Lachit Barphukan Police Academy emerging as national-level training hub: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Guwahati, Sep 2 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday that the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy at Dergaon in the Golaghat district has emerged as a national-level police training institution, with personnel from Assam and several other states undergoing specialised training at the academy. Chief Minister Sarma made the remarks after attending []
South Asian and MENA cinema take centre stage at BFI London Film Festival 2026
Highlights The 70th BFI London Film Festival will showcase films from across south Asia and the Middle East and North Africa A new 4K restoration of Kamal Amrohis Pakeezah will screen at BFI IMAX New films explore beauty standards, political resistance, displacement, queer identity, war, censorship and family The 70th BFI London Film Festival is turning the spotlight towards filmmakers from south Asia and the Middle East and North Africa, bringing a striking mix of political cinema, intimate dramas, genre films and restored classics to UK audiences this October. Running from 7 to 18 October, the festival will feature films from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Nepal, Afghanistan, Iran, Palestine, Jordan, Lebanon, Tunisia, Yemen, Morocco and Egypt. Across the selection, filmmakers use everything from body horror and dark comedy to documentary and archive footage to explore the pressures shaping lives across the region. At the centre of the south Asian selection is a landmark restoration of one of Indian cinemas most celebrated films. Pakeezah returns to the big screen Kamal Amrohis 1972 classic Pakeezah , starring Meena Kumari, will screen at BFI IMAX on 18 October following a new 4K restoration by the Film Heritage Foundation. The musical tragedy, centred on a courtesan and her relationship with a man from a different social world, remains one of Hindi cinemas defining works. Its inclusion alongside contemporary films also creates a link between south Asias cinematic heritage and the new generation of filmmakers now finding audiences internationally. The festivals south Asian programme features several distinctive contemporary voices. Bangladeshi filmmaker Rubaiyat Hossains The Difficult Bride turns the rituals surrounding marriage into feminist body horror, following bride-to-be Zaineen as beauty expectations, social restrictions and supernatural warnings begin to close in. Shalini Adnanis Our Share of Sand follows Maya, a young woman returning to rural India and gradually confronting the child labour, environmental destruction and corruption connected to her familys wealth. Meanwhile, The Calf Doll sees Indian filmmaker Ankur Hooda use his grandparents as improvised versions of themselves in a para-fiction about village rituals, migration and industrialisation in Haryana. Pakistan is represented by Sarmad Sultan Khoosats Lali , a dark comedy about two emotionally wounded strangers brought together through an arranged marriage. The film reunites Khoosat with Joyland filmmaker Saim Sadiq, who serves as editor and casting director. Nepali filmmaker Abinash Bikram Shahs Elephants in the Fog follows a matriarch from the kinnar community searching for her missing daughter. The film also made history at Cannes as the first Nepali film selected for the Official Selection. CHRONICLES FROM THE SIEGE BFI London Cinema as resistance across MENA The MENA selection similarly moves between personal stories and political history. Shab-Nameh: Women of Irans Forgotten Left + Ghazal-e Sorkh combines film and live performance as artist Maryam Tafakory explores the erased histories of women involved in political resistance in Iran. Mohsen Amiryousefis The Banning Curse takes a more playful approach to censorship, using autofiction, archive footage and the figure of the Angel of Death to revisit the Iranian directors career and the political and cultural forces that repeatedly obstructed it. In Chronicles from the Siege , Palestinian filmmaker Abdallah Al-Khatib connects five stories of Palestinians living under military occupation, where ordinary aspects of daily life become questions of survival. Mohanad Yaqubis Revolutionaries Never Die looks backwards through the 16mm archive of Lebanese filmmaker Jocelyne Saab, using footage filmed across Palestine, Lebanon and Iran between 1973 and 1983 as a way of engaging with memory and political history. Other films turn towards displacement, identity and family. Concrete Land , by Asmahan Bkerat, follows a Black Palestinian Bedouin family navigating poverty and repeated displacement in Jordan, while Tunisian filmmaker Leyla Bouzids In a Whisper centres on a young queer woman returning to her family's home after her uncles death. Stories of war, family and survival The programme also brings more intimate stories of people navigating conflict and social upheaval. The Station , directed by Sara Ishaq, transforms a women-only petrol station in Yemen into a space of humour and sisterhood as its owner tries to protect her younger brother from being recruited into the war. Iranian filmmaker Ali Asgaris A Bit of Light follows a doctor whose practice is shut after he treats anti-government protesters, forcing him to confront the responsibilities he has towards his family and community. The Friends House Is Here , made secretly in Iran by Hossein Keshavarz and Maryam Ataei, follows a dancer and playwright creating political art within Tehrans underground scene. There is also room for genre cinema and international stars. Bassam Tariqs Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother stars Mahershala Ali as a devout Muslim hitman who becomes a single father after his wifes sudden death, while Anthony Wonkes In the Shadows draws inspiration from the true story of Somali boxer Ramla Ali, with Jasmine Jobson playing a refugee who pursues boxing in secret before representing Somalia at the Olympic Games. Your Mother, Your Mother, Your Mother BFI London A wider global programme The MENA and south Asian selections form part of a much broader 70th-anniversary programme. The 2026 festival will present 251 features, shorts, series and immersive works from 88 countries, including 33 world premieres. Women filmmakers account for 109 works, or 43 per cent of the overall programme. The festival will take place across London, partner cinemas around the UK and BFI Player, giving audiences beyond the capital access to the programme. BFI Members' priority booking opens at 10am on 10 September, followed by general sale at 10am on 17 September. Additional tickets will be released from 10am on 1 October. For south Asian and MENA cinema in particular, this year's festival offers something more substantial than a regional showcase. From Pakeezah 's restored grandeur to films confronting censorship, displacement and identity, the programme places both cinematic heritage and urgent new voices firmly within the conversation around contemporary world cinema.
9-Year-Old Girl Kidnapped By Uncle, Aunt In Assam, Rescued Hours Later
The girl was rescued from Islamnagar in Dergaon around 2 am following a swift police operation.
Zubeen Garg Death Case: Singapore-Based Assamese Witness Parikshit Sharma Appears Before Court
Parikshit Sharma, a member of the Assam Association in Singapore, has appeared before a fast-track court to record his testimony in the ongoing case concerning the death of celebrated Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. Sharma is the first witness from the association to testify, having been present aboard the yacht on September 19, 2025, when the... The post Zubeen Garg Death Case: Singapore-Based Assamese Witness Parikshit Sharma Appears Before Court first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam CM declares Lachit Barphukan Police Academy national-level
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Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Two Children In Assam
In a shocking incident in Assams Dhemaji district, a school teacher allegedly killed his wife and two children with a machete inside their home on Wednesday morning. Police reported that the couples eldest daughter, aged 13, sustained critical injuries during the attack and is currently receiving medical treatment. Authorities stated that the motive behind the... The post Man Allegedly Kills Wife, Two Children In Assams Dhemaji first appeared on Northeast Today .
Air India Express introduces new uniforms for cabin crew, frontline staff
Air India Express has introduced new uniforms that bring together design elements from different Indian states for its cabin crew and frontline staff. There are also certain changes in the uniforms of pilots of the Tata Group-owned airline. Launched from 1 September, the uniforms are being introduced across cabin crew, airport services, aviation security, and flight operations teams, Air India Express said in a release on Wednesday. Of the airline's total strength of around 8,000, new uniforms will be issued to over 5,200 staff, excluding pilots, as their uniforms require only a few changes. Drawing from the same inspiration, the uniforms incorporate design elements influenced by Tamil Nadu's Kanjeevaram, Himachal Pradesh's Pattu, Gujarat's Patola, Assam's Gamosa and Madhya Pradesh's Bagh, the release said. Anchored in vibrant Xpress Blue palette and accented with its signature Xpress Orange, the uniforms were designed in-house by the airline's designer Pooja Krishnan. Accord
Zubeen Garg death case: Singapore-based Assamese witness deposes before fast-track court
Guwahati Parikshit Sharma, associated with the Assam Association in Singapore, appeared before the special fast-track court in Guwahati on Wednesday The post Zubeen Garg death case: Singapore-based Assamese witness deposes before fast-track court appeared first on Bilkul Online .
