Civic neglect chokes key NH-17 stretch in Assam’s major market hub as drainage project fails
Jan 31, 2026A key stretch of National Highway-17 passing through Bijoynagar in Assam’s South Kamrup district has deteriorated into a major civic hazard, with broken roads, clogged drains, and an overpowering stench disrupting daily life in one of the region’s busiest commercial hubs.
Assam CM unveils grand statue of Swargadeo Chaolung Su-Ka-Pha at Guwahati's Notboma
Jan 31, 2026Assam CM, on the occassion of Me-Dam-Me-Phi unveiled a grand statue of Swargadeo Chaolung Su-Ka-Pha in Notboma, Guwahati, honouring the Ahom king's legacy. The statue is expected to become a prominent landmark and inspire the people of Assam.
Assam Forest guard killed in elephant attack while on duty, employees’ association seeks compensation, job for kin
Jan 31, 2026A forest guard was killed in a wild elephant attack while on active duty in Assam’s Nagaon district. The Assam Forest Employees’ Association has declared the deceased, Dilip Konwar, a ‘Forest Martyr’ and demanded enhanced compensation and government employment for his family.
ADSU meeting in Dibrugarh adopts resolutions for student welfare and civic improvements
Jan 31, 2026All Dibrugarh Students’ Union convened its Executive Committee and Agenda Selection Meeting in Dibrugarh.Four resolutions were adopted to tackle key civic and student-related challenges. A 60-member committee was constituted, with strong participation from over 700 students.
Me-Dam-Me-Phi: A living tradition linking Tai Ahoms to their past
Jan 31, 2026Me-Dam-Me-Phi, Tai Ahom tradition, ancestor worship, Indian cultural rituals, Tai Ahom community, ancestral blessings, cultural heritage India, traditional ceremonies India, Tai Ahom festival, peace and prosperity rituals
Assam: Passenger Traveller overturns after head-on collision with dumper in Sribhumi, several injured
Jan 31, 2026A major road accident was reported on the National Highway in the Shrigauri area of Sribhumi district on Saturday, January 31 after a head-on collision between a dumper truck and a passenger traveller vehicle, leaving several occupants critically injured and raising fears of fatalities.
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.
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