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Mid-air tech snag forces Dhaka landing; passenger dies

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 11:38 pm

9,002 pandals paints Assam in colours of devotion

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 11:38 pm

Assam marks Kati Bihu with prayers

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 11:38 pm

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Criticizes Opposition Amid Ayodhya Visit

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma attacks opposition protests, emphasizing that governments change through votes, not threats. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Criticizes Opposition Amid Ayodhya Visit

Daily Kiran 18 Oct 2026 11:38 pm

Bad roads inconvenience Puja revellers in Barak Valley

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 11:37 pm

Assam CM to visit 8 Durga Puja pandals in Silchar on Ashtami

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 11:37 pm

Rs 1.5cr Swaminarayan Temple replica draws crowds to Dhubri

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 11:37 pm

1 dies after car turns turtle in Cachar, 4 critical

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 11:36 pm

Assam Police To Challenge High Court Relief To 2 Accused In Zubeen Garg Death Case

The Gauhati High Court had recently granted bail to Zubeen Garg's cousin Sandipan Garg and co-singer Amritprava Mahanta.

NDTV 18 Oct 2026 10:18 pm

Ranji Trophy: Saharan Ton Overshadows Gill's Return, Rinku, Arya, Badoni Hit Centuries

Skipper Uday Saharan: Skipper Uday Saharan struck an unbeaten century to rescue Punjab after Shubman Gill's return to the Ranji Trophy lasted just five balls, while Rinku Singh, Priyansh Arya and Ayush Badoni also notched up hundreds on day one of the second round of the prestigious competition on Sunday. In the Elite Group B clash at the new PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh, Saharan's unbeaten 106, laced with 13 fours, lifted Punjab to 269/4 against Chhattisgarh. Rinku's 118 not out, coming off 186 balls and laced with 11 fours and two sixes, pulled Uttar Pradesh out of trouble to 202 Goa, before the latter reached 43/0 in 12 overs. Arya, playing his first game of the season, fell one run short of a maiden double hundred in first-class cricket, while captain Badoni hit 115 not out to put Delhi in command by taking them to 381/4 against Gujarat. Saharan, who captained India to runners-up finish in the 2024 Mens U19 World Cup, used the sweep and the slog sweep to good effect against Chhattisgarh's left-arm spin pair of Dharmendrasinh Jadeja and Ajay Mandal. Openers Vihaan Malhotra (40 off 77 balls) and Harnoor Pannu put on another half-century stand to see off the new ball, before the duo were trapped lbw by Jadeja and Mandal respectively. Gill, playing his first Ranji game of the season before departing for India's tour of New Zealand, came in at number four but fell for one. Mandal drew him forward and beat him through the gate to knock back the stumps. Saharan and Prabhsimran Singh (62 off 133 balls) then rebuilt the innings with a 130-run stand for the fourth wicket. Though Prabhsimran was trapped lbw by Jadeja before tea break arrived, Saharan marched forward to bring up his third first-class hundred off 168 balls. Wicketkeeper-batter Salil Arora (38 not out off 75 balls) ensured Punjab added 71 runs in the final session without further loss. In Elite Group A game at Green Park in Kanpur, Rinku hit his 11th first-class century, his second in successive games this season, to single-handedly drag Uttar Pradesh from 137/9 to 202 against Goa. At Reliance Stadium in Vadodara, Raj Limbani's four-wicket haul helped Baroda bowl out Bihar for 166, before they reached 77/3. At Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, debutant Kawalpreet Singh fell four runs short of a century but rescued defending champions Jammu and Kashmir, who were all out for 260 in 82.5 overs against Vidarbha. Meanwhile, Madhya Pradesh's pacers bowled out Puducherry for 177, with the former finishing on 23/ 2 at stumps. In Elite Group B, a maiden fifty from Manvanth Kumar led a lower-order fightback for Karnataka, who reached 281/8 after birthday boy Jaydev Unadkat and Chetan Sakariya had made early inroads for Saurashtra in Alur. Sibsankar Roy's half-century steered Assam to 228/6 against Tripura, while Andhra spinners Saurabh Kumar and T Vijay bowled out Hyderabad for 275. Andhra were 9 for no loss at stumps and trail by 266 runs. In Elite Group C, without veteran pacer Mohammed Shami, Bengal were bowled out for 184 by Services, but the visitors came back to leave the hosts at 83/5. Sachin Baby's unbeaten 112 rescued Kerala, who reached 245/6 against Odisha. Left-arm spin bowling all-rounder Vicky Ostwal's four-wicket haul helped Maharashtra dismiss Jharkhand for 169, with the hosts reaching 85/3 at stumps at Pune. In Elite Group D, Mumbai bowled out Himachal Pradesh for 140 at Bilaspur and were 107/2 at stumps, and trail by just 33 runs. At the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, left-arm pacer Gurjapneet Singh (4-34) and left-arm spinner and captain R Sai Kishore (4-40) shared eight wickets as Tamil Nadu bowled out Uttarakhand for 134 in 56.2 overs. Avneesh Sudha top-scored for Uttarakhand with 54 off 103 balls, hitting seven fours, while Mayank Mishra chipped in with a patient 33 off 114 deliveries, including hitting a four and two sixes. In reply, Tamil Nadu reached 85/2 in 27 overs at stumps and trail by 49 runs. N Jagadeesan made 37 off 53 balls, while Pradosh Ranjan Paul was unbeaten on 37 off 73 deliveries. Overnight rain in Chennai and a wet outfield delayed the start until 10.30 am, and bad light brought an early end to the day's play at 5.28 pm. Avneesh Sudha top-scored for Uttarakhand with 54 off 103 balls, hitting seven fours, while Mayank Mishra chipped in with a patient 33 off 114 deliveries, including hitting a four and two sixes. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 18 Oct 2026 6:50 pm

