Amir Shokeen is a miscreant with several cases against him, says brother amid racial remarks row
Oct 22, 2026Delhi-based content creator Amir Shokeen’s brother, Mohammed Wasim Raja, has described him as a “miscreant” with several cases registered against him, as Shokeen faces criticism over a viral video allegedly showing him making racial remarks against a youth from Tripura.
Assam: Theft at Jagun Naamghar, unusual light in CCTV footage draws curiosity among residents
Oct 22, 2026A theft at Jagun Central Naamghar in Assam has drawn attention after CCTV footage reportedly showed a bright flash of light inside the shrine shortly after the alleged thieves left the premises. The cause of the light remains unclear.
Assam CM highlights early pension processing through FinAssam
Oct 22, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted FinAssam's early pension processing system on X. The paperless platform seeks timely PPO issuance for employees retiring in 2026–27.
Himanta Biswa Sarma extends birthday wishes to Amit Shah, reaffirms Assam’s support for anti-drug mission
Oct 22, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma wished Amit Shah on his birthday and praised his national security leadership. He reaffirmed Assam's full support for the Centre's mission to eliminate drug networks by 2029.
9 killed, 105 injured in road accidents in Guwahati during Durga Puja
Oct 22, 2026Nine people died and 105 others were injured in road accidents in Guwahati during the Durga Puja period from October 16 to 21, according to figures provided by Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).
Body of Assam Vigilance DSP recovered from Bongaigaon hotel in partially decomposed state, probe begins
Oct 22, 2026The body of Khargeswar Rabha, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) with the Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell in Assam, was found in a partially decomposed state inside a hotel room in Bongaigaon on October 22.
Assam girl allegedly abducted from South Kamrup rescued in Tamil Nadu, man arrested
Oct 22, 2026A minor girl allegedly abducted from Goroimari in Assam’s South Kamrup has been rescued from Tamil Nadu, and a man accused of kidnapping her has been arrested, police said.
BTC By-elections likely soon; final voter lists for three constituencies on November 30
Oct 22, 2026The State Election Commission has begun preparing voter lists for three likely BTC by-elections. The schedule sets final publication for November 30, though polling dates remain unspecified.
Assam’s Kukurmara boat race marks Golden Jubilee amid calls to save Kalahi River
Oct 22, 2026Thousands of spectators gathered along the Kalahi river in Assam’s Kukurmara on Wednesday, October 21 to witness the traditional boat race held on Vijaya Dashami, as the event marked a highlight of the golden jubilee celebrations of the Kukurmara Anchalik Sarbajanin Durga Puja Committee.
Assam: Widowed mother of six found murdered in Morigaon, three accused detained
Oct 22, 2026A widowed mother of six was allegedly murdered in Baghautha village in Assam’s Morigaon district, with her body reportedly kept hidden inside her house for nearly two days before the crime came to light. Police have detained three accused, including the prime accused, identified as Bulbul Boro, in connection with the case.
Guwahati: Pedestrian injured after two-wheeler carrying 3 drunk youths hits man in Silpukhuri
Oct 22, 2026A pedestrian was seriously injured after a two-wheeler allegedly carrying three youths in an inebriated condition hit him near Paradise Hotel in Guwahati’s Silpukhuri area on Wednesday, October 21. The three riders also sustained injuries in the collision, which occurred amid Vijaya Dashami celebrations in the city.
Assam: Pedestrian killed in bike accident in Silchar, rider flees after crash
Oct 22, 2026A 60-year-old pedestrian was killed after being hit by a speeding motorcycle on National Highway 306 near Aulia Bazar in Uttar Krishnapur, Silchar, on Wednesday, October 21 evening. The motorcycle rider allegedly fled the scene after abandoning the vehicle
Assam entrepreneur Jahnabi Phookan named among global meaningful business 100 winners
Oct 21, 2026Assam-based entrepreneur Jahnabi Phookan, founder of Lahé Looms, has been named among the winners of the 2026 Meaningful Business 100 (MB100), a global programme recognising leaders who combine business success with social and environmental impact.
Two new subterranean fish species discovered in Assam’s Goalpara
Oct 21, 2026Two previously unknown subterranean fish species have been discovered in wells in Assam’s Goalpara district, marking a significant addition to scientific understanding of the region’s biodiversity, state Environment and Forests Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on October 21.
Assam youth from Nagaon goes missing after boarding train in Kerala
Oct 21, 2026Another youth from Assam has gone missing outside the state under mysterious circumstances. Atabur Rahman, a 38-year-old resident of Boguriguri in Juria, Nagaon district, has been missing for the past six days, triggering concern among his family members and local residents.
Assam: 34th Zonal Karbi Youth Festival concludes as leaders call for community unity
Oct 21, 2026The 34th Zonal Karbi Youth Festival concluded on its third and final day with cultural performances showcasing traditional Karbi music, folk songs and dance, drawing community leaders and other prominent personalities to the concluding public meeting.
Eco-friendly, carbon-free initiative emerges as major attraction of Durga Puja in Assam's Kokrajhar
Oct 21, 2026Most of Kokrajhar’s nearly 260 puja committees backed the administration’s eco-friendly initiative. The campaign placed environmental responsibility at the heart of traditional celebrations.
Assam flood-hit families to get 124 houses, household essentials and education kits
Oct 21, 2026An NGO has raised Rs 1.66 crore to build 124 houses for flood-affected families in Assam’s Sivasagar district, with the rehabilitation project expected to be completed within three months.
Assam: Police seize 30 containers of suspected heroin in Abhayapuri, one arrested
Oct 21, 2026Police seized 30 containers of suspected heroin and arrested an alleged drug peddler during an anti-drug operation in Abhayapuri in Assam’s Bongaigaon district on Vijayadashami.
Durga idol immersion begins along Brahmaputra, Guwahati traffic diversions in place
Oct 21, 2026The beat of the dhak gave way to the hush of the riverbank in Guwahati on Wednesday, October 21 as the first idols of Goddess Durga began their journey to the Brahmaputra on Vijaya Dashami. The procession marked the close of the five-day celebration, and from the city to towns and districts across Assam, puja committees began carrying their idols to rivers and water bodies.
Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to over 900 police personnel on Police Commemoration Day
Oct 21, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, October 21 paid tribute to more than 900 Assam Police personnel who have died in the line of duty since Independence, crediting their sacrifices for the state's improved security situation and decline in militancy and crime.
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