Activists move SC over Assam CM’s ‘shooting video’, cite anti-Muslim remarks as ‘inciting hatred’
Feb 09, 2026A public interest litigation (PIL) has been filed in the Supreme Court alleging that a series of statements and actions by senior political leaders, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, amount to the incitement of hatred and represent a breach of constitutional responsibility by high constitutional functionaries.
Lachit Borphukan blood in my veins won't tolerate divisive attacks on Congress, citizens: Gaurav Gogoi
Feb 09, 2026Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi launched a blistering counter-attack against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 9, declaring that, as the son of late Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi with the blood of Lachit Borphukan flowing in his veins, he will not tolerate divisive politics or attacks on Congress workers and ordinary citizens.
Motorcycle rams into stationary dumper in Assam's Morigaon, youth seriously injured
Feb 09, 2026A severe road accident at Lochanabari in Jaluguti under Morigaon district, Assam has once again brought the spotlight on the unchecked movement of overloaded dumpers on Assam’s roads and the apparent failure of enforcement agencies to curb the menace.
AVFU, Assam government’s SITA ink MoU to launch ‘Samriddhi Poultry III’ for rural women empowerment
Feb 09, 2026The Assam Veterinary and Fishery University (AVFU), Khanapara, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State Innovation and Transformation Aayog (SITA), Government of Assam, to implement “Samriddhi Poultry III – An Innovative Approach for Economic Empowerment of Rural Women of Assam through Model Egg Village.”
From classroom to cybersecurity: Assam teacher’s AI innovations take on deepfakes, malware and digital fraud
Feb 09, 2026At a time when India is grappling with rising cybercrime, deepfake threats and digital fraud, an award-winning schoolteacher from Assam has emerged as an unlikely yet formidable innovator in artificial intelligence–driven cybersecurity solutions.
Visible growth, ground support: As polls near, Morigaon’s Bogoriguri signals strong support for sitting MLA
Feb 09, 2026As political activity gradually builds ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, grassroots sentiment in parts of Morigaon constituency is increasingly reflecting a strong pro-incumbency mood. Residents of Bogoriguri area, newly included in the Morigaon Assembly constituency following delimitation, have expressed widespread satisfaction with the developmental initiatives undertaken by sitting MLA Ramakanta Deuri, crediting him for visible infrastructure growth and sustained community engagement.
Assam: Prominent jeweller from Margherita goes missing, family lodges police complaint
Feb 09, 2026A well-known businessman and jewellery shop owner from Margherita went missing under mysterious circumstances on Sunday, February 8 afternoon, prompting his family to lodge a missing person report with the police.
Assam: Congress's anti-drug rally overshadowed by mass defection to BJP in Margherita
Feb 09, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has registered a major boost in the politically crucial 83 No. Margherita Assembly constituency, with over 200 leaders and workers of the Congress formally joining the ruling party.
Gaurav Gogoi is an anti-national character: BJP MP Dilip Saikia
Feb 09, 2026Assam BJP president and Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia on February 9, accused Assam Pradesh Congress president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi, of acting against the nation’s interests and questioning his commitment to national security.
BJP seeks central probe into allegations against Assam Congress chief
Feb 09, 2026The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on February 9 sought a probe by central agencies into allegations of links between Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi and Pakistan, saying the issue concerns national security and public accountability.
'Worst Congress president": BJP leader Dilip Saikia takes aim at Gaurav Gogoi
Feb 09, 2026Political war of words in Assam escalated on Monday, February 9, as Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Assam president Dilip Saikia trained guns on Assam Pradesh Congress Committee chief and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi, predicting that he would go down as the “worst and most unsuccessful” Congress president in the party’s history following the 2026 Assembly elections.
Assam CM distributes settlement application forms to tea garden workers in Dibrugarh
Feb 09, 2026Assam CM hands out settlement forms to tea garden workers in Dibrugarh. The move focuses on resolving pending issues and ensuring timely processing for worker welfare.
Focus on education, culture as Rabha councils meet along Assam–Meghalaya border
Feb 09, 2026Emphasising community development, cultural preservation and women’s empowerment, the Rabha National Council (RNC) and the Rabha National Women’s Council (RNWC) held their annual sessions at Lalmati in Boko, Kamrup district, along the Assam–Meghalaya border. The two-day programme brought together community leaders, elected representatives and grassroots members to deliberate on the socio-economic progress of the Rabha community.
Sanskrit is a language of the future: Assam Governor at Gauhati University lecture
Feb 09, 2026Underscoring the contemporary relevance of India’s classical knowledge systems, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Monday, February 9 described Sanskrit as “not merely a language of the past, but a language of the future,” calling for its integration into interdisciplinary studies and modern academic discourse.
"Arrest me if needed, ready to go to jail": Himanta responds to Owaisi case over deleted video
Feb 09, 2026AIMIM chief and Lok Sabha MP Asaduddin Owaisi accused the BJP of circulating a video on social media that he alleged portrays Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as targeting Muslims. Condemning the video shared by the BJP Assam social media handle, Owaisi termed it “deeply objectionable” and announced legal action against the Chief Minister.
Three members of one family are foreign nationals, says Minister Pijush Hazarika, targets Gaurav Gogoi in Goalpara
Feb 09, 2026Assam Minister for Information and Public Relations Pijush Hazarika on February 9, launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, raising questions over the citizenship and religious choices of his family members.
CM Sarma alleges Gaurav Gogoi changed children’s religion and citizenship without consent
Feb 09, 2026CM Sarma alleges Gaurav Gogoi changed children’s religion and citizenship without consent. The claim has sparked political debate and awaits Gogoi’s response.
Assam Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass inaugurates mini stadium named after Khargeshwar Talukdar in Bajali
Feb 09, 2026A mini stadium named after Khargeswar Talukdar, the first martyr of the Assam Movement, was inaugurated at Dhemsa Pathar in Bajali on February 9. Assam Cabinet Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass formally inaugurated the facility by playing a game of badminton.
Congress suffers major setback in Assam’s Margherita as over 200 join BJP
Feb 09, 2026The Indian National Congress suffered a major organisational blow in Assam’s Margherita constituency on Monday, February 9, with more than 200 of its leaders and workers switching allegiance to the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Suspected arson destroys black gram crops worth lakhs in Assam’s Bokakhat
Feb 09, 2026Black gram crops cultivated over 113 bighas of land were destroyed in a suspected arson incident in the Dhanashirimukh area of Assam’s Bokakhat, causing losses worth several lakhs of rupees to local farmers.
Owaisi seeks action against Himanta over ‘point-blank shot’ video
Feb 09, 2026AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi on February 9, lodged a complaint with the city police seeking criminal action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a purported video that was shared on social media and later deleted.
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