Assam’s GI-tagged Karbi Anglong ginger reaches London in landmark export push
Mar 02, 2026Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora on March 1 flagged off the first-ever export consignment of GI-tagged ginger from Karbi Anglong to London, marking a significant milestone for the state’s agri-export ecosystem.
Gaurav Gogoi leads Congress yatra into Dibrugarh, vows "New Greater Assam"
Mar 02, 2026The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee’s (APCC) second phase of the 'Samay Paribartanor' yatra reached Dibrugarh on March 1, drawing crowds with padayatras and bike rallies across Naharkatia, Duliajan, and Tingkhong constituencies.
West Asia crisis: Assam govt scrambles for details on state residents amid flight chaos and escalating conflict
Mar 02, 2026The Assam government is in constant touch with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to gather information on residents of the state who may be living in or stranded across West Asia amid the escalating conflict in the region, a senior state government official said on March 1.
Centre tracking Israel-Iran tensions: MoS External Affairs Pabitra Margherita in Assam's Majuli
Mar 02, 2026Addressing reporters on the sidelines of a youth conference in Majuli, Margherita said the government is in touch with Indian embassies and missions abroad. “Many individuals from the disturbed areas have reached out to embassies and missions abroad. However, any action taken by our Ministry will be communicated through the proper official channels,” he said.
Assam: Massive blaze guts Gauripur jute godown, stock worth lakhs reduced to ashes
Mar 01, 2026Firefighting operations commenced late Sunday, March 1 evening after a massive blaze erupted at a jute godown in Gauripur, near the Gauripur Shamshan Mandir, triggering panic across the trading belt and leaving behind extensive financial devastation.
“Congress govt will enhance education, healthcare across Assam”: Gaurav Gogoi
Mar 01, 2026Congress pledges to improve education and healthcare in Assam. The government aims to make these services more accessible and effective for all residents.
“Will carry out eviction in 5 lakh bighas of land after polls”: Assam CM
Mar 01, 2026Assam CM announces eviction of illegal encroachments on 5 lakh bighas of land after elections. The move aims to enforce land laws and reclaim state property.
GMCH’s 832-bed Mother and Child Hospital to begin operations from March 2
Mar 01, 2026Operations at the newly inaugurated 832-bed Mother and Child Hospital at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) will commence on Monday, March 2, marking a transformative leap in specialised maternal and paediatric healthcare services in Assam. The state-of-the-art facility in Guwahati will take over all maternity and child health services from the existing hospital complex, significantly expanding the healthcare infrastructure of one of the Northeast’s premier medical institutions.
Theft spree in Assam's Dhubri sparks outrage; residents seek immediate police action
Mar 01, 2026Assam's Dhubri faces a surge in thefts, causing public concern and demands for better security. Police promise investigations and seek community support to catch the criminals.
Assam Minister review preparations amid the visit of PM Modi in Kokrajhar on March 13
Mar 01, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kokrajhar on March 13, where he will lay the foundation stones of several upcoming development projects.
Bodoland People’s Front holds ‘Dispur Chalo Yatra’ at Kokrajhar
Mar 01, 2026The Bodoland People's Front (BPF) organised its ‘Dispur Chalo Yatra’ at the Janagaon playground in Kokrajhar on March 1, as part of its preparations for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections.
Himanta Biswa Sarma leads massive rally in Jagiroad on day two of Jana Ashirvad Yatra
Mar 01, 2026The second day of the BJP’s ‘Jana Ashirvad Yatra’ witnessed an overwhelming public response as Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma led a massive rally from Jagiroad to Morigaon.
Assam: Complex web of urea distribution leaves Dhubri farmers struggling
Mar 01, 2026Farmers in Dhubri face hurdles in accessing urea fertiliser due to a complex distribution system. Calls are growing for authorities to streamline the supply to support timely farming activities.
Assam: Three-day flower show begins at Bongaigaon Refinery
Mar 01, 2026The 16th edition of the annual Flower Show and Exhibition began at the Pushpa Udyan of the Bongaigaon Refinery Township in Dhaligaon, drawing enthusiastic crowds of visitors keen to witness a vibrant display of floral varieties.
Assam: 58 grams of heroin seized in Margherita's Jagun; one arrested
Mar 01, 2026In a continued crackdown on drug trafficking, Lekhapani Police under Assam's Margherita subdivision seized 58 grams of suspected heroin during a joint operation with Jagun Police on the afternoon of February 28.
One killed, five injured in road accident at Rangalu in Assam's Kaliabor
Mar 01, 2026A tragic road accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist and left five others seriously injured at Rangalu in Kaliabor, Assam on Sunday, March 1.
PM Modi greets Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh on his birthday
Mar 01, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh a happy birthday. He conveyed his best wishes for the CM's health and ongoing success in public service.
Assam: Nearly 500 illegal brick kilns flourish in Kamrup’s Boko–Chhaygaon, revenue loss mounts
Mar 01, 2026Nearly 500 illegal brick kilns have reportedly sprung up across several areas of the Boko–Chhaygaon co-cistrict in Kamrup district of Assam, triggering alarm among residents and civil society organisations over large-scale environmental damage and massive loss of government revenue.
Assam: CRPF deployed as authorities survey houses marked for eviction in Golaghat
Mar 01, 2026Tension resurfaced in Assam’s Golaghat district on Sunday, March 1 after multiple state government departments, led by the Forest Department, conducted a fresh household survey at an eviction site in Negheribil under the Merapani area. The move has intensified fears of imminent demolition among the remaining 59 families of No. 2 Negheribil village.
Assam seeks data on residents in West Asia amid escalating conflict
Mar 01, 2026Assam government has initiated contact with the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to ascertain details of residents from the state who may be living or stranded in parts of West Asia affected by the ongoing conflict, a senior official said on March 1.
Assamese film ‘Moi Eti Nixhasor’ explores social realities, wins international acclaim
Mar 01, 2026The Assamese film “Moi Eti Nixhasor” (Koduwa the Nightbird) has received the Award of Excellence – Special Mention at the Accolade Global Film Competition, placing it among the top ten entries of the international festival.
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