Assam CM inaugurates vertical green wall beneath Bhagadatta Flyover in Dispur
Oct 15, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a vertical green wall beneath Bhagadatta Flyover-1 in Dispur. The ₹34.82-crore initiative targets 20 locations to improve Guwahati's greenery and air quality.
Guwahati gets northeast’s first visa application centre, services available for 14 countries
Oct 15, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, October 15 inaugurated the Northeast’s first visa application centre in Guwahati, offering applicants from Assam and other northeastern states access to visa application services for 14 countries.
Assam: Beneficiaries made to wait for hours under scorching sun in Nagaon, residents demand accountability
Oct 15, 2026Residents of Dhingbari Chapori Gaon Panchayat in Assam’s Nagaon district have accused local panchayat representatives and concerned authorities of negligence after thousands of beneficiaries were allegedly made to wait for hours under the scorching sun during a village meeting without adequate arrangements for drinking water or shade.
Assam farmers fear elephant raids as solar fencing remains incomplete in Rani
Oct 15, 2026Farmers living along the Assam-Meghalaya border under the Rani Forest Range in Assam's Palasbari constituency fear damage to their standing paddy crops from wild elephant raids, as solar fencing work remains incomplete in several stretches ahead of the harvesting season.
Veer Lachit Sena Assam appeals for use of Assamese language during Durga Puja
Oct 15, 2026Veer Lachit Sena Assam’s Morigaon district committee has extended its Durga Puja greetings to the people of the district and appealed to Puja committees and business establishments to promote the use of the Assamese language.
Assam: Nine arrested after woman dies in road accident, vehicles vandalised in Lanka
Oct 15, 2026Police have arrested nine people following a road accident in the Islambasti area of Lanka in Assam’s Hojai district on Monday evening, in which a woman was killed and another person seriously injured. The incident was followed by alleged vandalism, with several vehicles, including privately owned cars, reportedly damaged by agitated residents.
Yaba Tablets worth Rs 57.5 crore seized from truck in Assam’s Cachar, two apprehended
Oct 15, 2026Assam Police seized 2.3 lakh Yaba tablets from a concealed truck chamber in Cachar and apprehended two persons. The consignment’s origin, intended destination and the identities of those held remain undisclosed.
Assam to expand Nijut Moina scheme next year; B.Sc Nursing and GNM students to be included
Oct 15, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the expansion of Nijut Moina during an assistance distribution ceremony. The move will bring professional nursing students under the financial support programme.
Assam: Bir Lachit Sena protests alleged negligence at Boko Health Centre, demands Rs 10 Lakh compensation for deceased
Oct 15, 2026The Boko regional committee of Bir Lachit Sena Assam staged a protest at Boko Block Primary Health Centre on Wednesday, alleging medical negligence, irregularities and corruption at the government-run facility. The organisation has demanded Rs 10 lakh in compensation for the family of Santona Boro, a pregnant woman who died on October 3, and called for an investigation into the circumstances surrounding her death.
Guwahati Police issue strict guidelines for Durga Puja celebrations
Oct 15, 2026Guwahati Police have issued strict guidelines for Durga Puja celebrations across the city. The measures prioritise security, crowd control, road safety and peaceful festivities.
Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to APJ Abdul Kalam, calls him ‘People’s President’
Oct 15, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma paid tribute to APJ Abdul Kalam on his birth anniversary. He said Kalam’s scientific legacy and ideals continued to inspire younger generations.
Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates 101st Ginger Hotel near Guwahati Airport
Oct 15, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, October 15 inaugurated the 101st Ginger Hotel near Guwahati airport, as the state government looks to develop the area into an aerocity offering accommodation options for travellers.
3-day Zonal Karbi Youth Festival to celebrate Karbi heritage in Nagaon, celebrations to begin from October 18
Oct 15, 2026The 34th Zonal Karbi Youth Festival will be held at Rengbeng Karbi village in Kathiatoli, Assam’s Nagaon district, from October 18 to 20 with a focus on preserving and promoting the cultural heritage of the Karbi community living outside Karbi Anglong district.
Assam Government provides Rs 5 lakh assistance to Himashree Boro's family
Oct 15, 2026The Assam government has provided a one-time financial assistance of Rs 5 lakh to the family of Himashree Boro, the young dancer who was found dead beside a railway track in Andhra Pradesh last week. Dimoria MLA Tapan Das handed over the cheque to the family on behalf of the state government under the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund.
Guwahati: Two men accused of dragging woman during bag snatching shot by police
Oct 15, 2026Two men accused of attacking a woman and dragging her along a road while attempting to snatch her bag in Guwahati were injured in police firing during an operation between Khanapara and Panjabari. The accused, identified as Prashanta Boro and Rahul Das, were taken to Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), where they are undergoing treatment.
Assam Juvenile Justice Board Orders adult trial for 17-year-old in Hailakandi rape-murder case
Oct 15, 2026The Juvenile Justice Board (JJB) in Assam’s Hailakandi district has ordered that a 17-year-old accused in the alleged rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl be tried as an adult, following a preliminary assessment of the case, including psychological and medical reports.
Assam: Akhil Gogoi calls off 'satyagraha' after talks with state ministers
Oct 15, 2026Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi has called off his 'satyagraha' following discussions with state ministers Pijush Hazarika and Keshab Mahanta over the provision of relief to flood-affected people.
Tension in Assam’s Jorhat after Blinkit employees allegedly raise anti-Modi slogans
Oct 15, 2026Tension gripped Assam’s Jorhat after Blinkit employees allegedly raised slogans in support of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) and against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a BJP public awareness rally, triggering a confrontation between party workers and employees of the quick-commerce company.
"No Zubeen Garg festivals until justice is delivered," says organising committee
Oct 15, 2026The organising committee of the proposed Zubeen Garg Mahotsav has temporarily suspended all programmes scheduled for November 18, 19 and 20, citing respect for the sentiments of the late music icon’s family and admirers. The committee has also announced that it will not organise any festival-oriented programme in the future until justice is delivered to Zubeen Garg.
Gauhati High Court stays order on Gauhati University Students’ Union Election dispute
Oct 15, 2026The Gauhati High Court on Wednesday, October 14 stayed the operation of its October 3 direction concerning the candidature for the post of general secretary in the Gauhati University Postgraduate Students’ Union (PGSU) election for 2026-27, directing that the result for the post must not be declared or implemented until the next hearing.
AGP's regionalism rooted in Assam's interests, says Atul Bora in Dhemaji
Oct 14, 2026Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president Atul Bora on Wednesday said regionalism was not merely a political ideology for the party but a commitment to protecting Assam's interests and ensuring its all-round development.
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