Priyanka Gandhi to lead Congress screening in Assam; Party targets CM over ‘moral authority’ ahead of polls
Feb 18, 2026Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi, Chairperson of the Congress Screening Committee and MP from Wayanad, will arrive in Assam on February 19 for a two-day visit ahead of the Assembly elections.
BJP national spokesperson calls Rahul Gandhi, Gaurav Gogoi ‘Anti-India’ leaders at Tezpur press meet
Feb 18, 2026Pradeep Bhandari on February 18 launched a sharp attack on senior Congress leaders, describing Rahul Gandhi and Gaurav Gogoi as “anti-India leaders” and alleging that the Congress is an “anti-India party.”
Congress first list for Assam polls likely by February-end: Gaurav Gogoi
Feb 18, 2026Gaurav Gogoi on February 18 said the first list of Congress candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections is likely to be released by the end of this month.
Assam making progress in resolving inter-state border disputes, says minister
Feb 18, 2026The Assam government is steadily advancing efforts to resolve long-pending inter-state border disputes with neighbouring states, Border Protection and Development Minister Atul Bora said on February 18.
Bhupen Borah’s exit like Congress ‘separating itself from Hindu society': Himanta Biswa Sarma
Feb 18, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 18 sparked fresh political controversy by claiming that Bhupen Kumar Borah was the “last recognised Hindu leader” of the Congress in Assam, and that his resignation signified the party’s distancing from Hindu society.
BJP to contest all three Rajya Sabha seats in Assam, candidates almost finalised: Himanta
Feb 18, 2026Candidates for the three upcoming Rajya Sabha seats from Assam have been almost finalised, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on February 18, indicating that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is preparing to contest all three seats.
Students body opposes proposed bifurcation of Dima Hasao on communal lines
Feb 18, 2026The All Dimasa Students’ Union (ADSU) on February 18, strongly opposed the proposed division of Dima Hasao district into two separate districts on a communal basis, demanding that the State government make public the details of recent discussions on the issue within 72 hours.
Alleged gambling racket and police nexus spark outrage in Assam’s Dhubri
Feb 18, 2026Allegations of an organised gambling racket operating in the heart of Dhubri town have triggered public outrage, with claims of a possible police nexus and misuse of government welfare benefits adding to the controversy.
Debabrata Saikia admits factional lobbying in Congress, says ‘no point denying the truth’
Feb 18, 2026Senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia has candidly acknowledged the existence of factional lobbying within the party, stating that internal groupism is a reality that cannot be denied.
BJP chief sets 50% vote target per booth for Assam Assembly polls
Feb 18, 2026Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) national president Nitin Nabin on February 18, set a target for party workers in Assam to secure at least 50 per cent of the votes in every booth in the upcoming Assembly elections.
1.7 lakh illegal foreigners detected in Assam under Assam Accord in 40 years; 31,000 pushed back: Atul Bora
Feb 18, 2026Over 1.70 lakh illegal foreigners have been detected in Assam under the provisions of the Assam Accord over the last four decades, while around 31,000 have been pushed back or deported during the same period, the Assembly was informed on February 18.
Sivasagar a tough seat for BJP, says Himanta; refers Akhil Gogoi as 'suma-baba'
Feb 18, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 18 described the Sivasagar Assembly constituency as a “tough” seat for the BJP, stating that the party is not particularly strong there and faces internal challenges in selecting a candidate.
‘Only motive of SR in Assam is to include eligible, exclude ineligible voters’: CEC
Feb 18, 2026Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on February 18, said the Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls in Assam was conducted solely to ensure that all eligible voters are included and ineligible names are removed.
Mishing community in Dhubri celebrates Ali-Aye-Ligang with cultural fervour
Feb 18, 2026The vibrant traditions of the Mishing community resonated across the quiet rural stretches of Dhubri as members celebrated the eighth edition of Ali-Aye-Ligang with traditional zeal in Gauripur.
Four workers injured after under-construction bridge collapses in Assam’s Laharighat
Feb 18, 2026Four workers were seriously injured after an under-construction bridge over Lali Beel collapsed in Laharighat area of Assam’s Morigaon district on February 18.
Arunachal Police bust inter-state racket; 16 luxury vehicles seized, one held
Feb 18, 2026In an inter-state vehicle fraud case, Arunachal police have recovered 16 luxury vehicles and arrested a 38-year-old man from Guwahati for allegedly duping buyers by posing as a bank official.
Assam: Election preparedness intensifies in Kokrajhar, young voters trained on EVMs
Feb 18, 2026As the countdown to the Assembly Elections 2026 begins, Kokrajhar has stepped up its election preparedness with intensified coordination drives and voter awareness initiatives aimed at ensuring a smooth, transparent and peaceful polling process.
Priyanka Gandhi to visit Assam on February 19, lead major organisational review
Feb 18, 2026Senior Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra will be visiting Assam on February 19, as confirmed by Congress in-charge for Assam, Bhanwar Jitendra Singh on February 18.
Gaurav Gogoi slams Bhupen Borah over BJP switch, questions former APCC chief's ‘Oath before Ma Kamakhya’
Feb 18, 2026Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on February 18, slammed former APCC chief Bhupen Borah, who resigned from the party on February 16, for betraying the party and Ma Kamakhya with his words.
Gaurav Gogoi says BJP turncoats become ‘insignificant’, calls Himanta Biswa Sarma ‘Assam’s Jinnah’
Feb 18, 2026Gaurav Gogoi on February 18 asserted that leaders who have switched to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party eventually become “insignificant” in their political careers, taking a swipe at those leaving the Congress ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.
'Bhupen Borah surrendered to Himanta' day after quitting Congress amid land row: Gaurav Gogoi
Feb 18, 2026Addressing a press conference, Gogoi claimed that Borah’s decision to join the BJP had confirmed long-standing suspicions within political circles. He said rumours about a “close relationship” between Sarma and Borah had circulated for some time.
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