Assam-born scientist Dr. Angaraj Duara working on NASA mission to search for signs of life beyond earth
Oct 11, 2026Assam-born scientist Dr Angaraj Duara is working on NASA's Habitable Worlds Observatory mission. His team is testing sensors that could help detect signs of life on distant planets.
Retired Karimganj court employee dies in suspected train accident in Assam's Hailakandi
Oct 11, 2026A 65-year-old retired court employee, identified as Prahlad Chandra Das, died in a suspected train accident in the Saidband area near Hailakandi town, with the exact circumstances of his death yet to be ascertained.
Second youth succumbs to injuries after Jatinga Bridge accident in Assam's Dima Hasao
Oct 11, 2026Joel Riame died at GNRC Hospital in Guwahati on Saturday night after the Jatinga Bridge crash in Dima Hasao. His death took the toll to two as details of the accident remained unclear.
Assam: Dhing Youth Congress president Nawaz Sharif resigns from post after bypoll defeat
Oct 11, 2026Nawaz Sharif, president of the Dhing Block Youth Congress Committee, has resigned from his organisational post following the Congress party’s defeat in the recent by-election.
‘Come out of your ego boat’: Akhil Gogoi appeals to Assam CM over flood probe
Oct 11, 2026Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has demanded a CBI inquiry into the disaster caused by floods in Upper Assam that claimed 109 lives, saying the ongoing democratic protest has completed 216 hours as of 10:30 am on October 11.
Assam Scientist Dr. Kaustubh Bora among world’s top 2% scientists in 2026
Oct 11, 2026Dr Kaustubh Bora of ICMR-NIHR, Dibrugarh, has been named among the world's top 2% scientists in 2026. The recognition highlights Assam's research presence and the wider contribution of ICMR scientists across disciplines.
Akhil Gogoi praises CJP for ‘attacking BJP-RSS’, says he will join Delhi Protest
Oct 11, 2026Assam MLA and Raijor Dal president Akhil Gogoi on Sunday, October 11, congratulated Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) leaders Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das following their release on the executive magistrate’s orders, saying he would join their protest in Delhi after concluding his ongoing agitation in Assam.
Patient admitted to ICU after wrong blood group allegedly transfused at Assam's Bongaigaon Medical College
Oct 11, 2026Tension erupted at Bongaigaon Medical College and Hospital after a patient was allegedly transfused with blood of an incorrect blood group, reportedly leaving the patient in a critical condition and necessitating admission to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
AIUDF MLA Rafikul Islam backs Delhi protest, demands CEC Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation
Oct 11, 2026Badruddin Ajmal backed the Delhi protest and demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation. The demonstrations triggered detentions and drew wider opposition criticism of the police response.
Commuters stranded on NH-27 in Assam's Dima Hasao amid road closure; public alleges NHAI negligence
Oct 11, 2026Commuters faced severe inconvenience on National Highway-27 at Gerhem, along the Maibang–Mahur stretch in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, after an approach road used by vehicles was reportedly closed from the morning of October 10 due to ongoing construction work.
Suspected thief detained after hiding in water for two hours in Assam's Silchar
Oct 11, 2026A theft allegation at Silchar's Kathal Point led residents and police to trace and detain a youth. The case remains under investigation, with CCTV footage and other evidence expected to clarify the allegations.
'Our daughters are Assam’s future': Himanta on International Day of the girl child
Oct 11, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, October 11, said the state government was committed to empowering girls through education, opportunities, safety and support, describing them as the state’s future.
Himanta links Maa Shailaputri’s strength to women’s financial security through Orunodoi on Navratri
Oct 11, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, October 11, extended his wishes on the first day of Navratri, drawing a parallel between the strength of Maa Shailaputri and women’s financial security through the state government’s Orunodoi scheme.
Gaurav Gogoi accuses Modi-Shah government of trying to ‘steal’ citizens’ right to dissent
Oct 11, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on October 10, accused the Narendra Modi-led government at the Centre of attempting to curb citizens’ right to dissent, alleging that it had already taken away their right to vote.
Zubeen Garg death case is battle for entire Assam, says wife Garima Saikia Garg
Oct 10, 2026Calling the case surrounding singer Zubeen Garg’s death a battle for the entire state of Assam, his wife Garima Saikia Garg has said that any failure to secure justice would amount to a collective defeat for the government, the Opposition and the people of the state.
Mother-son duo allegedly assaulted in Assam's Dhubri; police detain suspects
Oct 10, 2026Tensions were reported in Dhubri town on October 10 after a man and his mother were allegedly assaulted by a group of individuals over an ongoing dispute. Police have detained several suspects for questioning in connection with the incident.
‘Happy that Not a Hero is finding its way across the world’: Rima Das’ film makes Asian premiere at Busan
Oct 10, 2026Rima Das presented Not a Hero at its Asian premiere in Busan with her cast and team. The screening extended the film's festival run after recognition in Berlin and Melbourne.
Injured jackal rescued near NH-38 in Assam’s Digboi, sent for treatment
Oct 10, 2026An injured jackal found beside National Highway 38 near Anand Bagh in Digboi, Tinsukia district, has been rescued and handed over to the Wildlife Trust of India (WTI) for medical treatment, Assam Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on October 10.
Assam: Nursery student killed after e-rickshaw carrying schoolchildren overturns in Barpeta
Oct 10, 2026A nursery student was killed and several other schoolchildren were injured after an e-rickshaw carrying students allegedly lost control and overturned near Mandia Regional College in Assam’s Barpeta district. The deceased, identified as Maitri Pal, was returning home with her mother after school when the accident occurred.
Dhubri artisan turns 7,000 discarded pens into Durga idol
Oct 10, 2026An artisan from Assam’s Dhubri has created a unique Durga idol using approximately 7,000 expired ballpoint and marker pens, combining artistic creativity with a message of environmental sustainability.
Assam: 60 kg of cannabis seized in Jorabat’s 12 Mile, Nagaon man arrested
Oct 10, 2026Basistha Police seized 60 kg of suspected cannabis at 12 Mile in Jorabat and arrested Sunil Kar of Nagaon. The case has prompted a wider probe into the source, destination and possible links behind the consignment.
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