Flood-affected residents protest in Assam's Sivasagar, police stop march towards DC office
Oct 12, 2026Roads in Assam’s Sivasagar district witnessed tension as flood-affected residents staged a protest demanding their rightful relief assistance and compensation.
Mock drill on earthquake and fire emergencies held at Assam's Barpeta school
Oct 12, 2026A mock drill on earthquake and fire emergencies was held at St Mary's E.M. High School in Barpeta with around 500 participants. The exercise focused on evacuation, rescue and first aid to strengthen disaster preparedness.
Assam Congress MLA helps bereaved family get over Rs 7 lakh hospital bill waived
Oct 12, 2026In a gesture of assistance to a family struck by tragedy, Dhing MLA Mehboob Muktar reportedly helped secure a waiver of more than Rs 7 lakh from an outstanding hospital bill of nearly Rs 8 lakh following the death of a man from Aathgaon in Assam’s Dhing area.
Dr Madhumita Barooah appointed Vice-Chancellor of Assam Women’s University
Oct 12, 2026Dr Madhumita Barooah has been appointed Vice-Chancellor of Assam Women's University, Jorhat. She will serve a five-year term, with her work to be reviewed every two years.
Assam: 2,000 yaba tablets seized in Cachar, two arrested
Oct 12, 2026Gumrah Police seized around 2,000 yaba tablets from a luxury car during an operation on National Highway 6 at Digharkhal in Assam’s Cachar district on October 12 and arrested two alleged drug traffickers.
Assam: Mob sets e-rickshaw ablaze after alleged goat theft attempt in Moran
Oct 12, 2026Tension erupted in Betoni Majgaon village in Moran’s Khowang area after an alleged attempt to steal goats triggered mob violence, with an e-rickshaw allegedly used by the suspects set on fire and one of the men seriously injured.
Assam shifts focus from bandhs to industries, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Oct 12, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma has set out Assam’s industrial push, citing projects in chips, food processing and power. He said the aim is to turn investment pledges into jobs and keep young people working in the state.
Himashree Boro death: Assam CM meets parents, assures thorough probe
Oct 12, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 12 met the parents of Himashree Boro and assured them that the state government would pursue the case until all facts surrounding her death are brought to light.
Assam to send flood damage data from three districts to Centre, 57000 families eligible for compensation: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Oct 12, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi of politicising the issue of pending flood compensation, saying the state government is seeking funds from the Centre to provide assistance to around 57,000 eligible families.
Thieves cut shutter lock, steal cash from petrol pump in Assam’s Tingkhong, minister directs administration to act
Oct 12, 2026Around Rs 70,000 to Rs 80,000 in cash was allegedly stolen from a Nayara petrol pump in Rajgarh under Tingkhong in Assam’s Dibrugarh district on Sunday, October 11 night after miscreants switched off the outdoor lights and cut the lock on the premises’ shutter, police said.
‘We cannot comment on higher court cases’: Himanta Biswa Sarma on Zubeen Garg death case
Oct 12, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 12 expressed hope that the fast-track court hearing the death case of singer Zubeen Garg would deliver justice, citing the continued proceedings in the matter.
Assam CM calls Akhil Gogoi’s flood protest ‘politically motivated’
Oct 12, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has termed Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi’s protest over flood compensation as politically motivated, accusing the opposition leader of attempting to gain political mileage by raising the concerns of flood-affected families.
CJP, Congress spar over legal aid for detained students after Delhi protest
Oct 12, 2026CJP and the Congress traded barbs over legal help for students detained after the Delhi protest. The exchange put scrutiny on how lawyers and helplines were coordinated during the police crackdown.
‘What if they are released?’: Garima Garg raises concerns after Amritprabha Mahanta gets bail in Zubeen Garg case
Oct 12, 2026The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to Amritprabha Mahanta, an accused in the case linked music icon Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore, citing the absence of a prima facie case against her in the materials examined so far. Reacting to the decision, Garg’s wife, Garima Saikia Garg, raised concerns over the implications of the release and said that hearings involving other accused, including Shyamkanu Mahanta, would follow.
Wild elephants threaten paddy crop in Assam’s Rani, farmers build over 100 makeshift watchtowers
Oct 12, 2026Farmers in Rani, along the Assam-Meghalaya border in Kamrup district, are keeping watch through the night to protect their standing paddy crops from wild elephants, with the sali paddy expected to be ready for harvest in about a month. More than 100 makeshift watchtowers have been erected across the area as cultivators try to prevent further crop damage and safeguard their annual food supply.
NSUI Assam vice-president detained at Guwahati airport, Congress alleges targeted action
Oct 12, 2026Assam Congress alleged that NSUI leader Junaid Hussain was detained at Guwahati airport while travelling to Delhi. The party said the incident raised concerns over digital check-in systems and it would pursue legal action.
Assam strengthens wildlife corridors and forest protection ahead of new tourism season
Oct 12, 2026As floodwaters recede, Assam has intensified corridor protection and forest surveillance before the new season. The push aims to secure animal movement, protect habitats and support responsible tourism.
Four detained as Jagun Police seize large quantity of drugs and cannabis in Assam's Tinsukia
Oct 12, 2026Jagun Police seized suspected drugs and cannabis in a Dah-Mile operation and detained four people. The raid followed specific intelligence inputs as investigators probed suspected trafficking links in the area.
Himashree Boro death: PWD repairs road ahead of CM’s visit, questions over delayed action
Oct 12, 2026The road leading to Himashree Boro’s residence was taken up for repairs early in the morning of October 12, with the department stepping up work before the Chief Minister’s visit. The development has drawn attention to the timing of civic action as the family continues to demand a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the young student’s death.
Himanta Biswa Sarma announces BJP rallies across Assam amid Rahul Gandhi’s protest march
Oct 12, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma announced BJP rallies across Assam as Rahul Gandhi prepared for an Opposition march in Delhi over the Election Commission. The duelling campaigns have sharpened the clash between the BJP and Congress over electoral institutions and voter roll revision.
Three arrested, 10 containers of suspected drugs seized in Assam's Batadrava Police operation
Oct 12, 2026Batadrava Police arrested three men and seized 10 plastic containers of suspected drugs in Dhaniabheti, Nagaon district. The case remains under investigation, with police yet to disclose the contraband's source, quantity and destination.
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