Bhupen Borah meets Amit Shah in Guwahati, says his earlier perception about him was wrong
Feb 20, 2026Senior Assam leader Bhupen Borah met Union Home Minister Amit Shah at Assam State Guest House- Koinadhara ahead of formally joining the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), marking a significant political development in the State.
Arunachal journalists’ union condemns attack on Manipur editor
Feb 20, 2026The Arunachal Pradesh Union of Working Journalists (APUWJ) has strongly condemned the armed attack on senior journalist Khoirom Loyalakpa, Editor of a local newspaper in Manipur’s Imphal East district.
Gauhati High Court quashes detention of Victor Das under NSA
Feb 20, 2026The Gauhati High Court has set aside the preventive detention of Victor Das under the National Security Act, holding that the constitutional safeguards guaranteed under Article 22(5) were violated.
BJP will make Assam flood-free in next five years, says Amit Shah
Feb 20, 2026Union Home Minister Amit Shah on February 20 said the BJP would make Assam flood-free in the next five years, as he launched the second phase of the Vibrant Village Programme (VVP-II) from Cachar district and reviewed border security arrangements.
BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary launches Healthcare, University and Digital studio projects in Kokrajhar
Feb 20, 2026Hagrama Mohilary on February 20 launched a series of major infrastructure projects in Kokrajhar district, Assam, aimed at strengthening healthcare, higher education and digital infrastructure in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).
Gaurav Gogoi bats for grand opposition alliance, says seat sacrifice vital for Assam’s future
Feb 20, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on February 20 said he is making sustained efforts to bring together the principal opposition parties in Assam, underlining that unity is crucial in the present political climate.
Assam: Chamaria Satra Mahotsav concludes with grand Ram Vijay Bhaona
Feb 20, 2026The four-day Tirobhav Tithi Mahotsav at the sacred Chamaria Satra concluded on Friday with a spectacular staging of Ram Vijay Bhaona, drawing devotees from across Assam and reaffirming the Satra’s central role in the Neo-Vaishnavite tradition.
Three houses gutted in Assam's Margherita blaze, families left homeless
Feb 20, 2026A devastating fire broke out in Maichangpani village under the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly Constituency in Tinsukia district on February 20 afternoon, reducing three residential houses to ashes and leaving the affected families homeless.
BJP achieved in 10 years what Congress couldn’t in 50 in Assam: Amit Shah
Feb 20, 2026Amit Shah claims BJP's 10-year achievements in Assam surpass Congress' 50 years. He highlights BJP's focus on development and governance in the state.
Let Himanta speak on plans for next 5 yrs, not 10-year-old issue: Priyanka Gandhi
Feb 20, 2026Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on February 20 hit out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, saying he should speak about jobs, development and his plans for the next five years instead of raising a “10-year-old” issue about his alleged chance of becoming a Congress chief minister.
Alliance on the brink: Akhil Gogoi warns Congress over seat sharing deadlock
Feb 20, 2026The alliance between the Congress and Raijor Dal appears to be on the verge of collapse, with Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi issuing a sharp warning over unresolved seat-sharing differences ahead of the upcoming elections.
Himanta slams Congress over protest at India AI Summit; 10 detained
Feb 20, 2026Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 20, launched a sharp attack on the Congress after members of its youth wing allegedly staged a shirtless protest at the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026, calling it an attempt to disrupt a global platform showcasing India’s technological ambitions.
Priyanka Gandhi wraps up Assam visit after meetings to finalise Congress candidates
Feb 20, 2026Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on February 20, wrapped up her two-day visit to Assam after holding a series of meetings with senior party leaders to finalise candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Assam: Disaster management meeting held at Tamulpur ahead of monsoon season
Feb 20, 2026Meeting of the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA), Tamulpur, was held at the conference hall of the District Commissioner’s office on February 20, to review disaster preparedness in the district.
Assam: Dhubri’s first BJP MLA Dhruba Kumar Sen now battles illness in isolation
Feb 20, 2026Dhruba Kumar Sen, Assam's first BJP MLA from Dhubri, is battling illness and receiving medical care. His condition has drawn support from local leaders and the BJP party.
Jewellery worth Rs 4 crore looted from showroom in Assam’s Barpeta Road
Feb 20, 2026Jewellery worth approximately Rs 4 crore was looted from a showroom in Barpeta Road Town in a daring robbery carried out in broad daylight on February 20.
Amit Shah says Modi boosted Assam with Rs 15 lakh crore against Congress’ Rs 1.28 lakh crore in 10 years
Feb 20, 2026Union Home Minister Amit Shah on February 20 said that Assam has emerged as the healthcare hub of the Northeast under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Assam: Bodo People's Front not keen on RS polls, says Hagrama Mohilary
Feb 20, 2026The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) has indicated a lack of strong interest in the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections, even as three seats from Assam are set to fall vacant in March.
Qualcomm Technologies–Tata Electronics partnership to boost semiconductor manufacturing in Assam
Feb 20, 2026Qualcomm Technologies and Tata Electronics partner to boost semiconductor manufacturing in Assam. The collaboration aims to develop advanced units and skilled workforce, supporting government initiatives to reduce import dependence.
Facing highest number of cases a ‘badge of honour’ in current political climate: Priyanka Gandhi
Feb 20, 2026Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on February 20, defended Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in a 2018 defamation case, saying that facing the “highest number of cases” has become a “badge of honour” in the current political climate.
Assam CM’s official X Handle shows political presser on Bhupen Borah’s switch, Siddharth Majumdar behind it again
Feb 20, 2026Fresh questions have resurfaced over the use of official government social media platforms for partisan political messaging following a recent episode involving Himanta Biswa Sarma and the official Chief Minister’s Office handle on X, formerly Twitter.
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