Assam govt eyes fourth extension for MK Yadava despite forest-law allegations

Guwahati: The Assam government is reportedly considering a fourth post-retirement engagement for retired IFS officer M.K. Yadava as Special Chief Secretary (Forest), even as the Union Environment Ministry has sought legal action against him over alleged forest-law violations and two High Court petitions challenge his continuation in office. His current contract, notified on May 14, [] The post Assam govt eyes fourth extension for MK Yadava despite forest-law allegations appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 18 Oct 2026 5:48 pm

Assam SIT to approach Supreme Court against bail for two accused in Zubeen Garg death case

The Gauhati High Court granted bail to the cultural icons co-singer Amritprabha Mahanta and cousin Sandipan Garg on October 9 and 16

The Hindu 18 Oct 2026 5:24 pm

Police arrest 2 drug peddlers in Anantnag, contraband substance recovered

Srinagar, Oct 18: Jammu and Kashmir Police in Anantnag apprehended two drug peddlers in separate naka checking operations in Larnoo and Dooru and recovered contraband substances from their possession. A police spokesperson said that at Nowbough, a police party from Police Station Larnoo apprehended Mohd Abass Wani, son of Ab Rahman Wani, resident of Nowbough, Larnoo. During the search, 720 grams of cannabis powder was recovered from his possession. A case under the relevant provisions of law has been registered, and investigation is underway. Meanwhile, a police party from Police Station Dooru established a naka near Nowpora, where Sufion Badsh, son of Usman Gani resident of Assam, was apprehended. During his personal search, approximately 95 grams of charas was recovered. Accordingly, FIR No. 166/2026 under relevant sections of law has been registered at Police Station Dooru, and further investigation is in progress, spokesperson said.

Greater Kashmir 18 Oct 2026 4:42 pm

CID To Challenge Bail For Accused In Zubeen Garg Death Case

The Assam Criminal Investigation Department (CID) announced its decision to appeal to the Supreme Court against the Gauhati High Court's grant of bail to two accused in the Zubeen Garg death case. The CID stated it has studied the orders and taken legal opinion, and will file the petition once the apex court reopens after holidays. Two individuals, including a band member and a suspended police DSP, have secured bail, while the CID continues its investigation with 134 witnesses examined.

