Nagaon: The Divisional Forest Office (DFO) in Nagaon has issued a directive to M/s Dhariwal Buildtech Limited, seeking an immediate and detailed response to allegations of illegal mining and environmental violations in Assam. This action comes in the wake of a crucial Supreme Court intervention application (I. A. No. 125409/25) in the ongoing Writ Petition [] The post Assam: Nagaon DFO seeks answers from Dhariwal Buildtech amidst Supreme Court-triggered illegal mining probe appeared first on Nor

Guwahati: Acclaimed actress Urmila Mahanta has been bestowed with the coveted Outstanding Versatile Performer of the Year award by Times Network, cementing her position as one of Northeast Indias most celebrated cinematic talents. The recognition comes as part of Times Networks grand celebration honoring exceptional individuals and institutions from Northeast India. Mahanta was among 36 [] The post Assam: Urmila Mahanta wins Outstanding Versatile Performer of the Year award appeared first on Nor

Rupjyoti Borthakurs Satya: The Truth, a 2024 Assamese film, is a bold attempt to represent queer love in Assamese cinemaa space where such narratives have been few and far between. Set in contemporary Guwahati, the film follows the emotional journey of Satya, a college student, and Amarjyoti Barua, an older, established businessman. Against the backdrop [] The post Film Review| Satya: The Truth An Uneven But Important Assamese Queer Cinema appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption of Assam, arrested two Excise Department officials in Biswanath district on Friday over bribery charges. The accused, Deputy Superintendent Mormeshwar Das and Constable Abhijit Baruah, were caught red-handed accepting a bribe. During a subsequent search of Dass residence, authorities recovered Rs 2.63 lakh in cash. The arrests followed [] The post Assam vigilance team arrests two excise officials on bribery charges appeared first on NorthE

Guwahati: The Guwahati Police Commissionerate in Assam has announced an immediate ban on all rallies, processions, marathons, walkathons, and similar public gatherings within city limits. The directive, issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (Administration) Imdad Ali, APS, has been enacted under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. Authorities stated that the [] The post Assam: Administration bans rallies and processions in Guwahati appeared first on NorthEast No

Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or career in NIPER Guwahati Assam in 2025. National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER), Guwahati, Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Project Personnel for the Centre of Excellence on Phytopharmaceuticals & Herbal Products sponsored [] The post Assam Career : NIPER Guwahati Recruitment 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dibrugarh: Two rising badminton stars from Northeast India are gearing up to represent the region at the prestigious Yonex-Singha-Bat-Bty Championship, set to take place from June 10 to 15 at the famed Banthongyard Badminton School in Thailand. Priyanshu Sonowal from Guwahati, Assam, and Denny Charu from Naharlagun, Arunachal Pradesh, have secured spots in this elite [] The post Assam and Arunachal shuttlers to represent India at Thailand badminton championship appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Gauhati High Court, in a significant order dated June 2, stated the critical duty of magistrates to verify the status of an arrestee within 24 hours of arrest, even in cases of medical urgency preventing their physical production. The court stipulated that magistrates must pass a formal remand order to judicial or police [] The post Assam: Gauhati HC mandates 24-hour judicial verification for arrestees appeared first on NorthEast Now .

In a concerning development, Assam has recorded five tiger deaths in the last four months. In the latest incident on June 1, a male cub, about a year old, was found in the Burhapahar Range of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR). Veterinary reports suggest the cub died from injuries sustained during infighting. Authorities [] The post Assams rising tiger deaths: A wake-up call for flawed wildlife management appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Thursday, convened a crucial meeting with party leaders from Manipur to address the escalating situation in the violence-hit state. According to sources, the high-level discussion, held at the new AICC headquarters at Indira Bhavan, also included Congress General Secretary [] The post Manipur violence: Congress high command meets state leaders amidst crisis appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: A coalition of concerned citizens, students, and political representatives on Thursday staged a vehement protest in Guwahati, decrying what they termed the death of nature in Assam amidst the World Environment Day 2025 celebration. Conscious civil society organized the protest against the Assam governments recent environmental degradation due to development projects. They urged the [] The post Assam: Concerned citizens protest states nature destruction in Guwahati appeared first on Nor

