Drunk conversation triggered Sribhumi bihu troupe clash, arrests rise to 17: Assam Police
Oct 26, 2026Four more people have been arrested in connection with the October 23 clash between members of the Hindustan Club and the Adorkona Bihu group during a Durga Puja idol immersion procession in Assam’s Sribhumi district, taking the total number of arrests to 17, police said.
Assam’s agarwood chips worth Rs 2.58 crore to be exported to Dubai
Oct 26, 2026Assam will export 123 kg of agarwood chips worth Rs 2.58 crore to Dubai. The state-backed initiative aims to expand international markets for its agarwood products.
BJP stages protest in Guwahati over Kharge’s remarks on PM Modi’s father, demands apology
Oct 26, 2026The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a protest in Guwahati on October 26, condemning Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge’s alleged remarks about Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s father and demanding an apology from the Congress leadership.
Zubeen Garg case: Assam CM says some protesters targeting judiciary, risking trial process
Oct 26, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed concern over what he described as repeated criticism of the judiciary over the trial process in the death case of singer Zubeen Garg, alleging that some protesters want to disrupt the proceedings.
Tigress relocated to West Bengal’s Buxa tiger reserve moves into Assam’s Raimona National Park
Oct 26, 2026A tigress brought from Bihar and released into West Bengal’s Buxa Tiger Reserve earlier this month has crossed into Assam’s Raimona National Park within three weeks, with forest officials monitoring its movement through a radio collar fitted on the animal.
Assam: Tamulpur officials urge more registrations for Khel Maharan 3.0 ahead of October 31 deadline
Oct 26, 2026Tamulpur officials reviewed Khel Maharan 3.0 preparations and urged faster player registrations by October 31. The drive seeks broader grassroots participation as registrations remain below the previous edition
Manipur CM says Mera Hou Chongba can be celebrated as ‘day of integrity’
Oct 26, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on October 26 said that Mera Hou Chongba, the traditional festival symbolising the bond between hill and valley communities, could be celebrated as a “day of integrity”.
Assam minister rebuts Bangladesh opposition leader over eviction drive, cites SC orders
Oct 26, 2026Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on October 26 rebutted Bangladesh opposition leader Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir’s concerns over the eviction drive at the Lutumari Reserve Forest in Assam’s Nagaon district, asserting that the operation was carried out in accordance with the law and Supreme Court directives.
IIT Guwahati study explains how plants adapt water transport system during drought
Oct 26, 2026IIT Guwahati researchers mapped changes in Indian mustard xylem under severe water stress. The findings could aid drought-tolerant crops and improve agricultural water-use efficiency.
Assam: 700 bags of urea fertilizer seized in Assam’s Dima Hasao, two arrested
Oct 26, 2026Dima Hasao Police seized 700 bags of urea fertilizer weighing approximately 31.5 tonnes from a truck at Doloisunga along National Highway 27 in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on October 25. The truck driver and helper were apprehended in connection with the seizure.
Guwahati Panbazar’s Mahendra Mohan Choudhury Hospital to open on November 16
Oct 26, 2026MMCH in Panbazar is scheduled to open on November 16 with 850–900 beds. The new complex is expected to strengthen Guwahati's healthcare infrastructure and includes doctors' housing.
Manas National Park discovers new flowering plant species, Osbeckia assamensis
Oct 26, 2026Researchers Barnali Das and Namita Nath identified Osbeckia assamensis in Manas National Park. The discovery expands Assam's documented floral diversity and underscores the importance of habitat conservation.
Assam’s conviction rate rises to 30.88% in September 2026: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Oct 26, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam's conviction rate reached 30.88% by September 2026. He attributed the rise to stronger investigations, effective prosecution and greater accountability.
Assam Bihu troupe attack: Four more arrested in Sribhumi, total rises to 17
Oct 26, 2026Four more people were arrested over the alleged attack on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi. The case has prompted demands for swift action to protect Assam's cultural heritage.
Zubeen Garg death case: Sandipan Garg to appear before fast-track court for first time after jail release
Oct 26, 2026Sandipan Garg, one of the accused in the death case of music icon Zubeen Garg, is scheduled to appear before a fast-track court on Monday, October 26 for the first time since his release from jail on October 19.
Assam: 30 cattle seized from container vehicle in Kaliabor, two detained
Oct 26, 2026Police seized 30 cattle from a container vehicle during an operation at Chulun in Kaliabor, Assam, in the early hours of the morning. Two people were detained in connection with the suspected illegal transportation of the animals.
Assam moves to revive Kolong River as CM Himanta Biswa Sarma approves restoration proposal
Oct 26, 2026Efforts are underway to revive Assam’s Kolong River, which has witnessed a decline in its water flow over the years, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma approving a proposal to restore its flow.
‘Further investigation underway’: DGP on attack on Bihu troupe in Sribhumi
Oct 26, 2026Assam Police arrested 13 people after an alleged attack on a Bihu troupe in Sribhumi. The incident prompted strong calls to protect Assamese culture and punish those responsible.
Assam: 12 cattle found in number plateless pickup van in Raha, two men handed over to police
Oct 26, 2026Local residents intercepted a Bolero pickup van carrying 12 cattle at Phulguri in Raha, Assam, while it was travelling towards Guwahati along the national highway, on suspicion of illegal cattle transportation.
Assam's Jahnabi Kashyap wins two gold medals, sets two national records in swimming
Oct 26, 2026Assam swimmer Jahnabi Kashyap won two gold medals and set two national records on the opening day of the inaugural Senior National Short Course Swimming Championship 2026 in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Sunday, October 25.
Zubeen Garg death case: AASU to hold candlelight marches across Assam on October 29
Oct 26, 2026The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) will organise candlelight processions at district headquarters across Assam on October 29, demanding justice in the death case of singer Zubeen Garg, amid growing public concern over the grant of bail to some of the accused.
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