Rediff 18 Oct 2026 4:23 pm

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Assam Police to Challenge Bail for Two Accused in SC

The CID says it will approach the Supreme Court after the courts reopen, as the day-to-day trial continues with 134 witnesses examined so far.

Deccan Chronicle 18 Oct 2026 3:10 pm

Gill Falls For One Run Against Chhattisgarh On Ranji Trohpy Return

New PCA Stadium: Indias Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill's much-anticipated return to the Ranji Trophy ended in disappointment as he was castled for one by left-arm spinner Ajay Mandal in Punjab's ongoing second-round Elite Group B match against Chhattisgarh at the New PCA Stadium here on Sunday. Coming in at number four, after Vihaan Malhotra was trapped lbw by Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, Gill lasted just five balls and made one run before Mandal beat him on the third ball of the 27th over with a delivery that held its line and slipped through the gate to hit the middle stump. Gill, 27, had skipped Punjab's opening game of the season against Assam but made himself available for the clash against Chhattisgarh to get some red-ball practice ahead of India's tour of New Zealand. Though Gill is not in the T20I squad, he will be a part of India, playing five ODIs and two Tests on the tour, which forms a crucial part of their build-up to the 2027 ODI World Cup and also aim to keep their hopes alive in the race for a World Test Championship (WTC) final berth. Gill, though, will play only three ODIs before missing the last two games to prepare well for the Test series to be played in Christchurch and Wellington. Elsewhere, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has missed Bengals ongoing match against Services at the Air Force Complex ground in Palam. Shami had trained with the Bengal squad on Saturday, but there was no official word for his absence from Bengals second round clash. His younger brother Mohammed Kaif came into the playing eleven in his absence. Shami had made an impressive start to the season by claiming five wickets, including a four-wicket haul, in Bengal's opening game against Delhi in Kalyani. Gill, though, will play only three ODIs before missing the last two games to prepare well for the Test series to be played in Christchurch and Wellington. Elsewhere, veteran pacer Mohammed Shami has missed Bengals ongoing match against Services at the Air Force Complex ground in Palam. Shami had trained with the Bengal squad on Saturday, but there was no official word for his absence from Bengals second round clash. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 18 Oct 2026 2:50 pm

Zubeen Garg death case: Assam Police to move Supreme Court against bail to Mahanta and Sandipon

Assam Police intends to appeal bail orders granted to Amritprava Mahanta and Sandipon Garg in the Zubeen Garg case. Special DGP CID Munna Prasad Gupta confirmed that proceedings are progressing rapidly in a fast-track court. Mahanta and Garg are accused in the death investigation of the late singer, who died in a scuba diving accident. The Gauhati High Court previously granted bail to both individuals in October 2025.

The Economic Times 18 Oct 2026 1:03 pm

Assam police to appeal Gauhati High Court bail in Zubeen Garg case

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The News Mill 18 Oct 2026 1:02 pm

15 houses burnt in Manipurs Kamjong, three injured in gun attack

In a statement, police said a joint column of the Assam Rifles, the Border Security Force and Kamjong Police had been deployed in the affected area to bring the situation under control

The Hindu 18 Oct 2026 10:41 am

JEE Main Registration 2027 LIVE: Application Form Details, Documents Required, Exam Dates

JEE Main Registration 2027 Live Updates:The exam is expected to be conducted in thirteen languages, i.e., English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.

NDTV 18 Oct 2026 8:04 am

DA news: Assam, West Bengal, Telangana, Sikkim, Kerala Check full list of states with dearness allowance hikes in 2026

From Assam to Bihar, Kerala, Odisha, Punjab, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Sikkim, West Bengal and more we check the full list of states that announced DA and DR hikes for employees and pensioners in 2026. 