Dibrugarh: A disturbing incident has come to light from Assams Tinsukia district, where a wife allegedly attacked her husband with a sharp weapon when he went to meet their son. The alleged assault occurred on Wednesday when the husband went to meet their son. A video of the entire episode has since gone viral on [] The post Assam: Wife allegedly attacks husband in Tinsukia, incident goes viral appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The flood situation across Assam remained critical on Thursday, June 5, 2025, as incessant rainfall continued to swell major rivers, impacting nearly seven lakh people across 21 districts. Officials confirmed that the death toll in the first wave of floods and landslides this monsoon season has climbed to 19, with two fatalities reported on [] The post Assam floods: Nearly 7 lakh affected, death toll rises to 19 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Digboi: In tune with the globe observing the theme-based World Environment Day(WED) 2025, the Digboi Soraipung forest range under Digboi Division in Tinsukia district too drew a special agenda to mark the celebration of the significant day here on Thursday at Assams Dehing Patkai National Park(DPNP) in a meaningful manner. The event not only witnessed [] The post Assam: Specially-abled children lead World Environment Day 2025 celebration in Digboi appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assam Police team has reached Kolkata with an arrest warrant for Wajahat Khan, the man who had earlier filed a complaint against social media influencer Sharmishta Panoli. However, Khan is currently on the run, police officials said. Khan is facing charges for allegedly sharing hate-filled and derogatory content on social media that reportedly hurt [] The post Assam Police in Kolkata to arrest man behind complaint against Sharmishta Panoli appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday intensified his calls for a Supreme Court-monitored inquiry into alleged institutionalized illegality and illegal mining in Karbi Anglong. MP Gogois demand follows a recent directive from the Supreme Courts Central Empowered Committee (CEC). Gogoi noted that such a high-level probe [] The post Assam Congress Chief seeks SC-monitored inquiry into alleged Karbi Anglong illegal mining appeared fir

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced a significant allocation of funds and approvals by the state cabinet for various development initiatives across the state, focusing on education, infrastructure, welfare, and economic empowerment. The Chief Minister made the announcement following a cabinet meeting held on Wednesday. Addressing the media persons following a [] The post Assam Cabinet approves Rs 400 Cr University, Rs 3875 Cr for Dima Hasao roads appeared fi

Digboi: A startling incident surfaced at Mamorani village under Assams Digboi food and civil supply jurisdiction involving an arbitrary imposition of puja chanda from the PDS rice beneficiaries by an Fair Price Agent (FPS)agent on Tuesday. According to allegations brought about by a few beneficiaries and Adivasi Student bodies of the nearby Gopenari unit in [] The post Assam: Digboi PDS agent accused of extorting puja fund from beneficiaries appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Sayantani Deb Guwahati: Prokitir niyam kuneo bhangibo nuware, no one can defy natures rules, Jiten Pegu, a farmer from Charigharia village in Assams Majuli district, said as he recalled the floods three years ago that submerged his Ahu rice crop. The deluge arrived earlier than usual, in mid-June, catching many farmers like Pegu off guard. [] The post Sowing hope: How Assams Majuli farmers are reinventing agricultural practices amid weather fury appeared first on NorthEast Now .

North Lakhimpur: The Debesuthan Tribal High School in Bholukaguri village, located within the Bahgora-Dhunaguri Gaon Panchayat, under Bihpuria Education Block in Lakhimpur district, Assam, is perilously close to being devoured by the Dikrong River. The river has been in spate since May 31, following the release of dam water from NEEPCOs Panyor Hydro Electrical Power [] The post Assam: Dikrong river flooding threatens high school in Lakhimpur appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: The Supreme Courts Central Empowered Committee (CEC) has issued a stern directive to the Assam Director General of Police (DGP) and Chief Secretary, instructing them to ensure strict compliance with the 2019 ban on illegal mining and related activities near the ecologically sensitive Kaziranga National Park (KNP). This order comes nearly five months after [] The post SCs CEC directs Assam DGP, Chief Secretary to enforce illegal mining ban near Kaziranga appeared first on NorthEast Now

Guwahati: A 25-year-old woman from Assam, Namrita Borah, tragically died in a road accident early Wednesday morning at Shangbangla, Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya. The fatal mishap occurred around 4 am on the Shillong-Guwahati lane of NH-06, near Shangbangla, when a Hyundai Alcazar collided with an unknown parked truck. According to police sources, Borah, who was [] The post Meghalaya: 25-year-old Assam woman killed in Ri Bhoi road accident appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Digboi : Fast accumulating waste both bio and non bio degradable in nature lying at sixes and seven and dumped in and around Digboi Bogapani Elephant Corridor in Assams Tinsukia pose a serious threat to the herd of elephant during their seasonal movement in harvesting period. The Assam chapters of The Midway Journey, Northeast Narrative, [] The post Assam: Elephant corridor in Digboi choked by waste; a call for systemic change appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in India Exim Bank Assam in 2025. India Exim Bank Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Compliance Officer Chief General Manager (Grade/ Scale Top Executive VII) and Chief Economist (on contract) in 2025. Name [] The post Assam Career : India Exim Bank Recruitment 2025 appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Assamese cinema is experiencing an exciting time, with regular new releases, award-winning films, independent projects, and well-known actors. This growth feels like a long-awaited dream coming true for the industry. However, home viewers often find that mainstream Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms offer limited Assamese content. While national platforms like Amazon Prime Video and SonyLiv occasionally feature [] The post Assamese cinema awaits OTT attention, but platforms lag behind appeared first o

Guwahati: A woman from Uttar Pradesh was found dead under suspicious circumstances at her home in Tarun Nagar, Guwahati, Assam, on June 2, prompting allegations of foul play from her family. The deceased, identified as Sangeeta Nishad, was discovered hanging inside the home she shared with her husband and in-laws. Originally from Uttar Pradesh, Sangeeta [] The post Assam: UP Woman found dead in Guwahati matrimonial home, family alleges murder appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: A team of Punjab Police arrested a doctor from Guwahati, Assam, in a case related to an alleged fraud of Rs 1.5 crore. The doctor is an oncologist based in Guwahati, reports stated. The arrest took place at a well-known private hospital in Guwahati, where Dr Kalinga Ketan Naik, a respected Senior Consultant and [] The post Assam: Doctor arrested in Guwahati by Punjab Police for Rs 1.5 crore fraud appeared first on NorthEast Now .

