Air Marshal Devendra P Hirani assumes charge as Senior Air Staff Officer at Eastern Air Command
Feb 01, 2026Air Marshal Devendra P Hirani on Sunday, February 1, assumed charge as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) at Headquarters Eastern Air Command, marking a significant leadership transition in one of the Indian Air Force’s most strategically critical commands.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma unveils 37-foot statue of Maharaj Krishna Narayan on Chilarai Divas
Feb 01, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma unveiled a 37-foot statue of Maharaj Krishna Narayan on Chilarai Divas. The memorial commemorates the 18th-century Darrang ruler and reflects the region's cultural heritage. A new Children’s Park was also inaugurated at the site.
"Law does not allow illegal Bangladeshis to operate rickshaws": Himanta Biswa Sarma defends ‘Miya’ remarks
Feb 01, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, February 1, defended his recent remarks linking rickshaw operations to alleged illegal immigrants, asserting that his comments were rooted in what he described as legal and administrative concerns rather than targeting any community.
Budget 2026–27: The Northeast gets big words, little fund
Feb 01, 2026Budget 2026–27 speaks generously of the Northeast—connectivity, culture, agriculture and strategic relevance—but delivers little fiscal shift. DoNER’s allocation rises in absolute, not in importance, leaving the region symbolically central yet fiscally marginal.
Rabha society’s 63rd annual conference showcases culture, community pride in Assam’s Rangjuli
Feb 01, 2026The 63rd Annual Conference of the Dudhnai Purvanchal Rabha Society, a key socio-cultural organisation of the Rabha community, concluded on Sunday, February 1, at the Kartik Chandra Rabha Kshetra in Rangjuli after a vibrant three-day programme that celebrated Rabha heritage, cultural identity and community achievements.
Smaller cities in Assam set to gain from Budget’s infrastructure push
Feb 01, 2026Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities in Assam are expected to be among the main beneficiaries of the Union Budget 2026–27, with the Centre placing renewed emphasis on upgrading infrastructure, civic services and connectivity in smaller urban centres.
We can't keep feeding Bangladeshis cream, curd and expect them to leave our land: Himanta
Feb 01, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed the gathering at the Women Entrepreneurship Fund Distribution Program in Gopalpara on February 1, making remarks on the “Miya” community.
Assam CM distributes seed fund to over 24,000 nari-preneurs under MMUA in West Goalpara
Feb 01, 2026Assam CM distributes seed fund to over 24,000 women entrepreneurs under MMUA in West Goalpara. The scheme aims to empower women and boost local economic activities.
Union Budget 2026: Assam, five other northeastern states to get Buddhist circuit scheme
Feb 01, 2026Union Budget 2026 includes Assam and five northeastern states in the Buddhist circuit scheme to promote tourism and cultural preservation. The scheme will develop infrastructure at Buddhist sites, boosting local economies and attracting tourists
Union Budget 2026 lays strong foundation for Viksit Bharat through higher education: Gauhati University VC
Feb 01, 2026Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University, Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, has described the Union Budget 2026 as a progressive and forward-looking blueprint that lays the foundation for transforming India’s higher education ecosystem in line with the vision of Viksit Bharat.
Assam: Competitive badminton on display at JN College as Boko stages prize money event
Feb 01, 2026Boko emerged as a hub of competitive badminton on Sunday, February 1, as the Boko Badminton Association, in collaboration with Jawaharlal Nehru College, Boko, organised a prize money doubles badminton tournament at the Jawaharlal Nehru College Indoor Stadium.
Assam: Harinaam chants fill Borjhar as Srimanta Sankardev Sangha’s Nalbari conference concludes
Feb 01, 2026The Sankardev–Madhavdev Samannay Kshetra at Borjhar reverberated with the chants of Harinaam as thousands of devotees gathered for the concluding day of the 48th Nalbari District Conference of the Srimanta Sankardev Sangha on Sunday, February 1.
Bir Chilarai birth anniversary: Koch-Rajbongshi groups renew demand for Sixth Schedule in Assam
Feb 01, 2026The 516th birth anniversary of Bir Chilarai was observed on February 1 at the premises of his permanent statue at Abhayapuri in Assam’s Bongaigaon district.
Assam looks for bigger tax devolution as Union Budget 2026–27 is tabled: Himanta
Feb 01, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 1 said the state expects a higher share of tax devolution from the Union Budget for 2026–27, as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the annual financial statement in the Lok Sabha.
Assam: Dhubri DC leads early-morning ‘foot-walk’ drive against encroachment, illegal parking
Feb 01, 2026Senior officials of the Dhubri district administration on February 1, undertook an early-morning “foot-walk” inspection along the Dhubri–Kachugaon road to identify encroachment on government land and curb illegal roadside parking.
PM Modi extends birthday wishes to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Feb 01, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 1, extended birthday greetings to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on his 57th birthday, lauding his leadership and the state’s progress under his tenure.
Assam pushes back 15 Bangladeshi nationals in crackdown on illegal immigration
Feb 01, 2026Assam pushes back 15 Bangladeshi nationals in a strong move against illegal immigration. The state government aims to secure borders and maintain law and order
Opposition parties protest in Assam's Umrangso against alleged transfer of Sixth Schedule land to corporates
Jan 31, 2026A protest march was held in Umrangso in Assam’s Dima Hasao district on January 31, against the alleged transfer of Sixth Schedule land to corporate houses and private companies, with opposition parties accusing the BJP-led Autonomous Council and the state government of dispossessing tribal communities of their land and resources.
‘Natun Bor Asom’ a dangerous slogan: Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses Congress of appeasing ‘Miya’ votes
Jan 31, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 31 mounted a sharp attack on the Congress over its slogan ‘Natun Bor Asom’ (New Greater Assam), questioning whether the party’s vision of a new Assam includes illegal Bangladeshi immigrants.
AIUDF’s Rafiqul Islam criticises Rahul Gandhi, BJP over ‘Gamosa controversy’, calls citizenship rhetoric ‘empty’
Jan 31, 2026AIUDF General Secretary and MLA Rafiqul Islam on January 31, weighed in on the ongoing controversy surrounding the Assamese Gamosa, criticising both Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the BJP leadership, while accusing the ruling party of using identity politics and “empty rhetoric” ahead of elections.
Woman goes missing from Assam's Kokrajhar, family suspects social media blackmail and trafficking
Jan 31, 2026A disturbing case of a woman going missing under suspicious circumstances has been reported from Bhutiapara in Kokrajhar district, raising serious concerns over alleged social media blackmail, financial exploitation and possible trafficking.
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