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  Pre-Christmas vandalism rocks Assam's Nalbari, four arrested; CM Himanta promises action

  December 26, 2025 11:25 IST

  The incident had happened on Wednesday the four accused entered the St Mary’s School in Panigaon village and vandalised the decorative items there for Christmas celebrations. According to officials, the school falls under the jurisdiction of the Belsor police station.

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  7 elephants killed as 5 coaches of Rajdhani Express derail in Assam's Hojai

  December 20, 2025 12:36 IST

  According to a Northeast Frontier Railway spokesperson, five coaches and the engine of the train - which connects Mizoram's Sairang to Delhi's Anand Vihar Terminal - derailed, but no passenger was injured. Forest and railway officials have arrived at the spot and a rescue operation is underway.

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  Itanagar Municipal Corporation Election Results highlights: BJP sweeps civic poll, wins 14 wards

  December 20, 2025 15:05 IST

  Itanagar Municipal Corporation Results 2025 LIVE: In the Itanagar Municipal Corporation, 24,604 voters exercised their franchise out of 47,877 electors, registering a turnout of 51.39 per cent.

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  Retired IAF officer arrested in Assam for alleged links with Pakistani intelligence

  December 13, 2025 19:52 IST

  The accused was a junior warrant officer in the IAF and had retired in 2002 from Tezpur's Salonibari base. He had later joined the electronics department of Tezpur University, but quit.

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  Zubeen Garg's death: SIT files 3,500-page chargesheet in Guwahati court after extensive probe

  December 12, 2025 14:25 IST

  The SIT was formed by the Assam government after Garg died in Singapore on September 19. The singer died while swimming in the sea, shortly after travelling there to attend the 4th North East India Festival.

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  Investigation in Zubeen's death almost complete, charge sheet to be filed on Dec 12: Assam Police

  December 06, 2025 18:14 IST

  The Special Director General of Police of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Munna Prasad Gupta, stated that the investigation into Zubeen Garg's death is almost complete and that the charge sheet will be filed by December 12.

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  Assam Assembly passes bill to ban polygamy: All you need to know about it

  November 27, 2025 18:11 IST

  After the passage of the bill, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said his government, if it returns to power after the assembly elections slated to be held in 2026, will table the uniform civil code (UCC).

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  Zubeen Garg's death 'plain and simple murder': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma makes big claim

  November 25, 2025 14:38 IST

  The special investigation team (SIT) that has been probing into the circumstances of Garg's death have added murder charges to the case. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has stated that the singer's death was 'plain and simple murder'.

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  Brahmaputra's Warrior: How Lachit Borphukan turned Assam's rivers into a fortress against Mughals

  November 24, 2025 8:30 IST

  Today, Lachit stands as a symbol of courage, integrity, and patriotic leadership. Lachit Divas renews his legacy, reminding generations that love for the motherland, united with strategic genius, can turn even rivers into fortresses.

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  EC orders 'Special Revision' of voter list in Assam ahead of 2026 assembly polls

  November 17, 2025 17:08 IST

  As per the instructions issued by the chief electoral officer (CEO) in Assam, January 1, 2026 will be the qualifying date for the state to carry out the Special Revision.

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  R Lalthangliana wins Dampa Mizoram Bypoll 2025, beats ruling ZPM candidate Vanlalsailova

  November 14, 2025 13:58 IST

  The Assembly went to the Bypolls on November 11 after the death of sitting MLA Lalrintluanga Sailo in July. More than 82% of the electorate - approximately 20,790 registered voters - cast their ballots, marking it as a high‑turnout poll.

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  Dampa Bypoll Results 2025 Live: Lalthangliana wins Mizoram Byelection seat, beats Vanlalsailova

  November 14, 2025 15:31 IST

  Dampa Bypoll Results 2025 Live: The Mizo National Front party won the Dampa Bypolls in Mizoram as the party reiterated the stance of the state's main opposition party. R Lalthangliana won the bypolls as he secured 6,981 votes.

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  Assam cabinet approves Bill to ban polygamy, victims to get compensation, check details here

  November 10, 2025 6:39 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state cabinet has approved a Bill to ban polygamy and the Bill will be called 'The Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill, 2025' which will be tabled in the assembly on November 25.

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  Spectacular air show in Guwahati celebrates 93rd Indian Air Force Day with Suryakiran flying display

  November 09, 2025 13:26 IST

  Held at Lachit Ghat, the event featured over 60 aircraft performing formations named after Northeast landmarks, thrilling spectators and honoring the bravery and dedication of air force personnel.

