Form 7 row in Assam: Voters flag ‘arbitrary’ deletions as names marked shifted or dead during roll revision
Jan 23, 2026Faridul Enush, a voter from Assam’s Morigaon district, has raised concerns over the alleged misuse of Form 7 of the Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls after discovering that his name was marked as “shifted” while those of other members of his household remained unchanged.
Akhil Gogoi flags alleged BJP interference in voter list revision at Assam’s Boko office
Jan 23, 2026Raijor Dal chief and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi has alleged large-scale manipulation of electoral rolls in Assam, claiming that BJP leaders were caught illegally handling voter list-related work inside the Boko Co-District Commissioner’s office.
Gaurav Gogoi slams BJP over alleged mistreatment of Jyotirmath Shankaracharya at Magh Mela
Jan 23, 2026Assam Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on January 23 strongly condemned the alleged mistreatment of Swami Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati at the Magh Mela in Prayagraj, saying the incident exposes a sharp contradiction between the BJP’s public rhetoric on protecting Hindu interests and its actions on the ground.
Sushmita Dev flags ‘haphazard’ electoral roll revision in Assam, demands ECI intervention
Jan 23, 2026Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev has written to the Chief Election Commissioner of India, raising serious concerns over the ongoing Special Revision of Electoral Rolls in Assam and warning that the hurried process could lead to large-scale wrongful deletions and denial of voting rights to genuine citizens.
Himanta Biswa Sarma recalls Netaji’s role in keeping Assam with India on Bose Jayanti
Jan 23, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 23 paid tributes to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary, recalling his decisive role in ensuring that Assam remained an integral part of India during the Partition period.
Assam Assembly to kick off budget session on February 16
Jan 23, 2026The Assam Legislative Assembly is set to begin its Budget Session on February 16, 2026, according to a notification issued by the Assembly Secretariat.
Rs 213.24 crore Kamakhya ropeway project to transform pilgrimage connectivity in Guwahati
Jan 23, 2026The Assam government is set to give a major push to pilgrimage infrastructure with the Rs 213.24 crore Kamakhya Ropeway Project, aimed at enhancing access to the sacred Maa Kamakhya Temple while preserving the region’s spiritual heritage.
Assam: Temple idols vandalised in Mangaldai; police launch probe
Jan 23, 2026Unidentified miscreants vandalised idols in several temples across different areas in and around Mangaldai, including Mowamari and Gerimari on January 21, triggering concern among local residents.
Where money has no value: Assam’s centuries-old barter tradition returns at Jonbeel Mela
Jan 23, 2026The age-old barter exchange, the most defining feature of the Jonbeel Mel, began early in the morning following traditional rituals of the Gobha Deoraja. The ceremony was formally inaugurated at around 6 a.m. by the Gobha Deoraja, the traditional Tiwa king and custodian of the mela’s centuries-old customs, marking the start of the most symbolic and culturally significant event of the three-day fair.
Stranded rhino calf rescued from Kaziranga National Park
Jan 22, 2026A stranded male rhinoceros calf was rescued from Assam’s Kaziranga National Park on January 22, and safely transported to the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) for further care, treatment and rehabilitation, officials said.
Modi to visit Assam on February 14, Amit Shah on January 30: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jan 22, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 22 announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah are scheduled to visit Assam later this month, marking a series of high-profile engagements in the state ahead of the Assembly elections.
Assam to get enhanced 90:10 central funding under new rural employment law
Jan 22, 2026Assam is set to receive enhanced Central funding under the newly enacted Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM-G) Act, 2025, with the Centre extending a 90:10 funding pattern to the state, significantly strengthening rural livelihoods and infrastructure development.
KAC CEM Jibesh Ray assures deshi community representation at Pushna Utsav in Dhubri
Jan 22, 2026The two-day Pushna Utsav, organised by the Sadou Asom Goria-Moria-Deshi Jatiya Parishad, concluded on Thursday at Beltoli in the Bilasipara sub-division of Dhubri district, blending vibrant cultural celebrations with a strong call for social reform and inclusive development of the Deshi community.
Assam LoP flags ‘grave democratic threat’, alleges mass wrongful deletion of voters’ names in Nazira
Jan 22, 2026Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, on January 22 raised serious concerns over the alleged wrongful deletion of voters’ names during the summary and special revision of electoral rolls in the Nazira Assembly constituency and sought the intervention of the Election Commission of India (ECI).
Even cows not safe in cowsheds under BJP rule in Assam, claims Gaurav Gogoi
Jan 22, 2026Congress leader and MP Gaurav Gogoi on January 22 launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging large-scale corruption, scams and the transfer of state land to major corporate groups.
Assam to showcase Asharikandi craft in Republic Day 2026 Tableaux
Jan 22, 2026Assam and the wider Northeastern region will be in national focus during the 77th Republic Day celebrations as the state’s tableau, themed “Asharikandi – Terracotta Craft Village of Assam,” is set to roll down Kartavya Path on January 26, 2026.
ISBT recommissioned in Manipur after years, governor flags off bus services on 12 routes
Jan 22, 2026After remaining non-functional for a prolonged period, the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) in Manipur was recommissioned on January 22, marking a significant step towards reviving public transport infrastructure in the state.
13 women rescued, 10 arrested in Guwahati spa raids
Jan 22, 2026Guwahati city police on January 22, raided five spas across the city and rescued 13 women allegedly forced into the flesh trade, arresting 10 people in connection with the case, officials said.
Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia to visit Tripura, Assam from Jan 23–25; to launch development projects
Jan 22, 2026Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya M. Scindia will be on a three-day visit to Tripura and Assam from January 23 to 25, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone of several development projects.
Every investor a ‘VIP’ for Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma at Davos
Jan 22, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has underlined the Northeast’s growing economic significance, asserting that despite not being a large state or having the advantage of thousands of investment proposals, Assam treats every investor as a “VIP investor.”
Nearly 40 names dropped from electoral rolls in Assam’s Bongaigaon, Special Revision process under scrutiny
Jan 22, 2026The names of nearly 40 indigenous Muslim residents from South Deohati and Choutaki villages under the Abhayapuri constituency in Assam’s Bongaigaon district have reportedly been deleted from the voters’ list through the Special Revision (SR) process.
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