A Bicycle And 27-Year Legal Battle: Constable-Turned-Baba Wears Uniform Again
Girvar Singh Tomar, a native of Chhichhawali village in Madhya Pradesh, joined CRPF in 1991. He was serving in Assam when an incident near a market eventually altered the course of his life.
Man Kills Wife, 3 Minor Children With Machete In Assam, Arrested
Police and forensic teams visited the crime scene and collected evidence as part of the investigation.
SC allows Oil India to file plea on rejection of drilling at national park
The Supreme Court on Wednesday permitted Oil India to withdraw an interlocutory application and file a fresh plea seeking to overturn the rejection of its proposal by the Centre for Extended Reach Drilling (ERD) linked to hydrocarbon extraction beneath Assam's Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana was urged by senior advocate Rakesh Dwivedi, appearing for Oil India, that the plea was extremely urgent and be listed for hearing. This is extremely urgent because the area is on the fringes of a national park. All permissions have been granted, but the government considers itself bound by a 2023 order of this court banning mining. This is not mining. The pipeline is being laid outside the park. It goes 4,000 metres underground and then proceeds horizontally, Dwivedi said. He said the application has been filed in a pending case titled TN Godavarman Thirumulpad vs Union of India of 1995, a landmark piece of ..
SC allows Oil India fresh plea against rejection of ERD project under Assam park
The Supreme Court allowed Oil India to withdraw its application and file a new plea. This plea seeks to overturn the government's rejection of its drilling proposal. The project involves hydrocarbon extraction beneath Assam's Dibru-Saikhowa National Park. Oil India argues its Extended Reach Drilling differs from conventional mining. The company seeks approval for forest land diversion for this crucial energy project.
Gold futures slip for 7th day, drop to Rs 1.5 lakh/10g amid US-Iran tensions
New Delhi, Sep 2 (PTI) Gold futures fell for the seventh consecutive session on Wednesday, falling Rs 1,559 to Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams as renewed military exchanges between the US and Iran pushed oil rates higher and heightened concerns over inflation and interest rates. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), the yellow metal futures for October delivery declined by Rs 1,559, or 1.03 per cent, to Rs 1,50,170 per 10 grams from Tuesdays closing level of Rs 1,51,729 per 10 grams. The December contract also plunged by Rs 1,753, or 1.14 per cent, to Rs 1,51,540 per 10
Hopes of finding survivors dim a week after catastrophic Nepal flood
Kathmandu, Sept 2 (Reuters) Hopes of finding more survivors among the thousands still missing in Nepal were fading, authorities said on Wednesday, a week after a glacier collapse in the Himalayas unleashed flash floods that devastated the mountainous nation. At least 1,050 people have been killed and nearly 4,000 remain unaccounted for, with officials fearing many are buried under debris left by the floods that tore through towns and valleys near the Chinese border. Across the border in Tibet, Chinas official toll has held steady since Sunday at 16 dead and 546 missing. The hope of finding survivors is
Assam Rifles seize 9,500 Yaba tablets worth Rs 38 lakh in Tripura, one arrested
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Assam Chief Minister Urges IIT Guwahati Students to Embrace Patience in Pursuit of Success
Guwahati, September 2: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed students and young professionals on Tuesday, urging them to practice patience in their quest for success. He emphasized that life should not be viewed as a race where everyone is expected to progress at the same pace. Sarma spoke at the 33rd foundation day celebration ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Urges IIT Guwahati Students to Embrace Patience in Pursuit of Success
Truck Drivers Halt Traffic, Allege Harassment Amid Assam-Mizoram Dispute
The protest, which began on Sunday, continued for the third day on Tuesday, with several Mizoram-bound trucks remaining stranded on the Assam side of the highway.
