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To safeguard elephants, NFR will install acoustic technology throughout the rail network.

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) is set to roll out an advanced acoustic-based Intrusion Detection System (IDS) by April 2026 to prevent elephant fatalities caused by trains. The IDS uses optical fibre sensing to detect elephant movement near railway tracks, generating real-time alerts for train drivers and control rooms to take timely action. Trials of the system have been successfully completed on four important sections, covering 64.03 km of elephant corridors and 141 km of railway block sections. NFR plans to extend the system to cover the remaining 146.4 km of elephant corridors in its network. This initiative balances wildlife conservation with safe and efficient train operations in forested, elephant-inhabited zones, reaffirming NFR’s commitment to sustainable development and environmental stewardship.

This national-level project sets a benchmark for responsible railway operations in biodiversity-rich areas. It integrates technology with conservation to ensure passenger safety while protecting elephants from train collisions.

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Assam: Cachar captures another “fake doctor”.

Assam Police arrested Bipul Chandra Nath in Cachar district on Monday for allegedly posing as a doctor under the name “Dr. B.C. Nath,” despite only having matriculation-level education. Acting on a tip-off, police raided the Ambicapatty area in Silchar, seizing forged medical documents, including a fake MBBS certificate.

Cachar SSP Numal Mahatta confirmed that the accused had been deceiving patients for years using fabricated credentials. A case (No. 978/25) has been registered at Silchar Police Station, and further investigation is underway.

With this arrest, the number of fake doctors caught in Cachar has reached 13, while at least 22 imposters have been apprehended across Assam in recent months under a joint operation by the State Health Department and police. Authorities have intensified verification drives at clinics and hospitals, warning that the campaign against quackery will continue with strict legal action.

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SIT team likely to leave for Singapore today to probe Zubeen Garg’s death in Singapore in Assam.

A two-member Special Investigation Team (SIT) from Assam, led by Special DGP (CID) and SIT Chief Munna Prasad Gupta along with Investigating Officer Tarun Goel, departed for Singapore to follow crucial leads in the investigation into Zubeen Garg’s death.

The visit marks the SIT’s first overseas operation since the probe began, emphasizing the case’s cross-border significance. During their stay, the team will coordinate with Singapore Police, inspect places visited by the late singer, track financial and digital trails, collect CCTV and documentary evidence, and meet individuals who had direct or indirect contact with him.

Investigators acknowledged that 10 Assamese expatriates in Singapore had earlier provided valuable input, helping trace Zubeen’s last interactions abroad. The SIT aims to reconstruct his activities and verify the sequence of events during his trip.

Growing public demand for transparency continues in Assam, with fans urging justice and accountability. The SIT will submit a detailed report to the state government after completing its international mission.

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Sribhumi dedicates the stage to Zubeen Garg and celebrates Kali Puja with a pandal with the theme “Operation Sindoor.” in Assam.

The vibrant Kali Puja celebrations in Sribhumi have taken on a patriotic hue this year, as Raktimab Club unveiled an “Operation Sindoor”–themed pandal honoring India’s military valor and unity. Dedicated to late Assamese music legend Zubeen Garg, the 28th annual celebration—led by MLA Kamalakshya Dey Purkayastha—beautifully blends devotion, national pride, and cultural tribute, drawing admiration from visitors and dignitaries alike.

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False Allegations Against Ashish Raha During PMAY Geo-Tagging Spark Strong Public Backlash.

During ongoing geo-tagging work under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) in Borjalenga, Ashish Raha became the target of politically motivated false allegations reportedly initiated by Jitendra Shuklabaidya, husband of the elected Ward No. 7 member of the 45 No. Borjalenga Gaon Panchayat. The accusations, circulated through certain media channels, sparked strong community backlash. Residents of Ward No. 7 issued a public statement condemning the claims as baseless and reaffirming their support for Raha’s integrity.

A solidarity meeting held on October 18 at Yogirbond village brought together key local figures including Dharmendra Tiwari (District Council Member), Ajay Dev (President, BJP Borjalenga Mandal), Partha Sen (Vice President), Bunty Raha (Gaon Panchayat President), and Binandan Rabidas. Speakers warned that such falsehoods damage the image of honest workers and disrupt rural development efforts. The gathering reflected a collective defense of transparency and truth in the implementation of government welfare schemes.

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Assam will declare a 3% job reserve and provide workers access to tea garden land.

“Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a landmark bill to be introduced in the Legislative Assembly on November 25, which will transfer land ownership from tea garden owners to workers who have lived on these estates for generations. Speaking at the Assam Tea Tribes Students Association conference, Sarma declared the government’s commitment to securing land rights for tea garden communities, many of whom are descendants of labourers brought to Assam over two centuries ago. In addition to land redistribution, the government will implement a 3% reservation quota for tea garden youth in Assam Civil Service and Assam Police Service, along with the creation of magistrate and Deputy Superintendent of Police posts specifically in tea garden areas.

