Congress an exhausted party in Assam, has no support at grassroots level: Sarbananda Sonowal
Feb 17, 2026Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on February 17, ruled out any possibility of the Congress returning to power in Assam, terming it an “exhausted party” with no support at the grassroots level.
‘I am a bigger leader in Assam’: Himanta dismisses Priyanka Gandhi’s Guwahati visit
Feb 17, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 17 downplayed the significance of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra’s proposed visit to Guwahati, questioning whether it would have any electoral impact in the state.
Majuli yatra shows Congress not serious about winning: Himanta
Feb 17, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 17 termed the Congress “immature,” saying the party should have addressed the reasons behind senior leaders choosing to leave instead of attempting to reverse their decisions through persuasion.
Central grants to Assam declining since FY22, says state govt
Feb 17, 2026The Assam government on February 17 informed the Assembly that central grants and finance commission transfers to the state have witnessed a steady decline in recent fiscal years, triggering sharp reactions from the opposition.
Assam in talks with tea bodies on wage hike; decision likely this year: Ajanta Neog
Feb 17, 2026The Assam government is in discussions with tea associations to raise the daily wages of tea garden workers, with a decision likely within the year, Finance Minister Ajanta Neog said on February 17.
Woman killed in alleged domestic dispute in Assam’s Bongaigaon; Husband critical after suicide attempt
Feb 17, 2026A woman was allegedly murdered in Boitamari area of Assam’s Bongaigaon district, police said on February 17. The incident occurred at Raghunandanpur locality under Boitamari police station limits.
‘2031 fight will be against Raijor Dal, not Congress’: Himanta predicts major political shift
Feb 17, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 17 made a series of politically significant remarks, predicting a major realignment in Assam’s opposition landscape ahead of the 2031 Assembly elections.
Himanta predicts fresh Congress exodus: Pradyut Bordoloi before 2029 LS polls, Debabrata Saikia after Assembly defeat
Feb 17, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 17 predicted further defections from the Indian National Congress, claiming that senior leaders Pradyut Bordoloi and Debabrata Saikia would eventually join the Bharatiya Janata Party.
‘Himanta magic’ at play? Bhupen Borah set to join BJP after dramatic Ghoramara meeting
Feb 17, 2026In a major political development ahead of the Assembly elections, former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Kumar Borah is set to join the Bharatiya Janata Party on February 22, days after his high-profile meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the latter’s Ghoramara residence in Guwahati.
APSC declares revised CCE 2024 results after cancelling earlier notification
Feb 17, 2026The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) on February 17 declared the revised results of the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE), 2024, a day after cancelling the earlier notification due to a reservation-related discrepancy.
I made a mistake by destroying AIUDF, APCC has now turned into ‘APCC-R’: Bhupen Borah on his resignation from Congress
Feb 17, 2026Former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Borah has slammed the door on any weakened "APCC-R" faction, vowing loyalty only to the original Congress or nothing at all.
Suspended Congress MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed joins Raijor Dal
Feb 17, 2026Suspended Congress MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed on February 17 joined the Raijor Dal, becoming the second legislator from Assam’s principal opposition party to switch sides within two days.
Ali-Ai-Ligang to be celebrated on February 17; preparations underway in Bokakhat
Feb 17, 2026The Mishing community is all set to celebrate Ali-Ai-Ligang, its premier agricultural festival, on February 17, with preparations currently in full swing across various areas.
Assam clears 3% job quota for Tea Garden, Adivasi communities
Feb 17, 2026The Assam Cabinet on February 17, approved a 3 per cent reservation in Grade I and Grade II government jobs for Tea Garden and Adivasi communities, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Assam CM distributes welfare cheques in Diphu, announces enhanced aid for Karbi priests
Feb 17, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 17 distributed cheques to beneficiaries under key welfare and empowerment schemes at KASA Stadium in Diphu, reinforcing the state government’s focus on cultural preservation and youth self-reliance in the hill districts.
Tea tribe body stages protest in Assam’s Dhekiajuli, raises wage and ST status demands
Feb 17, 2026A tea tribe body on February 17 staged a three-hour sit-in protest in front of the Sub-Divisional Officer’s office in Assam’s Dhekiajuli, raising a series of demands concerning tea garden workers and the wider tea community.
Assam BJP urges election commission to hold Assembly polls before Rongali Bihu
Feb 17, 2026A high-level delegation of the Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Assam to review preparations for the forthcoming Assembly elections, with political parties placing their submissions before the Commission.
Amit Shah to attend CRPF anniversary parade in Assam as chief guest
Feb 17, 2026The Central Reserve Police Force will celebrate its anniversary parade for the first time in Assam on February 21, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah attending the event as the chief guest.
Assam CM explains why APSC cancelled CCE 2024 results
Feb 17, 2026The APSC on February 16 cancelled the CCE 2024 result within hours of its declaration, citing an “inadvertent error” in the notified list. Addressing the media, Sarma said the issue arose over the allocation of reserved seats for the Moran and Motok communities.
“I was the first one to stop him”: Rakibul Hussain on Bhupen Borah’s resignation from Congress
Feb 17, 2026Senior Congress leader and MP Rakibul Hussain, during a press briefing on February 17, responded to one of the reports stating that yesterday (February 16) in Nagaon, while he was addressing a press conference for the whole day, he was the first person to stop him from leaving the Congress party.
Himanta claims senior Hindu Congress leader threatened to quit over ‘humiliation’ by Gaurav Gogoi
Feb 17, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 17 made a sensational claim alleging deep internal rifts within the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, stating that two senior Hindu leaders of the party had sharply criticised APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi at the residence of state Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah.
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