Massive fire guts over 17 shops at Nawaibeel Bazar in West Karbi Anglong
Feb 04, 2026A devastating fire broke out late last night, February 3, at Nawaibeel Bazar in Assam’s West Karbi Anglong district, completely gutting more than 17 shops and other commercial establishments, causing heavy financial losses to local traders and shopkeepers.
Couple killed in wild elephant attack in Assam’s Tamulpur
Feb 04, 2026A couple was killed in a wild elephant attack at Natunbasti village under NC Angarkata along the Indo-Bhutan border in Assam’s Tamulpur district on February 3 officials said.
World Cancer Day marked in Assam’s Morigaon; Doctors urge early detection and prevention
Feb 04, 2026World Cancer Day was observed with significance in Assam’s Morigaon on February 4, with a large awareness rally organised by the Morigaon Civil Hospital to educate the public about cancer prevention and early detection.
Assam’s 11-year-old chess prodigy Viraj Sarawgi shines in Europe, gains 290 FIDE Elo points
Feb 04, 2026Assam’s 11-year-old chess talent Viraj Sarawgi delivered an impressive performance in Europe, gaining a remarkable 290 FIDE Elo rating points after competing in two consecutive FIDE-rated tournaments in Italy and Germany, officials said.
‘Happy 24th Anniversary, Goldie’: Garima Saikia Garg remembers Zubeen Garg in emotional post
Feb 04, 2026Garima Saikia Garg shared an emotional video on her social media handle, revisiting moments from their anniversary celebration last year, the last time the couple marked the day together.
India Today–C Voter MOTN: Congress losing Hindu support, becoming Muslim-only choice, says AIUDF MLA
Feb 04, 2026Reacting to the findings of the India Today–C Voter survey, AIUDF MLA Rafiqul Islam said it would be a matter of serious concern for both the Congress and Assam’s politics if the party and its leader, Gaurav Gogoi, are seen as the first choice of only Muslim voters.
Two killed, over 10 injured as truck rams wedding bus in Assam’s Goalpara
Feb 04, 2026At least two people were killed and more than ten others injured in a road accident at Budhipara in Goalpara district on February 4.
Gaurav Gogoi appointed chairman of Congress’s Assam election panel
Feb 04, 2026Ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, the Congress on February 3 constituted its Pradesh Election Committee for the state, appointing Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi as its chairman.
Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota’s tenure extended by six months
Feb 04, 2026The Assam government has extended the tenure of Chief Secretary Ravi Kota by six months, according to an official notification issued by the Personnel Department. The extension will be effective from May 1 to October 31, 2026.
Three students missing after boat capsizes in Assam’s Dhubri district
Feb 03, 2026Three students went missing on February 3, when a country boat carrying them capsized in the Gangadhar River in Assam's Dhubri, district triggering a large-scale search and rescue operation.
Akasa Air launches maiden Dibrugarh flight, links Upper Assam with Bengaluru via Bagdogra
Feb 03, 2026Akasa Air marked its entry into Dibrugarh on February 3 with the launch of its maiden flight, strengthening air links between Upper Assam, North Bengal and South India.
Assam Rifles seize heroin worth Rs 60 lakh in Cachar, one drug peddler arrested
Feb 03, 2026In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking in Assam, the Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with the Cachar District Police, seized heroin worth approximately ₹60 lakh and apprehended a drug peddler on February 2.
Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Kalatirtha and new Madhabdev University building in Lakhimpur
Feb 03, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the newly constructed Sri Sri Badala Padma Ata Kalatirtha at Sri Sri Madhabdev Kalakshetra in Lakhimpur's Narayanpur.
Former Raijor Dal firebrand Gyanashree Bora quits government job, eyes Assam Polls 2026
Feb 03, 2026With an eye on the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, Gyanashree Bora, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Goalpara College and a former prominent face of Raijor Dal, is set to make a comeback to active politics. Bora has formally resigned from her government service, signalling a decisive shift from academics to the political arena.
‘Congress is just a party for Miyas, apart from them no one will vote’: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Feb 03, 2026Speaking to reporters, Sarma stated bluntly that "Congress is just a party for Miyas" and that no other group of voters would support them.
Assam CM rejects communal charge, accuses Congress of appeasing illegal migrants
Feb 03, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 3 strongly rejected allegations of communal politics against his government, instead accusing the Assam Congress of sheltering “foreign infiltrators” and indulging in appeasement.
Assam: Large cache of prohibited items seized from Sribhumi District Jail, probe underway
Feb 03, 2026In a major security breach, authorities recovered a substantial cache of prohibited items from Sribhumi District Jail during a special search operation, raising serious concerns over jail security and internal monitoring mechanisms.
Assam: Former Congress leader and land broker, Anowar Hussain, arrested in Guwahati with over Rs 1.5 crore in cash and cheques
Feb 03, 2026Assam police arrested former Congress leader and land broker Anowar Hussain after seizing cash and cheques worth more than Rs 1.5 crore during a high-profile operation in the city.
Assam CM distributes seed capital to over 30,000 women in Bihpuria; inaugurates Rs 11 crore mini stadium
Feb 03, 2026Chief Minister distributes 910,000 seed capital each to 30,881 women under state scheme. Virtual inauguration of 911-crore mini stadium at Tatibahar enhances local sports infrastructure. The event marks Assam government's continued focus on women's economic empowerment and grassroots sports facilities.
Bhutan’s Queen Mother conferred Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ award in Assam’s Kokrajhar
Feb 03, 2026Her Majesty Gyalyum Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck, the Queen Mother of the Kingdom of Bhutan, was conferred the 22nd Upendra Nath Brahma ‘Soldier of Humanity’ Award, 2025 at a special ceremony held on February 3, at the Jwhwlao Nileswar Brahma Auditorium of Bodoland University in Kokrajhar.
India, Kyrgyzstan joint military exercise to be held in Assam
Feb 03, 2026India and Kyrgyzstan will conduct a bilateral joint military exercise in Assam from February 4 to 17 to enhance interoperability between the special forces of the two countries, officials said on February 3.
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