Livemint 18 Oct 2026 7:55 am

Confident NorthEast United face Kerala test at home

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 12:17 am

GMCH doc faces probe over sexual harassment

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 12:01 am

Guwahati IED case: NIA chargesheets Baruah, four others

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 12:01 am

GRP, RPF set up Puja help desk at Badarpur station

The Times of India 18 Oct 2026 12:00 am

Vendors return to Fancy Bazar to cash in on shopping season

The Times of India 17 Oct 2026 11:57 pm

Durga walks into Dhubri streets with flood story

The Times of India 17 Oct 2026 11:56 pm

Kuki-Zo man killed, four injured in Manipur ambush

The Times of India 17 Oct 2026 11:55 pm

Champhai celebrates its landscape & culture at Hnahsin Kut

The Times of India 17 Oct 2026 11:24 pm

3 more die after consuming spurious liquor in Mokokchung

The Times of India 17 Oct 2026 11:22 pm

Meghalaya speaker recognises merger of UDP MLAs with BJP

The Times of India 17 Oct 2026 11:22 pm

Assam begins electoral roll revision, draft rolls to be out Nov 12

Assam has started the Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls to enhance accuracy and accessibility. The draft electoral rolls will be published on November 12, followed by a period for claims and objections. Polling stations will be rationalized to ensure no elector travels more than two kilometres to vote. The final electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on January 4, 2027.

The Economic Times 17 Oct 2026 11:13 pm

Assam eye comeback against depleted Tripura in Ranji Trophy

The Times of India 17 Oct 2026 11:00 pm

Hyderabad: Man from Assam dies by suicide

Hyderabad: A 19-year-old man from Assam died allegedly by suicide in his rented room in Siddiq Nagar, Madhapur, on Friday, October 16, after he was reportedly questioned over suspected theft of pesticide chemicals from the company where he worked. The deceased, Anzar Hussain Balooch Ria, a native of Katlicherra village in Hailakandi district of Assam, Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .

The Siasat Daily 17 Oct 2026 10:36 pm

Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Ton-up Vihaan keeps Punjab in the hunt against Assam

With the second new ball just two overs old, Assam will walk out on the fourth morning with its tails up, hoping to find a crack in the nagging sixth-wicket partnership between Salil and Emanjot

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 9:33 pm

BJP MP links historical India-Bangladesh enclaves to Delhi voter-roll protests, alleges broader plot against PM Modi

