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‘The day Rahul becomes PM, Himanta in jail’: Gaurav Gogoi’s fiery warning

‘The day Rahul becomes PM, Himanta in jail’: Gaurav Gogoi’s fiery warning

Oct 02, 2026

Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi on October 2 launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, claiming that the CM would face a case and go to jail if Congress leader Rahul Gandhi becomes Prime Minister.

Himanta says Assam govt working to fulfil BJP promises at Nagaon bypoll rallies

Himanta says Assam govt working to fulfil BJP promises at Nagaon bypoll rallies

Oct 02, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 2 said his government was working to fulfil the promises made by the BJP before the Assembly election and urged voters in the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency to support the BJP-led NDA candidate in the October 6 bypoll.

Former AAU VC Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah honoured with Agri 100 award

Former AAU VC Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah honoured with Agri 100 award

Oct 02, 2026

Dr Kamal Malla Bujarbaruah, former Vice Chancellor of Assam Agricultural University (AAU) and former Deputy Director General (Animal Sciences) of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), has been conferred the prestigious Agri 100 award for his contribution to agriculture and farming development.

18 forest dwellers get forest rights titles in Assam’s Kamrup

18 forest dwellers get forest rights titles in Assam’s Kamrup

Oct 02, 2026

The Assam government on October 2 recognised the forest rights of 18 eligible beneficiaries in Kamrup district as part of a special drive under the Forest Rights Act, 2006.

‘Rakibul Hussain has insulted my mother and father’: Assam CM Himanta

Oct 02, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 2 hit back at Congress MP Rakibul Hussain over his reported “biscuit” remark, alleging that the Congress leader had insulted his parents.

‘Gaddar Congress’: Poem targeting Gaurav Gogoi leaves Himanta Sarma impressed at rally

Oct 02, 2026

A poem titled “Gaddar Congress” targeting Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi was recited at an election meeting addressed by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, drawing an appreciative response from the chief minister.

Ajmal is no longer a tiger’: Himanta Biswa Sarma takes dig at AIUDF chief

Ajmal is no longer a tiger’: Himanta Biswa Sarma takes dig at AIUDF chief

Oct 02, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 2 took another swipe at AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, saying the veteran politician's age had weakened his ability to represent the state in Parliament.

Assam man held with heroin of Rs 2 lakh in Agartala railway station

Assam man held with heroin of Rs 2 lakh in Agartala railway station

Oct 02, 2026

Agartala GRP arrested an Assam man at the railway station and recovered 25.95 grams of heroin hidden in soap cases. Police have booked him under the NDPS Act and are probing the source and possible trafficking links.

‘Elections are about votes, not jail’: Himanta Sarma takes jibe at Gaurav Gogoi

‘Elections are about votes, not jail’: Himanta Sarma takes jibe at Gaurav Gogoi

Oct 02, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a swipe at Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, saying election campaigns should focus on issues concerning voters rather than discussions about jail.

‘Lots of questions’: Salman Khurshid flags concerns over Form 6, 7 and 8

Oct 02, 2026

Senior Congress leader Salman Khurshid on October 2 raised questions over changes made to voter-registration Form 6 and the handling of Forms 7 and 8, saying doubts remained over how applications affected by the changes would now be treated.

Silchar set for first municipal corporation election, 303 polling stations ready

Oct 02, 2026

Silchar is all set to hold its first-ever Municipal Corporation election on Saturday, with polling personnel leaving for their respective polling stations with election materials on October 2.

Assam: Violent clash between inmates and jail authorities at Barpeta jail, 3 rounds fired in air

Oct 02, 2026

Tension escalated at Barpeta District Jail in Assam on October 2 after a confrontation between inmates and jail authorities reportedly turned violent, with three rounds allegedly fired into the air to bring the situation under control.

‘I gifted myself a gold medal’: Lovlina Borgohain’s birthday comeback after Paris heartbreak

Oct 02, 2026

Assam boxer Lovlina Borgohain celebrated her 29th birthday in the most memorable fashion, winning her maiden Asian Games gold medal and describing the triumph as a gift to herself after a difficult period following the Paris Olympics.

‘Wanna know what I’m riding?’: Himanta announces bamboo bicycle trials across Guwahati

‘Wanna know what I’m riding?’: Himanta announces bamboo bicycle trials across Guwahati

Oct 02, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said bamboo bicycles will be placed at parks across Guwahati for public trials before launch. He said the feedback exercise also highlights Assam's wider bamboo potential and policy-driven growth.

Assam zoo set for Rs 340-crore makeover, bird aviary and toy train among new attractions

Assam zoo set for Rs 340-crore makeover, bird aviary and toy train among new attractions

Oct 02, 2026

Assam has announced a Rs 340-crore redevelopment of the State Zoo cum Botanical Garden in Guwahati. The project will add new visitor facilities while retaining the zoo’s natural surroundings.

‘Assam awaits your glorious return’: Himanta after speaking to Lovlina following Asian Games gold

‘Assam awaits your glorious return’: Himanta after speaking to Lovlina following Asian Games gold

Oct 02, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma spoke to Lovlina Borgohain after her Asian Games gold-medal win. He said the boxer was super elated and that Assam was celebrating her birthday triumph.

23-year-old dies in Assam road crash, uncle suffers fatal heart attack on hearing news

23-year-old dies in Assam road crash, uncle suffers fatal heart attack on hearing news

Oct 02, 2026

A 23-year-old man died in a road crash in Cachar on the night of October 1. His uncle suffered a fatal heart attack after hearing the news, as residents again raised concerns over NH-306.