Assam: Seven years on, Dhubri's Tipkai bridge remains incomplete, residents warn of poll boycott
Feb 12, 2026As Assam inches closer to the 2026 Assembly elections, simmering public anger over a stalled Rs 26.20-crore bridge project across the Tipkai River is fast turning into a political flashpoint in Dhubri district. For nearly 1.5 lakh residents of Bandihana and Jarua, the unfinished bridge is no longer just a delayed infrastructure project, it has become a symbol of administrative apathy, alleged political patronage, and stalled development.
Assam police bust robbery gang in Dhubri, gold trader among three arrested
Feb 12, 2026Gauripur Police dismantled a robbery gang that had been terrorizing residents across the Dhubri district of Assam. The operation resulted in the arrest of three primary suspects including a local gold shopkeeper accused of fencing the stolen property. A specialized team, led by the Station House Officer (SHO) of Gauripur Police Station, Netra Kamal Bora, executed a strategic raid following a string of jewelry thefts in the region.
Tai Ahom community to celebrate Poi-Fura-Lung-Mung-Sun-Khaam convention and Kon Seng silver jubilee at Assam's Margherita
Feb 12, 2026The Tai Ahom community of Margherita Co-District is set to celebrate the Poi-Fura-Lung-Mung-Sun-Khaam Centrally Full-Fledged Convention along with the Kon Seng Silver Jubilee Jayanti Divas at Ulup Chow Cheng Ren Playground in Ulup under the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly Constituency in Tinsukia district from March 3 to 5.
Assam: Sarita Yolmo becomes first woman TTE entrusted with Darjeeling heritage service
Feb 12, 2026Sarita Yolmo becomes the first woman ticket collector on the Darjeeling heritage train, breaking gender barriers in Indian Railways. Her role is a landmark for women empowerment and operational excellence in heritage train services.
Assam Rifles seize Rs 3.5 crore morphine in Mizoram's Saitual; two arrested
Feb 12, 2026Assam Rifles seized morphine worth Rs 3.5 crore in Mizoram and arrested two smugglers. The operation was based on intelligence inputs and the suspects are now with local police
Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu set for inauguration, to reduce Guwahati-North Guwahati travel time to 7 minutes
Feb 12, 2026The much-anticipated Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu over the Brahmaputra is set to be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Assam this week, marking a major milestone in infrastructure development in the Northeast. The six-lane bridge, connecting Guwahati with North Guwahati, is expected to transform urban mobility by drastically cutting travel time across the river to just seven minutes.
People of Assam want change, will vote for Congress: DK Shivakumar after AICC meet
Feb 12, 2026DK Shivakumar is confident of Congress's victory in Assam elections and calls for hard work among party workers. He highlights the need for development and strong voter engagement in the state.
PM Modi to land in Moran in a fighter jet, claims Assam BJP spokesperson
Feb 12, 2026Assam BJP state spokesperson Kamal Kumar Medhi on February 12, addressed a press conference in Pathsala regarding Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit to Assam on February 14.
Court restrains Congress leaders from making ‘defamatory statements’ against Assam CM
Feb 12, 2026A court in Guwahati has restrained Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel and Jitendra Singh from making any further “defamatory statements” against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in connection with a Rs 500 crore defamation suit filed by the Chief Minister.
16 cattle carcasses found behind in Naharkatia; MLA Taranga Gogoi demands tough action
Feb 12, 2026Tension gripped the Naharkatia Legislative Assembly constituency in Dibrugarh district after cattle remains were discovered in a forested area behind an under-construction establishment in the Bandhadhari–Hajua Pathar locality.
Rs 500 crore defamation row: Court summons Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel, Jitendra Singh on Assam CM's land allegations
Feb 12, 2026Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Bhupesh Baghel, and Jitendra Singh have been summoned in a Rs 500 crore defamation case linked to allegations against the Assam CM. The court's move reflects growing political tensions and legal scrutiny in the state.
Bharat bandh brings Assam's Dhubri to a standstill; transport off roads, banks shut
Feb 12, 2026Normal life across Dhubri district was severely disrupted on February 12 as a nationwide general strike, called by central trade unions and various employee federations, brought transport services and banking operations to a grinding halt.
Assam Rifles and DRI seize heroin worth Rs 3.2 crore in major Cachar drug bust
Feb 12, 2026Heroin valued at Rs 3.2 crore seized in Cachar in a joint Assam Rifles and DRI operation. Two individuals arrested; vehicles and mobile phones confiscated as evidence. Authorities are working to trace broader drug networks in the Northeast.
Hit-and-Run horror on NH-127B: One killed, another critical in Dhubri, driver on the run
Feb 12, 2026A pall of grief descended over Moterjhar in Dhubri district after a devastating hit-and-run accident on National Highway 127B claimed one life and left another man critically injured in the early hours of Thursday, February 12.
Himanta shooting video: BJP alleges sabotage by ex-Ahmed Patel aide linked to Bengal police probe in Jharkhand MLA cash case
Feb 12, 2026Behind the viral AI “shooting” video that plunged Assam politics into crisis, BJP insiders now point to Siddharth Mazumdar, an ex-Ahmed Patel aide with shifting loyalties and past police scrutiny, raising fears that the scandal was not an accident, but a carefully planted political trap.
Assam: Massive exam scam unravels at SJN Homeopathic College; two HODs suspended, probe underway
Feb 12, 2026Order has been restored at Swahid Jadav Nath Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Panjabari, following the suspension of two senior faculty members over serious allegations of corruption, examination malpractice, and abuse of authority.
Assam's agriculture set for boost with Rashtriya Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission, says Minister Bora
Feb 12, 2026Assam Minister Atul Bora highlights the expected benefits of the Rashtriya Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission for state farmers. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan emphasises the Union Budget’s focus on the Northeast. The mission is designed to increase domestic pulse production and reduce import dependency.
Badruddin Ajmal demands action against Assam CM over ‘hate speech’ against Muslim community
Feb 12, 2026AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal on February 12 launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that the latter has been making repeated hate speeches targeting a particular community and calling for legal action against him.
Voter trends diverge across Assam after SR; Muslim-majority districts see gains, tribal areas record decline
Feb 12, 2026The final electoral roll published after the Special Revision (SR) exercise in Assam has revealed contrasting district-wise trends, with several Muslim-majority districts registering an increase in voters, while most tribal-dominated and upper Assam districts recorded a decline compared to the draft roll.
Assam: Sribhumi DEO bars officials from taking leave without prior approval ahead of elections
Feb 12, 2026In view of the forthcoming Assembly elections, the Office of the District Election Officer (DEO), Sribhumi, has issued an urgent order restricting government officials from proceeding on leave without prior written approval.
Assam's Bilasipara LAC seeks educated leadership to uphold ‘Ganga-Jamuni Tehzeeb’ ahead of 2026 polls
Feb 12, 2026As the political landscape of the Bilasipara Legislative Assembly Constituency (LAC) begins to take shape ahead of the 2026 elections, public discourse is increasingly centring on the need for educated and socially committed candidates capable of maintaining communal harmony in the region.
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