Digital Desk | New Delhi/Hyderabad, Oct 17 (IANS) Telangana Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Konda Vishweshwar Reddy has connected India's long-unresolved border enclaves with Bangladesh to the ongoing protests in Delhi against the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, adding that the past territorial anomalies enabled illegal migration that still affects voter lists today. In a video explanation circulating widely, Reddy described the pre-2015 situation as one of the most bizarre international borders in existence. India had 111 enclaves inside Bangladesh while Bangladesh had 51 enclaves inside India. In some places the complexity ran deeper: second-order enclaves existed where a Bangladeshi pocket lay inside an Indian enclave that itself sat inside Bangladesh, and vice versa. These territories, left over from the Partition era, created service-less zones in which residents lacked reliable access to administration, identity documents and clear citizenship pathways for decades. The anomalies were finally settled through the 2015 Land Boundary Agreement, negotiated and passed by the Parliament under Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Under the swap, residents were given the choice of citizenship and the last remaining pockets of foreign territory on either side of the border were eliminated. Reddy presented this resolution as the closure of a long-standing irregularity that had facilitated unchecked movement across the frontier. Such stupid borders were designed for political interests... and they continued from the day of Partition till recently, till 2015 until the Narendra Modi government came, the Telangana BJP MP said. He then linked that history directly to the current protests in the national capital. Demonstrators have opposed the Election Commission's SIR exercise, which critics claim has removed more than 130 million names from the electoral rolls, Reddy added. Supporters of the BJP MP's video said that the voter revision is a necessary housekeeping measure to identify and delete illegal or ineligible entries. Protesters, by contrast, said that large numbers of genuine eligible voters have been wrongly struck off and have demanded the resignation of the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Reddy framed the voter revision exercise as a logical continuation of earlier efforts to regularise citizenship and prevent infiltration from distorting democratic processes. He contended that porous borders and political patronage in certain states had previously allowed illegal migration to continue as a form of vote-bank politics, naming the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal and the Congress in Assam and elsewhere, with effects felt as far as Hyderabad, Delhi, Bihar and Odisha. In related remarks, the Telangana BJP MP broadened the charge. He alleged that recent protests and digital campaigns form part of a coordinated international effort aimed at regime change against Prime Minister Modi. According to Reddy, a diverse coalition of opposition parties and fringe groupsincluding the Congress, Samajwadi Party, DMK and extreme organisations, together with external actorsshare a single objective: to unseat the government. They (Opposition) do not have a common cause. The common cause is not NEET, not the UPI payment system, not the Election Commission... The common cause is to defeat PM Modi, regime change, he said, insisting that leadership change in a democracy must occur only through elections, not through orchestrated street agitation. Reddy also claimed large-scale manipulation of social-media metrics. Referring to an independent political figure associated with the Aam Aadmi Party, the Telangana BJP MP described a sudden surge of millions of Instagram followers as 100 per cent fake, 100 per cent paid, contrasting the online numbers with the modest physical turnout at the early stages of the protests. He also warned of multifaceted external pressures targeting India's economic stabilitycurrency volatility, disruptions in oil trade, and potential impacts on the information-technology and pharmaceutical sectors. In his view, strong leadership under PM Modi has so far enabled India to navigate these challenges while preserving strategic and economic autonomy. The discussion has added a historical dimension to an already polarised debate over electoral integrity, citizenship verification and the legacy of Partition-era borders. While the 2015 agreement resolved the enclave problem on paper, questions about migration, documentation and the accuracy of voter lists continue to surface. As protests persist in Delhi, interpretations of the SIR remain sharply divided; one side sees it as a safeguard against illegal entries, the other as an overreach that disenfranchises citizens. Reddy's intervention has injected the story of the old enclaves into that contemporary argument, presenting the current clean-up of electoral rolls as the unfinished business of regularising who belongs on India's voter lists.

bhaskarlive 17 Oct 2026 9:28 pm

Assam Leads Nation in Implementation of New Criminal Code, CM Sarma Vows to Strengthen Law and Order

Assam ranks first in implementing the new criminal code, showcasing the governments commitment to law enforcement and public safety. Assam Leads Nation in Implementation of New Criminal Code, CM Sarma Vows to Strengthen Law and Order

Daily Kiran 17 Oct 2026 8:33 pm

Major Drug Bust: 3 Women Held With Rs 2 Crore Brown Sugar Raw Material

Three women were arrested by Government Railway Police at Old Malda station after 1.28 kg of raw materials allegedly used to manufacture brown sugar, valued at nearly Rs 2 crore, was seized from their possession. The women, residents of Assam, were travelling on the Vivek Express and were reportedly promised Rs 15,000 each for transporting the materials.

Rediff 17 Oct 2026 8:02 pm

Tura writer Nirmal Koch honoured with Sahitya Award in Assam

Shillong, Oct 17: Noted poet, writer and researcher Nirmal Koch of Tura has been honoured with Sahitya Award 2026 by Sahitya Charcha Kendra, Assam, for his lifelong contribution to literature and efforts to preserve Koch language, literature and cultural heritage. The award was presented at the 9th annual literary festival, Sharatar Duporiya, held at Schemio [] The post Tura writer Nirmal Koch honoured with Sahitya Award in Assam first appeared on Highland Post .

