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Tension rises along the border between Assam and Meghalaya; a new clash claims one life and injures another.

A violent clash over disputed paddy lands broke out near Assam’s Tapat village on Thursday, with one man killed and another injured, following tensions between villagers from Assam and Meghalaya. Police intervened with tear gas to prevent escalation, as officials reported that local unrest over ownership of the farmland had persisted for over a week. Senior authorities have reinforced security, and peace committee directives temporarily halted activities in the contested zone. The situation remains tense but is currently described as under control by police.

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Amid tensions on campus, Assam will formally investigate the leadership of Tezpur University.

The Government of Assam has ordered an independent inquiry into allegations against Tezpur University’s Vice Chancellor, following escalating campus tensions. Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, acting as Chancellor, formed a three-member Fact Finding Committee chaired by Prof Devendra Jalihal of IIT Guwahati, with Prof Jiten Hazarika of Dibrugarh University and IAS officer Narayan Konwar as members. Tasked with meeting stakeholders, reviewing records, and recommending preventive measures, the panel must submit its report within seven days. The committee may consult legal, financial, or audit experts, with costs borne by the university. Findings are expected to influence the institution’s governance and leadership reforms.

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17 people, including former Union Minister Rajen Gohain, left the BJP for the “betrayal” of indigenous populations.

“Former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Rajen Gohain resigned from the party ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, accusing the BJP leadership of betraying the state’s indigenous communities. Seventeen other BJP members from Upper and Central Assam also resigned. Gohain criticized the party for failing to protect indigenous interests, promoting communal politics, mishandling illegal immigration, and favoring outsiders over local traders. His resignation is viewed as a significant setback for the BJP in the run-up to the elections, particularly in regions where Gohain wields considerable influence.”

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In light of Zubeen Garg’s passing, CID will send out new summonses to members of the Assam Association Singapore.

The Assam Police CID will issue fresh summons to 10 members of the Assam Association Singapore after they missed the deadline to appear in the probe into singer Zubeen Garg’s death. Only one member, Rupkamal Kalita, has been questioned so far. CID officials said legal procedures are being followed to secure cooperation from those abroad. Meanwhile, DSP Sandipan Garg, Zubeen’s cousin, was arrested in connection with the case, becoming the fifth person detained in the ongoing investigation into the singer’s death in Singapore.

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In September, Northeast Frontier Railway recorded a roughly 10% increase in freight unloading.

The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) reported a 9.63% increase in freight unloading in September 2025, handling 1,059 rakes compared to 966 in the same month last year. NFR’s Chief PRO Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said the consignments included essential items like food grains, coal, cement, and fertilizers, mostly serving the northeastern states. Assam led with 595 rakes unloaded, followed by Tripura (83), Bihar (133), and West Bengal (179). He attributed the growth to improved efficiency and monitoring, noting that steady freight movement strengthens the regional supply chain and economic activity. Meanwhile, Aizawl became the fourth northeastern capital to gain rail connectivity after the inauguration of the 51.38-km Bairabi–Sairang line by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 13.

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Important decisions pertaining to welfare, education, and infrastructure are approved by the Assam Cabinet.

The Assam Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma approved a series of developmental and welfare measures on Monday, including a ₹564.50 crore elevated corridor project in Silchar to ease traffic and promote cleaner urban mobility. It also amended medical and dental admission rules to allow permanent residents who studied outside Assam eligibility under the state quota, while ensuring equal treatment for Moran community members in Arunachal Pradesh. The government sanctioned ₹130 crore for distributing bicycles to over 3.11 lakh Class IX students to improve school retention, introduced a Unified Pension Scheme for state employees, enhanced pay for over 1,200 workers, and expanded Orunodoi 3.0 benefits to 10,186 ASRLM cadres. Additionally, financial aid of ₹5 lakh each will be provided to the families of nine Assamese workers who died in Tamil Nadu.

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In honour of Zubeen Garg, an elephant calf in Kaziranga is called “Mayabini.”

A newborn elephant calf at Assam’s Kaziranga National Park has been named ‘Mayabini’ after a beloved song by late Assamese singer Zubeen Garg. Announced by Environment and Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary on World Animal Day, the name celebrates new life and carries emotional significance for Garg’s fans. The female calf, born to elephant Kuwari, symbolizes hope and harmony, while the tribute echoes the song that became an anthem during Garg’s final journey.

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Assam: On October 3, Hagrama Mohilary will be sworn in as the CEO of BTC.

Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) chief Hagrama Mohilary will be sworn in as the new Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council on October 3, following the party’s landslide victory with 28 of 40 seats. The BPF has chosen Mohilary as Legislature Party leader, with Rihon Daimari, Derhasat Basumatary and Maheswar Basumatary taking key council roles. The swearing-in, expected to be attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, will also mark the Governor’s birthday. Mohilary has pledged to prioritise development and cultural initiatives, including a memorial park and statue of late singer Zubeen Garg in Kokrajhar, while extending invitations to all political parties for cooperation.

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A police encounter in the Goalpara area of Assam claimed the lives of four dacoits.

Four dacoits were killed in a police encounter in Goalpara district’s Ghiladubi area on Sunday after they opened fire at a checkpoint near the Assam-Meghalaya border. Goalpara SSP Nabaneet Mahanta said the gang, under police watch for days, was planning a possible kidnapping or other crimes. In retaliation to their gunfire, police shot back, fatally injuring all four, who were later declared dead at a hospital. Security forces recovered pistols, walkie-talkies, mobile phones, and cartridges from the vehicle, and investigations are underway to trace other members of the gang.

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Due to suspected corruption, Income Tax raids the proprietor of a jewellery store in Dhubri for a long time in Assam.

“The Central Income Tax Department carried out a nearly 24-hour-long raid on jewellery shop owner Nupur Saha at Rangali Residency in Dhubri, amid allegations of large-scale financial irregularities. A team of around 10 officials meticulously examined the accounts and assets of Saha’s business premises, raising serious questions about the source of his wealth and his business practices. The operation, which sealed the showroom and interrogated employees, is part of a larger crackdown targeting Saha’s business network. Saha is accused of embezzling crores from Assam government contracts—particularly from the Social Welfare Department and projects for Scheduled Tribes—which were allegedly laundered to fund business ventures in Guwahati, Dhubri, and Barpeta. Investigators have focused on what they call the ‘white business of black money.’ This is not Saha’s first run-in with officials; the Enforcement Directorate had previously raided his firms in Guwahati. The Income Tax investigation is ongoing, with authorities continuing to scrutinize Saha’s financial records and assets.”

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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