Sarma reaffirmed that securing land rights is essential for the socio-economic security of tea garden workers and is a priority in his tenure. The tea tribes community, integral to Assam’s cultural and economic fabric for two centuries, stands to gain enhanced opportunities for advancement through these measures, moving closer to inclusion in the mainstream economy.”

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Unauthorised stores close to Sonapur’s Zubeen Garg Crematorium are targeted by the NHAI.

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has initiated an eviction drive against unauthorised shops operating near the cremation site of noted singer Zubeen Garg at Sonapur, along NH-27. On October 17, several local establishments, including Lakhi Hotel, received six-day eviction notices for allegedly encroaching on government highway land.

The notices, supervised by Biswa Jyoti Lahkar, Highway Administrator and Project Director of NHAI PIU-Guwahati, cited safety risks due to shops being too close to the busy road. Shop owners have been asked to submit representations to the NHAI Guwahati office before enforcement begins.

Officials clarified that the action is in line with the National Highway (Land and Traffic) Act, 2002, aimed at maintaining road safety and orderly use of highway land. The operation comes amid increased public movement around the site, now regarded as a cultural and emotional landmark. Authorities assured that clearance will be done systematically, balancing safety measures and local sentiments.

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In the upcoming Assembly session, the Assam government will present a bill that will grant tea garden workers land rights.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma flagged off 80 ‘Sanjeevani’ mobile medical units to enhance healthcare in remote tea garden areas. He announced plans for a week-long cultural festival in New Delhi in 2026 to promote Assam’s traditional dances like Bihu, Jhumoir, and Bagurumba. Sarma said the initiative aims to take Assam’s culture to a global audience and uplift tea garden communities. He also outlined education measures, including setting up 100 new high schools by January 2026 and reserving 30 medical seats along with 3% of Grade III and IV government jobs for tea garden and Adivasi students.

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Himanta Biswa Sharma says that Singapore Police would meet with the Assam SIT team on October 21.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma announced that the Singapore Police will meet with the Assam Police team investigating singer Zubeen Garg’s death on October 21. The Chief Minister stated that this marks another step toward justice for the late artist. The team, led by ADGP (CID) and SIT head Munna Gupta, will coordinate with Singapore authorities to ensure a transparent investigation. The meeting aims to facilitate the exchange of crucial evidence and information between both agencies in pursuit of justice for Zubeen Garg.Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma announced that the Singapore Police will meet with the Assam Police team investigating singer Zubeen Garg’s death on October 21. The Chief Minister stated that this marks another step toward justice for the late artist. The team, led by ADGP (CID) and SIT head Munna Gupta, will coordinate with Singapore authorities to ensure a transparent investigation. The meeting aims to facilitate the exchange of crucial evidence and information between both agencies in pursuit of justice for Zubeen Garg.

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When the river sang twice: Assam’s never-ending lament for two voices that never die.

When Assam wept for Zubeen Garg in 2025, its grief felt both new and eternal—a digital echo of the sorrow that once swept through the land for Bhupen Hazarika. Hazarika had given Assam its voice; Zubeen had made that voice a conversation. One belonged to an age of reverence, the other to an age of intimacy. His death unfolded not in silence but through millions of glowing screens, turning mourning into a shared act of love. To compare them is to miss the truth: Assam grieved differently not because it loved one more than the other, but because time itself had changed how love could be expressed.

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ASSAM RIFLES DISTRIBUTES ESSENTIAL ITEMS IN  MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES CONDUCTS MEDICAL AND OUTREACH CAMP

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Over the following two years, 150 Northeast goods will be GI-tagged.

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Over 1.46 lakh people visited Kaziranga National Park in the 2025–2026 season, indicating an increase in tourism in Assam.

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“Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir,” the largest auditorium in NE, opens in Guwahati.

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42 new train stops are added by Northeast Frontier Railway throughout Assam and West Bengal.

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Four people were detained for damaging Christmas decorations at St. Mary’s School in Nalbari in Assam.

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Due to the NH-715 diversion proposal, locals block the Kaliabor–Jakhalabandha road in Assam.

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Dima Hasao tourism may suffer as Vistadome Express will be permanently discontinued on January 1 in Assam.

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Assam CM: 18 foreigners who tried to enter illegally were returned

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In an interstate operation, Tripura police find 24 missing young people from Siang, Arunachal.

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ASSAM RIFLES SEIZES HEROIN WORTH ₹14 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM

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ASSAM RIFLES RECOVERS HUGE QUANTITY OF EXPLOSIVES ON JIRIBAM-TIPAIMUKH ROAD, MANIPUR

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES GUWAHATI

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ASSAM RIFLES NATIONAL INTEGRATION TOUR FOR JIRI IMA MEIRA PAIBI APUNBA LUP (JIMPAL) REACHES KOLKATA

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ASSAM RIFLES AND DRI SEIZES YABA TABLETS WORTH ₹39 CRORES IN CACHAR DISTRICT, ASSAM