The Sentinel

The construction of a second rail-cum-road bridge over the Brahmaputra is set to improve connectivity between Guwahati, Assam and the rest of India.

The Assam government has announced fresh measures to strengthen infrastructure and accelerate development in Dibrugarh, highlighting the city's longstanding contribution to the state's growth story.

In a significant operation against illegal drug trafficking, Barpeta Road Police seized 20 containers of suspected narcotic substances and detained a suspect for questioning.

A large dry tree located beside National Highway 15 at Balipara in Assam’s Sonitpur district has raised safety concerns for pedestrians and commuters. #TheSentinel #Tree #Sonitpur

In a significant judgment, the accused in the Patgaon stray dog killing case under Kokrajhar Police jurisdiction has been sentenced to one year of imprisonment under Section 325 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). #TheSentinel #Dog #Imprisonment

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of five Indian Air Force personnel in the AN-32 transport aircraft accident at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. #TheSentinel #RajnathSingh #Aircraft

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed deep sorrow over the loss of Indian Air Force personnel in the AN-32 aircraft crash at Jorhat. #TheSentinel #HimantaBiswaSarma #Aircraft

A unique portrait of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg has gone viral online after being created using traditional ingredients such as rice flour (pithaguri) and sesame seeds (til). #TheSentinel #ZubeenGarg #Portrait

In a major crackdown on narcotics, Sivasagar Police have arrested six youths within 48 hours for their alleged involvement in drug-related activities. #TheSentinel #Drug #Sivasagar

Guwahati Police under the West Guwahati Police District (WGPD) have intercepted a vehicle near the Gorchuk Flyover and rescued three cattle. #TheSentinel #Cattle #Guwahati

Assam-born photojournalist Gitika Talukdar has been selected by FIFA to cover the 2026 Men’s World Cup, becoming the only Indian woman on the media list for the tournament. #TheSentinel #GitikaTalukdar #WorldCup

The Assam government has announced that payments under the Orunodoi scheme will be made on a regular basis from August onwards, ensuring continued financial support for beneficiaries. #TheSentinel #Orunodoi #HimantaBiswaSarma

A major multi-vehicle accident was reported on the Maharaj Prithu Flyover in Guwahati, Assam, after vehicles reportedly skidded on a slippery road surface. #TheSentinel #MaharajPrithuFlyover #Guwahati

A long queue of vehicles was reported on the Mandi–Kullu road in Himachal Pradesh as a large number of tourists travelled towards Manali. #TheSentinel #HimachalPradesh #Traffic

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the identities of the five personnel involved in the AN-32 transport aircraft accident at the Jorhat air base in Assam on Saturday morning (June 13). #TheSentinel #IAF #Jorhat

The Centre has appointed Lieutenant General Dhiraj Seth as the next Chief of the Army Staff. He will assume office on June 30, following the retirement of General Upendra Dwivedi, and will serve in the role until August 31, 2028. #TheSentinel #DhirajSeth #Army

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly reacted to the recent Aryanagar controversy in Guwahati, urging people not to divide society along linguistic lines. #TheSentinel #HimantaBiswaSarma #Guwahati

Guwahati is set for a visual transformation as the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) rolls out its ambitious “Purple City” campaign, inspired by the vibrant colour of the Kopou Phool (Foxtail Orchid), Assam’s state flower. #TheSentinel #PurpleCity #Guwahati

An aircraft crash at Rowriah Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on June 13 has left five people dead and one person seriously injured, according to reports. #TheSentinel #RowriahAirForce #Aircraft

The Assam government has announced plans to strengthen its anti-corruption drive across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to meet ACS officials as part of efforts to improve transparency and accountability. #TheSentinel #Assam #HimantaBiswaSarma