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.
Assam CM holds talks with Moran, Matak groups on ST status, council elections
Oct 14, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 14 held separate meetings with representatives of Moran and Matak organisations in Dibrugarh to discuss their demands, including Scheduled Tribe (ST) status, community council elections and improved educational opportunities.
ABVP accuses Congress of trying to create Bangladesh, Nepal-like situation in India
Oct 14, 2026The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) on October 14 accused the Congress of allegedly working with foreign forces to create a situation in India similar to the political turmoil witnessed in Bangladesh and Nepal.
DGGI raids across four locations over suspected pan masala tax evasion; Rs 7 crore seizure reported
Oct 14, 2026The Directorate General of GST Intelligence (DGGI), Guwahati Zonal Unit, reportedly conducted coordinated searches and vehicle interceptions across Guwahati, Delhi, Dhupguri and Greater Noida on October 14 as part of an investigation into the suspected transportation and trading of Vimal Pan Masala without proper invoices and payment of applicable taxes.
‘CJP is a political party’: Hagrama Mohilary recalls quitting engineering for agitation
Oct 14, 2026Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Executive Member Hagrama Mohilary drew attention with his reaction to the mention of the ‘Cockroach Party’, laughing before describing it as a political party.
Not train, just a wall! Assam couple’s railway-themed boundary draws crowds in Chirang
Oct 14, 2026A unique boundary wall resembling a stationary train has become an attraction in Ballamguri village along the India-Bhutan border in Assam's Chirang district, drawing visitors who stop to take photographs and make social media reels.
Assam, Arunachal hold second regional meet to resolve border dispute, target December roadmap
Oct 14, 2026Nine villages to get boundary pillars; Survey of India to begin demarcation within two months
Leaked audio sparks controversy over alleged blackmail bid by Assam media owner
Oct 14, 2026A leaked audio conversation involving Prag News owner Sanjive Narain and Nayan Ghosh, a businessman whom the channel had dubbed a drug dealer, has triggered a major controversy in Assam. Ghosh has accused Narain of demanding money to prevent his channel from airing a damaging news report against him. Narain says conversation concerned a Mercedes car deal.
Assam: BJP holds 'Jan Jagaran Samavesh' rally in Silchar, targets Congress over ‘divisive politics’
Oct 14, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) organised a ‘Jan Jagaran Samavesh’ in Assam’s Cachar district, drawing over 25,000 supporters for a rally in Silchar that focused on national unity and criticised what the party described as divisive politics.
“Good thing the bowler wasn’t from Congress”: Himanta Sarma takes a swipe at Congress
Oct 14, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took a swipe at the Congress over its demand for the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar amid the controversy surrounding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.
Assam: Female resource person accused of withdrawing cheque issued in name of SHG groups
Oct 14, 2026A Community Resource Person (CRP) has been accused of misappropriating cheques issued under the Women Entrepreneurship Scheme to self-help group (SHG) members in Rampur Pam village in Assam’s Nagaon district, prompting a police complaint.
Assam’s Dolly Kaur Das, Himantaa Barbara shine at Asian Masters Swimming Championship
Oct 14, 2026Two swimmers from Guwahati, Dolly Kaur Das and Himantaa Barbara, won medals while representing India at the 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championship, held in Bengaluru from October 4 to 10.
Assam trains 42 social audit resource persons to improve accountability in welfare schemes
Oct 14, 2026The Assam Society for Social Audit (ASSA), in collaboration with the Golap Barbara State Institute of Panchayat and Rural Development (GB-SIPRD), has trained 42 state- and district-level resource persons to improve the quality of social audits, strengthen documentation and ensure better follow-up of audit findings across the state.
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