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Student arrested for allegedly leaking HS Assamese paper in Dhubri

Student arrested for allegedly leaking HS Assamese paper in Dhubri

Feb 14, 2026

The credibility of the ongoing Higher Secondary (HS) examinations in Assam came under serious scrutiny on Saturday, February 14 after a student was arrested for allegedly leaking the Assamese subject question paper from an examination centre in Dhubri district.

Three children drown after falling into water-filled pit in Assam’s Goalpara

Feb 14, 2026

Three children lost their lives after accidentally falling into a water-filled pit in Assam’s Goalpara district on Saturday, February 14 afternoon. The incident occurred at No. 1 Camp in the Matia area, casting a pall of gloom over the locality.

Assam: Tribal bodies allege illegal encroachment in Tirap, warn of mass agitation if action not taken

Feb 14, 2026

Tribal bodies in Margherita have alleged illegal land encroachment by non-tribal, despite the area being under tribal belt, while issuing a stern warning of a large-scale mass movement if immediate action is not taken by the administration.

‘No one can stand as barrier to our victory’: Assam CM

‘No one can stand as barrier to our victory’: Assam CM

Feb 14, 2026

Assam Chief Minister is confident of the state's success and calls for unity among people. He emphasises determination and collective effort to achieve victory.

Tezpur’s iconic Mahabhairav Temple gears up for grand two-day Maha Shivaratri celebration

Feb 14, 2026

As devotees across India prepare to celebrate the sacred festival of Maha Shivaratri, temples dedicated to Lord Shiva in Assam are witnessing heightened spiritual fervour and elaborate arrangements. In Tezpur, the historic Mahabhairav Temple is all set to host a grand two-day celebration, drawing thousands of devotees to its revered premises.

PM Modi slams Congress for ‘neglecting’ northeast, calls region NDA’s ‘Ashtalakshmi’

PM Modi slams Congress for ‘neglecting’ northeast, calls region NDA’s ‘Ashtalakshmi’

Feb 14, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, February 14, accused Congress of having “neglected” the Northeast during its decades in power, asserting that the BJP-led NDA government has placed the region at the centre of India’s growth story and considers it as “Ashtalakshmi” — a symbol of prosperity and strength.

Assam youth killed in industrial accident in Bengaluru

Assam youth killed in industrial accident in Bengaluru

Feb 14, 2026

A youth from Assam died in a Bengaluru factory accident due to machinery failure. Authorities are investigating and reviewing safety protocols.

Northeast was neglected by Congress, for us it is Ashtalakshmi: PM Modi in Assam

Northeast was neglected by Congress, for us it is Ashtalakshmi: PM Modi in Assam

Feb 14, 2026

PM Modi described the Northeast as Ashtalakshmi, highlighting its importance and promising sustained development. He criticised Congress for neglecting the region and assured ongoing government focus on its integration and growth.

Assam: CISF jawan robbed at knifepoint at Howrah Railway Station, over Rs 1.5 lakh looted

Feb 14, 2026

In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the region, a CISF jawan from Bajali district of Assam was allegedly attacked and robbed at knifepoint at Howrah railway station on February 14.

Former Bodo Sahitya Sabha President and eminent writer Taren Boro passes away

Former Bodo Sahitya Sabha President and eminent writer Taren Boro passes away

Feb 14, 2026

Former Bodo Sahitya Sabha President Taren Boro passes away, mourned by literary circles. He was instrumental in promoting Bodo language and encouraging young writers.

Assam to clear 5 lakh bighas from encroachment; mulls 2 lakh jobs in new term: Himanta

Assam to clear 5 lakh bighas from encroachment; mulls 2 lakh jobs in new term: Himanta

Feb 14, 2026

Assam government plans to clear 5 lakh encroachments and create 2 lakh government jobs in the new term. This move aims to tackle illegal land occupation and boost youth employment across the state.

PM Modi dedicates 50 electric buses to Gujarat's Bhavnagar, flags off service from Assam

PM Modi dedicates 50 electric buses to Gujarat's Bhavnagar, flags off service from Assam

Feb 14, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicates 50 electric buses to Gujarat's Bhavnagar, enhancing clean public transport. He also launches a new bus service from Assam as part of sustainable transport efforts.

SC to hear pleas against Himanta Biswa Sarma over ‘shooting’ video on February 16

SC to hear pleas against Himanta Biswa Sarma over ‘shooting’ video on February 16

Feb 14, 2026

The Supreme Court of India is scheduled to hear on February 16 a batch of petitions seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a video allegedly showing him making remarks about firing at members of a particular community.

Assam’s tax share up fivefold under BJP, says PM Modi; slams Congress era allocation

Assam’s tax share up fivefold under BJP, says PM Modi; slams Congress era allocation

Feb 14, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14 delivered an emphatic address to party workers in Assam, crediting the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party entirely to its grassroots cadre and asserting that the power of organisation remains the foundation of national transformation.

Akhil Gogoi sets Feb 19 deadline for Congress as Raijor Dal releases election manifesto

Feb 14, 2026

Akhil Gogoi, Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA, has set February 19 as the final deadline for the Congress to formalise an alliance, signalling possible strain within the opposition camp ahead of the elections.

Akhil Gogoi urges Congress to reassign Bhupen Borah for alliance talks ahead of Assam Assembly polls 2026

Feb 14, 2026

Amid intensifying political calculations ahead of Assam assembly polls 2026, Akhil Gogoi, president of Raijor Dal and MLA from Sivasagar, has pressed the Congress to expedite alliance discussions and give the responsibility to former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) chief Bhupen Kumar Borah to lead the negotiations with opposition parties.

Bamboo to Biofuel: How Assam is powering India’s green energy future

Bamboo to Biofuel: How Assam is powering India’s green energy future

Feb 14, 2026

In a quiet industrial stretch of Upper Assam, a green revolution is taking shape. At Numaligarh, Assam Bio Ethanol Private Limited (ABEPL) has established the world’s first commercial-scale second-generation (2G) bio-ethanol plant using bamboo as feedstock, a milestone that places the Northeast at the centre of India’s clean energy transformation.

Union cabinet approves Rs 18,662 crore underwater road-rail tunnel under Brahmaputra

Union cabinet approves Rs 18,662 crore underwater road-rail tunnel under Brahmaputra

Feb 14, 2026

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a 4-lane access-controlled greenfield corridor between Gohpur (NH-15) and Numaligarh (NH-715) in Assam, featuring India’s first underwater road-cum-rail tunnel beneath the Brahmaputra.

"Manufactured chaos": Akhil Gogoi targets Himanta Biswa Sarma over Rang Ghar incident

Feb 14, 2026

Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Saturday, February 14, accused the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government over the controversy that recently erupted at the historic Rang Ghar, alleging that the incident was part of a “deliberate attempt” to foment communal tension in the state.

PM Modi inaugurates Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, Northeast’s first extradosed bridge across Brahmaputra

Feb 14, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 14 inaugurated the Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu, a six-lane extradosed bridge spanning the Brahmaputra and linking Guwahati with North Guwahati, marking a major leap in Assam’s urban connectivity infrastructure.

Battle lines drawn in Bhabanipur–Sarbhog: CPI(M) MLA throws open challenge to BJP minister Ranjit Kumar Dass

Feb 14, 2026

The political temperature in Assam’s Bhabanipur–Sarbhog constituency has begun to rise well ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections, with sitting MLA Manoranjan Talukdar issuing a direct challenge to Minister Ranjit Kumar Dass.