BJP’s double-engine government will end with Himanta: Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel
Jan 20, 2026Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on January 20 claimed that the BJP’s “double-engine government” in Assam would come to an end with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of corruption and cronyism.
PM’s focus on Northeast opportunities for youth boosts confidence: Union Minister
Jan 20, 2026Union Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Minister Jayant Chaudhary on January 20 said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s sustained focus on unlocking opportunities for the youth of the Northeast has significantly boosted confidence across the region.
Housefull in hours: Vande Bharat sleeper tickets for Kamakhya–Howrah route sold out
Jan 20, 2026The inaugural commercial run of the Vande Bharat Sleeper train (Train No. 27576) between Kamakhya (KYQ) and Howrah (HWH) has met with an extraordinary response, with all tickets sold out within hours of opening on PRS and other booking platforms.
Two rescued rhinos translocated to Kaziranga National Park after successful rehabilitation
Jan 20, 2026Two one-horned rhinoceroses, earlier rescued during floods and treated at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC), were on January 20 translocated to Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, marking another milestone in Assam’s wildlife conservation efforts, officials said.
"Only survey I trust is people’s mandate": Gaurav Gogoi
Jan 20, 2026Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi on January 20 while reacting to a recent pre-poll survey that projected him as the most popular Chief Ministerial choice among minority communities, dismissed the credibility of opinion polls saying, “I have seen many such surveys. During the Lok Sabha elections, some surveys claimed I would lose by over three lakh votes,” he said. “The only survey I trust is the people’s mandate.”
Himanta Biswa Sarma using flyover, elevated corridor projects as 'pocket money': Gaurav Gogoi
Jan 20, 2026Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Tuesday, January 20 slammed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing the BJP-led government of using large infrastructure projects such as elevated corridors and flyovers as tools for corruption and personal enrichment.
Prohibitory orders imposed across Kokrajhar after Karigaon clash, assembly of more than four banned
Jan 20, 2026The district administration on January 20 imposed prohibitory orders across Kokrajhar district under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, following escalating tensions after a group clash at Karigaon on January 19, 2026.
Assam Police say Kokrajhar situation under control, urge public to ignore rumours
Jan 20, 2026Assam Police on January 20 said the situation in the Karigaon area of Kokrajhar district is completely under control, even as the state government ordered the suspension of mobile internet services in neighbouring Chirang district to prevent further escalation of tension following recent violence.
At Davos, Himanta says Assam has ‘finally arrived’ as India eyes third-largest economy
Jan 20, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 20 said India is firmly on course to become the world’s third-largest economy under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, asserting that Assam has emerged as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the Centre’s development-oriented policies.
Assam suspends mobile internet in Chirang as Kokrajhar violence triggers law and order fears
Jan 20, 2026The Assam government on January 20 ordered the suspension of mobile internet services in Chirang district with immediate effect following a sharp deterioration in the law and order situation triggered by a violent incident in neighbouring Kokrajhar district.
Madhupur festival celebrated with religious fervour at historic Madhupur Dham Satra in Cooch Behar
Jan 20, 2026The historic Sri Sri Madhupur Dham Satra in neighbouring Cooch Behar district of West Bengal resonated with devotion and cultural splendour on January 20 as devotees gathered in large numbers to observe the Madhupur Festival with deep religious fervour.
Third-party elements attempting to exploit Kokrajhar situation: Hagrama Mohilary
Jan 20, 2026Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) chief Hagrama Mohilary on January 20 described the recent incident in Kokrajhar as unfortunate and appealed to all sections of society to maintain peace and restraint.
Khamyang, Tai Phake and Singpho digitally preserved under major Assam language documentation initiative
Jan 20, 2026Three of Assam’s critically endangered languages—Khamyang, Tai Phake and Singpho—have been digitally preserved under a comprehensive language documentation initiative led by the Nanda Talukdar Foundation with support from the All Assam Students’ Union (AASU), an official release said on January 20.
Assam: CM Vigilance raids DFO's residence in Guwahati over corruption allegations
Jan 20, 2026The Chief Minister’s Vigilance Cell on Tuesday, January 20 carried out a raid at the Guwahati residence of a senior forest officer in connection with a disproportionate assets case, officials confirmed.
Congress failed to honour alliance ethics, says AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam
Jan 20, 2026AIUDF General Secretary and MLA Rafiqul Islam, on January 20, criticised the Congress for failing to build a united opposition front against the BJP, saying the party lacked the political ethics required to sustain an alliance.
Assam: Rs 55 crore worth of narcotics destroyed in Sribhumi, major blow to drug network
Jan 20, 2026The Sribhumi Police on Tuesday, January 20 destroyed prohibited drugs worth over Rs 55.53 crore, delivering a major blow to drug trafficking networks operating in the district. The massive consignment of narcotic substances, seized during multiple anti-drug operations, was destroyed in compliance with court directives and under strict official supervision.
Assam: Congress ticket race peaks in Chamaria as MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed leads massive procession
Jan 20, 2026As the countdown to the Assembly elections begins, Assam’s political landscape is witnessing a surge in grassroots mobilisation and competitive jockeying for party nominations. On the final day of Congress ticket applications, the newly created Chamaria Assembly constituency emerged as a major centre of political activity, marked by a massive show of strength by senior party leaders and aspirants.
Assam: Goddess Kali idol immersion halted at border gate, BSF action triggers outrage in Sribhumi
Jan 20, 2026A religious ritual turned into a flashpoint of public anger in Assam’s Sribhumi town after the Border Security Force (BSF) allegedly denied permission for the immersion of a Kali idol, forcing a local family to return with the deity late on Monday, January 19 night. The incident, which unfolded on the auspicious occasion of Mauni Amavasya, has sparked widespread outrage and reignited debate over administrative rigidity at sensitive border zones.
Patients carried on shoulders as roads vanish, ‘Developed Assam’ claim falters in Assam's Sribhumi
Jan 20, 2026The much-touted narrative of a “developed Assam” stands starkly contradicted in the flood-ravaged stretches of North Karimganj in Sribhumi district, where residents are battling a humanitarian and infrastructural crisis. In scenes that underline official neglect, patients are being carried on people’s shoulders through dangerous terrain to reach medical facilities, exposing the grim reality of governance failure in the region.
Assam: Kokrajhar on edge after brutal killing of youth sparks arson, violent protests; 29 detained
Jan 20, 2026Kokrajhar district in western Assam has been gripped by intense unrest following the brutal killing of a young man, triggering widespread protests, arson, and a breakdown of normal life along key transport corridors. The incident has sparked a volatile law-and-order situation, prompting heightened security deployment as authorities struggle to restore calm amid mounting public anger and political mobilisation.
Assam CM meets Tata chairman, lines up talks with global semiconductor firms at Davos
Jan 20, 2026Assam’s bid to build a semiconductor ecosystem took centre stage at the World Economic Forum as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held talks with N Chandrasekaran on January 20, underscoring the Tata Group’s role in anchoring the sector in the state.
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