Highland Post 17 Oct 2026 7:57 pm

Ahead Of New Zealand Tour, Shubman Gill To Turn Out For Punjab In Ranji Trophy Second Round

The Ranji Trophy: India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will turn out for Punjab in their Ranji Trophy second round match against Chhattisgarh in New Chandigarh, starting on Sunday. The development comes at a time when Gill is eyeing to get some red-ball game time under his belt before departing for the New Zealand tour. Gill, 27, has been drafted into the squad at the eleventh hour, with Uday Saharan to continue to lead the side. India's ODI series in New Zealand runs from November 4 to 15, but Gill will play only the first three matches. He will then hand the 50-over captaincy to Shreyas Iyer and shift his focus to the two-game Test series that follows. An India A side will be touring New Zealand at the same time for three unofficial Tests against New Zealand A. Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul have been named for all three games. Gill, however, will not be a part of it, as he was originally expected to turn out in one of those India A. But that plan has fallen through as the third four-day game, scheduled from November 7 to 10 in Lincoln, clashes with the second and third ODIs. The Ranji Trophy outing, therefore, offers Gill a timely chance at long-format practice before the Tests. Gill is likely to bat at number four for Punjab, which could see Jashanpreet Sidhu left out of the playing eleven. Punjabs batting will be further bolstered by the return of wicketkeeper-batter Prabhsimran Singh, who missed the season opener against Assam last week due to India A duty, where he made 39 and 17 against Australia A in the 2-1 50-over series defeat in Puducherry. Punjab began their campaign on a positive note by collecting three points from that game against Assam courtesy of a first-innings lead. Vihaan Malhotra, Emanjot Chahal and Salil Arora all struck hundreds in the contest. The match was also significant for veteran India pacer Umesh Yadav, who made his first-class comeback after a gap of more than two years. Umesh, who switched from Vidarbha to Punjab ahead of the domestic season, marked his return with figures of 5-70, his 16th five-wicket haul in first-class cricket. With Gill, Prabhsimran and the three centurions from the opening game, Punjab will field a formidable batting line-up as they look to build on their early points against Chhattisgarh in front of their home crowd at the New PCA Stadium. The Punjab-Chhattisgarh match will be broadcasted on JioHotstar and Star Sports Khel, while Karnataka-Saurashtra and Kerala-Odisha clashes will be live-streamed on JioHotstar. With Gill, Prabhsimran and the three centurions from the opening game, Punjab will field a formidable batting line-up as they look to build on their early points against Chhattisgarh in front of their home crowd at the New PCA Stadium. Also Read: Special Cricket Stories Article Source: IANS

CNMSports 17 Oct 2026 7:50 pm

Assam ranks 1st in BNS implementation, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday that the state ranked first in the implementation of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), according to the National Crime and Law Enforcement Integrated Network (NCLI) dashboard of the Union Home Ministry, highlighting the state government's focus on strengthening law enforcement and ensuring public safety. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said the state's policing approach was centred on stronger enforcement, swift action and protecting every citizen. When it comes to fighting crime, Assam means business. Our policing is focused on stronger enforcement, swift action and protecting every citizen, the Chief Minister said. He added that Assam had secured the top position in BNS implementation, citing the dashboard maintained by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs. The BNS, which replaced the Indian Penal Code (IPC), is one of three new criminal laws that came into force across the country on July 1, 2024. The other two are the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), which replaced the Code of Criminal Procedure, and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam (BSA), which replaced the Indian Evidence Act. The new criminal laws seek to overhaul India's criminal justice framework, with provisions aimed at modernising investigation and prosecution procedures, improving the use of technology and expediting the delivery of justice. Chief Minister Sarma's remarks underline the Assam government's emphasis on the implementation of the new criminal laws as part of its broader law-and-order agenda. However, the Chief Minister's post did not specify the individual parameters or comparative figures underlying the state's first-place ranking on the dashboard. The Chief Minister also invoked the ongoing Durga Puja festivities, seeking the blessings of Goddess Durga for the state's efforts to combat crime and uphold justice. May Maa Durga bless us with the courage to fight crime, uphold justice and protect every citizen, CM Sarma said. The statement comes amid the state government's continued emphasis on law enforcement and public security, with the implementation of the new criminal laws emerging as an important measure of police preparedness and administrative coordination.

