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.
Men disguised as ascetics allegedly rob woman in Assam's Lumding, handed over to police
Oct 19, 2026A tense situation was reported from No. 1 Hatikhuwa in Lumding, Assam, during Durga Puja after a group of men allegedly posing as Hindu ascetics were accused of drugging a woman and robbing her of money.
Kumari Puja observed in Assam's Bongaigaon, drawing hundreds of devotees
Oct 19, 2026Kumari Puja was observed at the Ramakrishna Sevashram in Missionpara, Bongaigaon, in Assam, with several hundred devotees attending the traditional Hindu ritual centred on the worship of a young girl as an embodiment of Goddess Durga.
Over 40 people injured in stray dog attacks in Assam’s Cachar, vaccine shortage alleged
Oct 19, 2026More than 40 people, including children, men and women, were reportedly injured in a series of dog attacks across the greater Kalain area of Assam’s Cachar district during the Durga Puja festivities, triggering panic among residents. The alleged shortage of anti-rabies vaccines at hospitals in Kalain and Katigorah has added to the concerns, with affected people reportedly being referred to Silchar for treatment.
Fire breaks out at Aadhaar Centre in Assam’s Morigaon, equipment gutted
Oct 19, 2026A fire broke out at an Aadhaar enrolment centre located inside the Morigaon Revenue Circle Officer’s office in Assam around 3 am on October 19, destroying the equipment and materials kept at the facility.
Two dead, one critically injured after motorcycle collides with Suzuki Express vehicle in Assam's Jagun
Oct 19, 2026Two youths were killed and another was critically injured after a motorcycle collided head-on with a Suzuki Express vehicle near Bishnu Mandir at 10th Mile in Jagun, Assam, late at night on October 18 during Durga Puja celebrations.
Three Bangladeshi nationals detained at Assam’s Lumding railway junction during RPF operation
Oct 19, 2026Three Bangladeshi nationals were detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) during an operation at Lumding Railway Junction in Assam while travelling aboard the Guwahati–Sairang Express, train number 15609, during the Durga Puja festivities.
Air Ambulance from Tripura makes emergency landing in Dhaka after door opens; patient reportedly dies
Oct 19, 2026An air ambulance carrying a patient and six other people from Agartala to Kolkata made an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka after its door reportedly opened mid-flight, according to information available on Monday, October 19.
Assam Police 112 vehicle accused of reckless driving near Jatinga in Dima Hasao
Oct 19, 2026A video allegedly showing an Assam Police 112 emergency response vehicle being driven recklessly on the road to Haflong in Assam’s Dima Hasao district has raised concerns over road safety and the conduct of emergency service personnel.
"Whenever Babur is in the world, Ram, Lakshman, and Hanuman will always be there too": Himanta Biswa Sarma
Oct 18, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during his visit to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, described his experience of visiting the temple as divine and said that the BJP and opposition parties should be equally free to invoke religious and historical figures during election campaigns.
“Will leave no stone unturned till Zubeen Garg gets justice”: Devajit Saikia
Oct 18, 2026Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia on Sunday, October 18 said the state government would challenge the Gauhati High Court’s bail order granting relief to Amritprabha Mahanta in the death case of singer Zubeen Garg, citing alleged inconsistencies in the order.
Assam: Bamboo, cane and gamochas feature in Dhubri’s eco-friendly Durga Puja pandal
Oct 18, 2026The Vivekananda Puja Committee on Mission Road in Dhubri town has drawn visitors during this year's Durga Puja celebrations with a mandap showcasing traditional folk art and locally sourced materials.
Guwahati Durga Puja: New Guwahati Anchalik Puja Samiti shortlisted for Devi Shakti Samman 2026
Oct 18, 2026The New Guwahati Anchalik Puja Samiti has been shortlisted among four Durga Puja committees in Guwahati for the Devi Shakti Samman 2026, an award recognising puja celebrations across the city.
Durga Puja: Margherita administration inspects food stalls, checks illegal liquor sales
Oct 18, 2026The Margherita Co-District Administration on Sunday, October 18 inspected food stalls near Durga Puja pandals to check hygiene and ensure compliance with food safety standards on the first day of Saptami.
No loud music, little fanfare: How a border village in Assam is celebrating Durga Puja
Oct 18, 2026Rangpur village in Assam’s Cachar district is celebrating Durga Puja with traditional rituals and devotional prayers, even as its residents live with security concerns and a lack of basic amenities along the India-Bangladesh border.
Assam observes Kati Bihu, farmers light earthen lamps for prosperity and crop protection
Oct 18, 2026Assam is observing Kati Bihu, one of its traditional agricultural festivals, with families across rural areas performing rituals associated with the occasion and preserving customs passed down through generations.
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