Himanta Biswa Sarma asks IIT Guwahati to deepen role in Assam
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121 flood-hit Sonari College students receive aid from Dibrugarh University alumni
11-year-old among four killed in Guwahati landslides
Strikes, shutdowns cripple Manipurs valley dists despite census stay announcement
3 Liangmai Naga villages attacked in Kangpokpi, pastor injured
Kamrup-M families risk lives for livelihoods on hill slopes
SIR hearings resume in East Khasi Hills after Shillong disruption
Govt vows compensation for victims kin
Man held in Mizoram teenagers murder case escapes from custody
Northeasts monsoon paradox: Floods amid rain deficit
East Khasi Hills tightens rules to curb pet-dog rabies by 2030
25 convicted in 2019 doc lynching case get SC notice over jail term
Students, NGOs from Kolkata mobilise aid for flood victims
City airport upgrades approach lighting to improve low-visibility ops
Heroin worth Rs 1 lakh seized in Tirap, 1 arrested
Assam releases Rs 25.12cr flood aid for 16,746 families
In line with SC orders, 5 FIRs filed in Assam over NEET protests withdrawn
Tripura traces 3,641 of 3,829 women and girls reported missing: CM
Rain havoc across India: 11 dead, rivers swell, roads flooded
Torrential rains have caused widespread devastation across several Indian states, leading to at least 11 deaths in Assam and Uttarakhand, pushing rivers above danger levels, and disrupting daily life with landslides, floods, and school closures. States like Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh, Delhi, West Bengal, and Jammu and Kashmir are also grappling with the monsoon fury, while Meghalaya faces an unusual rainfall deficit.
7 points identified along Jalukbari-Jorabat NH to tackle floods
As the monsoon is in its peak time, torrential rain on Tuesday unleashed havoc across several parts of the country, killing four people in Assam, pushing rivers above danger levels in Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand and submerging roads and homes, disrupting trains and forcing schools to shut. Because of the heavy rains, Assam bore the brunt of the rain fury, with four people, including three members of a family, killed in two landslides in Guwahati and several parts of the city inundated following incessant rainfall. In the Mathgharia area, a couple and their 11-year-old daughter were killed when a landslide flattened their house while they were sleeping. Their 19-year-old son was rescued from beneath the debris and taken to the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital.
Assams Akhil Gogoi Launches Movement for Flood Relief Compensation
Guwahati, September 1: Akhil Gogoi, the legislator from Sivasagar and leader of the Raijor Dal, has announced a new movement concerning flood relief measures in Assam. He claims that during a recent meeting with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, he did not receive any concrete assurances regarding changes to the states current disaster relief system. ... Read more Assams Akhil Gogoi Launches Movement for Flood Relief Compensation
Indias tea output drops 10% in July to 164 m kgs on heavy rains, floods
In Assam, the largest producing state, output dropped 13% to 91.08 m kg during July 2026 over corresponding last years 105 m kg, as per the Tea Boards latest data
Assam CM calls for IIT Guwahati to emerge as knowledge partner of the Northeast India
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged IIT Guwahati to enhance its role as a development partner. He emphasized collaboration in advanced manufacturing, healthcare, and emerging technologies for the region. The Chief Minister highlighted ongoing joint projects and the need for skilled human capital. He also stressed IIT Guwahati's contribution to sustainable development and resilient infrastructure. The government will facilitate scholarships for IIT Guwahati students to foster growth.
Assam flood: Akhil Gogoi announces fresh agitation, demands Rs 10 lakh relief for affected families
Guwahati, Sep 1 (IANS) Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi on Tuesday announced a fresh agitation over Assams flood relief measures, alleging that his meeting with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma failed to produce any assurance on revising the states existing disaster relief provisions. Gogoi said he met Sarma on Monday and submitted []
Himanta Biswa Sarma Performs Push-Ups
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was seen performing push-ups in a video that has caught attention on social media.
