Zubeen Garg death case: Bail granted to Sandipan Garg, release depends on court clearance
Oct 17, 2026Sandipan Garg, one of the seven accused in the case related to the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, may be released from jail on Saturday, October 17 after being granted bail by the Gauhati High Court, provided the remaining legal formalities are completed in time. However, uncertainty persists over his release as the fast-track court is scheduled to remain closed from October 17 to October 26.
Assam: Stolen cattle allegedly sold at Nagaon market, complainant seeks impartial probe
Oct 17, 2026Allegations of illegal cattle trading at the Dumdumia Balisatra bi-weekly market in Assam's Nagaon district have raised questions over the police response to suspected cattle theft cases, with complainants alleging that a man accused of involvement in the trade was released after being handed over to the police by local residents.
Assam: Students protest alleged encroachment on school land in Sontoli, demand eviction of encroachers
Oct 17, 2026Students of Dekachang Regional High School in Sontoli, under Assam’s Chamaria Assembly constituency, staged a protest demanding the removal of alleged encroachments from land belonging to the educational institution.
Assam: Robbery accused injured in police firing in Rangia
Oct 17, 2026An alleged robbery accused sustained serious injuries after Rangia Police opened fire during an operation at an interior location under the Tulsibari Police Outpost in Assam’s Rangia during the Durga Puja festivities.
Assam: Bongaigaon Police form 15-member anti-romeo squad for Durga Puja security
Oct 17, 2026Bongaigaon Police in Assam have formed a 15-member Anti-Romeo Squad to strengthen the safety of women and young girls during the Durga Puja festivities and prevent incidents of harassment across the town.
Assam MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed appointed AICC observer for ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ campaign
Oct 17, 2026Chamaria MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed has been appointed as an observer by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) for its nationwide ‘Vote Bachao, Desh Bachao’ campaign, aimed at raising concerns over electoral rights and the integrity of the voting process.
Assam resumes eviction drive in Jamuna-Maudanga Reserve Forest, 152 families affected
Oct 17, 2026The eviction drive in Assam’s Jamuna-Maudanga Reserved Forest resumed on Saturday, with the district administration and Forest Department targeting 152 families and seeking to reclaim around 525 bighas of allegedly encroached forest land in the Doboka area.
‘Justice for Zubeen is our only demand’: Garima Saikia Garg warns against politicisation of case
Oct 17, 2026Garima Saikia Garg, wife of music icon Zubeen Garg, reiterated her demand for justice in his death and cautioned against attempts to associate the campaign with any political party or ideology.
From Naglok to Kedarnath: Guwahati pandals offer diverse themes for Durga Puja
Oct 17, 2026Durga Puja celebrations have begun across Assam, with hundreds of pandals drawing devotees through elaborate designs, themed installations and traditional rituals. In Guwahati, where more than 500 public and private pujas are being organised this year, the celebrations have combined artistic displays with established religious customs.
Zubeen Garg death case: Akhil Gogoi, Marshall Baruah call public meeting after two accused get bail
Oct 17, 2026Visual artist Marshall Baruah and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Friday, October 16 invited the public to a meeting at Zubeen Khetra in Sonapur on Saturday, October 17, at 12 noon to decide the next course of action in the fight for justice for Zubeen Garg after two of the accused in the case were granted bail in quick succession.
ECI orders Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 17 states including Assam, final list on January 4
Oct 17, 2026The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls in 17 states and Union Territories, with January 1, 2027, set as the qualifying date for voter eligibility. The final electoral rolls are scheduled to be published on January 4, 2027.
NIA chargesheets three in August 2024 Assam IED planting conspiracy case
Oct 17, 2026The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday, October 16 filed a chargesheet before a special court in Guwahati against three accused in connection with the alleged conspiracy to plant improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at multiple locations in Assam ahead of Independence Day in August 2024.
Assam to publish draft voter rolls on November 12, final list on January 4
Oct 16, 2026The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Assam on October 16 announced the commencement of a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of electoral rolls, with the draft voters’ list scheduled to be published on November 12 and the final list on January 4, 2027.
SGST raids Jain Store in Assam’s Dhubri, penalty nears Rs 2 crore; Rs 1.5 crore paid
Oct 16, 2026The State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) department has imposed penalties nearing Rs 2 crore following a multi-day search operation at Jain Store, a trading establishment in the Dhanpatti area of Dhubri town, official sources said.
Himanta urges Assamese living outside state to promote Assam’s investment potential
Oct 16, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 16 urged people from the state living outside Assam to act as ambassadors and promote its investment potential while inaugurating the newly constructed Assam Bhawan at Ramohalli in Bengaluru.
Himanta targets Rahul Gandhi over SIR, accuses Congress leader of ‘blackmailing’ institutions
Oct 16, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 16 accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of attempting to “blackmail” national institutions over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, arguing that opposition parties cannot question the electoral process selectively.
Assam ranks No. 1 nationwide in NATGRID usage in September: Himanta
Oct 16, 2026Assam ranked first in the country in the use of the National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) in September 2026, recording 2,37,121 activities across its Gandiva and Sudarshan platforms, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on October 16.
Assam: Tensions rise in Bodoland over removal of Bodo language from Assembly signboard
Oct 16, 2026Tensions have escalated in Bodoland following the reported removal of the Bodo language from the signboard at the main entrance of the Assam Legislative Assembly in Guwahati, with student organisations demanding its restoration and warning of further agitation.
Gauhati High Court grants bail to suspended Assam DSP in Zubeen Garg death case
Oct 16, 2026The Gauhati High Court on October 16 granted bail to suspended Assam Police Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sandipan Garg, an accused in the death case of celebrated singer Zubeen Garg.
Two rare turtles rescued in Assam’s Tinsukia, says forest minister
Oct 16, 2026Two rare turtles were rescued in separate incidents in Assam’s Tinsukia district, with locals and forest department personnel stepping in to protect the animals from potential road accidents, Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on October 16.
Assam Police’s ‘Think Before You Dope’ campaign hits 4.6 million views in three days
Oct 16, 2026Assam Police’s latest anti-drug campaign, ‘Think Before You Dope’, has garnered approximately 4.6 million views in just three days, using humour, wordplay and social media trends to connect with young audiences, officials said on October 16.
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