India News » Assam News India » Assam » Events: Guwahati Earthquake 2026: Why did a 4.1-magnitude quake strike Assam? Scientists explained the actual reason
A 4.1-magnitude earthquake jolted Assam near Guwahati on September 8. But why is Northeast India so prone to earthquakes? Here is what happens deep beneath the Earth's surface.
News India » Assam » Events: Assam floods: Digital platforms 'Helpmonk' and 'Banpani.org' connect victims with disaster relief
Digital tools like Helpmonk and Banpani.org are connecting flood victims in Assam with rescue teams, relief agencies, and donors as the state death toll reaches 85.
News India » Assam » Events: A century on, icon remains Assam’s conscience
Guwahati: Bhupen Hazarika’s music still carries Assam’s history, conflicts and hopes across generations.Get breaking news anytime, anywhere. Download the TOI app now!As Assam marked his birth ...
News India » Assam » Events: Assam marks 100th birth anniversary of Bhupen Hazarika with statewide events and cultural programmes
Assam is celebrating the birth centenary of legendary musician Dr Bhupen Hazarika with programmes across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the final centenary celebration ...
News India » Assam » Events: The Threat of Insurgency in India’s Assam Continues
On August 15, an email citing bomb threats was sent to several media houses by the outlawed United Liberation Front of Assam Independent (ULFA-I) group led by Paresh Baruah. The group claimed that ...
News India » Assam » Events: Assam cabinet approves framework for levying green cess on sectors using natural resources
The Assam Cabinet has approved a new Green Cess framework aimed at regulating the use of natural resources and generating funds for environmental projects. Key decisions include relaxing age limits ...
News India » Assam » Events: India : Assam flood toll rises to 78, more rain predicted
Monsoon floods in Assam have left 78 people dead so far as thousands remain displaced. Opposition lawmakers have staged a protest in the Indian parliament. Official figures show that flooding in Assam ...
News India » Assam » Events: Assam floods man-made: Report links devastation to deforestation and urbanisation
Researchers say rainfall totals remain within historical norms and can occur every two years, while wetland loss, riverbank erosion and hard embankments worsen impacts ...