3 Of Assam Family Die In Landslide, Teen Son Survives
The incident happened in the Mathgharia area of the city, where a portion of a hill collapsed and fell onto the house, trapping the family members under the debris.
Old Video From Assam Falsely Shared as Recent Clip of BJP MLA Assaulting a Man
The claim is misleading. The video dates back to March 2025 and shows AIUDF MLA Samsul Huda.
Centre Assures No Cases On Students, CJP Calls Off September 5 Protest
The Cockroach Janata Party has called off its proposed September 5 march in Delhi after Centre assured in the Supreme Court on Tuesday that the cases filed against protesters regarding the July 20 CJP protest will be withdrawn. CJP spokesperson Saurav Das told the top court that after Centre's positive response the group has decided to withdraw its call for the September 5 protest. The Centre has also assured that no new cases will be filed in respect of the July students' protest. Solicitor General of India Tushar Mehta told the court that the Centre (Delhi Police), and the States of Bihar, Assam, West Bengal and Maharashtra have filed applications seeking to quash the FIRs linked to student protests, and assuring that no future FIRs would be registered in respect of the protest related events from July 20 to July 25. Mehta said that the applications have been filed to honour the assurance made by the Centre to the CJP leaders on July 25.
Three of family die, one injured in landslip in Assam
The incident occurred in Guwahatis Mathgharia area; incessant rain since early on Tuesday (September 1, 2026) is suspected to have triggered the landslip
NHAIs poor highway maintenance led to fatal accident: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Angry locals stopped operations at the Nazirakhat toll plaza after a minibus-truck collision killed seven people on August 30
Assam Launches CM-FLIGHT Programme To Boost Global Job Opportunities
Assam Chief Minister launched CM-FLIGHT to help youth learn foreign languages and access jobs in India and abroad.
Assam govt gives 15K each as interim relief to 16,746 flood-hit families
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said a total of Rs 25.12 crore as interim relief was transferred to 16,746 families affected by the devastating floods in three districts of the state this year. He said each flood-hit family in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts received Rs 15,000. Sarma also released funds under the Chief Minister's Foreign Language Initiative for Global Hunt (CM-FLIGHT) for the Japanese language training programme. Each selected candidate will receive Rs one lakh as training support in three instalments, along with Rs 50,000 per candidate as post-placement assistance. He also disbursed financial assistance and support to fresh graduates from government and public institutions under the Chief Minister's Jibon Prerna Scheme. A total of Rs 118.6 crore will be disbursed to 48,188 candidates, with each receiving Rs 2,500 per month for a year, Sarma added.
5th Suspect Linked To Pak-Backed Handler Arrested In Assam
The Special Task Force said the operation is part of its sustained investigation and action against extremist and anti-national networks and their operatives.
In Manipur, IAS Officer Armstrong Pame Raised
After government funding failed to materialise, Armstrong Pame mobilised 40 lakh and community support to build a 100-km road connecting remote Manipur with Assam and Nagaland.
'Saw Death Up Close': 8 Assam Workers Return Home From Nepal
After reaching India by air, the workers were taken by road to Dhubri before leaving for their respective home districts.
Assam CM Congratulates IIT Guwahati on 33rd Foundation Day
Guwahati, September 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended his best wishes to the faculty, students, and the entire IIT Guwahati community on the occasion of its 33rd foundation day. He acknowledged the institutions significant contributions to science, technology, and the development of the nation. In a post on X, the Chief Minister stated, ... Read more Assam CM Congratulates IIT Guwahati on 33rd Foundation Day
The Supreme Court is set to consider applications filed by Bihar, Maharashtra, West Bengal and Assam seeking quashing of 116 FIRs registered in connection with protests linked to the CJP. The applications have come ahead of the CJPs proposed fresh protest march in Delhi on September 5, with the organisation alleging that the Centre had [] The post Supreme Court to hear pleas by 4 States to quash 116 FIRs linked to CJP protests ahead of Delhi march appeared first on India Legal .
