Experience vs new leadership: BJP faces tough call in newly formed Tihu seat
Jan 13, 2026With the dissolution of the Dharmapur Assembly constituency and the political map of Assam redrawn through delimitation, the newly formed Tihu constituency has emerged as a fresh battleground within the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), setting the stage for an intense contest between experience and generational change ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections.
Assam: Veteran singer Samar Hazarika cremated with full state honours
Jan 13, 2026Assam awoke to heartbreaking news on Tuesday morning, January 13, as noted singer Samar Hazarika, the younger brother of legendary cultural icon Dr Bhupen Hazarika, passed away, casting a shadow of mourning over Uruka celebrations across the state.
Assam rolls out online system to fast-track loans for small farmers
Jan 13, 2026A state-wide rollout of the electronic Kisan Credit Card (e-KCC) platform is set to change how farmers in Assam access institutional credit, with a new agreement aimed at cutting delays and reducing paperwork in agricultural lending.
Assam student allegedly assaulted at IGNTU hostel in Madhya Pradesh, hospitalised
Jan 13, 2026A disturbing incident of alleged unprovoked violence against a student from Assam has been reported at the Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), triggering fresh concerns over student safety, hostel security, and allegations of regional bias on university campuses.
Assam: Foundation laid for new bridge in Margherita Tea Estate, ending years of hardship
Jan 13, 2026Bringing long-awaited relief to hundreds of residents, the foundation stone for a new bridge on the Gara Line of Margherita Tea Estate was laid on Tuesday, January 13 marking a significant step towards improving connectivity and daily mobility in the area. The bridge, to be constructed at an estimated cost of Rs 10.13 lakh, will replace a dilapidated British-era structure that had collapsed years ago, causing severe inconvenience to locals.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma pays tribute to veteran BJP leader Kabindra Purkayastha in Silchar
Jan 13, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 13, visited the residence of veteran BJP leader and former Union Minister Kabindra Purkayastha in Silchar to pay obeisance and offer condolences to the bereaved family.
“Inappropriate and Damaging”: Debabrata Saikia criticises controversial statement by new Congress inductee
Jan 13, 2026Assam Congress Legislature Party leader Debabrata Saikia has described a recent statement by former AAMSU president and newly inducted Congress member Rejaul Karim Sarkar as “inappropriate and damaging” to the party, raising concerns ahead of the forthcoming elections.
Assam: Railways gear up Moranhat Station for PM Modi’s Amrit Bharat Sleeper train launch
Jan 13, 2026The Additional Divisional Railway Manager (ADRM) Ajay Pradhan, along with his team, conducted an inspection of Moranhat Railway Station to review preparations ahead of the launch of the Amrit Bharat Sleeper train service.
Major reshuffle in Assam Police: Governor orders transfer and posting of IPS, APS officers
Jan 13, 2026The Assam government on January 13 issued a major reshuffle in the police administration, transferring and posting several IPS and APS officers across key field and battalion-level positions in the state.
We stand with Hindus in Bangladesh, urge Centre to stop atrocities: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jan 13, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 13 said that the people of Assam stand firmly with Hindus in Bangladesh and urged the Government of India to take steps to stop atrocities against the Hindu community there.
Assam farmer Jitul Buragohain honoured with National Breed Conservation Award
Jan 13, 2026Jitul Buragohain has been conferred the Breed Conservation Award 2025 by the ICAR–National Bureau of Animal Genetic Resources (NBAGR), Karnal, Haryana, for his outstanding contribution to livestock conservation.
Renowned Assamese singer Samar Hazarika, brother of Bhupen Hazarika, passes away
Jan 13, 2026Renowned Assamese singer Samar Hazarika, the younger brother of legendary music icon Bhupen Hazarika, passed away on January 13, casting a shadow of grief over Assam on the occasion of Uruka.
Heroin worth Rs 11 crore seized in Assam’s Amingaon, two held
Jan 13, 2026The Special Task Force (STF) seized a large consignment of heroin worth an estimated Rs 11 crore and arrested two persons during an operation at Assam’s Amingaon on January 12.
Minority students’ body demands NRC-linked voters’ list, seeks EC intervention over Assam roll revision
Jan 13, 2026The All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) urged the Election Commission of India (EC) to ensure that the names of persons included in the National Register of Citizens (NRC) are reflected in the final voters’ list.
Assam signs MoU with Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti to boost seed availability and cooperative farming
Jan 13, 2026The Assam State Cooperative Federation and the Bharatiya Beej Sahakari Samiti Limited (BBSSL) signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at improving the availability of quality agricultural inputs and strengthening the cooperative movement in the state, according to an official statement.
Dharmendra was ‘sweet and grounded’ on Ikkis sets: Suhasini Mulay at Guwahati event
Jan 12, 2026Mulay was responding to a question by India Today NE during an interaction at the Gauhati Press Club, where she was asked whether the film now held a different meaning for her and what she remembered most about working with Dharmendra.
Assam CM distributes 296 government jobs to tea tribes, Adivasi candidates
Jan 12, 2026The appointments were made through the Assam Direct Recruitment Examination for various government departments. Of the total selected candidates, 130 were appointed to Grade-IV posts, while 166 secured Grade-III positions.
No outsiders, only locals: Massive rally in Assam's Dhalai puts BJP leadership under pressure
Jan 12, 2026With the 2026 Assam Assembly elections drawing closer, political temperatures are rising sharply in the Barak Valley, particularly in the Dhalai Assembly constituency, where thousands of BJP workers and supporters on Monday, January 12 staged a massive demonstration demanding that the party field a local candidate for the upcoming polls.
Gaurav Gogoi draws line under Ex-AAMSU chief's 'Bor Asom' row, urges restraint
Jan 12, 2026Speaking after a large joining programme and public meeting in Morigaon, Gogoi said Sarkar’s comments on the idea of a “Bor Asom” (Greater Assam) had been misunderstood due to the choice of words and their interpretation.
Himanta Biswa Sarma: Would Assam remain Assam if Sivasagar and Tinsukia turn into Dhubri?
Jan 12, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, January 12 slammed Congress over a statement made by the newly inducted Congress leader Rezaul Sarkar, asserting that the state would not allow any region to descend into what he described as a breakdown of social order.
National Youth Day observed in West Karbi Anglong's Pragati College with ideals of Vivekananda
Jan 12, 2026The Mera Yuva Bharat Kendra, Diphu, under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India, on Monday, January 12 organised a special programme to mark National Youth Day and the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda at Pragati College, Mailoo, in West Karbi Anglong. The event was held in collaboration with the Subaltern Development Club (NGO) and witnessed enthusiastic participation from students, educators and social leaders.
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