Assam News

Over 40 people injured in stray dog attacks in Assam’s Cachar, vaccine shortage alleged

More than 40 people, including children, men and women, were reportedly injured in a series of dog attacks across the greater Kalain area of Assam’s Cachar district during the Durga Puja festivities, triggering panic among residents. The alleged shortage of anti-rabies vaccines at hospitals in Kalain and Katigorah has added to the concerns, with affected people reportedly being referred to Silchar for treatment.

Fire breaks out at Aadhaar Centre in Assam’s Morigaon, equipment gutted

A fire broke out at an Aadhaar enrolment centre located inside the Morigaon Revenue Circle Officer’s office in Assam around 3 am on October 19, destroying the equipment and materials kept at the facility.

Two dead, one critically injured after motorcycle collides with Suzuki Express vehicle in Assam's Jagun

Two youths were killed and another was critically injured after a motorcycle collided head-on with a Suzuki Express vehicle near Bishnu Mandir at 10th Mile in Jagun, Assam, late at night on October 18 during Durga Puja celebrations.

Three Bangladeshi nationals detained at Assam’s Lumding railway junction during RPF operation

Three Bangladeshi nationals were detained by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) during an operation at Lumding Railway Junction in Assam while travelling aboard the Guwahati–Sairang Express, train number 15609, during the Durga Puja festivities.

Air Ambulance from Tripura makes emergency landing in Dhaka after door opens; patient reportedly dies

An air ambulance carrying a patient and six other people from Agartala to Kolkata made an emergency landing at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka after its door reportedly opened mid-flight, according to information available on Monday, October 19.

Assam Police 112 vehicle accused of reckless driving near Jatinga in Dima Hasao

A video allegedly showing an Assam Police 112 emergency response vehicle being driven recklessly on the road to Haflong in Assam’s Dima Hasao district has raised concerns over road safety and the conduct of emergency service personnel.

"Whenever Babur is in the world, Ram, Lakshman, and Hanuman will always be there too": Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during his visit to Ayodhya in Uttar Pradesh, described his experience of visiting the temple as divine and said that the BJP and opposition parties should be equally free to invoke religious and historical figures during election campaigns.

“Will leave no stone unturned till Zubeen Garg gets justice”: Devajit Saikia

Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia on Sunday, October 18 said the state government would challenge the Gauhati High Court’s bail order granting relief to Amritprabha Mahanta in the death case of singer Zubeen Garg, citing alleged inconsistencies in the order.

Assam: Bamboo, cane and gamochas feature in Dhubri’s eco-friendly Durga Puja pandal

The Vivekananda Puja Committee on Mission Road in Dhubri town has drawn visitors during this year's Durga Puja celebrations with a mandap showcasing traditional folk art and locally sourced materials.

Guwahati Durga Puja: New Guwahati Anchalik Puja Samiti shortlisted for Devi Shakti Samman 2026

The New Guwahati Anchalik Puja Samiti has been shortlisted among four Durga Puja committees in Guwahati for the Devi Shakti Samman 2026, an award recognising puja celebrations across the city.

Durga Puja: Margherita administration inspects food stalls, checks illegal liquor sales

The Margherita Co-District Administration on Sunday, October 18 inspected food stalls near Durga Puja pandals to check hygiene and ensure compliance with food safety standards on the first day of Saptami.

No loud music, little fanfare: How a border village in Assam is celebrating Durga Puja

Rangpur village in Assam’s Cachar district is celebrating Durga Puja with traditional rituals and devotional prayers, even as its residents live with security concerns and a lack of basic amenities along the India-Bangladesh border.

Assam observes Kati Bihu, farmers light earthen lamps for prosperity and crop protection

Assam is observing Kati Bihu, one of its traditional agricultural festivals, with families across rural areas performing rituals associated with the occasion and preserving customs passed down through generations.

Assam: 22-year-old man held under POCSO act over alleged offences against minor

A 22-year-old man has been apprehended by Assam Police under the jurisdiction of Hatigaon Police Station in connection with a case involving alleged sexual offences against a minor and the circulation of objectionable content on social media.

Assam MP Gaurav Gogoi alleges ‘massive irregularity’ in Form-6 changes

Gaurav Gogoi alleged in Dibrugarh that changes to voter registration Form-6 were unlawful. His claims about the Supreme Court and Election Commission officials remain independently unverified.

"Bail does not mean clean chit": Devajit Saikia on Amritprabha, Sandipan’s bail in Zubeen Garg death case

Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia has said the investigation into the case involving Amritprabha Mahanta and Sandipan Garg in connection to Zubeen Garg death case was conducted properly, adding that the state government has decided to challenge the bail granted to them by the Gauhati High Court in the Supreme Court.

Woman killed, four critically injured as car plunges into ditch in Assam’s Cachar

Maha Saptami celebrated at historic Bagheshwari Than in Assam’s Boko

Maha Saptami, an important day of the Durga Puja festival, was celebrated with religious devotion at the historic Bagheshwari Than in Boko, Assam, on Sunday, October 18 as devotees gathered at the shrine to offer prayers to Goddess Durga.

Assam: 26-year-old junior engineer dies as car rams into parked trailer in Sivasagar

A 26-year-old junior engineer of the Assam government's Public Health Engineering Department died after the car he was driving rammed into a parked trailer at Bhatiapar in Sivasagar district late at night on October 17.

Assam police to move Supreme Court against bail for Amritprabha Mahanta, Sandipan Garg in Zubeen Garg case

Assam police will approach the Supreme Court challenging the Gauhati High Court's bail orders for Amritprabha Mahanta and Sandipan Garg in connection with music icon Zubeen Garg's death case, Special DGP CID and Special Investigation Team (SIT) chief Munna Prasad Gupta said on October18.

Assam: Eviction drive resumes at Lutumari forest, 600 families face displacement