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Vanya Resham Krishi Mela highlights Assam’s silk potential, push for fair pricing and global markets

At a time when Assam’s indigenous silk sector is gaining renewed national and international attention, the Vanya Resham Krishi Mela held at Boko on Tuesday, February 10 spotlighted the state’s vast sericulture potential, the growing global demand for muga silk, and concrete policy measures aimed at protecting farmers from market exploitation.

Assam: Final Electoral Rolls 2026 published for Sribhumi district, voter count stands at 9.71 lakh

The Election Commission has published the final electoral rolls for all four Assembly constituencies in Assam’s Sribhumi district, placing the total number of registered voters at 9,71,916, district authorities confirmed on Tuesday, February 10. The rolls also reflect the inclusion of 11 voters from the third gender category, highlighting continued efforts toward electoral inclusivity.

'Gaurav went to Rawalpindi without visa, so he was state guest': Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 10 alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi travelled to Rawalpindi during a 2013 Pakistan visit without a valid visa, claiming this amounted to an “admission” that he was a “state guest” in the neighbouring country.

Assam steps up rural enterprise push as NEATEHUB, ASRLM sign pact to incubate 250 rural enterprises in state

The North East Agriculture Technology Entrepreneurs Hub (NEATEHUB) of Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, has signed a formal agreement with the Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) to implement Phase-II of a three-year rural enterprise incubation programme.

Final Electoral Roll 2026 published for five assembly constituencies in Assam’s Kokrajhar district

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Tuesday, February 10 published the Final Photo Electoral Roll (ER)–2026 for five Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs) in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, marking a key step in electoral preparedness ahead of upcoming polls. The qualifying date for the revision is January 1, 2026.

Congress leader Shivakumar attends Assam poll strategy meeting in Delhi

Congress leader and Karnataka deputy chief minister D K Shivakumar attended a high-level meeting on the Assam assembly elections at the party’s headquarters, Indira Bhawan, on February 10.

Congress leader Pawan Khera: Did Assam CM meet Bangladeshi cleric before joining BJP?

The Congress on Tuesday, February 10 stepped up its attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, with senior party leader Pawan Khera alleging that Sarma had sought spiritual guidance in Bangladesh in 2015. "Having already resigned from the Congress party then, Sarma was uncertain about joining the BJP", wrote Pawan Khera on X.

From rural Assam to innovation spotlight: 20-year-old builds low-cost tech for society

At a time when India is pushing for grassroots innovation and affordable technology, a 20-year-old youth from rural Assam has emerged as a symbol of ingenuity and determination. Dhritiraj Choudhury, a young innovator from Makhibahar village in the Tihu area of Nalbari district, has gained wide attention for developing practical, low-cost mechanical and electrical devices from a modest workshop set up inside his home.

Assam: Morigaon MLA Ramakanta Deuri funds temple renovation from personal resources, draws attention ahead of polls

As political parties intensify outreach efforts ahead of the forthcoming elections, Morigaon MLA Ramakanta Deuri has drawn attention with a gesture that goes beyond routine electoral politics—funding the renovation of a religious institution using his own personal resources.

Inland Waterways Authority of India transports 189 metric tonnes over-dimensional cargo to Assam via Brahmaputra

In a significant boost to India’s inland waterways-based logistics and Assam’s emerging semiconductor ecosystem, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) has successfully facilitated the movement of a massive Over Dimensional Cargo (ODC) consignment through National Waterway–2 (Brahmaputra).

Years after completion, Bargolai sub-health centre lies shut; Jal Jeevan Mission faces flak in Assam’s Margherita

Serious questions are being raised over the implementation of key public welfare schemes in Assam’s Margherita Assembly constituency, as the Bargolai Telkhad Basti Sub-Health Centre continues to remain unopened nearly nine years after its completion, while residents allege that the Centre’s flagship Jal Jeevan Mission has failed to deliver safe drinking water across large parts of the region.

'Let him tell the people': Assam Congress protests alleged land accumulation by CM family

The Assam Congress staged coordinated protests across the state on February 10, accusing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family of grabbing more than 3,900 acres of land.

"Let them go to court": Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Congress over land ownership allegations

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, February 10, launched a sharp political offensive against the Congress while outlining the BJP’s electoral positioning in western Assam, asserting that he is unfazed by legal threats, dismissing Opposition allegations.

Assam: Final Electoral Roll 2026 published in Sonitpur after completion of Special Revision

The Office of the District Commissioner and District Election Officer (DEO), Sonitpur, on Tuesday, February 10, announced the publication of the Final Electoral Roll–2026 following the completion of the Special Revision process.

Assam CM unveils major infrastructure, education push for BTC on 24th Bodoland Day celebrations

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, February 10 announced a Rs 1,000-crore financial package for road and bridge construction in the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) area, reaffirming the state government’s commitment to accelerated infrastructure development in the region. The announcement was made during the grand celebration of the 24th Bodoland Day, also observed as BTC Accord Day, held at Green Field in Kokrajhar.

Election Commission publishes final Assam voter roll after special revision, electorate drops by over 2.4 lakh

Assam's final voter list shows a decrease of over 2.4 lakh voters after special revision. Voters urged to check details to ensure smooth polling.

Unregistered tractor use in Assam's Dhubri raises safety and oversight concerns

Assam: Morigaon district publishes final electoral rolls, voter count rises by over 5200

Ahead of upcoming electoral exercises, the final electoral rolls for the three Assembly constituencies in Assam’s Morigaon district have been formally published, reflecting a notable increase in the district’s voter base. District Election Officer and Morigaon District Commissioner Anamika Tewari released the updated rolls for 52 No. Jagiroad (Scheduled Caste), 53 No. Lahorighat and 54 No. Morigaon Assembly constituencies.

APCC files police complaint over Assam BJP social media post; row reaches Supreme Court

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), on February 10, lodged a police complaint at Dispur Police Station against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that a social media post shared by the party was “highly provocative” and communal in nature.

Assam: Student misses HSLC exam after admit card lapse, triggers protest in Dhubri

The smooth conduct of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examinations was disrupted in Assam’s Dhubri district on Tuesday, February 10 after a student was forced to miss the first paper due to the non-issuance of an admit card, triggering protests and scenes of distress outside the Gauripur PC Institution Model Higher Secondary School.

‘Colour My Grave Purple’ traces Assam beyond insurgency and myth

‘Colour My Grave Purple’ reveals Assam’s culture beyond conflict. It highlights the state’s people and everyday life with a fresh, balanced view