Assam’s traditional flavours take centre stage at Rashtrapati Bhavan Republic Day high tea
Jan 26, 2026Assam’s traditional cuisine formed a central part of the Northeast food showcase at the Republic Day high tea hosted by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan on January 26, with the official menu drawing delicacies from Assam, Tripura, Nagaland, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.
Rahul Gandhi wore ‘northeastern patka’ at Rashtrapati Bhavan ‘At Home’, claim Congress sources
Jan 26, 2026A controversy erupted after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi allegedly snubbed the Northeastern ‘patka’ at the ‘At Home’ reception hosted by the President of India at Rashtrapati Bhavan, an event themed around India’s Northeast.
‘Keep distance from Pakistan or you’ll be in trouble’: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma hits out at Gaurav Gogoi
Jan 26, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 26 responded to remarks made by Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, accusing him of making divisive statements and raising concerns over repeated references to Pakistan.
From entrepreneurs to farmers, Assam’s achievers grace Republic Day parade as special invitees
Jan 26, 2026Assam marked a strong presence at the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi as farmers, grassroots representatives, entrepreneurs and youth achievers from the state participated in national events as special invitees, showcasing contributions across agriculture, rural development, entrepreneurship and youth leadership.
Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Rahul Gandhi for snubbing Northeast 'Patka' at ‘At Home’ reception
Jan 26, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 26 strongly criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for not wearing the traditional Northeastern patka at the At-Home Reception hosted by President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan, where the theme was the North-East.
Gauhati University marks 79th Foundation Day alongside Republic Day
Jan 26, 2026Gauhati University today marked a moment of dual significance as it celebrated the 77th Republic Day of India alongside its 79th Foundation Day, commemorating nearly eight decades of academic excellence, leadership, and service to society.
‘No Helmet, No Petrol’ rule flouted in Morigaon, fuel supplied in violation of safety norms
Jan 26, 2026Despite strict directives from the government and district administration, violations of the ‘No Helmet, No Petrol’ policy continue unabated at some petrol pumps in Morigaon district, raising serious concerns over road safety enforcement.
Two temples vandalised in Assam's Kokrajhar on Republic Day, security tightened
Jan 26, 2026Tension prevailed in parts of Assam’s Kokrajhar district after miscreants vandalised two temples in the Gossaigaon area during the intervening night of Sunday and Monday, January 26, coinciding with Republic Day.
Over 50 migratory birds found dead in Assam's Majuli; poisoning suspected
Jan 26, 2026More than 50 migratory birds were found dead in different parts of Majuli district in Assam on Republic Day, with authorities suspecting poisoning as the cause.
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lauds Assam’s Republic Day tableau at Kartavya Path
Jan 26, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 26, praised the state’s tableau at the Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path in New Delhi, calling it a proud moment that celebrated Assam’s rich cultural heritage.
Bichoni: The Walk and the Story
Jan 26, 2026It was a hot summer afternoon in 1974 in Dibrugarh. The sun blazed fiercely, making the roads shimmer under its heat. A young schoolboy accompanied his grandmother, Aita, a teacher at Digholibazar Primary School, to a government office in Chowkidingi.
Only 467 repatriated despite 1.7 lakh declared illegal foreigners in Assam: Governor
Jan 26, 2026Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on January 26 said that 467 of the nearly 1.7 lakh individuals declared illegal foreigners in Assam have been repatriated to their respective countries so far through the deportation process.
Assam artist’s classical manuscripts find place in Rashtrapati Bhavan Library
Jan 26, 2026Assam’s rich artistic and literary heritage has received a prestigious national spotlight, with Nagaon-based traditional artist Mridu Mausam Bora earning a place of honour in India’s newly inaugurated Bharatiya Classical Languages Library. Bora’s works, rooted in the centuries-old Sanchipat manuscript-making tradition and Taikham painting technique, are now part of a landmark initiative aimed at preserving and showcasing India’s classical languages and cultural legacy.
From Assam to the nation: Eri silk pioneer Dr Jogesh Deuri honoured with Padma Shri
Jan 26, 2026In a moment of national recognition for Assam’s traditional knowledge systems and rural economy, the Government of India has conferred the Padma Shri Award for 2026 upon Dr Jogesh Deuri, a pioneering Eri and silk expert from Goalpara district. The honour acknowledges his decades-long contribution to strengthening India’s sericulture sector and taking Assam’s indigenous silk traditions to the global stage.
Assam elections: Himanta frames choice between identity and development
Jan 26, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on January 26, urged voters to make what he described as a clear choice ahead of the state elections due in the coming months: reject “vote bank politics” and back the development agenda pursued by his government over the past five years.
Assam’s Power Order (Institutional): Top 10 most powerful individuals with institutional authority
Jan 26, 2026These are the men and women in the civil services, the police and the judiciary who translate political intent into administrative reality, shape outcomes on the ground and retain the confidence of the political establishment because they deliver.
Assam’s Power Order (Political): Top 10 most powerful politicians in the state
Jan 26, 2026In Assam, power doesn’t always sit where the nameplate says it does—it circulates in backrooms, budgets, narratives and moments of instinctive timing. This map follows those invisible currents to reveal who truly bends outcomes in the state, long before the headlines catch up.
Northeast’s Power Order: The 15 most powerful and influential people of the region in 2026
Jan 26, 2026India Today NE presents the first-ever Power List of India’s eight northeastern states, a considered, occasionally unsettling assessment of the region’s 15 most influential figures. This is not a catalogue of offices occupied, but of consequences produced.
Assam: Tricolour accidentally tears during Republic Day celebrations in Sribhumi, replaced swiftly
Jan 26, 2026An unfortunate incident briefly marred the Republic Day celebrations at Ramkrishnanagar in Assam’s Sribhumi district on Monday, January 26 when the national tricolour was accidentally torn during the official flag-hoisting ceremony at the Ramkrishnanagar sub-divisional office.
Assam charts rapid growth path, aims Rs 10 lakh crore economy by 2027: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jan 26, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, January 26, unfurled the national tricolour at the Khanikar Parade Ground in Dibrugarh, leading the state’s 77th Republic Day celebrations with a strong pitch on constitutional values, accelerated economic growth and Assam’s rising national and global profile.
Assam’s Power Order: The 20 most powerful and influential people of the state in 2026
Jan 26, 2026India Today NE unveils the first-ever Power List of Assam, a sharp, provocative ranking of the 20 most powerful individuals in the state. That is why politicians and bureaucrats are absent; they are covered separately. These are the people who shape outcomes without needing office, quietly, visibly, decisively.
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