Mrinal Deka appointed Guwahati Central DCP in major Assam Police reshuffle
Oct 31, 2026The Assam government has carried out a reshuffle in the police administration, appointing Mrinal Deka, APS (DR-2004), as the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Central), Police Commissionerate, Guwahati.
Major rift in AKRSU: General Secretary Boloram Barman expelled
Oct 31, 2026The All Koch-Rajbongshi Students’ Union (AKRSU) is facing a major internal crisis, with its general secretary Boloram Barman expelled from the organisation over allegations of anti-organisational activities
‘Alu Se Sona’ jibe returns: Himanta mocks Congress with ‘fear-measuring machine’ taunt ahead of Delhi rally
Oct 31, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 31 took a swipe at the Congress over its repeated charge that political leaders are afraid, jokingly asking the party to share the technology behind its alleged “fear-measuring machine”.
508 cartons of liquor seized from hidden compartment in oil tanker in Assam’s Jirighat
Oct 31, 2026In a suspected smuggling attempt reminiscent of the film Pushpa, Cachar Police seized 508 cartons of liquor concealed in a specially built compartment inside an oil tanker during a checkpoint operation in Jirighat. The tanker’s driver has been arrested.
“Will put CM’s name on house signboard if land is returned”: Retired CRPF personnel appeals to Himanta Biswa Sarma
Oct 31, 2026A retired CRPF personnel from Kashipur Part-II in Assam’s Cachar district has appealed to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for intervention, alleging that his 14 kathas of land have been encroached upon and that repeated complaints to the authorities have failed to secure justice. A retired CRPF personnel from Kashipur Part-II in Assam’s Cachar district has appealed to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for intervention, alleging that his 14 kathas of land have been encroached upon and that repeated complaints to the authorities have failed to secure justice.
Agro-biodiversity fair ahowcases Barekuri’s rich agricultural heritage in Assam's Tinsukia
Oct 31, 2026An Agro-Biodiversity Fair showcasing the rich agricultural heritage and indigenous resources of the Barekuri region was organised by students of the Rural Agricultural Work Experience Programme (RAWEP) at Puroni Motapung in Tinsukia on October 31.
Tiwa community celebrates Langkhon Kham festival in West Karbi Anglong
Oct 31, 2026The Tiwa community celebrated the Langkhon Kham Festival 2026 at Ulukunchi in Amri, West Karbi Anglong, on October 31, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and traditional practices.
Assam Poet Abhijeet Gogoi Presents Book on Assamese Poetry at Kochi International Book Festival
Oct 31, 2026Young poet from Assam, Abhijeet Gogoi, participated in a book discussion session organised by the Sahitya Akademi at the Kochi International Book Festival 2026 on October 30.
Cooch Behar royal family welcomes Himanta Biswa Sarma’s statue announcement for Maharajaa Naranarayan, Mahabir Chilarai
Oct 31, 2026The Cooch Behar Royal Family has welcomed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s announcement to install grand statues of 16th-century Koch rulers Maharaja Naranarayan and Mahabir Chilarai along the Assam-West Bengal border, describing the move as an important step towards recognising their historical contributions and preserving the region’s cultural heritage.
Assam minister Ranoj Pegu reviews education sector in Dima Hasao
Oct 31, 2026Assam Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu on October 31 chaired a review meeting at PM Shri Maibang Higher Secondary School in Maibang to assess the progress and development of the education sector in Dima Hasao.
Assam to get India's first public sector proton beam therapy facility at GMCH
Oct 31, 2026Assam has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Belgium-based IBA to procure a proton beam therapy machine for the Guwahati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Saturday, October 31.
Nagaon police rescue law student, arrest man accused of abduction
Oct 31, 2026Nagaon Police have arrested a man accused of abducting a law student from the Kachalukhowa area and allegedly keeping her in captivity for nearly a month.
Assam Government urged to rebuild century-old namghar in Meghalaya, 270 Rabha families seek help
Oct 31, 2026A century-old Namghar in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district, which has served as a centre for preserving Assamese religious traditions and cultural heritage for more than 100 years, is in urgent need of reconstruction, prompting residents of two neighbouring villages to appeal to the Assam government for financial assistance.
Rahul Gautam Sharma declines mediator role in Zubeen Garg justice campaign, calls for unified public pressure on government
Oct 31, 2026Rahul Gautam Sharma told Akhil Gogoi that he saw no role for himself as a mediator in the Zubeen Garg justice campaign. He urged social leaders to build united public pressure while safeguarding the ongoing legal proceedings.
Guwahati airport approved as export point for Assam’s agarwood chips, oil
Oct 31, 2026In a major boost to Assam’s agarwood industry, the Union government has approved Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati as an export point for agarwood chips and agarwood oil.
Uttar Pradesh man held in Assam's Lumding over alleged attempt to take 13-year-old girl away
Oct 31, 2026A youth from Uttar Pradesh was detained in Assam’s Lumding town in Hojai district following allegations that he attempted to take a 13-year-old girl to Uttar Pradesh.
Assam: Nitin Gadkari assures drainage plan to tackle Jorabat waterlogging
Oct 31, 2026Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has informed Lok Sabha MP Bijuli Kalita Medhi that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), in coordination with the Assam government, is preparing a comprehensive drainage improvement proposal to address the long-standing waterlogging problem at Jorabat along National Highway 27.
Assam: Panic in Dhubri’s Alamganj ahead of eviction drive covering 2,850 bighas
Oct 31, 2026Anxiety has gripped residents of Alamganj Part-IX under the Gauripur Revenue Circle as the Dhubri district administration prepares to carry out an eviction drive on October 31, covering approximately 2,850 bighas of government land.
Assam: Police Commissioner Partha Sarathi Mahanta among 24 to receive Union Home Minister’s medal
Oct 31, 2026Several police personnel from Assam have been selected for the Union Home Minister’s Medal for Excellence in Investigation, with officers ranging from senior police officials to constables figuring in the list of awardees.
CCTV captures man chasing youth with sharp weapon in Assam's Morigaon, accused detained
Oct 31, 2026A man allegedly chased a youth with a sharp weapon at a petrol pump in Golshepa in Assam’s Morigaon district, with the incident captured on CCTV cameras. Police have reportedly detained the accused in connection with the case.
Locals gather for mass fishing in swollen Gangadhar River despite high alert in Assam's Dhubri
Oct 31, 2026Despite warnings and a high alert in downstream areas following the recent glacial lake outburst flood in Bhutan, scores of residents gathered along the swollen Gangadhar River in the Golakganj area of Assam’s Dhubri district on the morning of October 31 for mass fishing.
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