‘Miya' voters being singled out: Congress leader moves SC alleging communal misuse of Assam electoral roll revision
Jan 28, 2026Senior Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, has approached the Supreme Court seeking suo motu cognisance of what he describes as the “systematic and communal misuse” of the ongoing Special Revision of electoral rolls in Assam, alleging that the process is being used to target and disenfranchise Miya (Bengali-origin Muslim) voters.
Gaurav Gogoi visits family of former union minister and BJP veteran Kabindra Purkayastha in Silchar
Jan 28, 2026Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on January 28 visited the residence of late former Union Minister and senior BJP leader Kabindra Purkayastha in Silchar after concluding his election campaign in the Katigorah area of Assam’s Cachar district.
Himanta Biswa Sarma says Gaurav Gogoi has ‘no responsibility towards Assam’
Jan 28, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 28 launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, alleging that he has no responsibility or accountability towards Assam and does not represent the aspirations of the state’s people.
Congress stages strong protest in Boko over alleged vote rigging
Jan 28, 2026Boko witnessed a tense political atmosphere on January 28, as the Kamrup District Congress Committee, with support from the Boko and Bonggaon Block Congress Committees, staged a massive protest alleging vote rigging at the Boko–Chaygaon Co-District Commissioner’s (CDC) office.
Himanta claims ‘Bangladeshi Miya’ presence in Assam, says BJP filed 5 lakh complaints during SR
Jan 28, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 28 asserted that “Bangladeshi Miyas” are living in the state and said the BJP has filed nearly five lakh complaints against them during the ongoing Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls, describing the exercise as a national responsibility.
Assam to host international conference on internationalisation of higher education
Jan 28, 2026The Higher Education Department of the Government of Assam will organise a two-day international conference on the internationalisation of higher education at the Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, on January 29 and 30.
Congress MLA alleges Himanta Biswa Sarma directed party cadres to remove 4–5 lakh 'Miya' voters
Jan 28, 2026Congress MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed on January 28 strongly criticised remarks allegedly made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at various public programmes across Assam, targeting the Miya community. Ahmed said the statements were deeply offensive, unconstitutional, and harmful to Assam’s social fabric.
Amit Shah to visit Assam on Jan 29 for two-day tour, unveil government projects
Jan 28, 2026Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Assam on January 29 for a two-day visit, during which he will lay the foundation stone of the second complex of the Assam Legislative Assembly in Dibrugarh, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on January 28.
Assam: Badarpur GRP seizes gold biscuits worth over Rs 1.3 crore, one arrested
Jan 28, 2026The Badarpur Railway Police achieved a major success after seizing a large quantity of gold biscuits during a routine checking on the Silchar–Guwahati Express.
Akhil Gogoi alleges backroom deals, accuses AASU leaders of promoting communalism under guise of nationalism
Jan 28, 2026Sivsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has launched a sharp attack on the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) and the Assam Sahitya Sabha, questioning their credibility and role in safeguarding Assam’s interests. Gogoi alleged that despite projecting itself as a vigilant guardian of the state, AASU has failed to act decisively on key issues.
Himanta Biswa Sarma pushes women-led growth in Demow, rolls out welfare boost and development projects
Jan 28, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, January 28 intensified Assam government’s push for women-led economic empowerment and grassroots development as he addressed a massive public gathering in Demow Assembly constituency of Sivasagar district, unveiling welfare benefits, announcing fresh schemes, and highlighting major infrastructure gains in the region.
Northeast at the centre of India’s growth push: President Murmu
Jan 28, 2026President Murmu stresses the importance of Northeast in India's development plans. She urges joint efforts to improve infrastructure and investment for balanced growth
No trace of six missing as search enters second day after Brahmaputra boat tragedy
Jan 28, 2026The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) joined the ongoing operation on Wednesday, supplementing teams from the police, civil administration and the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), which had launched rescue efforts immediately after the incident on Tuesday afternoon.
Body recovered from container truck near NH-27 in Assam’s Bongaigaon, probe underway
Jan 28, 2026A 47-year-old man was found dead inside a container truck near National Highway-27 at Manikpur in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, triggering an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, police officials said.
Assam BJP leaders mourn death of Maharashtra deputy CM Ajit Pawar
Jan 28, 2026Top BJP leaders from Assam including Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, January 28, paid tributes to Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar, who died in a plane crash while flying from Mumbai to Pune earlier this morning.
'Deeply pained by Ajit Pawar's death': Assam CM mourns Maharashtra deputy CM
Jan 28, 2026Assam Chief Minister mourns the death of Maharashtra Deputy CM Ajit Pawar and offers condolences to his family and the people of Maharashtra. Ajit Pawar was a prominent political figure whose loss is deeply felt across the country.
Late night firing incident rocks Assam's Sribhumi, two seriously injured, police launch probe
Jan 28, 2026A late-night firing incident triggered panic across South Hafani village in Assam’s South Karimganj constituency, after miscreants allegedly opened fire during a dispute linked to a mobile phone theft, leaving two persons seriously injured, police said.
Human–elephant conflict escalates in Assam's Kaliabor, wild jumbo wreaks havoc
Jan 28, 2026The recurring menace of human–elephant conflict continues to haunt Kaliabor, as a massive wild elephant has been wreaking havoc in residential areas during nightly forays in search of food, exposing serious gaps in wildlife management and compensation mechanisms.
Assam: Tension in Bidyapur as mob attacks police responding to illegal detention complaint
Jan 28, 2026Tension gripped Bidyapur in Assam’s Bongaigaon district late at night on January 27 after a police team came under attack while responding to a complaint of unlawful detention, escalating into a serious law-and-order incident.
Rs 20.30 crore planetarium in Assam's Kaliabor nears completion, set to boost scientific temper in state
Jan 28, 2026After nearly four years of sustained construction, the ambitious Rs 20.30-crore planetarium project at Shravani Satra in Kaliabor is in its final phase, with work now progressing at a war footing to ensure completion by February 10 this year. The landmark initiative is poised to emerge as a major hub for science education, innovation, and public outreach in Assam.
Pending clauses of Bodo Peace Accord to be taken up with Centre, Assam Government: Hagrama Mohilary
Jan 28, 2026Reiterating the unfinished commitments of the historic Bodo Peace Accord, Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) chief and Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Chief Executive Member Hagrama Mohilary on Tuesday, January 27, asserted that the pending clauses of the agreement would soon be taken up with both the Assam government and the Centre. Speaking on the occasion of the 6th Bodo Peace Accord Day, Mohilary underlined that the responsibility to fully implement the accord rests squarely with the state and central governments.
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