Assam News

Assam clears 3% job quota for Tea Garden, Adivasi communities

The Assam Cabinet on February 17, approved a 3 per cent reservation in Grade I and Grade II government jobs for Tea Garden and Adivasi communities, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Assam CM distributes welfare cheques in Diphu, announces enhanced aid for Karbi priests

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 17 distributed cheques to beneficiaries under key welfare and empowerment schemes at KASA Stadium in Diphu, reinforcing the state government’s focus on cultural preservation and youth self-reliance in the hill districts.

Tea tribe body stages protest in Assam’s Dhekiajuli, raises wage and ST status demands

A tea tribe body on February 17 staged a three-hour sit-in protest in front of the Sub-Divisional Officer’s office in Assam’s Dhekiajuli, raising a series of demands concerning tea garden workers and the wider tea community.

Assam BJP urges election commission to hold Assembly polls before Rongali Bihu

A high-level delegation of the Election Commission of India, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, arrived in Assam to review preparations for the forthcoming Assembly elections, with political parties placing their submissions before the Commission.

Amit Shah to attend CRPF anniversary parade in Assam as chief guest

The Central Reserve Police Force will celebrate its anniversary parade for the first time in Assam on February 21, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah attending the event as the chief guest.

Assam CM explains why APSC cancelled CCE 2024 results

The APSC on February 16 cancelled the CCE 2024 result within hours of its declaration, citing an “inadvertent error” in the notified list. Addressing the media, Sarma said the issue arose over the allocation of reserved seats for the Moran and Motok communities.

“I was the first one to stop him”: Rakibul Hussain on Bhupen Borah’s resignation from Congress

Senior Congress leader and MP Rakibul Hussain, during a press briefing on February 17, responded to one of the reports stating that yesterday (February 16) in Nagaon, while he was addressing a press conference for the whole day, he was the first person to stop him from leaving the Congress party.

Himanta claims senior Hindu Congress leader threatened to quit over ‘humiliation’ by Gaurav Gogoi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 17 made a sensational claim alleging deep internal rifts within the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, stating that two senior Hindu leaders of the party had sharply criticised APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi at the residence of state Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah.

APCC branded ‘APCCBM’ by Himanta Biswa Sarma in fresh political attack

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 17 launched a sharp political attack on the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, branding it as “APCCBM” and claiming the acronym stood for “Assam Pradesh Congress Committee Bangladeshi Muslim.”

Assam parties push for single or two-phase assembly polls, flag Bihu timing

Assam political parties propose single or two-phase assembly polls to ensure smooth conduct. They emphasise avoiding clashes with Bihu festival in the election schedule

‘When original is gone, what will putlaa do?’: Himanta targets Babri ‘dummy’ plan in Murshidabad

Assam Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called the Murshidabad Babri Masjid plan a 'dummy' scheme, questioning its value. He urged for real solutions to address communal tensions and political challenges

"Assam to achieve 16.93% growth in 2026–27,” says Ajanta Neog while tabling Vote-on-Account

Assam aims for a 16.93% growth rate in 2026-27, announced Finance Minister Ajanta Neog. The Vote-on-Account will support government spending until the full budget is ready.

Oil tanker fire shuts down NH-27 in Assam's Kokrajhar, traffic paralysed

Sonia Gandhi offered me CM chair in 2014, but Rahul's calls wrecked it: Himanta

According to Himanta, the situation changed after Rahul Gandhi “made phone calls” to party leaders. He did not elaborate on the contents of those conversations but suggested that they altered the course of events within the state unit.

658 Bangladesh nationals prosecuted in Meghalaya since 2021, 194 deported: Dy CM

Responding to a call attention notice moved by VPP legislator Heaving Stone Kharpran, Tynsong, who holds the Home (Police) portfolio, placed the figures on record and detailed the state’s enforcement strategy.

'APCC now APCC(R)': Bhupen Borah ready to withdraw resignation if convinced by Pradyut, Debabrata

“I authorised Pradyut Bordoloi and Debabrata Saikia that if these two leaders are convinced that Bhupen Kumar Borah is wrong, and yes, in the future it will never happen, then I will withdraw my resignation,” Borah said.

Bhupen Borah's resignation U-turn looms: Ex-Assam Congress chief to decide by tonight amid BJP overtures

Bhupen Borah is set to decide on his resignation tonight amid BJP overtures. Political developments in Assam remain fluid as Borah's decision could impact party dynamics

Ajanta Neog tables Rs 25,898.97 crore supplementary budget in Assam Assembly

Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog presented a supplementary budget of Rs 25,898.97 crore for 2025–26. The supplementary budget was tabled on the first day of the Budget Session, with discussions scheduled for February 18. The ongoing four-day session marks the last sitting of the current Assam Legislative Assembly.

AIUDF walks out of Assam Assembly over rejection of debate on CM's remarks against 'Miya' community

Opposition legislators from the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) walked out of the Assam Assembly on February 17 after Speaker Biswajit Daimary rejected their adjournment motion seeking a discussion on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s recent remarks about the Miya community.

‘Last Hindu leader in Assam Congress’: Himanta urges Bhupen Borah to join BJP

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said he does not believe former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah has withdrawn his resignation and confirmed that the two leaders spoke over the phone, with a meeting scheduled for February 17.

Assam forest guard killed in Kaziranga's rhino attack laid to rest in Nagaon