"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.
APDCL announces 36 hour portal shutdown for major cloud migration
Feb 26, 2026The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) has scheduled a comprehensive shutdown of its digital infrastructure for 36 hours to facilitate a major cloud migration.
Assam: Woman attacked with rods and sharp weapons in Dhubri over alleged property dispute, hospitalised
Feb 26, 2026A shocking incident of violence has been reported from Gauripur in Dhubri district of Assam, where a woman was allegedly attacked with bamboo sticks, iron rods and sharp weapons following a domestic dispute between two groups. The incident has triggered tension in the locality.
Assam: Letters of support pour in as former BJP district president Nagen Choudhury seeks nomination from Bajali
Feb 26, 2026Former BJP district president Nagen Choudhury has formally entered the race for the party’s candidature from the 26 No. Bajali Legislative Assembly constituency, as per sources.
Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi backs alliance with Raijor Dal, says talks still incomplete
Feb 26, 2026The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday, February 25, said he remains in favour of a possible alliance with Raijor Dal for the upcoming Assembly elections, while confirming that discussions between the two parties are still underway.
Resentment erupts in Assam's Morigaon over ‘misleading’ reports on cultural centre renovation
Feb 26, 2026Tensions surfaced in Assam’s Morigaon following allegations of news reports circulating 'misinformation' about a cultural centre located in Ward No. 2 under the Morigaon Municipal Board, leading to confusion and public outrage.
Assam youth cycles 7000 km to Sri Lanka to champion environmental cause
Feb 26, 2026An Assamese youth has set out on an ambitious 7000 kilometre bicycle journey from Merapani in Golaghat district to Colombo, Sri Lanka, aiming to raise awareness about environmental protection and promote a pollution-free world.
Endangered baby Slow Loris rescued from stray dogs in Assam’s Bokakhat
Feb 26, 2026A baby slow loris was rescued from Mohmaiki village in Bokakhat, Assam, after alert residents intervened to protect it from a pack of dogs late at night of February 25.
Villagers in Assam's Dima Hasao stop Silchar–Saurashtra highway project over pending compensation
Feb 26, 2026The construction of the Silchar–Saurashtra East–West Corridor has hit yet another roadblock after residents of Dolai Chunga village in Dima Hasao district of Assam stopped work on the four-lane National Highway, citing non-payment of compensation.
“Opposition unity missing”: BJP’s Kamal Kumar Medhi questions alliance cohesion in Assam
Feb 26, 2026BJP leader Kamal Kumar Medhi on Wednesday, February 25, questioned the cohesion of opposition forces, alleging a “visible lack of unity” and raising pointed concerns over seat-sharing demands within the alliance framework.
PM Modi to visit Silchar on March 14; high-level preparations underway
Feb 25, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Silchar on March 14, prompting the Cachar district administration to intensify preparations for the high-profile tour.
Veteran sprinter Binod Patgiri launches ‘Dhubri to Sadiya’ marathon to combat drug abuse in Assam
Feb 25, 2026In a striking demonstration of endurance and civic resolve, 65-year-old international sprinter Binod Patgiri on February 25 began an ambitious marathon from Dhubri to Sadiya, aiming to raise awareness against the growing menace of drug abuse among Assam’s youth.
British museum’s T. Richard Blurton engages Gauhati University on Vrindabani Bastra and Assam’s civilisational legacy
Feb 25, 2026Internationally acclaimed archaeologist T. Richard Blurton, former Head of the South and South East Asia Section at the British Museum, interacted with scholars and students at Gauhati University on February 25, reinforcing global academic engagement with Assam’s civilisational heritage.
Gaurav Gogoi questions ‘value’ of CM’s India-Pakistan jibe over Philippines panel nomination
Feb 25, 2026Gaurav Gogoi on February 25 hit back at Himanta Biswa Sarma over his remark that the Congress leader should have been assigned to an “India-Pakistan” parliamentary group instead of heading the India-Philippines panel, questioning the relevance of the chief minister’s comments.
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