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The Kaji Nemu opportunity: Turning Assam's citrus heritage into Green Gold

Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- Written by Geeta Upadhyaya Assam's Kaji Nemu, long a staple in households across the state, could be poised for a much larger role in the rural economy. Its Geographical Indicatio... Read More


Assamese play 'Ximahin Akhakhor Thikona' questions the cost of modern parenting

Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- Written by Kaushik Nath A thought-provoking Assamese children's play, Ximahin Akhakhor Thikona (The Address of the Boundless Sky), was recently staged at the District Library, Dib... Read More


Northeast Nook: Cartoon by Nituparna Rajbongshi, August 2, 2026

Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- Treat your eyes to the insightful satire of Assam's celebrated cartoonist, Nituparna Rajbongshi, in today's visual commentary for Sunday, August 2, 2026. Northeast Now presents th... Read More


Assam flood situation eases; over 1.78 lakh people remain affected

Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- The number of people affected by floods in Assam dropped to 1,78,837 on Saturday, offering some relief even as the number of affected districts increased from five to seven, accord... Read More


Assam floods: Tai Ahom body seeks Rs 20,000-crore package; Akhil Gogoi demands Rs 10 lakh a family

Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- The Tai Ahom Jatiya Parishad has sought a one-time Rs 20,000-crore financial package from the Centre for flood-hit Upper Assam, while Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi has demanded that t... Read More


Assam govt waives land revenue for one year in flood-hit Sivasagar and Charaideo

Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- Residents of flood-affected Sivasagar and Charaideo will not have to pay land revenue (mati khajana) for one year after the Assam government announced the concession on Saturday as... Read More


Arunachal: Nine specialist doctors transferred in statewide health department reshuffle

Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- The Arunachal Pradesh government has transferred nine specialist doctors to hospitals and community health centres across the state as part of an effort to strengthen healthcare se... Read More


Congress slams Assam govt over NSA detention of indigenous rights activist Pranab Doley

Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- The Congress on Sunday criticised the Assam government over the detention of indigenous and land rights activist Pranab Doley under the National Security Act (NSA), alleging that t... Read More


Horoscope today, August 2, 2026: Check your astrological predictions here

Guwahati, Aug. 2 -- If you are interested in astrology, let us take you through what your day could look like. Here is the horoscope for August 2, 2026. Read what the stars have in store for you toda... Read More


Meghalaya: HYC protests NEHU VC-in-Charge appointment, demands Prof Barik's resignation

Guwahati, Aug. 1 -- The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) on Friday staged a protest outside the office of the Vice-Chancellor of North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), demanding the resignation of Vice-... Read More