Singpho traditional chiefs meet Margherita co-district commissioner over honorarium
Oct 23, 2026Representatives of the Singpho community, including traditional chiefs Bisa Gam Singpho and Seng Gam Singpho, met Margherita Co-District Commissioner K N Chandana Jahnavi on October 23 and submitted documents seeking recognition of their customary leadership and related honorarium.
Assam transfers 2,137 forest department employees through online randomisation system
Oct 23, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 23 launched an online randomisation system for transferring forest department employees, with 2,137 personnel transferred in the first phase of the initiative.
Usha Mangeshkar to receive first Bhupen Hazarika National Award: Himanta
Oct 23, 2026The Assam government has instituted the Bharat Ratna Dr Bhupen Hazarika National Award, with eminent singer Usha Mangeshkar selected as the first recipient, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on October 23.
Dhubri woman accuses Dharmasala GP president’s husband of sexual assault
Oct 23, 2026A woman from Dharmasala in Assam’s Dhubri district has lodged a police complaint alleging that the husband of the Dharmasala Gaon Panchayat president sexually assaulted her after approaching her on the pretext of collecting documents related to the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana (PMAY).
Second unidentified body in four days found in Assam’s Dima Hasao
Oct 23, 2026An unidentified body was recovered from a forest area near Gidingpur village under Maibang Police Station in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on October 23, the second such recovery in the district in four days.
‘Never ages, never matures’: Himanta’s Rahul Gandhi ‘eternal youth’ jibe
Oct 23, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on October 23 took a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, echoing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks that the Congress was attempting to relaunch the “same product” every year.
Assam cabinet announces civilian awardees for 2025; Dr Harsha Bhattacharjee named Assam Baibhav recipient
Oct 23, 2026The Assam government has finalised the recipients of its highest civilian honours — Assam Baibhav, Assam Saurabh and Assam Gaurav — for 2025, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on October 23.
Wife seeks probe into DSP Khargeswar Rabha’s death; ARSU demands CM’s intervention
Oct 23, 2026The family of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Khargeswar Rabha has sought a thorough investigation into his death after his body was recovered from a hotel room at Jahnabi Regency in Bongaigaon.
Assam officials inspect tobacco shops within 100 yards of Margherita schools
Oct 23, 2026Officials inspected shops near five Margherita educational institutions during a COTPA enforcement drive. The operation sought to restrict tobacco access and exposure among children and young people.
Assam woman allegedly trafficked to Oman; family files fresh complaint against two accused
Oct 23, 2026A fresh complaint has been filed at Juria Police Station in Assam’s Nagaon district against two alleged members of an international human trafficking network, following allegations that a 24-year-old woman was sent to Oman and subjected to physical and mental abuse.
‘UPPL should surrender’: BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary claims BPF will win by-polls unopposed
Oct 23, 2026Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mohilary on October 23 took a swipe at the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL), saying the party should surrender rather than contest the upcoming BTC by-elections, and claimed that the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) would win unopposed.
Assam Rifles recover more weapons, suspected IED in Manipur’s Phailengkot
Oct 23, 2026Assam Rifles recovered illegal weapons, ammunition and a suspected IED in Phailengkot. The haul came during the continuing Operation Khojbeen search in Manipur.
‘If CM knows, why doesn’t DFO?’ Himanta warns over illegal quarries in Hojai
Oct 23, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has raised questions over alleged illegal stone quarrying in Hojai district, warning that the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) should be suspended if the allegations are found to be true.
Assam journalist loses two phones in AC coach during spiritual retreat to Uttarakhand
Oct 23, 2026A train journey to Uttarakhand turned into an unsettling experience for Sunil Borah, Executive Editor of India Today NE, after two mobile phones belonging to him and his wife reportedly went missing from beneath their pillows while they were asleep in an air-conditioned coach of the Kathgodam-Dehradun Express.
Kaziranga records 1,000 days without Rhino poaching, says Assam CM
Oct 23, 2026Kaziranga National Park has completed 1,000 consecutive days without rhino poaching. The milestone reflects sustained protection and the authorities' uncompromising stand against poaching.
‘Gyanesh Kumar has to go’: Gaurav Gogoi accuses ECI of losing constitutional authority
Oct 23, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi demanded Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar's removal. He alleged the ECI had lost constitutional authority and favoured the ruling leadership.
‘Biggest stain on his political career’: Gaurav Gogoi accuses Assam government of failing Zubeen Garg
Oct 23, 2026Gaurav Gogoi accused the Assam government of failing to deliver justice in Zubeen Garg's death. He said concerns over the investigation and successive bail orders had deepened public apprehension.
‘Feels unreal’: Assam’s Ashmita Chaliha on stunning world No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi at French Open
Oct 23, 2026Ashmita Chaliha defeated world number two Akane Yamaguchi in straight games to reach the French Open quarter-finals. The career-best victory gave the Assam shuttler confidence after a difficult phase.
Assam CM launches ETRS to streamline forest department transfers
Oct 23, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched ETRS for Forest Department transfers on 23 October. The system aims to improve transparency, fairness and efficiency while allowing appropriate exemptions.
Assam targets 3.49 lakh KCC accounts, sets Rs 2,050 crore agriculture infrastructure fund goal
Oct 23, 2026Assam has announced three initiatives to expand farm credit and agricultural infrastructure. The measures seek to resolve overdue loans and improve financing opportunities for farmers.
Two killed, one critically injured in road accident on NH-715 in Assam's Kaliabor
Oct 23, 2026Two people were killed and another was critically injured in a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a Tata Zest car on National Highway 715 in the Rangalu area under Jakhalabandha Police Station in Assam’s Kaliabor on the night of October 22.
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