AGP's regionalism rooted in Assam's interests, says Atul Bora in Dhemaji
Oct 14, 2026Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora on Wednesday said regionalism was not merely a political ideology for the party but a commitment to protecting Assam's interests and ensuring its all-round development.
Assam CM holds talks with Moran, Matak groups on ST status, council elections
Oct 14, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 14 held separate meetings with representatives of Moran and Matak organisations in Dibrugarh to discuss their demands, including Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, community council elections and improved educational opportunities.
ABVP accuses Congress of trying to create Bangladesh, Nepal-like situation in India
Oct 14, 2026The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on October 14 accused the Congress of allegedly working with foreign forces to create a situation in India similar to the political turmoil witnessed in Bangladesh and Nepal.
DGGI raids across four locations over suspected pan masala tax evasion; Rs 7 crore seizure reported
Oct 14, 2026The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Guwahati Zonal Unit, reportedly conducted coordinated searches and vehicle interceptions across Guwahati, Delhi, Dhupguri and Greater Noida on October 14 as part of an investigation into the suspected transportation and trading of Vimal Pan Masala without proper invoices and payment of applicable taxes.
‘CJP is a political party’: Hagrama Mohilary recalls quitting engineering for agitation
Oct 14, 2026Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Executive Member Hagrama Mohilary drew attention with his reaction to the mention of the ‘Cockroach Party’, laughing before describing it as a political party.
Not train, just a wall! Assam couple’s railway-themed boundary draws crowds in Chirang
Oct 14, 2026A unique boundary wall resembling a stationary train has become an attraction in Ballamguri village along the India-Bhutan border in Assam's Chirang district, drawing visitors who stop to take photographs and make social media reels.
Assam, Arunachal hold second regional meet to resolve border dispute, target December roadmap
Oct 14, 2026Nine villages to get boundary pillars; Survey of India to begin demarcation within two months
Leaked audio sparks controversy over alleged blackmail bid by Assam media owner
Oct 14, 2026A leaked audio conversation involving Prag News owner Sanjive Narain and Nayan Ghosh, a businessman whom the channel had dubbed a drug dealer, has triggered a major controversy in Assam. Ghosh has accused Narain of demanding money to prevent his channel from airing a damaging news report against him. Narain says conversation concerned a Mercedes car deal.
Assam: BJP holds 'Jan Jagaran Samavesh' rally in Silchar, targets Congress over ‘divisive politics’
Oct 14, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a ‘Jan Jagaran Samavesh’ in Assam’s Cachar district, drawing over 25,000 supporters for a rally in Silchar that focused on national unity and criticised what the party described as divisive politics.
“Good thing the bowler wasn’t from Congress”: Himanta Sarma takes a swipe at Congress
Oct 14, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a swipe at the Congress over its demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Assam: Female resource person accused of withdrawing cheque issued in name of SHG groups
Oct 14, 2026A Community Resource Person (CRP) has been accused of misappropriating cheques issued under the Women Entrepreneurship Scheme to self-help group (SHG) members in Rampur Pam village in Assam’s Nagaon district, prompting a police complaint.
Assam’s Dolly Kaur Das, Himantaa Barbara shine at Asian Masters Swimming Championship
Oct 14, 2026Two swimmers from Guwahati, Dolly Kaur Das and Himantaa Barbara, won medals while representing India at the 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championship, held in Bengaluru from October 4 to 10.
Assam trains 42 social audit resource persons to improve accountability in welfare schemes
Oct 14, 2026The Assam Society for Social Audit (ASSA), in collaboration with the Golap Barbara State Institute of Panchayat and Rural Development (GB-SIPRD), has trained 42 state- and district-level resource persons to improve the quality of social audits, strengthen documentation and ensure better follow-up of audit findings across the state.
Zubeen Garg death case: Amritprabha Mahanta appears before fast-track court after bail
Oct 14, 2026Amritprabha Mahanta, one of the accused in the case concerning the death of music icon Zubeen Garg, appeared before a fast-track court on Wednesday, October 14 morning, a day after being released on bail.
‘Not a single foreigner’s name should remain’: Assam minister Jayanta Mallabaruah backs regular SIR
Oct 14, 2026Assam Cabinet Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah has called for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls every five years, saying the exercise is necessary to ensure that no foreign national's name remains on the state's voter list. His demand comes amid an ongoing political debate over voter verification, electoral integrity and illegal immigration in Assam.
Madhya Pradesh police arrest 31-year-old man in Assam's Morigaon, recover 51 SIM cards, phones
Oct 14, 2026Madhya Pradesh Police have arrested a 31-year-old man in Assam’s Morigaon district during a joint operation with local police and seized 51 SIM cards and mobile phones. The specific allegations against the accused and the suspected use of the seized items have not yet been disclosed.
‘Jail or high-end hotel?’: Zubeen Garg’s sister questions Amritprabha's 'VIP' treatment
Oct 14, 2026Dr Palmee Borthakur, sister of music icon Zubeen Garg, has questioned whether the accused in her brother’s death case are being treated like ordinary prisoners or given special privileges, after Amritprabha Mahanta walked out of jail following the grant of bail by the Gauhati High Court on October 9.
Assam: MP-elect Devasish Sharma proposes notifiable disease status for cancer, aid for middle-class patients
Oct 14, 2026Nagaon MP-elect Devasish Sharma has proposed declaring cancer a notifiable disease in Assam and extending financial assistance to middle-class patients struggling to meet treatment costs. The proposals seek to strengthen cancer surveillance and address gaps in financial support for families facing high medical expenses.
Over 100 illegal LPG cylinders seized from shop below school in Assam's Sivasagar
Oct 14, 2026The Food and Civil Supplies Department seized more than 100 illegally stored domestic and commercial LPG cylinders from a shop in Assam’s Sivasagar town on Tuesday, October 13 raising serious safety concerns as the premises are located below a private school and surrounded by residential areas.
Assam: 19-year-old woman found dead in Lumding, boyfriend accused of physical and mental harassment
Oct 14, 2026A 19-year-old woman has died under mysterious circumstances in Assam’s Lumding, with allegations of physical and mental harassment against her boyfriend coming to light following claims that she had posted a note on Instagram before her death.
Gen Z leads massive pro-government rally in Assam's Nalbari, 30,000 attend
Oct 13, 2026More than 30,000 people, including a large number of young women and Gen Z participants, attended a pro-government rally in Assam's Nalbari on October 13, with organisers claiming that the gathering reflected support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's governance initiatives.
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