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Assam announces Rs 20 crore direct compensation for unassisted flood victims in Kaliabor

Assam announces Rs 20 crore direct compensation for unassisted flood victims in Kaliabor

Mar 14, 2026

Assam government has sanctioned Rs 20 crore as compensation for people in Kaliabor who had not previously received financial assistance following devastating floods in the region.

Speeding dumper rams into e-rickshaw in Assam’s Morigaon, three injured

Speeding dumper rams into e-rickshaw in Assam’s Morigaon, three injured

Mar 14, 2026

A speeding dumper on March 14, rammed into a passenger-carrying e-rickshaw in Assam's Morigaon, leaving three people injured.

Minister Atul Bora lays foundation stones for multiple development projects in Assam's Bokakhat

Minister Atul Bora lays foundation stones for multiple development projects in Assam's Bokakhat

Mar 14, 2026

Minister Atul Bora laid foundation stones for development projects in Bokakhat, Assam, focusing on infrastructure and economic growth. The government emphasises timely completion and sustainable development for the benefit of local residents.

GMCH suspends final-year MBBS student for 6 months over alleged harassment of female batchmate

GMCH suspends final-year MBBS student for 6 months over alleged harassment of female batchmate

Mar 14, 2026

Authorities at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) have taken strict disciplinary action against a final-year student accused of harassing a female batchmate, suspending him for six months and expelling him from the hostel with immediate effect.

BJP likely to contest 10 seats in Barak Valley, AGP to fight 3: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Mar 14, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 14 indicated that the seat-sharing arrangement between the Bharatiya Janata Party and its ally Asom Gana Parishad in the Barak Valley region has largely been finalised.

“After elections, Pakistani agent will be sent straight to England: Jayanta Malla Baruah”

Mar 14, 2026

In a strong statement ahead of the upcoming polls, Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said that his party will compete as part of the NDA in the elections. Speaking to the media, he emphasised a tough stance on security and illegal activities, stating, “After the elections, any Pakistani agent caught will be sent straight to England.”

Two men traffickers arrested in Assam's Bongaigaon for luring minor girls to Haryana

Mar 14, 2026

The Bongaigaon police have arrested two men traffickers, identified as Abdul Rahim and Zohar Uddin Poddar, in a case involving the trafficking of minor girls. The incident came to light after a young girl was lured under the pretext of marriage and taken to Haryana, where she was reportedly sold for just Rs 60,000.

Central Silk Board conducts three day refresher training in Meghalaya to strengthen Muga and Eri sericulture

Mar 14, 2026

A major capacity-building initiative aimed at strengthening India’s indigenous silk sector was organised in Mendipathar in North Garo Hills, Meghalaya, where a three-day refresher training programme on the provisions of the Central Silk Board Seed Act, 2022 concluded on March 14.

Amit Shah  arrives in Guwahati on two-day official visit, set to inaugurate Pragjyotishpur Medical College

Amit Shah arrives in Guwahati on two-day official visit, set to inaugurate Pragjyotishpur Medical College

Mar 14, 2026

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Guwahati on Saturday, March 14 evening as part of his official visit to Assam, where he is scheduled to participate in a series of important developmental and political programmes.

Assam CM inaugurates new secretariat in Silchar

Assam CM inaugurates new secretariat in Silchar

Mar 14, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma dedicates new secretariat in Silchar to improve government efficiency. The facility aims to decentralise administration and enhance service delivery in southern Assam.

When Moral Force Becomes Vulnerability: Understanding the Political Psychology of Rahul Gandhi

When Moral Force Becomes Vulnerability: Understanding the Political Psychology of Rahul Gandhi

Mar 14, 2026

Rahul Gandhi’s emphasis on moral values shapes his political identity but limits his mass appeal. His journey highlights the struggle between idealism and practical politics in India.

How two Nagaon women in Assam turned welfare schemes into a handloom business

Mar 14, 2026

In Nagaon district, two women from Lalung village in the Kathiatoli area have turned modest assistance of Rs 10, 000 into a handloom-based livelihood, highlighting how government schemes are encouraging entrepreneurship among women.

Amit Shah to address ‘Yuva Shakti Samaroh’ in Guwahati, 1.5 lakh youths expected at mega rally

Mar 14, 2026

A mass youth mobilisation programme will be held in Assam as preparations intensify for the upcoming ‘Yuva Shakti Samaroh’, a massive youth rally scheduled to be held at the Veterinary College Playground in Khanapara, Guwahati.

STF detains suspected Jihadi in Assam’s Barpeta, probe deepens into alleged network

STF detains suspected Jihadi in Assam’s Barpeta, probe deepens into alleged network

Mar 14, 2026

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police detained a suspected jihadi during an operation in Barpeta Road, intensifying the ongoing crackdown on extremist elements in the state.

APRINS Empowers Rural Women with Tech and Health Initiatives

APRINS Empowers Rural Women with Tech and Health Initiatives

Mar 14, 2026

To mark International Women’s Day, the NGO APRINS, in collaboration with the Badarpur Collective Farmer Producer Company, successfully organized a comprehensive two-day program on March 7th and 8th. The event, aimed at the holistic development of rural women, blended healthcare, digital literacy, and cultural empowerment.

BJP candidate list likely after March 18 following key Delhi meetings: Assam BJP chief Dilip Saikia

Mar 14, 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party is likely to release its much-anticipated list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections, after March 18 following crucial meetings of the party’s top decision-making bodies in New Delhi, Assam BJP president and Member of Parliament Dilip Saikia said on March 14.

Alliance means adjustment: AJP chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi urges opposition unity to defeat BJP

Mar 14, 2026

Lurinjyoti Gogoi, president of the Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP), on March 14 said defeating the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) remains the primary objective of the opposition alliance, urging leaders and aspirants to set aside emotions and ego for the larger political goal.

Assam's Morigaon district Yogi Sangha inaugurates permanent office building

Assam's Morigaon district Yogi Sangha inaugurates permanent office building

Mar 14, 2026

Yogi Sangha inaugurates its permanent office in Morigaon, Assam, enhancing its operational capacity. The new facility aims to boost coordination and outreach efforts across the district.

Three-day training on Business Development for PACS/MPACS concludes in Assam's Margherit

Mar 14, 2026

A three-day training programme on business development planning for PACS and MPACS was held at the auditorium hall of Gaon Panchayat Samaboy Samity (GPSS) in Margherita from March 12 to 14.

Congress workers accuse AICC's senior leadership of cash-for-ticket in Assam, seek probe

Congress workers accuse AICC's senior leadership of cash-for-ticket in Assam, seek probe

Mar 14, 2026

Allegations of irregularities in the candidate selection process for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly Election have surfaced within the Indian National Congress, with grassroots workers from the Srijangram constituency in Assam submitting a formal complaint to senior party leadership.

Galo–Mising Cultural Festival 2026 celebrates shared heritage along Assam–Arunachal border

Galo–Mising Cultural Festival 2026 celebrates shared heritage along Assam–Arunachal border

Mar 14, 2026

The Galo–Mising Cultural Festival 2026 celebrated the shared heritage of communities along the Assam–Arunachal Pradesh border. It promoted peace, cultural preservation, and youth engagement between the Galo and Mising tribes.