Assam: Missing Koch Rajbongshi student leader found dead in pond in Raha, family suspects murder
Oct 20, 2026The body of a student leader who had been missing for three days was recovered from a pond at Lakshithan Bartal in Dighaldari, near Raha in Assam’s Nagaon district, raising suspicions over the circumstances surrounding his death.
Guwahati traffic advisory: Routes, restrictions for Durga idol immersion on October 21, 22
Oct 20, 2026The Guwahati Traffic Police has announced traffic restrictions and designated routes for Durga idol immersion on October 21 and 22, with diversions planned across several parts of the city to regulate vehicular movement and prevent congestion near immersion ghats.
Raijor Dal protesters detained at Janata Bhawan while demanding justice for Zubeen Garg
Oct 20, 2026Several Raijor Dal members who gathered in front of Janata Bhawan in Dispur on October 20 to demand justice for Assam’s music icon Zubeen Garg were detained by police amid a heavy security presence.
Assam: Crowd vandalises event venue, sets fire to property after failing to watch film in Karbi Anglong
Oct 20, 2026Tension prevailed in Thilapara village in Langhin, Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, after an agitated crowd allegedly vandalised an event venue and set fire to property following delays that prevented ticket holders from watching the film 'Chandum'.
Assam: Swaminarayan temple replica draws visitors to 108th Tamarhat Durga Puja
Oct 20, 2026A replica of the Swaminarayan Temple, built at an estimated cost of Rs 1.5 crore, is drawing devotees and visitors from Assam and neighbouring West Bengal to the 108th Tamarhat Sarbajanin Durga Puja in Assam’s Dhubri district.
Akhil Gogoi calls for human chain in Dispur demanding justice for Zubeen Garg
Oct 20, 2026Akhil Gogoi has called for an October 20 human chain outside Janata Bhawan seeking justice for Zubeen Garg. The appeal underscores continuing accountability demands and seeks an unobstructed programme with a memorandum handover.
Assam: 13 Bangladeshi nationals, Indian citizen detained near India-Bangladesh border
Oct 20, 2026Police in Assam’s South Salmara-Mankachar district detained 13 Bangladeshi nationals and an Indian citizen in the Kuchnimara area near the India-Bangladesh border on Monday night, October 19, while the group was allegedly attempting to cross into Bangladesh.
Fire breaks out at tyre shop near petrol pump in Guwahati’s Beltola
Oct 20, 2026A fire broke out at a tyre shop near a petrol pump in Beltola's Wireless area. Its location prompted a swift emergency response during heightened Durga Puja activity.
From seed capital to self-reliance: Assam CM highlights women’s entrepreneurship scheme on Maha Navami
Oct 20, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted Assam’s women’s entrepreneurship scheme on Maha Navami. The initiative offers phased financial support to help self-help group members achieve self-reliance.
Assam Governor meets PM Modi, discusses youth welfare initiatives
Oct 20, 2026Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi and outlined Lok Bhavan's youth initiatives. The programmes focus on substance-abuse awareness, patriotism, national security, self-reliance and nation-building.
Heroin worth Rs 5.5 crore seized in Guwahati’s Bengali Basti, one arrested
Oct 20, 2026Basistha Police seized heroin worth Rs 5.5 crore and arrested Pranab Das in Bengali Basti. The raid underscores continuing law enforcement efforts against drug trafficking in Guwahati.
Major fire at Lalabazar in Assam’s Hailakandi destroys three establishments
Oct 19, 2026A major fire broke out at Lalabazar in Assam’s Hailakandi district on October 19, gutting a furniture shop, a warehouse and a hotel in front of the Lalabazar Circle Office.
Assam police apprehend 24 illegal immigrants from homestays: Himanta
Oct 19, 2026Assam Police have apprehended 24 foreign nationals allegedly staying illegally in India from different homestays, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on October 19.
Rs 2 crore heroin seized in Assam’s Dima Hasao, four arrested
Oct 19, 2026Dima Hasao Police have seized 175 grams of suspected heroin, estimated to be worth around Rs 2 crore, at Harangajao in Assam’s Dima Hasao district and arrested four persons in connection with the case.
Dhubri’s Harijan Club turns Durga Puja pandal into a nostalgic 90s time capsule
Oct 19, 2026A Durga Puja pandal in Assam’s Dhubri is taking visitors on a nostalgic journey back to the 1990s, recreating the sights and cultural memories of a bygone era.
Assam youth allegedly held at Hyderabad hospital over Rs 5 lakh bill, family appeals to CM for help
Oct 19, 2026As festive celebrations mark Durga Puja and Kati Bihu, a financially struggling family in Assam’s Nagaon district is desperately seeking help to bring their son home from a private hospital in Hyderabad, where he has allegedly been unable to leave for nearly two weeks due to an outstanding medical bill of around Rs 5 lakh.
Three killed, three injured as car rams into truck in Assam’s Darrang after Durga Puja visits
Oct 19, 2026Three youths were killed and three others injured when their car rammed into a goods truck in Assam’s Darrang district while they were returning home after visiting Durga Puja pandals, police said on October 19.
Assam minority body alleges religious bias in Lutumari eviction, demands rehabilitation
Oct 19, 2026An Assam-based minority body has accused the state government of carrying out a discriminatory eviction drive at Lutumari in the Kachua area of Nagaon district, alleging that Muslim families were selectively targeted and demanding rehabilitation and adequate compensation for those rendered homeless.
Zubeen Garg death case: Sandipan Garg walks out of jail after Gauhati High Court bail
Oct 19, 2026Suspended Assam Police Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sandipan Garg, an accused in the death case of music icon Zubeen Garg, walked out of Nikashi Jail in Assam’s Baksa district on October 19 after the Gauhati High Court granted him bail on October 16. Shortly after his release, Sandipan Garg said, “Truth always triumphs,” expressing faith in the legal system.
Assam man goes missing after travelling to Mumbai for employment, police launch search
Oct 19, 2026A man from Assam's Morigaon has been missing since travelling to Mumbai in search of employment on October 9, prompting his family to seek public assistance in tracing him.
Himanta Biswa Sarma bats for nationwide UCC, says Muslim women suffer most without common law
Oct 19, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called for the nationwide implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), arguing that Muslim women are among those most affected by its absence and that a common legal framework is needed to address issues such as polygamy.
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