Security tightened in Assam’s Kokrajhar ahead of Republic Day, internet services restored
Jan 24, 2026With Republic Day celebrations approaching, security has been significantly stepped up across Assam’s Kokrajhar district in the wake of recent violent incidents that had disrupted normal life. A multi-layered security arrangement involving the district police, Rapid Action Force (RAF), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and Assam Police has been deployed, particularly in sensitive and vulnerable pockets, to prevent any untoward incident and ensure public safety.
Deletion of names from electoral rolls worrying: Assam MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed
Jan 24, 2026With Assembly elections drawing closer, Assam has been rocked by serious allegations of large-scale manipulation of electoral rolls, triggering sharp political reactions and raising concerns over the integrity of the democratic process. Opposition leaders have flagged discrepancies across multiple regions, including Hojai, Barak Valley and Upper Assam, with claims that at least 16,000 voter names are affected—some allegedly declared “dead” despite being alive.
Assam woman held in Delhi for posing as diplomat, using fake number plates ahead of Republic Day
Jan 24, 2026Delhi Police have arrested a woman from Assam for allegedly impersonating a foreign diplomat and using counterfeit diplomatic number plates on a luxury vehicle to gain access to high-security areas of the national capital, days ahead of the 77th Republic Day.
Assam: Family devastated, blames 108 service after young law student mowed down by ambulance in Guwahati
Jan 24, 2026What began as a day of devotion and celebration during Saraswati Puja ended in devastating tragedy in Assam’s capital on Friday, January 23, after a speeding 108 ambulance rammed into two pedestrians at Kahilipara, killing a young woman and leaving another critically injured.
Assam: Explosives seized at Badarpur Railway Station ahead of Republic Day, one detained
Jan 24, 2026In a major security alert ahead of Republic Day celebrations, a huge consignment of explosive materials was recovered from Badarpur Railway Station in Assam’s border district of Sribhumi, triggering heightened vigilance across the railway network. One person has been detained in connection with the seizure, officials confirmed on Saturday, January 24.
Boko gears up for grand silver jubilee celebration of Bathou Puja along Assam-Meghalaya border
Jan 24, 2026The sacred Bathou Puja, one of the most significant religious observances of the Bodo community, will be celebrated with renewed fervour on January 27 and 28 at Kathalpara village in Boko, along the Assam–Meghalaya border, as the village marks 25 years of the annual ritual. Preparations are underway to commemorate the occasion as a Silver Jubilee celebration, reflecting both cultural continuity and communal harmony.
First forged letter, now ‘Secretary of Waterways Minister Assam’: Banner blunder puts Sarbananda Sonowal in spotlight
Jan 24, 2026Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has found himself at the centre of twin controversies within a span of days, triggering public outrage, administrative embarrassment and widespread criticism on social media.
Tourism infrastructure boost near Indo-China border as new facilities inaugurated in Arunachal's Dibang Valley
Jan 24, 2026In a significant push to strengthen tourism infrastructure and community development in India’s remote border regions, a series of key tourist facilities were inaugurated in Dibang Valley near the Indo-China border during the Pre-Reh Festival celebrations at Angrim Valley.
Opposition urges EC to prevent misuse of Form 7 in Assam’s Special Revision drive
Jan 23, 2026Opposition parties in Assam on January 23 urged the Election Commission of India to ensure that Form 7 is not misused to delete the names of eligible voters during the ongoing Special Revision of electoral rolls.
Assam Congress files police complaint alleging attempt to tamper with voters’ list
Jan 23, 2026The Assam Congress on January 23 lodged a police complaint alleging an attempt to tamper with the electoral roll during the ongoing revision process in the Boko-Chhaygaon Assembly constituency.
BJP accuses Gaurav Gogoi of pursuing ‘New Greater Assam’ agenda with Miya community
Jan 23, 2026The Assam Pradesh BJP on January 23 launched a sharp attack on Congress President Gaurav Gogoi, accusing him of attempting to build a “new Greater Assam” dominated by the Miya community, allegedly at the cost of Assam’s historical and cultural foundations.
Saraswati puja tragedy in Guwahati: 26-year-old woman killed as 108 ambulance hits two
Jan 23, 2026A tragic road accident on the day of Saraswati Puja claimed the life of a young woman and left another youth critically injured in Kahilipara, Guwahati, sending shockwaves through the locality.
32 youths in Dima Hasao receive appointment letters under sports quota
Jan 23, 2026In a significant boost to local sports, 32 talented youths from across Dima Hasao were formally handed appointment letters under the district’s sports quota today at Chengia Tularam Playground, Haflong.
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.
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