an aircraft crash in Assam. Their families cherish final mobile phone memories. Kumar spoke to his mother hours before the crash. Alam sent a photo from inside an aircraft.…

The Economic Times · Jun 14

'These were historical mistakes': Himanta Biswa Sarma on India-Bangladesh border fencing

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted that border fencing along the India-Bangladesh border has seen significant progress recently. He described past delays in fencing across states like Meghalaya, Tripura, Mizoram, and West Bengal as historical mistakes. Sarma emphasized that the actual implementation of the 1985 Assam Accord's border management…

The Economic Times · Jun 14

Assam: Government approves set up of Guwahati Satellite Cities Development Authority

The decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

The Economic Times · Jun 13

Five killed as Indian Air Force aircraft crashes in Assam

India releases names and pictures of all those killed in the Soviet-era aircraft crash

The Independent UK · Jun 13

Assam Cabinet decides to stop Aadhaar issuance to those aged above 18: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Aadhaar cards will not be issued to individuals above 18 to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining the document. This measure, aimed at curbing illegal immigration from Bangladesh, will be fully implemented from April 1, 2027, though exceptions will be made for tea…

The Economic Times · Jun 13