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Assam Chief Secretary, DGP review preparations ahead of PM Modi’s Moran visit; trial runs from February 8

Assam Chief Secretary, DGP review preparations ahead of PM Modi’s Moran visit; trial runs from February 8

Feb 05, 2026

Assam officials review security and logistics ahead of PM Modi's Moran visit. Trial runs and coordination with local authorities are underway to ensure smooth arrangements.

Assam CM launches ‘Booth Vijay Abhiyan’ in Jalukbari, interacts with residents

Assam CM launches ‘Booth Vijay Abhiyan’ in Jalukbari, interacts with residents

Feb 05, 2026

Assam CM launches Booth Vijay Abhiyan to boost voter turnout. The campaign aims to strengthen democratic participation ahead of elections.

Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Gaurav Gogoi’s family has bank accounts in Pakistan

Feb 05, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 5 made a serious allegation against Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, claiming that members of Gogoi’s family have “running bank accounts in Pakistan,” a charge that has sharply escalated political tensions in the state.

Cattle smuggling bid foiled in Golakganj, 12 cows rescued; two arrested

Feb 05, 2026

Dhubri Police foiled an attempted cattle smuggling operation on National Highway 17 in Golakganj, seizing 12 cows hidden beneath fruit cartons and arresting two alleged traffickers in a targeted crackdown on cross-border illegal trade.

UPPL to contest all Bodoland seats in Assam polls, open to alliance talks: Pramod Boro

Feb 05, 2026

Bodoland Territorial Council chief and United People’s Party Liberal president Pramod Boro on February 4 said his party has decided to contest all Assembly seats in the Bodoland Territorial Region in the upcoming Assam elections, along with a few constituencies outside the region, citing clear public opinion in favour of an expanded electoral contest.

SIR in Assam will be ‘very extensive’ after polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma

SIR in Assam will be ‘very extensive’ after polls: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Feb 05, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 4 said the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in the state will be carried out in a “very extensive and proper manner” once the Assembly elections are over, asserting that the process will be more comprehensive than the ongoing revision exercise.

"Cannot be a Hindu or Khilonjiya leader, but the biggest liar": Gaurav Gogoi takes a jibe at Himanta Biswa Sarma

Feb 04, 2026

Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Werdnesday, February 4 mounted a scathing attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, questioning his political credibility and moral authority while challenging his claims of being a Hindu or indigenous (Khilonjiya) leader.

Assam BJP accuses Akhil Gogoi of engineering ‘Miya’ settlements in Sivasagar

Assam BJP accuses Akhil Gogoi of engineering ‘Miya’ settlements in Sivasagar

Feb 04, 2026

State BJP spokesperson Kalyan Gogoi targeted Yunis Tamuli, described as a close associate of the MLA, questioning his credentials and accusing him of extortion activities in rural cattle markets while presenting himself as a journalist.

Assam: Traffic police official killed on spot after being mowed down by car, 3 critically injured

Feb 04, 2026

A horrific road accident on the Doom Dooma–Chamdang bypass in Assam claimed the life of a senior traffic police officer and left several others critically injured on Wednesday, February 4.

Assam: Three of four prisoners arrested hours after Sadiya jail break

Assam: Three of four prisoners arrested hours after Sadiya jail break

Feb 04, 2026

In a swift breakthrough following a dramatic daytime jailbreak, Sadiya Police on Wednesday, February 4, arrested three of the four prisoners who escaped from the Sadiya Sub-Divisional Jail, even as an intensive manhunt continues to trace the remaining absconder.

Himanta Biswa Sarma to file defamation cases against Congress leaders on February 9 over alleged 'false claims'

Himanta Biswa Sarma to file defamation cases against Congress leaders on February 9 over alleged 'false claims'

Feb 04, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, February 4, announced that he will initiate both civil and criminal defamation proceedings against senior Congress leaders, accusing them of making “false, malicious and defamatory” statements against him during a press conference earlier in the day.

Gaurav accuses Himanta of 'seeking refuge' as Congress intensifies corruption allegations

Gaurav accuses Himanta of 'seeking refuge' as Congress intensifies corruption allegations

Feb 04, 2026

The Opposition leader challenged Sarma to respond to the allegations directly rather than through legal means. "If he has courage he should fight us in the court of public opinion instead of seeking refuge," Gogoi stated.

Assam: Four prisoners escape from Sadiya District Jail in broad daylight, security lapse triggers alarm

Assam: Four prisoners escape from Sadiya District Jail in broad daylight, security lapse triggers alarm

Feb 04, 2026

Four inmates escaped from Sadiya District Jail in broad daylight on Wednesday, February 4, raising serious questions about prison security and supervision.

Assam: Congress website allegedly hacked within an hour of launch, sparks cybersecurity concerns

Assam: Congress website allegedly hacked within an hour of launch, sparks cybersecurity concerns

Feb 04, 2026

A newly launched campaign website, unveiled by Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi on February 4, was allegedly hacked within an hour of going live.

Delimitation opens new doors: Asom Gana Parishad eyes bigger role in SC reserved seats

Feb 04, 2026

With an eye firmly on the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, NDA ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has intensified its organisational push by convening an extended central executive meeting of its key frontal body, the Scheduled Caste Parishad, at Kunwaritol in Kaliabor on Wednesday, February 4.

Cancer awareness and screening programme held in Assam's Digboi

Cancer awareness and screening programme held in Assam's Digboi

Feb 04, 2026

A cancer awareness and screening camp was held in Digboi, Assam to promote early detection and prevention. Locals actively participated in free screening and educational sessions

Prohibited cough syrup worth lakhs seized at Badarpur Railway Station, one arrested

Prohibited cough syrup worth lakhs seized at Badarpur Railway Station, one arrested

Feb 04, 2026

Security forces seized a large consignment of prohibited cough syrup worth several lakh rupees at Badarpur Railway Station in Sribhumi district, leading to the arrest of one alleged smuggler.

IIT Guwahati team uses AI to design high-performance alloys without critical raw materials

IIT Guwahati team uses AI to design high-performance alloys without critical raw materials

Feb 04, 2026

A team of researchers has developed a machine learning–based method to design advanced metal alloys without relying on critical raw materials, offering a potential breakthrough for sustainable manufacturing and industrial security.

Kaziranga’s rhino habitat shaped by climate shifts and human pressure: Study

Kaziranga’s rhino habitat shaped by climate shifts and human pressure: Study

Feb 04, 2026

Climate shifts and human actions have reshaped the Kaziranga rhino habitat. Conservation efforts must consider both to protect this endangered species

Akhil Gogoi dares Himanta to contest from Sivasagar, says CM avoided politics and skipped key promises

Feb 04, 2026

Raijor Dal leader and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on February 4, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma did not make any political remarks during his visit to the Sivasagar Legislative Assembly constituency.

Himanta Biswa Sarma cites Mahatma Gandhi, advocates ‘civil disobedience’ to drive out illegal Bangladeshis

Feb 04, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 4 laid out what he described as a deliberate policy of “civil disobedience and non-cooperation,” inspired by Mahatma Gandhi, to deal with illegal Bangladeshi nationals in the state, asserting that his government is creating conditions that make it impossible for them to continue living in Assam.