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Assam: Buddhist monk found dead with axe beside body in Tinsukia monastery

Assam government discusses 52 recommendations on Clause 6 implementation

‘Miyas Vote Unitedly’: Himanta Biswa Sarma on poll math

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday asserted that Bengali-speaking Muslims, commonly referred to as ‘Miyas’, vote as a consolidated bloc, which has strengthened their political influence in several parts of the state.

Assam minister reviews progress of east-west corridor, says Harangajao stretch to open by January 2026

Assam Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs, Mines and Minerals Minister Kaushik Roy on November 22 inspected the ongoing construction of the Silchar–Saurashtra East-West Corridor along the Harangajao–Jatinga stretch of National Highway 27 and reviewed the progress of work.

Gaurav Gogoi condemns Assam CM’s “casual” response to threat against journalist’s child

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi strongly criticised Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for what he described as an insensitive and casual reaction to a threat involving an eight-year-old child of journalist Rana Deka.

New faces must enter BJP or the party will die: Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of 2026 polls

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the Bharatiya Janata Party must induct new faces in every election cycle to remain politically alive and relevant. He warned that the party would “die” if it failed to bring in fresh leadership, especially from the younger generation.

Indigenous vs Miya Muslim narrative will shape 2026 polls: Assam BJP

The Assam Pradesh Bharatiya Janata Party on November 22 declared that the 2026 Assembly election will be defined by what it described as a political contest between the state’s indigenous communities and Muslims of East Bengal-origin.

New 12 lakh MT Namrup project sparks fresh fear of closure among BVFCL staff

Employees of the Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Ltd (BVFCL) have expressed deep concern over the future of the company, even as a new 12 lakh MT fertiliser plant is set to be established on its premises at Namrup in Assam’s Dibrugarh district.

‘Do you want a PSO?’ Himanta Biswa Sarma’s playful take on journalists’ safety

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 22 reacted to the incident in which retired IAS officer Hiteshwar Dev Sharma allegedly threatened a journalist over the phone, saying the viral audio clip suggested that both individuals “seemed to be old friends.”

Assam government to roll out new ‘Babu Scheme’ on January 1: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, November 22 announced that the state government will roll out a new scheme known as the 'Babu Scheme', from January 1, 2026. 

‘Tipu-Ipu ko samundar mein phek do’: Assam CM backs NCERT’s move on Akbar, Tipu Sultan references

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 22 strongly backed the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) over reported changes in school textbooks, including dropping the word “Great” from Mughal emperor Akbar and removing references to Tipu Sultan in certain sections.

Assam Agricultural University and BARC conduct national training on mutation breeding for crop innovation

A ten-day national training programme on “Recent Advances in Mutation Breeding for Crop Improvement” concluded successfully at Assam Agricultural University (AAU), Jorhat, on Wednesday. The short-term hands-on training, held from November 10 to 19, was jointly organised by AAU Jorhat and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai, bringing together around 30 scientists, assistant professors, and research scholars from various agricultural universities and research institutions across India.

“Who will feed them?”: Himanta Biswa Sarma rejects Congress’s 'outside voters' claims ahead of 2026 polls

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 22 launched a fresh attack on the Congress, accusing the party of neglecting the concerns of people who supported it for decades.

Assam: 10,200 suspected Yaba tablets seized in major raid in South Salmara-Mankachar

A police team from the Kalapani Outpost (OP) recovered more than 10,000 suspected Yaba tablets during an operation conducted on Saturday, November 22, in the South Salmara-Mankachar district.

Assam: PHE workers intensify agitation in Sribhhumi over job regularisation, wage clarity

Temporary Jalmitras of the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department held statewide demonstrations with a sit-in protest staged in front of PHE Minister Krishnendu Pal’s residence in Sribhumi, Assam.

Assam: Two schoolgirls killed, another critical after speeding Bolero mows them down in Hajo

A tragic road accident in Hajo on Saturday, November 22, morning claimed the lives of two schoolgirls and left another critically injured after a speeding Bolero vehicle ran over them near Saniadi while they were on their way to tuition classes.

Assam: Maligaon theatre festival to showcase new productions, tribute to Bhupen Hazarika

Maligaon Theatre Festival 2024 introduces new plays and honours Bhupen Hazarika's legacy. The event aims to unite theatre enthusiasts and promote Assam's rich cultural heritage

Assam: 65-year-old cancer patient gets new lease of life after free surgery in Borgang

In a remarkable display of medical skill and humanitarian service, Dr. Manoj Kumar Mili, a General and Laparoscopic Surgeon, successfully saved the life of a 65-year-old cancer patient from Biswanath by performing a critical surgery free of cost.

Assam: 808 grams of Yaba recovered in Sribhumi, rider flees leaving scooter

In a significant anti-narcotics operation, the Sribhumi Traffic Police recovered illegal drugs worth several lakhs of rupees during a naka checking drive at AOC Point in Sribhumi town.

Himanta Biswa Sarma: BJP can contest 103 Assam seats, gets Assamese Muslim votes, claims 30,000 in his constituency

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on November 21 outlined the BJP’s electoral strategy for the state, stating that the party and its allies realistically cannot win more than 100 seats due to Assam’s population distribution.

BJP sets 103 seat target for NDA, confirms alliance-based contest for 2026 Assam polls

The Bharatiya Janata Party on November 21 decided that it will contest the 2026 Assam Assembly elections in alliance with its NDA partners and set a winning target of 103 out of the 126 seats.