BJP–AGP alliance near collapse, claims Bajali MLA Monoranjan Talukdar
Feb 28, 2026Bajali MLA Monoranjan Talukdar on February 28 said internal issues within the opposition alliance, particularly involving Raijor Dal, are expected to be resolved within the next two days.
Assam: East–West Corridor work resumes in Dima Hasao after district administration steps in
Feb 28, 2026Construction work on the four-lane East–West Corridor National Highway in Dima Hasao district has resumed following the intervention of the district administration, bringing relief to commuters and project authorities.
Assam worker killed in Arunachal’s Changlang; protesters block inter-State road
Feb 28, 2026A murder at 9th Mile in Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh has triggered widespread protests, with members of the All Adivasi Student Association of Assam (AASAA) staging a road blockade on Saturday demanding the immediate arrest of the accused.
Tribal voices unite in Assam's Margherita, renew demand for Tirap autonomous council
Feb 28, 2026Representatives of eight indigenous communities of Assam brought down the curtain on a four-day cultural workshop in Margherita under Tinsukia district, reaffirming their collective identity while renewing long-standing demands for greater autonomy and equitable development.
63rd Mahapalnam of Barnasatra begins with grandeur in Assam's Morigaon
Feb 28, 2026The 63rd biennial Mahapalnam of Shree Shree Barnasatra, one of Assam’s historic religious centres, began with traditional rituals and devotional fervour in Morigaon town.
Himanta calls for strengthening innovation, research on National Science Day
Feb 28, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 28, underscored the importance of nurturing young scientific minds to boost innovation and research in the state and the country.
Controversy erupts over expenditure on Panchayat Election 2025 Observer in Assam's Kaliabor
Feb 28, 2026A controversy has surfaced over the alleged use of public funds for the hospitality of a Panchayat Election 2025 observer and her family during the election period in Kaliabor.
Assam: Four-lane highway demand sparks shutdown in Jakhalabandha, locals begin 'black cloth protest'
Feb 28, 2026The demand for critical highway infrastructure in central Assam intensified on Saturday, February 28, as the Four-Lane National Highway Construction Demand Committee relaunched its agitation, pressing for immediate construction of a four-lane national highway connecting Kaliabor Tiniali to Numaligarh.
Gaurav Gogoi likely to contest from Jorhat, Congress finalises 40 seats for Assam polls
Feb 28, 2026Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi is likely to contest from the Jorhat Assembly constituency, signalling a high-stakes battle in Upper Assam.
BJP launches ‘Jan Ashirwad Yatra’ in Assam ahead of Assembly polls 2026
Feb 28, 2026With the 2026 Assam Assembly elections drawing closer, the Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party has launched an ambitious statewide mass outreach programme, the Jan Ashirwad Yatra, aimed at consolidating grassroots support and showcasing its governance record over the past decade. The first phase of the yatra begins on February 28 and will continue till March 9, marking the formal start of the BJP’s election groundwork.
Assam Police seize drugs worth Rs 5.93 crore in two operations; three arrested
Feb 28, 2026Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 5.93 crore in two raids and arrested three suspects. Investigations are ongoing to uncover more individuals involved in drug trafficking.
Assam: Mayor Mrigen Sarania inaugurates public crematorium in Boko, eases long-standing civic hardship
Feb 28, 2026Guwahati Municipal Corporation Mayor Mrigen Sarania inaugurated a newly constructed public crematorium facility at Khrapara–Kalitapara village near Chukuniapara in Boko, marking the fulfillment of a long-pending demand of the local community and addressing a critical civic gap that had caused years of hardship for residents.
New groundwater-dwelling fish species ‘Gitchak nakana’ discovered in Assam
Feb 28, 2026A new groundwater fish species, 'Gitchak Nakana', has been discovered in Assam. The find emphasises the importance of conserving groundwater ecosystems.
Assam Government signs MoU with Airports Authority of India for pre-feasibility study of five greenfield airports
Feb 28, 2026Assam signs MoU with AAI to study five new greenfield airports. The initiative aims to boost connectivity and regional development in the state.
Newly rebuilt health centre opens once a month in Assam’s Sribhumi, sparks irregularity charges
Feb 28, 2026A Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Assam’s Sribhumi district has come under intense scrutiny after it was revealed that the facility, rebuilt at a sanctioned cost of Rs 54,63,942, opens only once a month and receives virtually no patients.
Three PREPAK (Pro) cadres arrested across Manipur, mobile phones, ID cards seized
Feb 28, 2026Security forces in Manipur on February 27, launched a coordinated crackdown against insurgent-linked extortion networks, arresting three active cadres of the proscribed outfit People's Revolutionary Party of Kangleipak (Progressive faction) in separate operations across Thoubal and Imphal districts. The arrests mark a significant push to dismantle militant activities and curb extortion rackets operating in the state.
Transport officer Deepak Patowary questioned by Central GST and Customs in Bongaigaon
Feb 27, 2026The Central GST office in Bongaigaon district has been questioning Mangaldoi Transport Officer Deepak Patowary in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged vehicle trade fraud.
Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Assam Police 6th Commando Battalion, launches major projects in Sadiya
Feb 27, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 27 visited Sadiya and took part in a series of development programmes aimed at improving infrastructure and public services in some of the state’s most remote and backward areas.
Mission Basundhara 3.0 launched: Himanta Biswa Sarma vows to resolve all eligible land issues in coming years
Feb 27, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 27 asserted that all land ownership and documentation-related issues of eligible people in the state will be resolved in the coming years, as he launched the distribution of land pattas under Mission Basundhara 3.0 at Deuri Beel in Dhemaji district.
Mission Basundhara 3.0: Over 3,400 families and institutions receive land pattas in Margherita and Dhubri
Feb 27, 2026Along with the rest of Assam, ceremonial distribution of land pattas under Mission Basundhara 3.0 was held on February 27 at North Margherita Rangamancha in Margherita, covering beneficiaries of the 83rd Legislative Assembly Constituency under the Margherita Revenue Circle.
Assam: Mob lynching incident reported in Nilambazar area of South Karimganj
Feb 27, 2026A disturbing incident of mob lynching has been reported from the Nilambazar area in South Karimganj district, triggering panic and outrage among local residents.
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