bhaskarlive 17 Oct 2026 7:24 pm

Joint Operation by Assam Rifles and Police Leads to Arrest of Five UNLF Suspects in Manipur

A joint operation in Manipur results in the arrest of five suspected members of the UNLF, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region. Joint Operation by Assam Rifles and Police Leads to Arrest of Five UNLF Suspects in Manipur

Daily Kiran 17 Oct 2026 7:24 pm

Cyclonic winds, flooding are common threats to telecom towers in Assam, Tamil Nadu, finds study finds

The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, a global body involving 72 national governments and other stakeholders, maps telecommunication towers across five States

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 6:42 pm

Ranji Trophy 2026-27 | Denish and Sibsankars centuries propel Assam to 373

The duo rescues the visitor from a precarious 23 for three with a 168-run stand; Sarupam chips in a with a half-century; Umesh scalps five wickets for Punjab

The Hindu 17 Oct 2026 6:41 pm

Anti-Encroachment Drives Launched In Three Assam Districts To Clear Over 300 Hectares Of Forest Land

Guwahati, Oct 17: Authorities in Assam conducted eviction drives across three districts on Saturday to clear encroachments from reserved forest land, reclaiming more than 300 hectares. The operations, carried out in Golaghat, Nagaon, and Hojai districts, affected over 500 families, officials confirmed. Excavators were deployed to demolish structures, though most residents had already vacated... The post Anti-Encroachment Drives Launched In Three Assam Districts To Clear Over 300 Hectares Of Forest Land first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 17 Oct 2026 5:48 pm

WAMUL Assistant Recruitment 2026

West Assam Milk Producers Cooperative Union (WAMUL) has announced 9 vacancies, including Assistant-IV (Dairy) and Assistant-I Dairy (Operator) posts. The online application process will begin on 17 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 05 November 2026. Candidates can apply through the official website, recruitment.purabi.coop.

FreeJobAlert 17 Oct 2026 5:11 pm

Tripura: Police action foils 72-hour National Highway blockade; protesters detained, two police personnel injured

Agartala (Tripura) [India], October 17 (ANI): A 72-hour blockade of the Assam-Agartala National Highway, called by the surrendered militant groups of the National Liberation Front of Tripura (NLFT) and All Tripura Tiger Force (ATTF) under the Kaulajoy faction, was effectively foiled by the swift action of the police administration on Saturday. Although tensions arose in the Chandra Sadhup para area of Baramura over the proposed blockade, vehicular movement along the national highway is currently normal. According to reports, as per their pre-announced programme, members of the surrendered militant groups associated with the Kaulajoy faction of the NLFT and ATTF arrived at Chandra Sadhup para in Baramura on Maha Saptami to participate in the 72-hour highway blockade. Upon receiving the information, police officials, accompanied by a Deputy Collector and Magistrate (DCM) from the Jirania Sub-Divisional Administration, reached the spot. The officials held discussions with the protesters a...

devdiscourse 17 Oct 2026 4:39 pm

Guwahati High Court Orders Assam University Vice-Chancellor to Resign

The Guwahati High Court has directed Assam Universitys Vice-Chancellor to resign over UGC rule violations, raising concerns about appointment processes. Guwahati High Court Orders Assam University Vice-Chancellor to Resign

Daily Kiran 17 Oct 2026 4:33 pm

ECI orders Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 14 states and three UTs

The Election Commission (ECI) has ordered a Special Summary Revision of electoral rolls in 14 States and three Union Territories with the 1st of January next year as the qualifying date. These states and UTs are Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, Puducherry, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, []

newspoint 17 Oct 2026 3:55 pm

Gauhati HC directs Assam varsity VC to vacate post over alleged UGC norm violations

Guwahati The Gauhati High Court has directed the Vice-Chancellor of Assam University, Silchar, Rajive Mohan Pant, to vacate his post The post Gauhati HC directs Assam varsity VC to vacate post over alleged UGC norm violations appeared first on Bilkul Online .