DRI seized over 42kg of gold and 10kg of silver in nationwide operations. Twenty-five people, including five foreign nationals, were arrested during the crackdown. Smuggling networks allegedly used various methods, including body concealment and specially created cavities in vehicles. Major seizures were reported at airports in Mumbai, Kolkata and Kerala, while further recoveries were made along the India-Bangladesh border and in Assam and Tamil Nadu.
Assam University B.Ed Merit List 2026 Out - Direct Link to Check 1st List Online @ aus.ac.in
Assam University B.Ed 1st Round Provisional Merit List 2026-27 for Silchar College of Education - full categorywise list (PwD, Open/UR, OBC, SC, EWS, ST) with application number, hall ticket number, and common merit position.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pushes dairy expansion, targets stronger milk production and processing
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed measures to strengthen Assams dairy sector, including higher milk production, expanded Dairy Cooperative Societies, increased processing capacity and better procurement. Assam currently produces 33.53 lakh litres of milk daily, with 4.20 lakh litres of additional processing capacity coming up. The state also plans wider cooperative coverage and support for dairy farmers.
Why New Secretariat At Silchar Is Himanta Sarma's Game Changer For Barak Valley
It marks a significant step towards decentralising the functioning of the Assam government and reducing the region's dependence on Dispur.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Expresses Heartbreak Over Messis Retirement
New Delhi, September 1: The announcement of Lionel Messis retirement from international football has left fans around the world in shock. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his deep disappointment over the news. He stated that, like every fan, his heart is also broken. On the social media platform X, Chief Minister Sarma wrote, ... Read more CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Expresses Heartbreak Over Messis Retirement
Bollywood film Ohh My Dog brings Assam to screens through Dibrugarh
The Bollywood film Ohh My Dog, written and directed by Amit Rai, released on August 7, 2026, and carries a significant Assam connection through one of its two parallel stories. The film follows two separate adventures unfolding on the same day, one in Dibrugarh, Assam, and the other in Patna, Bihar. In Assam, a sharp-witted [] The post Bollywood film Ohh My Dog brings Assam to screens through Dibrugarh appeared first on NorthEast Now .
10 Assam villages turn to vanilla farming for greener livelihoods
Initiative Aims To Reduce Dependence On Forest Resources
Mizorams Lawngtlai dist to prohibit house rentals to foreigners, refugees
MZP urges Mizoram govt to protect states boundaries
Mizoram BJP attacks CM over ADC financial remarks
Mizoram minister inspects smart meter installation amid consumer complaints
Tripura ADC village committee polls to be held on Sept 28 after 10 years
Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival set for Nov 2021; tickets to go on sale from Sept 4
Probe points to highway neglect as factor behind Sonapur accident, 7 days to NHAI to rectify
Pay compensation to Maibang cop firing victims kin: HC to Assam govt
8 rescued Assam workers return home
Xopun: The album that brought Assam
In 1999, something happened in Assamese music that would never happen again. Zubeen Garg and Bhupen Hazarika, two of the most distinctive voices the region has ever produced, came together on a single album. That album was Xopun, and for those who know its backstory, it carries an emotional weight that goes far beyond the [] The post Xopun: The album that brought Assams two legends together for the only time appeared first on NorthEast Now .
2 women among 3 killed, 4 injured in Manipur militant attack
Assam: Crime thriller web series
Guwahati: ReelDrama, an OTT platform focused on Assamese-language entertainment, is set to launch its new original crime thriller web series Ghun in September. Directed by Mrinmay Saikia, the investigative thriller will premiere in more than 130 countries. The series begins with a hit-and-run accident in Guwahati. As the investigation progresses, it uncovers real estate deals [] The post Assam: Crime thriller web series Ghun to premiere on ReelDrama in September appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Truckers stir over entry curbs hits Assam-Mizoram goods traffic for 2nd day
Rs 3 crore Yaba tablets seized in Cachar, 1 held
Fifth suspect in Pakistan-linked terror module case held
Protesters block NH-27, oppose toll collection over the highways poor condition
Dhubri admin warns of fake bar licence racket
Dharna at Silchar station over alternative rail route demand
Siang Dam in Arunachal: Can India Balance Water Security and Indigenous Concerns?
