Ready for ballot paper vote if Cong govts in Kerala, K'taka resign over ‘vote chori’: Himanta
Oct 12, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 12 challenged the Congress to resign from power in Kerala, Karnataka and Telangana over alleged “vote chori”, saying he was ready to contest elections through ballot papers if the party accepted his demand.
Assam: 22 drug traffickers arrested in Dibrugarh in 48 hours, Rs 1.43-crore property frozen
Oct 12, 2026Assam Police have arrested 22 alleged drug traffickers and registered 13 cases under the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) Act in Dibrugarh district over the past 48 hours, a senior police officer said on October 12.
Assam: 34 grams of suspected narcotics seized in Lailapur, one arrested
Oct 12, 2026Lailapur Police in Assam’s Cachar district have arrested a man and seized 34 grams of suspected narcotic substances packed in 293 containers, along with Rs 15,000 in cash, during an anti-drug operation.
Assam-Meghalaya border: Boko police rescue 40 cattle, four suspects flee
Oct 12, 2026Boko Police rescued 40 cattle during an operation at Jarighat-Majebari along the Assam-Meghalaya border following a tip-off about suspected cattle smuggling, officials said.
‘SIR must be conducted every five years’: Himanta targets Rahul Gandhi over electoral rolls
Oct 12, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 12 defended the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, asserting that the exercise should be conducted every five years to safeguard democracy and alleging that Congress leader Rahul Gandhi was attempting to undermine constitutional institutions by questioning election results.
Assam CM cites Prophet Muhammad’s example to challenge Rahul Gandhi on CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Oct 12, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma cited an anecdote involving Prophet Muhammad while countering Rahul Gandhi's criticism of CEC Gyanesh Kumar. He used it to argue that leaders should act on their own demands before asking others to do so.
‘Won’t allow country to be destabilised’: Assam BJP chief targets Congress
Oct 12, 2026Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on October 12 accused the Congress and other Opposition parties of attempting to create instability in the country and undermine democratic institutions, announcing a public awareness campaign across Assam from October 13.
Four arrested in Assam's Nagaon over alleged honey-trapping and blackmailing racket
Oct 12, 2026Police in Assam's Nagaon arrested four people after a man alleged he was lured to a house, stripped and filmed. The case has raised concern over social media contacts being used for intimidation and blackmail.
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: Raijor Dal 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.
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