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.
"I don’t give a damn to Gaurav": Sherman Ali on alliance talks with Congress
Feb 26, 2026Newly joined Raijor Dal leader Sherman Ali has declared that he will contest the upcoming elections from the Mandia constituency and doesn't give a damn to alliance talks or to MP Gaurav Gogoi.
Congress must win 24 Assam seats on its own to claim LoP post: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Feb 26, 2026Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma insists Congress must win 24 seats independently to become Leader of Opposition. He warns against relying on other parties for support ahead of assembly elections.
Massive protest by Congress workers in Assam's Barpeta over seat sharing deal with CPI(M), threaten mass resignation
Feb 26, 2026Massive protests erupted at Rajiv Bhawan in Barpeta Road after reports emerged that the party may concede the Bhawanipur–Sorbhog constituency to the Communist Party of India (Marxist) as part of alliance arrangements. Furious party workers openly protested against the decision, warning of mass resignation if the Congress fails to field its own candidate in the constituency.
Assam CM provides one time assistance of Rs 40,000 for specially-abled PhD scholars
Feb 26, 2026Assam CM announces Rs 40,000 aid for specially-abled PhD scholars to promote inclusive education. This move aims to support and encourage differently-abled students in higher studies.
Assam: Widow alleges 8 year wait for promised home under PMAY, claim irregularities in housing scheme implementation
Feb 26, 2026The implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) has reportedly come under scrutiny in the Rudrasagar Panchayat area of Sivasagar district, following allegations that a destitute widow was deprived of housing benefits despite long-standing eligibility.
Silchar court awards life term to three in 2004 Munna Majumdar murder case
Feb 26, 2026More than two decades after a murder that shook Silchar and triggered curfew in the town, a Fast Track Court in Cachar has delivered a decisive verdict, sentencing three men—including a local businessman—to life imprisonment in the 2004 Munna Majumdar killing.
Tribal bodies oppose liquor outlet in Assam’s Rajapara, warn of mass agitation
Feb 26, 2026The proposed opening of a liquor outlet at Rajapara under the Boko–Chhaygaon co-district has sparked sharp reactions from several tribal and community organizations, who have termed the move “anti-people” and "socially harmful".
Assam: Over 1.05 lakh waterbirds recorded in 7th count at Kaziranga National Park
Feb 26, 2026Kaziranga National Park records over 1.05 lakh waterbirds in its seventh count, highlighting its role in conservation. The survey aids ongoing efforts to protect diverse species and maintain biodiversity.
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