Assam: Four prisoners escape from Sadiya District Jail in broad daylight, security lapse triggers alarm
Feb 04, 2026Four inmates escaped from Sadiya District Jail in broad daylight on Wednesday, February 4, raising serious questions about prison security and supervision.
Assam: Congress website allegedly hacked within an hour of launch, sparks cybersecurity concerns
Feb 04, 2026A newly launched campaign website, unveiled by Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi on February 4, was allegedly hacked within an hour of going live.
Delimitation opens new doors: Asom Gana Parishad eyes bigger role in SC reserved seats
Feb 04, 2026With an eye firmly on the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, NDA ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has intensified its organisational push by convening an extended central executive meeting of its key frontal body, the Scheduled Caste Parishad, at Kunwaritol in Kaliabor on Wednesday, February 4.
Cancer awareness and screening programme held in Assam's Digboi
Feb 04, 2026A cancer awareness and screening camp was held in Digboi, Assam to promote early detection and prevention. Locals actively participated in free screening and educational sessions
Prohibited cough syrup worth lakhs seized at Badarpur Railway Station, one arrested
Feb 04, 2026Security forces seized a large consignment of prohibited cough syrup worth several lakh rupees at Badarpur Railway Station in Sribhumi district, leading to the arrest of one alleged smuggler.
IIT Guwahati team uses AI to design high-performance alloys without critical raw materials
Feb 04, 2026A team of researchers has developed a machine learning–based method to design advanced metal alloys without relying on critical raw materials, offering a potential breakthrough for sustainable manufacturing and industrial security.
Kaziranga’s rhino habitat shaped by climate shifts and human pressure: Study
Feb 04, 2026Climate shifts and human actions have reshaped the Kaziranga rhino habitat. Conservation efforts must consider both to protect this endangered species
Akhil Gogoi dares Himanta to contest from Sivasagar, says CM avoided politics and skipped key promises
Feb 04, 2026Raijor Dal leader and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on February 4, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma did not make any political remarks during his visit to the Sivasagar Legislative Assembly constituency.
Himanta Biswa Sarma cites Mahatma Gandhi, advocates ‘civil disobedience’ to drive out illegal Bangladeshis
Feb 04, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 4 laid out what he described as a deliberate policy of “civil disobedience and non-cooperation,” inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, to deal with illegal Bangladeshi nationals in the state, asserting that his government is creating conditions that make it impossible for them to continue living in Assam.
Advocate Ajanta Talukdar seeks BJP ticket from Morigaon Assembly seat
Feb 04, 2026Political activity has intensified across Assam ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections, with heightened enthusiasm and competition within the ruling BJP over party nominations.
Two Assam police personnel arrested for supplying drugs inside Guwahati jail
Feb 04, 2026Two Assam Police personnel were arrested on February 3 for allegedly supplying drugs and liquor to inmates of the Guwahati Central Jail, a senior police officer said.
Massive fire guts over 17 shops at Nawaibeel Bazar in West Karbi Anglong
Feb 04, 2026A devastating fire broke out late last night, February 3, at Nawaibeel Bazar in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district, completely gutting more than 17 shops and other commercial establishments, causing heavy financial losses to local traders and shopkeepers.
Couple killed in wild elephant attack in Assam’s Tamulpur
Feb 04, 2026A couple was killed in a wild elephant attack at Natunbasti village under NC Angarkata along the Indo-Bhutan border in Assam’s Tamulpur district on February 3 officials said.
World Cancer Day marked in Assam’s Morigaon; Doctors urge early detection and prevention
Feb 04, 2026World Cancer Day was observed with significance in Assam’s Morigaon on February 4, with a large awareness rally organised by the Morigaon Civil Hospital to educate the public about cancer prevention and early detection.
Assam’s 11-year-old chess prodigy Viraj Sarawgi shines in Europe, gains 290 FIDE Elo points
Feb 04, 2026Assam’s 11-year-old chess talent Viraj Sarawgi delivered an impressive performance in Europe, gaining a remarkable 290 FIDE Elo rating points after competing in two consecutive FIDE-rated tournaments in Italy and Germany, officials said.
‘Happy 24th Anniversary, Goldie’: Garima Saikia Garg remembers Zubeen Garg in emotional post
Feb 04, 2026Garima Saikia Garg shared an emotional video on her social media handle, revisiting moments from their anniversary celebration last year, the last time the couple marked the day together.
India Today–C Voter MOTN: Congress losing Hindu support, becoming Muslim-only choice, says AIUDF MLA
Feb 04, 2026Reacting to the findings of the India Today–C Voter survey, AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam said it would be a matter of serious concern for both the Congress and Assam’s politics if the party and its leader, Gaurav Gogoi, are seen as the first choice of only Muslim voters.
Two killed, over 10 injured as truck rams wedding bus in Assam’s Goalpara
Feb 04, 2026At least two people were killed and more than ten others injured in a road accident at Budhipara in Goalpara district on February 4.
Gaurav Gogoi appointed chairman of Congress’s Assam election panel
Feb 04, 2026Ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, the Congress on February 3 constituted its Pradesh Election Committee for the state, appointing Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi as its chairman.
Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota’s tenure extended by six months
Feb 04, 2026The Assam government has extended the tenure of Chief Secretary Ravi Kota by six months, according to an official notification issued by the Personnel Department. The extension will be effective from May 1 to October 31, 2026.
Three students missing after boat capsizes in Assam’s Dhubri district
Feb 03, 2026Three students went missing on February 3, when a country boat carrying them capsized in the Gangadhar River in Assam's Dhubri, district triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation.
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