PM to visit Assam on Feb 14, address BJP workers: Himanta
Jan 25, 2026Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a day-long visit to Assam on February 14, during which he will inaugurate several development projects and address BJP party workers, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on January 25.
Bhupesh Baghel embroiled in multiple allegations over betting app, liquor: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jan 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, January 25 launched a fresh salvo on former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister and senior Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel, alleging that he is facing multiple serious cases even as he continues to tour Assam for political engagements.
Silent killers on city roads: Unregulated e-rickshaws emerge as a growing safety and legal crisis
Jan 25, 2026Once promoted as a clean and affordable solution for last-mile connectivity, e-rickshaws are increasingly being flagged as a major road safety and legal concern across Indian cities and towns. Rapid, largely unregulated growth of these battery-operated vehicles has turned many urban roads into potential danger zones, raising serious questions about enforcement, accountability, and public safety.
BJP flags off video vans in Assam as Himanta Biswa Sarma unveils poll strategy, attacks Congress
Jan 25, 2026With the Assam Assembly elections approaching, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, January 25 flagged off the Bharatiya Janata Party’s video vans as part of a statewide outreach drive, using the occasion to outline the BJP’s election strategy while launching a multi-pronged attack on the Congress, its leadership, and what he described as “misinformation-driven politics.”
Congress has lost touch with Assam’s culture: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jan 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, January 25 launched a scathing attack on the Congress following a political gathering in Rangiya, describing the event as chaotic and symptomatic of what he termed the party’s growing disconnect from Assam’s culture, traditions, and social values.
“Stop patronising USTM”: Assam CM reiterates fraud allegations after woman arrested in Delhi for impersonating as foreign diplomat
Jan 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, January 25 launched a fresh salvo against University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), following the arrest of an Assam woman allegedly linked to the institution on charges of fraud, impersonation of a foreign diplomat, and misuse of forged embassy number plates in Delhi.
Three killed, one injured in high-voltage electrocution incident in Assam’s Chirang district
Jan 25, 2026Three people were electrocuted to death and another sustained injuries after a sudden high-voltage electric surge swept through Amteka No. 1 Elengmari village in Assam’s Chirang district on Saturday, January 24 night.
15 illegal Bangladeshis pushed back in late-night operation along Assam-Bangladesh Border
Jan 25, 2026In a late-night operation along the Indo–Bangladesh border, security forces in Assam successfully pushed back 15 Bangladeshi nationals who had allegedly entered Indian territory illegally.
Assam: Container truck crashes into railing on Kaliabhomora bridge, narrow escape for driver
Jan 25, 2026An accident was reported early Sunday, January 25 morning on Assam’s vital Kaliabhomora bridge after a goods-laden container vehicle rammed into a railing pillar.
Assam: Chandmari flyover to face lane-wise restrictions for 30 days as GNB link work begins
Jan 25, 2026Commuters in Guwahati will need to brace for prolonged traffic diversions as authorities have announced a 30-day restriction on the existing Chandmari flyover, which is set to undergo construction work to link it with the upcoming GNB flyover. Residents and daily commuters have been advised to avoid the Chandmari flyover route during this period to minimise congestion and delays.
Who is Asma Begum? Assam woman arrested in Delhi for posing as foreign diplomat
Jan 24, 2026Asma Begum, a permanent resident of Guwahati, Assam, has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly impersonating a foreign diplomat and using vehicles with forged embassy number plates.
Assam gets pride of place as 'Granth Kutir' showcases classical Assamese manuscripts at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Jan 24, 2026Assam marked a significant cultural milestone on January 23 as the classical heritage of the Assamese language found prominent representation at Granth Kutir, a newly inaugurated manuscript and book repository at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
BJP–AGP seat-sharing nearly final, formal announcement soon: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jan 24, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 24 said that seat-sharing discussions between the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its key ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) are almost finalised, indicating that the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is close to sealing its electoral strategy for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Assam BJP rolls out statewide public outreach to draft election manifesto ahead of polls
Jan 24, 2026The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party is set to launch a statewide outreach initiative on January 24 aimed at gathering public feedback for the formulation of its election manifesto ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls.
Former AASU General Secretary Shankarjyoti Baruah joins BJP in Assam
Jan 24, 2026Former All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) General Secretary Shankarjyoti Baruah formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on January 24 at the Chief Minister’s Office in Basistha, marking a significant political development in Assam.
Assam: DC orders inquiry into alleged wrongful deletion of voters from Nazira electoral rolls
Jan 24, 2026The Office of the District Commissioner, Sivasagar, has ordered an inquiry into allegations of wrongful deletion of genuine electors from the electoral rolls of 97-Nazira Legislative Assembly Constituency during the ongoing Special Revision–2026.
Zubeen Garg’s family seeks PM’s intervention, demands special court and fast-track trial
Jan 24, 2026The family of late Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg has approached the Prime Minister of India, seeking urgent intervention to ensure a focused, time-bound and transparent trial in connection with his death in Singapore.
Defeating BJP has become a ‘Jihad’ for Miya community: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jan 24, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 24 launched a sharp attack on Congress and Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi, claiming that if either Akhil Gogoi or the Congress comes to power, Assam would turn into a “Miya state” and the interests of indigenous Assamese people would be sidelined.
A.K. Azad Road, Barsapara routes to face traffic curbs for India–New Zealand ODI on Jan 25
Jan 24, 2026The Guwahati Traffic Police have announced extensive traffic restrictions and diversion measures in view of the third One Day International (ODI) cricket match between India and New Zealand, scheduled to be held at the ACA Stadium, Barsapara, on January 25.
No controversy over SR; Hindus, Assamese Muslims didn’t get notices: Himanta
Jan 24, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on January 24 said there was no controversy surrounding the ongoing Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls in the state and claimed that neither Hindus nor Assamese Muslims have received notices during the exercise.
All Cachar Hills Tribes Headmen Association holds organisational elections at Digli Singpungji
Jan 24, 2026The organisational elections of the All Cachar Hills Tribes Headmen Association were held on Saturday at Digli Singpungji in Cachar district, drawing widespread participation and enthusiasm from members of the hill tribes and indigenous communities.
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