Bilkulonline 17 Oct 2026 1:43 pm

Video: 7-Foot Durga Idol Made With 50,000 Safety Pins Becomes Major Attraction In Assam

An artist in Assam's Dhubri district has created a seven-foot-tall Durga idol using 50,000 safety pins, combining creativity with a message on women's dignity and safety.

NDTV 17 Oct 2026 1:03 pm

Assam To Publish Draft Electoral Rolls On November 12, Final Voters

Guwahati, Oct 17: The Chief Electoral Officer of Assam announced on Friday that the state has begun a Special Summary Revision (SSR) of its electoral rolls. As part of the exercise, draft rolls will be published on November 12, while the final voters list is scheduled for release on January 4. Officials stated that the... The post Assam To Publish Draft Electoral Rolls On November 12, Final Voters List On January 4 first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 17 Oct 2026 12:01 pm

NIA Chargesheets Five Accused In 2024 ULFA (I) IED Recovery Case In Assam

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against five individuals in connection with the recovery of an improvised explosive device (IED) planted by the proscribed terrorist organisation ULFA (I) in Guwahati, Assam, on August 15, 2024. The chargesheet was submitted before the NIA Special Court in Guwahati. According to the NIA, those... The post NIA Chargesheets Five Accused In 2024 ULFA (I) IED Recovery Case In Assam first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 17 Oct 2026 11:41 am

Assam CM Accuses

Guwahati, Oct 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that anti-national forces were attempting to overthrow the government through street protests and seize power by what he described as anarchist and undemocratic means. He claimed that those unable to secure the peoples mandate were now seeking to engineer a regime change. In... The post Assam CM Accuses Anti-National Forces Of Plotting Regime Change, Prashant Bhushan Defends Call For Government Change first appeared on Northeast Today .

North East Today 17 Oct 2026 10:52 am

Zubeen Garg's Cousin And Ex-Assam Cop Gets Bail In Singer's Death Case

Zubeen Garg died on September 19, 2025, while swimming in the sea off Lazarus Island in Singapore, allegedly in an inebriated state.

NDTV 17 Oct 2026 9:30 am

NIA chargesheets five accused in 2024 ULFA (I) IED case in Assam

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The News Mill 17 Oct 2026 8:17 am

Assam Chief Minister Inaugurates New Assam Bhawan in Bengaluru

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma opens Assam Bhawan in Bengaluru, aiming to boost job opportunities and strengthen ties with Karnataka. Assam Chief Minister Inaugurates New Assam Bhawan in Bengaluru

Daily Kiran 17 Oct 2026 2:38 am

Assam CM throws open Rs 71cr Assam Bhawan in Bengaluru

The Times of India 17 Oct 2026 12:01 am

Gandhi Shilp Bazaar in Vijayawada showcases rich heritage of crafts, handlooms

Around 70 artisans and weavers from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, Rajasthan, Gujarat, West Bengal, Assam, Uttar Pradesh and other States showcase a wide range of traditional crafts and region-specific products

The Hindu 16 Oct 2026 11:43 pm

Tamil Nadu to Assam: 5 states on govt radar for new university townships

TN, Assam, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha will submit proposals once guidelines on the framework are issued

Business Standard 16 Oct 2026 11:29 pm

BTC launches Rs 13.9-crore TipkaiSapatgram road project

The Times of India 16 Oct 2026 11:12 pm

Idol crafter from food grains to grab eyeballs

The Times of India 16 Oct 2026 11:11 pm

Large crowds spill onto Agartala streets

The Times of India 16 Oct 2026 11:11 pm