Written by: Pooja Gupta The Siang Upper Multipurpose Project (SUMP), proposed in Upper Siang district in Arunachal Pradesh, is set to be Indias largest hydropower dam a nearly 11,000 MW structure conceived to regulate the flow of the Siang River, which becomes the Brahmaputra downstream in Assam. It is also one of the most [] The post Siang Dam in Arunachal: Can India Balance Water Security and Indigenous Concerns? appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Guwahati: Borluit Productions has announced October 9, 2026, as the new theatrical release date for its debut Assamese feature film Dipholu. The announcement was made at the Gauhati Press Club on Monday. The film was earlier scheduled to release on August 21, but the release was postponed due to the continuing impact of floods across [] The post Assam: Film Dipholu to hit theatres on October 9 appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Assam Minister Kaushik Rai Reviews Waste Management At Boragaon Dumping Ground
GUWAHATI, Aug 31: Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai on Monday visited the Boragaon waste dumping ground and reviewed measures for the reuse and recycling of waste. During the visit, Rai held discussions with departmental officials on improving waste management and exploring effective ways to utilise combustible waste. Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) Mayor... The post Assam Minister Kaushik Rai Reviews Waste Management At Boragaon Dumping Ground first appeared on Northeast Today .
Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone Furore: What Lies Behind 10-Km Debate in Assam
While Assam was reeling under the ravaging floods, and the devastation in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts was still vivid in the collective memory of the people, a new issue cropped up in August 2026 that swept Assam like a storm. This was about the state governments draft proposal for notifying an eco-sensitive zone around Kaziranga [] The post Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone Furore: What Lies Behind 10-Km Debate in Assam appeared first on NorthEast Now .
33 Suspected Cattle Smugglers Arrested, 298 Cattle Rescued In Assam
Guwahati, Aug 31: Assam Police carried out simultaneous operations across three locations, arresting 33 individuals suspected of cattle smuggling and rescuing nearly 300 livestock. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma confirmed the crackdown in a social media post, stating that 22 vehicles were seized and 298 mother cows freed during the coordinated action. He emphasized that... The post 33 Suspected Cattle Smugglers Arrested, 298 Cattle Rescued In Assam first appeared on Northeast Today .
Assam STF arrests suspected Pakistan-based operative, case toll reaches five
Assam Police have made a critical arrest, detaining Mrigen Saloi, the fifth suspect involved with the Shahzad Bhatti Network from Pakistan. The apprehension took place in Kamrup district on Monday morning, where police uncovered incriminating evidence, including electronic devices and relevant documents. Saloi's links to numerous Pakistan-based suspects linked to extremist agendas are being scrutinized as the investigation unfolds.
SC panel asked to consider rehabilitation of nine Assam elephants held in Tamil Nadu
The Gauhati High Court directs the Tamil Nadu government to carry out monthly inspections at facilities housing the elephants
SC panel asked to consider rehabilitation of nine Assam elephants held in Tamil Nadu
The Gauhati High Court directs the Tamil Nadu government to carry out monthly inspections at facilities housing the elephants
Badruddin Ajmal questions higher-cost Haj 2027 tender choice
AIUDF president and former Lok Sabha MP Badruddin Ajmal has raised questions over the Haj 2027 Comprehensive Service Package tender, asking why a higher-cost option was reportedly selected despite a lower-priced bid being available. In a series of posts on X on Monday, August 31, Ajmal said several people from Assam had contacted him after Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Guwahati, Aug 31: Assam is set to become the third state in India to house a Proton Beam Therapy Centre for cancer treatment, and notably, the first such facility in the government sector. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday that the advanced centre will be established in Guwahati with an investment of Rs... The post Assam To Set Up Indias First Government Proton Beam Therapy Centre At 600 Crore: CM Himanta first appeared on Northeast Today .
