Gaurav Gogoi accuses Assam CM of misusing Supreme Court’s name over ‘Miya Muslims’ remarks
Jan 30, 2026Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on January 30, criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his “Miya Muslims” remarks, accusing him of misusing the name of the Supreme Court to justify his statements.
Amit Shah sets ‘development, secure Assam’ agenda; BJP eyes third consecutive term in 2026
Jan 30, 2026Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 30 sharpened the BJP’s campaign pitch for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, declaring that the party will fight the polls on twin planks of development and a secure state, while launching a blistering attack on the Congress over infiltration, demography and governance failures.
Assam to rewrite history textbooks, Himanta questions Bagh Hazarika’s role at Battle of Saraighat
Jan 30, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 30 announced that the state government has decided to rewrite history textbooks at the high school level, directing the Education Department to initiate the process.
Muslim body AIMPLB condemns Assam CM over ‘Miya’ remarks, seeks SC and President’s intervention
Jan 30, 2026The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) on January 30, strongly condemned Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his recent remarks on “Miyas”, a term considered derogatory for Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam. The Board has urged the Supreme Court and President Droupadi Murmu to take immediate action.
Gramshakti Research Centre opens in Assam's Morigaon to boost financial literacy among rural women
Jan 30, 2026The centre has been established as a joint initiative of the Rashtriya Gramin Vikas Nidhi (RGVN) and the CRISIL Foundation, with support from S&P Global, and focuses on improving financial literacy in rural areas.
Factional clash erupts at All Tiwa Students’ Union headquarters in Assam's Morigaon
Jan 30, 2026A violent clash broke out between two rival factions of the All Tiwa Students’ Union at the organisation’s central office in Morigaon district on January 30, triggering tension within the student body.
Two women in Sikkim duped in online fraud cases, police sound cyber safety alert
Jan 30, 2026Two separate cases of online financial fraud were reported from different parts of Sikkim on January 30, highlighting the growing threat posed by cybercriminals misusing social media platforms to target unsuspecting users.
64 lakh infiltrators entered Assam during Congress rule, BJP working to reverse trend: Amit Shah
Jan 30, 2026Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 30 claimed that Assam’s demography changed significantly during the Congress rule and asserted that the BJP-led government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi is working to reverse this trend.
Seven arrested across Assam in major crackdown on online child sexual abuse content
Jan 30, 2026Assam Police on January 29, arrested seven persons from six districts in a coordinated state-wide operation targeting the creation and circulation of Child Sexual Exploitative and Abuse Material (CSEAM), marking one of the fastest crackdowns on online child sexual abuse networks in the state.
Gaurav Gogoi writes to PM Modi seeking Bharat Ratna for late Zubeen Garg
Jan 30, 2026Congress MP from Jorhat and Deputy Leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging the posthumous conferment of the Bharat Ratna on legendary Assamese singer and cultural icon Zubeen Garg.
Assam must safeguard its manuscript heritage for future generations: Governor
Jan 30, 2026Assam’s manuscript heritage must be preserved as a living body of knowledge rather than confined to archives, Governor of Assam Lakshman Prasad Acharya said on January 30.
Pawan Khera accuses Himanta of dodging corruption charges, says CM “hiding behind Pakistan”
Jan 30, 2026The Congress on January 30 mounted a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over his recent remarks, accusing him of deflecting attention from alleged corruption and land-related issues by repeatedly invoking Pakistan.
Himanta Biswa Sarma: Mishings in riverine belt will stop ‘Miyan Bangladeshi’ encroachment
Jan 30, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 30 triggered fresh political controversy with a sharp remark on land encroachment while addressing the Mishing Youth Festival, linking the protection of riverine areas to the presence of indigenous communities.
Connectivity push gains pace in Northeast as roads, railways and digital networks expand
Jan 30, 2026Connectivity projects across the North Eastern Region have gathered momentum, with significant expansion in road, rail and digital infrastructure, the Centre informed Parliament on January 30.
Centre spends Rs 3.46 lakh crore on Northeast development since 2021
Jan 30, 2026The Centre has spent over Rs 9,195 crore through the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) since 2021, with overall government expenditure in the Northeast crossing Rs 3.46 lakh crore over the last four financial years, Parliament was informed on January 30.
48 connectivity and infra projects worth Rs 6,044 crore sanctioned under PM-DevINE for Northeast
Jan 30, 2026The Centre has sanctioned 48 projects worth Rs 6,044.36 crore under the PM–DevINE scheme to accelerate connectivity and economic development in the Northeast, the government informed Parliament on January 30.
Rahul Gandhi disrespected Northeast by not wearing ‘gamosa’ at Republic Day event: Amit Shah
Jan 30, 2026Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 30, accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of disrespecting the Northeast by refusing to wear a traditional gamosa that was presented at the President’s ‘At Home’ reception on Republic Day.
BJP aspirants submit applications for Assam's Morigaon assembly seat
Jan 30, 2026Several aspirants seeking the BJP ticket for the Assam's Morigaon Assembly constituency have submitted their applications on January 30, to the party president at the Morigaon district BJP office, indicating growing internal competition ahead of the elections.
Amit Shah says EU–India trade pact to take Assam tea to Europe tariff-free
Jan 30, 2026Union Home Minister Amit Shah on January 30 said the proposed EU–India free trade agreement would ensure that Assam tea reaches European countries with zero tariff, giving a significant boost to the state’s tea industry and exports.
SpiceJet to link Imphal with Kolkata, Guwahati, Mumbai from February 10
Jan 30, 2026SpiceJet will begin flights linking Imphal with key cities from February 10. This move aims to improve connectivity and boost regional growth in Manipur
Illegal immigrants will be deported one by one from Assam: Amit Shah
Jan 30, 2026Amit Shah confirms deportation of illegal immigrants from Assam with due process. The government aims to maintain peace while updating the NRC.
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