Residents of Ledo Maulang Khamti village allege lack of basic development in Assam
Feb 19, 2026Residents of the historic Ledo Maulang Khamti village under the 83rd Margherita Assembly Constituency in Tinsukia district of Assam have alleged that basic development schemes are yet to reach the area even after 79 years of India’s independence.
EC asks all Northeast states to expedite preparations for Special Intensive Revision
Feb 19, 2026The Election Commission of India on February 19 directed all Northeast states — Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura — along with 14 other states and Union Territories, to complete preparatory work for the upcoming Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls
“If BJP Is so strong, why poach?” DK Shivakumar jabs over Bhupen Borah’s exit
Feb 19, 2026Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Bosiram Siram, along with APCC In-Charge for Arunachal Pradesh Dr. A. Chellakumar, led a joint delegation comprising members of the Arunachal Democratic Party (ADP) and the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) to meet AICC President Mallikarjun Kharge at his residence in New Delhi on Tuesday, February 17.
Gaurav Gogoi broke alliance fearing he would miss Chief Minister post: Bhupen Borah
Feb 19, 2026Former Congress leader Bhupen Borah has alleged that party MP Gaurav Gogoi was responsible for breaking a proposed opposition alliance in Assam due to personal political ambitions.
Supreme Court to begin final hearing on anti-CAA petitions from May 5
Feb 19, 2026The Supreme Court of India on February 19 announced that it will commence final hearings on May 5 on over 200 petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the Citizenship (Amendment) Act, 2019 (CAA).
Priyanka Gandhi releases 20-point ‘charge sheet’ against BJP government in Assam
Feb 19, 2026Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on February 19 released a 20-point “charge sheet” against the BJP-led Assam government, accusing it of corruption, unfulfilled promises and fostering an atmosphere of fear among minorities.
Party hopping before polls normal, says Priyanka Gandhi on Bhupen Borah's exit
Feb 19, 2026Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi on February 19 downplayed the political impact of Bhupen Borah quitting the party, saying that switching sides ahead of elections is “very normal” in Indian politics
Slogans alone cannot safeguard a community without work culture: Assam CM
Feb 19, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, February 19, said that slogans alone cannot ensure the progress or protection of a community, highlighting the need for greater focus on work culture and economic participation among the youth.
Assam: Bajali’s Nishamani Das clears APSC CCE, selected as Assistant Audit Officer
Feb 19, 2026Nishamani Das from Saderi in Assam's Bajali district has secured a position in the Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) conducted by the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC), earning selection as an Assistant Audit Officer.
Assamese community will become almost minority in 2027 Census: Himanta
Feb 19, 2026Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 19 claimed in the Assembly that the Assamese community would become “almost” a minority in the 2027 Census, describing the current period as a “very dark time” in the state’s political and demographic journey.
Assam scripts fiscal history, to fund salaries entirely from its own tax revenue by FY27
Feb 19, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 19 announced that the state will, for the first time in its history, be able to fully pay salaries and pensions from its own tax revenue by the 2026–27 financial year, without relying on central tax devolution.
Congress allowed encroachment on 30 lakh bighas of forest land in Assam, alleges Himanta
Feb 19, 2026Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses Congress of allowing massive forest land encroachment. He urges public support for reclaiming and protecting Assam’s forests.
SC refuses to entertain plea seeking SIR of electoral rolls in poll-bound Assam
Feb 19, 2026The Supreme Court has refused to entertain a plea for special revision of Assam's electoral rolls before the assembly elections. It upheld the Election Commission's role in managing voter list updates and directed grievances to be handled through proper channels.
Assam CM distributes first tranche of financial assistance to young entrepreneurs in Tezpur under CMAAA 2
Feb 19, 2026Assam CM launched financial aid distribution to young entrepreneurs in Tezpur under CMAAA 2. The scheme supports youth startups and economic growth.
BJP raises alarm over Imran Masood’s Assam visit with Priyanka Gandhi
Feb 19, 2026At a press conference held at the State BJP headquarters, Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhavan, party spokesperson Kamal Kumar Medhi launched a sharp attack on the Congress over the appointment of Imran Masood as a member of the party’s Screening Committee for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections.
Assam: Mobile awareness van campaign launched in Baksa to promote child protection
Feb 19, 2026Baksa district in Assam has launched a mobile awareness van to promote child protection and educate communities. The campaign aims to prevent abuse and encourage reporting of child rights violations.
CM Sarma chairs meetings with Bodo organisations at Assam Legislative Assembly
Feb 19, 2026Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma chaired meetings with 28 Bodo organisations at the Assam Legislative Assembly. Deliberations focused on the welfare and issues of Bodo communities outside the Bodoland Territorial Region. The Government of Assam reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive and holistic development for indigenous communities.
Assam will not return to days of bomb blasts, bloodshed: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Feb 19, 2026Declaring that Assam will not return to its violent past, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 19 asserted on the floor of the Assam Legislative Assembly that the state would not witness “a single bomb blast, a single firing incident, or a single drop of Assamese youth’s blood” under the present government.
Assam: Youth held for allegedly assaulting two female students inside school premises in Abhayapuri
Feb 19, 2026Tension gripped Abhayapuri in Bongaigaon district after a youth allegedly assaulted two minor girl students inside the premises of Ganeshpur Middle English School, sparking outrage among local residents and raising serious concerns over student safety.
Assam's Tamulpur to conduct first-level checking of EVMs, VVPATs from February 21
Feb 19, 2026Tamulpur district starts EVM and VVPAT checking from February 21 to ensure fair elections. Officials urge cooperation for smooth and transparent voting process.
Debabrata Saikia calls BJP a ‘Congress Alumni Party’, says voters deserve authenticity
Feb 19, 2026Senior Congress leader Debabrata Saikia on Thursday, February 19, dubbed the ruling party a “Congress Alumni Party (CAP)”, alleging that it is increasingly populated by former Congress leaders, including the present Chief Minister.
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