Assam: School gate design sparks debate in Abhayapuri
Feb 27, 2026A government high school in Abhayapuri of Assam's Bongaigaon district has triggered debate after its newly constructed entrance gate was built in a style resembling a mosque.
Gliricidia flowers bloom in Assam's Dalamara, herald the arrival of spring
Feb 27, 2026As the month of Fagun (Falgun) sets in, bringing with it the message of Bohag (Assamese new year) and the promise of spring, nature has begun to paint the landscape in vibrant colours. After the dry and leafless days of late winter, the season is slowly turning, and spring is making its presence felt.
CM Sarma sets March 10 target to finalise NDA seat-sharing pact for Assam polls
Feb 27, 2026CM Sarma sets March 10 deadline to finalise NDA seat-sharing agreement for Assam elections. The pact aims to strengthen the alliance and improve election preparedness.
Asha workers and supervisors to get scooty as Assam Cabinet clears major welfare decisions
Feb 27, 2026Assam government approves scooters for Asha workers and supervisors to improve healthcare outreach. This move aims to enhance mobility and service delivery in remote areas.
Alleged arson on Majigaon hill raises environmental concerns in Assam's Bongaigaon
Feb 27, 2026Tension gripped Majigaon in Assam’s Bongaigaon district after a fire broke out on a hill in the area, with locals alleging that miscreants deliberately set it ablaze.
AGP stakes claim to newly formed Tihu seat as Assam 2026 poll activity intensifies
Feb 27, 2026In Nalbari district, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), an ally of the BJP, has strongly staked its claim over the newly formed Tihu Assembly constituency.
Assam: Congress faces internal dissent in Binnakandi Assembly constituency
Feb 27, 2026A wave of strong dissatisfaction has emerged within the Congress in the Binnakandi Assembly constituency, of Assam's Cachar district, as local party workers voiced sharp criticism over recent organisational decisions.
Defection politics ahead of Assam 2026 polls: Ghanashyam Das quits GSP, joins UPPL
Feb 27, 2026Ghanshyam Das leaves GSP to join UPPL ahead of Assam 2026 elections. This move is set to impact political strategies and voter behaviour in the region.
Assam cabinet hikes tea garden wages, recommends fast-track trial in Zubeen Garg case
Feb 26, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 26 announced a series of key decisions taken by the state cabinet, including an interim hike in daily wages for tea garden workers, a one-time financial assistance for women beneficiaries under the Orunodoi scheme, a reduction in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) VAT, and a recommendation for fast-track hearing in the Zubeen Garg murder case.
Physiotherapist from Assam found dead near rented house in Odisha’s Cuttack
Feb 26, 2026A physiotherapist from Assam was found dead near his rented residence in Odisha’s Cuttack district on February 26, police said.
Adivasi groups meet in Margherita to chart strategy ahead of Assam Assembly polls
Feb 26, 2026With only days left for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, political activity has intensified across the state as parties step up campaigns and outreach programmes.
“Congress will return to power in Assam in 2026,” says Pradyut Bordoloi in Margherita
Feb 26, 2026Congress MP from the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency and senior party leader Pradyut Bordoloi on February 26 expressed confidence that the Congress will stage a strong comeback in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, citing growing public discontent against the ruling BJP.
Assam: PM Divyasha Kendra inaugurated at Kokrajhar's Rupnath Brahma Civil Hospital
Feb 26, 2026The Pradhan Mantri Divyasha Kendra (PMD-VK) was inaugurated on February 26, at Rupnath Brahma Civil Hospital in Kokrajhar district of Assam.
Assam: Tension grips Jorshimuli village after youth’s body found hidden in house
Feb 26, 2026Tension gripped Jorshimuli village in Assam’s Kamrup district after the body of a young man was recovered under suspicious circumstances, triggering violent reactions from local residents and plunging the area into unrest.
Gauhati HC issues notice to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in PILs alleging hate speech
Feb 26, 2026The Gauhati High Court on February 26 issued notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in connection with a bunch of public interest litigations (PILs) accusing him of delivering “hate speech” and making “communal comments” against the ‘Miya’ community.
Assam Congress candidate Geeta Devi Gogoi says Bajali seat will not be given to AJP
Feb 26, 2026Congress ticket aspirant Geeta Devi Gogoi on Thursday, February 26, addressed a press meet in Assam's Bajali and said that the party will not give up the Bajali constituency to any other party under the opposition alliance.
Married woman found dead under mysterious circumstances in Assam's Kokrajhar; husband and family absconding
Feb 26, 2026A married woman was found dead under mysterious circumstances in Assam's Kokrajhar district, with her family alleging that she was murdered by her husband and in-laws. A case has been registered at Kokrajhar Sadar Police Station.
Assam: Protest erupts in Sribhumi district over vandalism of Jawaharlal Nehru statue in Lakhipur
Feb 26, 2026The District Congress Committee staged a strong protest in Sribhumi following the alleged vandalism of a statue of India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, at Lakhipur in Cachar district.
Gaurav Gogoi flags land issues, launches second phase of Xomoy Poriborton Yatra from Assam's Golaghat
Feb 26, 2026Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on February 26, said the second phase of the Xomoy Poriborton Yatra has begun from Golaghat, with the aim of reaching grassroots and remote villages across the region.
New building of Gopinath Bordoloi Model LP School inaugurated in Haflong
Feb 26, 2026The newly constructed building of Gopinath Bordoloi Model Lower Primary School was inaugurated in Haflong by Debolal Gorlosa, Chief Executive Member of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council, marking a significant step in strengthening primary education in Dima Hasao district.
“After I defeated Ajmal by 10 lakh votes, Himanta started hating me”: Congress MP Rakibul Hussain
Feb 26, 2026Congress MP Rakibul Hussain on February 26 alleged that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been launching sustained verbal attacks against him since the Congress defeated AIUDF chief Badaruddin Ajmal by a massive margin in the Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency.
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