Manas National Park discovers new flowering plant species, Osbeckia assamensis
Oct 26, 2026Researchers Barnali Das and Namita Nath identified Osbeckia assamensis in Manas National Park. The discovery expands Assam's documented floral diversity and underscores the importance of habitat conservation.
Assam’s conviction rate rises to 30.88% in September 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Oct 26, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam's conviction rate reached 30.88% by September 2026. He attributed the rise to stronger investigations, effective prosecution and greater accountability.
Assam Bihu troupe attack: Four more arrested in Sribhumi, total rises to 17
Oct 26, 2026Four more people were arrested over the alleged attack on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi. The case has prompted demands for swift action to protect Assam's cultural heritage.
Zubeen Garg death case: Sandipan Garg to appear before fast-track court for first time after jail release
Oct 26, 2026Sandipan Garg, one of the accused in the death case of music icon Zubeen Garg, is scheduled to appear before a fast-track court on Monday, October 26 for the first time since his release from jail on October 19.
Assam: 30 cattle seized from container vehicle in Kaliabor, two detained
Oct 26, 2026Police seized 30 cattle from a container vehicle during an operation at Chulun in Kaliabor, Assam, in the early hours of the morning. Two people were detained in connection with the suspected illegal transportation of the animals.
Assam moves to revive Kolong River as CM Himanta Biswa Sarma approves restoration proposal
Oct 26, 2026Efforts are underway to revive Assam’s Kolong River, which has witnessed a decline in its water flow over the years, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma approving a proposal to restore its flow.
‘Further investigation underway’: DGP on attack on Bihu troupe in Sribhumi
Oct 26, 2026Assam Police arrested 13 people after an alleged attack on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi. The incident prompted strong calls to protect Assamese culture and punish those responsible.
Assam: 12 cattle found in number plateless pickup van in Raha, two men handed over to police
Oct 26, 2026Local residents intercepted a Bolero pickup van carrying 12 cattle at Phulguri in Raha, Assam, while it was travelling towards Guwahati along the national highway, on suspicion of illegal cattle transportation.
Assam's Jahnabi Kashyap wins two gold medals, sets two national records in swimming
Oct 26, 2026Assam swimmer Jahnabi Kashyap won two gold medals and set two national records on the opening day of the inaugural Senior National Short Course Swimming Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Sunday, October 25.
Zubeen Garg death case: AASU to hold candlelight marches across Assam on October 29
Oct 26, 2026The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) will organise candlelight processions at district headquarters across Assam on October 29, demanding justice in the death case of singer Zubeen Garg, amid growing public concern over the grant of bail to some of the accused.
Assam: Woman detained after charred body of missing 25-year-old found in Mayong
Oct 26, 2026Police in Assam’s Morigaon district detained a woman on Sunday, October 25 in connection with the recovery of the charred body of a 25-year-old man who had been missing for more than a week.
Assam: Massive fire guts roadside eatery near Dibrugarh court, gas cylinder explosion intensifies blaze
Oct 26, 2026A fire broke out at a roadside eatery near the Dibrugarh judicial court in Assam on Sunday, October 25 destroying the establishment and its contents. Firefighters managed to bring the blaze under control before it could spread to the adjoining court complex, which escaped damage.
‘Hostility towards our heritage unacceptable’: Sarbananda Sonowal condemns attack on Bihu troupe in Sribhumi
Oct 25, 2026Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal condemned the alleged assault on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi. The incident has triggered demands for an investigation and action to protect Assam's cultural performers.
Congress MP Rakibul Hussain alleges BJP used ‘rigging’ to win Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll
Oct 25, 2026Congress MP Rakibul Hussain and MLA Tanzil Hussain held their first interaction with party workers following the Congress’s defeat in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election.
Assam Artists urge unity in peaceful protest seeking justice for Zubeen Garg
Oct 25, 2026Artists Rahul Gautam Sarma and Ritrisha Sarma joined Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi in a protest in Zubeen Kshetra, demanding justice for singer Zubeen Garg and the truth about the circumstances surrounding his death.
‘Huge blow to international drugs cartel’: Assam CM vows to eradicate drug menace by 2029
Oct 25, 2026Operation Trident raided 38 locations across Assam, Manipur and Mizoram, arresting 18 people. The crackdown targeted an alleged cross-border drugs and hawala network linked to 1,424 frozen accounts.
‘Bihu is the soul of Assam’: Himanta Biswa Sarma orders action over alleged attack on troupe in Sribhumi
Oct 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered police action after the alleged assault on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi. The incident has raised concerns over performers' safety and the freedom to showcase Assamese culture.
Akhil Gogoi proposes four resolutions to unite movement seeking justice for Zubeen Garg
Oct 25, 2026A public discussion meeting organised by the Zubeen Garg Justice Demand Committee at Zubeen Kshetra in Sonapur has called for unity among political parties, organisations and supporters to advance the demand for justice for music icon Zubeen Garg.
Assam Rifles organises Fit India Freedom Run 7.0 in Agartala and Lokra
Oct 25, 2026Assam Rifles organised the seventh Fit India Freedom Run in Agartala and Lokra. The event encouraged 218 participants to embrace daily exercise, discipline and wellness.
Assam: Five arrested after violent clash leaves six injured in Nagaon’s Juria
Oct 25, 2026Juria Police have arrested five alleged butchers within 24 hours in connection with a violent clash at Udmari Balugutia in Assam’s Nagaon district that left six people injured, three of them critically.
Three held after dramatic incident at Bamunigaon in Boko, police suspect drug trade link
Oct 25, 2026Three persons were detained by Boko police in Assam’s Kamrup district after local residents intercepted a vehicle at Bamunigaon following a collision with a roadside divider and raised suspicions that a young woman travelling in it might have been abducted.
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