Guwahati

Guwahati murder suspect death in custody

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated about 11 hours ago

Latest: Guwahati murder suspect dies after jumping from police vehicle

A murder suspect, Ramanuj Goswami, died in Guwahati, Assam, after jumping from a moving police vehicle near Narkasur Hill. Goswami had surrendered and confessed to the murder and decapitation of his wife, Riya Talukdar.

Indian narcotics enforcement and trafficking crackdowns

11 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Mizoram drug busts: Methamphetamine and heroin seized, 3 arrested

Indian law enforcement agencies have conducted multiple operations targeting drug trafficking networks through both financial crackdowns and direct narcotics seizures. In early August, police in Himachal Pradesh and Lada

Commemoration of Zubeen Garg in Assam

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Assam Jatiya Parishad launches week-long programme to honor Zubeen Garg

Following the inauguration of the Zubeen Khetra memorial in Guwahati on September 1, efforts to honor the legacy of singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg have expanded across Assam. The memorial, located in Rajgarh and in

2 clusters · 16 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Guwahati man arrested for brutal murder of wife

Drug laboratory sentencing in Dokkum

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Assam court sentences three traffickers to 15 years in methamphetamine case

In Dokkum, Netherlands, two men were sentenced by a North Netherlands court after authorities discovered a drug laboratory in a former restaurant. Investigations by the National Dismantling Facility (LFO) determined the

Indian app-based transport driver protests and regulation

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: App-based cab services face strikes and licensing issues in India

App-based transport drivers and service aggregators in India are facing escalating labor and regulatory conflicts. In Bhubaneswar, a strike by Ola, Uber, and Rapido drivers over fare hikes, application fees, and social s

Assam railway service disruptions

3 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Northeast Frontier Railway restores New Harangajao tracks

In early August 2026, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) began repairing flood‑damaged tracks and bridges on the Simaluguri line in Assam’s Sivasagar district. After an inspection by the railway’s general manager, dies

Rain-triggered disasters in India

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Guwahati rainfall triggers widespread flooding and deadly landslides

Heavy rainfall and subsequent geological disasters have caused multiple fatalities and injuries across different regions in India. In Arunachal Pradesh, a cloudburst and flash flood in the Dibang Valley struck the Pasu

Northeast India space technology development

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Northeast India space workshop targets regional space economy

The Northeast India Space Workshop 2026, organized by the Space Industry Association of India (SIA-India) and the North Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC), was held in Guwahati to promote the region as a hub for s

Rising food commodity prices in India

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Commodity prices surge in Gujarat as sugar and onion costs rise

Essential commodity prices are rising across parts of India, specifically impacting Guwahati and Gujarat. In Guwahati, staples such as sugar, onions, and various rice varieties have seen significant price hikes, with som

Assam flood recovery and infrastructure restoration

2 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Assam CM meets Union Ministers to coordinate flood relief and infrastructure repair

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has continued high-level engagements in New Delhi to secure central support for flood recovery and infrastructure rebuilding. Following initial discussions with Prime Minister Nar

Barpeta Braves win inaugural Assam Premier League

5 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Barpeta Braves win inaugural Assam Premier League

During the 2026 Assam Premier League, the Barpeta Braves secured consecutive victories to climb the points table. In match 22, the Braves defeated the Jorhat Stallions by eight wickets. Shubham Kumar Gupta led the bowlin

Manipur transport and connectivity restoration

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 22 days ago

Latest: Assam and Northeast India address inter-state transport safety and service resumption

Following a period of crisis and road blockades in Manipur, the state government initiated steps to restore connectivity. In early August, authorities announced the immediate reopening of National Highways to all communi

Northeast Frontier Railway operations and safety

3 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 24 days ago

Latest: Northeast Frontier Railway completes LHB coach conversion and solar expansion

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has continued its focus on infrastructure stability, safety modernization, and service expansion throughout 2026. To mitigate monsoon-related landslides on the Lumding-Badarpur hill

India infrastructure and water management initiatives

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 26 days ago

Latest: India manages flood relief in Uttar Pradesh and water conservation in Tamil Nadu

India is implementing various large-scale infrastructure, flood mitigation, and water management initiatives across different regions. In Guwahati, a flood mitigation project under the Urban Flood Risk Management Progra

Assam monsoon flooding and educational impact

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 1 month ago

Latest: Assam floods cause Rs 480 crore in damage and affect 26,000 houses

Heavy monsoon rains in Assam have caused severe flooding, resulting in at least 101 deaths and the displacement of thousands. The floods submerged homes and schools, particularly in districts such as Charaideo, Sivasagar