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  Arunachal Pradesh: Sainik School student found dead in East Siang | All about the case

  November 07, 2025 23:39 IST

  The victim's sister, Tadu Lunia, has revealed the sequences of the event. In a video posted on Instagram on Wednesday, Lunia said her family has learned that on the night of October 31, eight students of class 10 and three of class 8 entered the class 7 dormitory after 11 pm.

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  Beyond the Bard of Brahmaputra: Discovering Bhupen Hazarika's life as singer, filmmaker and luminary

  November 05, 2025 8:04 IST

  Celebrated for his music, films, and writings, he used art to promote social justice, humanity, and cultural pride. His works, from songs like Manuhe Manuhor Babe to acclaimed films, continue to inspire generations.

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  Meghalaya CM Sangma, other northeast leaders announce unified front to champion regional voice

  November 05, 2025 12:06 IST

  Among the key signatories to this proposed entity are Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, former BJP spokesperson Mmhonlumo Kikon, Pradyot Manikya of TIPRA Motha and Daniel Langthasa of the People's Party of Assam.

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  Gaurav Gogoi 100% Pakistani agent, claims Himanta; Congress MP dares him to make SIT report public

  November 03, 2025 23:32 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has once again claimed that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi is "100 per cent a Pakistani agent". To this, Gogoi has dared Sarma to make the SIT report on his alleged links with Pakistan public.

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  Zubeen Garg was 'murdered' in Singapore, charge-sheet to be filed by December 8: Himanta Biswa Sarma

  November 03, 2025 23:32 IST

  However, Himanta Biswa Sarma did not provide much details or any evidence showing Zubeen Garg was 'murdered'. The singer had died under mysterious circumstances while swimming in the sea in Singapore on September 19.

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  Gaurav Gogoi 'planted by foreign power', alleges Himanta Sarma; Congress leader hits back

  November 01, 2025 10:47 IST

  Gaurav Gogoi has hit back at Himanta Biswa Sarma and said the Assam CM has lost his credibility. In a post on X, Gogoi said Sarma's Friday's remarks show why he is 'unfit' to continue as chief minister of the northeast state.

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  Assam Police team back from Singapore after deep probe into singer Zubeen Garg's mysterious death

  October 23, 2025 22:20 IST

  Zubeen Garg death: The Singapore Police Force (SPF) is carrying out an independent investigation into the incident. In a statement released on October 17, SPF stated that initial inquiries have revealed no signs of foul play in Zubeen Garg’s death.

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  Assam: Train services disrupted after suspected IED blast on railway track in Kokrajhar

  October 23, 2025 12:01 IST

  Officials said the explosion damaged nearly three feet of the railway line, scattering metal fragments several metres away. Kokrajhar Senior Superintendent of Police Pushpraj Singh confirmed that no casualties or derailments were reported.

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  Tripura Civil Society calls 24-hour statewide bandh on October 23: What are its demands?

  October 23, 2025 7:30 IST

  The bandh will see picketing at around 25 locations, including key points in Agartala such as the Circuit House, North Gate, and the state Assembly.

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  Zubeen Garg death case: Assam LoP Debabrata Saikia urges Singapore PM for transparent inquiry

  October 19, 2025 0:01 IST

  Saikia raised concerns about negligence and possible hiding of important health information by Garg’s companions. He urged Singapore authorities to cooperate fully with Indian and Assam police investigations and to make all findings public.

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  Zubeen Garg death: Rahul Gandhi demands transparent probe, offers support to grieving family

  October 17, 2025 17:31 IST

  Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, during a visit to Assam, met the family of late singer Zubeen Garg and demanded a transparent investigation into his death in Singapore. He emphasized the need for closure for Garg's family and fans, and planted a 'Nahor' sapling in the singer’s memory.

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  Zubeen Garg death case: 5 accused sent to 14-day custody, violence erupts outside Baksa jail

  October 15, 2025 16:02 IST

  Following the court's concerns for their safety, the Assam government decided to transfer them to the newly inaugurated Baksa District Jail, opened in June this year, which currently houses no other prisoners.

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  Zubeen Garg death case: Three more Assamese expats from Singapore depose before CID in Guwahati

  October 13, 2025 16:34 IST

  Three more Assamese expats who witnessed Zubeen Garg's final moments in Singapore appeared before Assam CID in Guwahati. The police have issued fresh summonses to others who failed to respond earlier and are awaiting approval to visit Singapore to further their probe.

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  Zubeen Garg death case: CID has definite angle after viscera report, Singapore Police seek details

  October 12, 2025 22:29 IST

  Zubeen Garg death case: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma revealed that the Singapore Police have sent important queries to Zubeen Garg’s family as part of their ongoing investigation into the singer’s death.