Assam: Unidentified body recovered from Mahur River near New Haflong Railway Station
Oct 20, 2026An unidentified body was recovered from the Mahur River near a railway bridge close to New Haflong Railway Station in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on Tuesday morning, October 20.
Assam: One killed, another seriously injured as bike crashes into tree in Moran amid Durga Puja celebrations
Oct 20, 2026One person was killed and another seriously injured after a speeding motorcycle crashed into a roadside tree at Kakaramara in Assam’s Moran area while the two were returning home after watching Durga Puja celebrations.
‘No leniency for accused’: Garima Saikia Garg backs protests, demands justice for Zubeen Garg
Oct 20, 2026Garima Saikia Garg, wife of music icon Zubeen Garg, on Tuesday, October 20 demanded strict punishment for all those found guilty in his death case, saying the people of Assam had united in their demand for justice and would not accept any leniency towards the accused.
Zubeen Garg death case: Protesters seek SC challenge to bail granted to two accused, supplementary chargesheet
Oct 20, 2026Protesters detained during a human chain demonstration in Guwahati’s Dispur area continued to demand justice for late singer Zubeen Garg from inside the 10th Assam Police Battalion premises at Kahilipara on Tuesday, October 20. The organisers also urged the Assam government to challenge the bail granted to two accused in the case before the Supreme Court and file a supplementary chargesheet supported by strong evidence
Student dies, friend battles for life after alleged assault during Durga Puja outing in Assam
Oct 20, 2026A higher secondary student died and his friend was left critically injured after the two were allegedly assaulted following a road accident while they were out to visit Durga Puja pandals in Assam’s Rangia. The incident, reported from Borka Panitema in the Rangia constituency, triggered protests, with more than 100 residents gathering outside Rangia police station to demand justice and strict action against those responsible.
Gauhati University researchers rediscover 1821-described shrub in Bongaigaon
Oct 20, 2026A rare flowering shrub, Ardisia colorata, has been rediscovered in Assam’s Bongaigaon district after more than two centuries, Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on October 20.
Tagore’s ‘Sahaj Path’ brings a touch of nostalgia to Assam's Margherita Durga puja
Oct 20, 2026Amid an informal competition among Durga Puja committees to create attractive pandals across the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly constituency in Assam’s Tinsukia district, a unique creation at Paulpara has emerged as a major attraction this year.
One killed, three injured as passenger-laden auto-rickshaw overturns in Assam's Cachar
Oct 20, 2026An auto-rickshaw overturned near Dhalaikhal in Cachar, killing one passenger and injuring three. Preliminary reports suggest brake failure, while investigators are yet to confirm the cause.
Around 1,000 families evicted as Assam clears encroachments across 3 districts
Oct 20, 2026The Assam government has cleared more than 638 hectares of encroached land in eviction drives across Golaghat, Hojai and Nagaon districts over the past few days, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on October 20.
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.
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