At its core, Bhaimon Da, directed by Sasanka Samir, isnt just about Munin Barua. Its about an entire industry and its journey through time. Christened after the name that those close to Munin Barua lovingly called him, the film is a dedicated tribute to the successful Assamese filmmaker of his time and the film industry [] The post Film Review| Bhaimon Da: Celebrating Assamese Cinema, Despite Its Flaws appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Imphal: The body of a 55-year-old man who went missing after being swept away by floodwaters in Imphal West district of Manipur, has been recovered. The deceased, identified as Takhellambam Ibochouba, also known as Nongban, was found by volunteers of the socio-cultural group Arambai Tenggol on Tuesday from the Abulok riverbed at Lairenkabi village. Ibochouba, [] The post Manipur: Body of missing man recovered from Swollen River appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Dimapur: The Fostering Climate Resilient Upland Farming System in the Northeast (FOCUS), Nagaland project, has been successfully completed. Addressing the project completion workshop in Kohima on Tuesday, agriculture production commissioner and mission director, FOCUS, Wezope Kenye, termed the successful completion of the project in Nagaland a significant milestone. He said this achievement is the result [] The post FOCUS project sees successful completion in Nagaland appeared first on NorthEast

Guwahati: A budding Assamese poet from upper Assams Jorhat district has been accused of abetment to suicide in the death of a 24-year-old girl from Dhemaji. Poet Achini Kumar Phukan, 25, whose poems have been featured in several leading Assamese magazines, including Satsori and Prakash, was arrested by Dhemaji police on April 6 in connection [] The post Assam: Assamese poet from Jorhat faces suicide abetment charges appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Television actor Vibhu Raghave, best known for his role in Nisha Aur Uske Cousins, passed away on June 2 in Mumbai after a long and brave battle with stage four colon cancer. He was undergoing treatment at Nanavati Hospital since his diagnosis in 2022. Vibhu, whose real name was Vaibhav Kumar Singh Raghave, was a [] The post TV actor Vibhu Raghave passes away after battling stage four colon cancer appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Agartala: Tripura Congress MLA and Congress Working Committee invitee Sudip Roy Barman has written to the Union Minister of Education demanding a high-level inquiry into alleged recruitment irregularities at Tripura University. In his letter, Roy Barman accused Vice Chancellor Ganga Prasad Prasain and Registrar Deepak Sharma of corruption, favoritism, and administrative misconduct. Once a symbol [] The post Tripura Congress MLA demands probe into University recruitment irregularities appeared fi

Applications are invited for recruitment of various non-teaching positions or career in NIT Silchar Assam. National Institute of Technology (NIT) Silchar Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Assistant Librarian and System Engineer/ Software Engineer on contractual basis. Name of post : Assistant Librarian No. of posts [] The post Assam Career : Apply for non teaching jobs in NIT Silchar appeared first on NorthEast Now .

The Directorate of Technical Education (DTE), Assam, has released the Assam PAT 2025 application form on its official website dte.assam.gov.in. Candidates can apply online from May 19 to June 7, 2025. No offline applications will be accepted. Who Can Apply? Permanent residents of Assam are eligible for general admission.Non-residents may apply only under the Central [] The post Assam PAT 2025 registration begins, check details here appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi officially assumed the role of Assam Congress president on Tuesday, stepping into a pivotal leadership position as the party prepares for the crucial state assembly polls in 2026. The state unit unanimously backed his elevation, recognizing his leadership capabilities and strong academic background. The 42-year-old, a three-time Lok Sabha [] The post Gaurav Gogoi assumes charge as Assam Congress President appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Applications are invited for recruitment of various teaching positions or career in Gauhati University Assam. Gauhati University Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Assistant Professor and Research Officer at Department of Information Technology for the Centre for R&D in Digital Enablement of Local Languages. Gauhati University(GU)is [] The post Assam Career : Apply for teaching jobs in Gauhati University appeared first on NorthEast N

Applications are invited for recruitment of various administrative positions or career in IIT Guwahati Assam. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the posts or career of Training and Placement Officer (TPO) at the Centre for Career Development (CCD). Name of post : Training & Placement [] The post Assam Career : Apply for Officer job in IIT Guwahati appeared first on NorthEast Now .

Guwahati: Assams Guwahati-based doctor, Debenjit Kumar Sharma, has been reported missing from the Parshuram Kund area in Arunachal Pradeshs Lohit district since the morning of May 31. Authorities suspect he may have drowned in the Lohit River, which has experienced rising water levels due to heavy rainfall. Sources indicate that Sharma was staying at a [] The post Assam doctor vanishes in Arunachal Pradesh; suspected drowning near Parshuram Kund appeared first on NorthEast Now .