“I will not visit Zubeen Kshetra until the elections are over,” says Himanta Biswa Sarma
Feb 22, 2026Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma will not visit Zubeen Kshetra until elections conclude. The decision underscores the focus on maintaining electoral neutrality amid political activities.
Assam: Land dispute turns violent in Kokrajhar; four seriously injured
Feb 22, 2026Four persons were seriously injured after a violent clash broke out between two families at Assam's Salbari under Kokrajhar Sadar Police Station on the afternoon of Sunday, February 22, over a land-related dispute.
Congress slams BJP over ‘hypocrisy’ on protest and democracy
Feb 22, 2026Congress accuses BJP of hypocrisy over protests, citing double standards. BJP asserts support for lawful protests but opposes disruptions to public order.
Assam: Sixth schedule status, Rs 300 crore demand raised as Rabha Hasong Joint Forum signals poll strategy
Feb 22, 2026With Assam heading into a high-stakes Assembly election season, the political temperature is rising sharply across key regions and the Rabha Hasong belt is emerging as a decisive battleground. The Rabha Hasong Joint Forum (RHJF) will play a “major and decisive” role in the upcoming polls across four Assembly constituencies in the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) area, Chief Executive Member Tankeswar Rabha declared on Sunday, February 22.
Assam CM inaugurates operations at new integrated terminal of Guwahati Airport
Feb 22, 2026Assam CM opens new integrated terminal at Guwahati Airport to enhance passenger facilities and connectivity. The terminal is set to support tourism and economic growth in Assam and the Northeast.
“Why not mention in resignation?” Rakibul Hussain questions Bhupen Borah’s APCC(R) charge
Feb 22, 2026Congress MP Rakibul Hussain mounted a sharp rebuttal to former state party chief Bhupen Borah, dismissing his recent remarks on the alleged existence of “APCC(R)” within the party.
‘Seat-sharing a done deal’: Himanta on NDA alliance for Assam polls
Feb 22, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma confirms NDA's seat-sharing deal for Assam polls. Alliance partners to announce candidate details soon.
Assam: Netai Dhubuni’s ‘Siddha’ footprint reappears on Brahmaputra bank after 30 years
Feb 22, 2026The banks of the mighty Brahmaputra in western Assam witnessed an extraordinary spiritual resurgence on Sunday, February 22, as the legendary “Siddha” footprint of Netai Dhubuni reappeared at Dhubri’s historic Pathar-ghat (Stone Ghat) after nearly three decades. The rare emergence has stirred deep devotion among the Rajak community, who revere Netai Dhubuni as their Kul-Devi (clan deity) and spiritual guardian.
Packaged drinking water plant inaugurated in Leparada, boost to self-reliant Arunachal
Feb 22, 2026A new packaged drinking water plant has been inaugurated in Leparada, Arunachal Pradesh to boost self-reliance and public health. The plant will create jobs and reduce reliance on imported bottled water.
Bhupen Borah appointed as BJP State Executive Member
Feb 22, 2026Former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Borah on Sunday, February 22, formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was appointed as a member of the party’s State Executive Committee.
Assam: Foundation stone laid for Museum to house historic Vrindavani Vastra in Guwahati
Feb 22, 2026Foundation stone laid for museum housing the rare Vrindavani Vastra in Guwahati. The project aims to preserve Assam's cultural heritage and boost tourism.
I had urged AICC to file defamation case in party’s interest: Bhupen Borah on Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan link
Feb 22, 2026Speaking on the ongoing political row over Congress MP and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged Pakistan connection, newly joined BJP leader Bhupen Borah on February 22 said that during the panchayat elections, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had repeatedly raised the issue at public meetings.
Suspected cattle thief caught, assaulted by villagers in Assam's Kokrajhar
Feb 22, 2026A suspected cattle thief was caught and allegedly beaten by villagers while attempting to steal cattle at Ketengajhar near Nayekgaon in Assam's Kokrajhar district on the night of February 21.
Assam: Gold biscuits worth Rs 80 lakh seized at Badarpur railway station, youth arrested
Feb 22, 2026The Government Railway Police (GRP) seized gold biscuits worth nearly Rs 80 lakh and arrested a youth during a routine inspection at Badarpur Railway Station in Assam’s Sribhumi district.
Assam: District Transport Officer’s office inaugurated in Bajali; vehicle registration services to begin locally
Feb 22, 2026The District Transport Officer’s (DTO) office was formally inaugurated in Assam's Bajali on February 22, marking a significant step toward strengthening transport administration in the district.
Why Assam's Kamakhya Narayan Singh chose to make The Kerala Story 2
Feb 22, 2026National Award-winning filmmaker Kamakhya Narayan Singh has never shied away from difficult subjects—but with The Kerala Story 2: Goes Beyond, he steps into his most defining chapter yet. As the film releases, the question is not just how the country will respond, but whether this bold turn will reshape the legacy of a director who believes cinema must create impact.
Assam: Fresh notices served to 59 families in Golaghat's Negeribil as state prepares for major eviction drive
Feb 22, 2026The Assam Forest Department has stepped up its crackdown on alleged illegal encroachments in Assam's Golaghat district, issuing fresh eviction notices to 59 families at No. 2 Negeribil in Merapani, days after securing a favourable order from the Supreme Court of India.
Abhayapuri top priority for AGP in alliance talks: Assam minister Keshab Mahanta
Feb 22, 2026Assam Cabinet minister Keshab Mahanta on February 22 announced that Abhayapuri constituency will be a priority in alliance seat-sharing talks ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.
Voters question development record in Assam's Bhawanipur, Manas ahead of Assembly polls
Feb 22, 2026Residents of Bhawanipur are questioning whether the MLA has delivered on his promises and whether the constituency has seen meaningful development over the past five years.
Work resumes at Assam's Kaliabor tea estate after 30-day deadlock over unpaid wages, medical facilities
Feb 22, 2026Bringing relief to hundreds of tea garden workers and their families, operations at the Kaliabor Tea Estate in Silghat are set to resume work from Monday, February 24, after nearly a month-long stalemate that had left the plantation shut and workers in distress.
Extremist group DNLT becomes active in Dima Hasao, Karbi Anglong; Security alert ahead of Assam polls
Feb 22, 2026The Dimasa National Liberation Tiger (DNLT), an extremist organisation, has reportedly regrouped and resumed operations in Dima Hasao and eastern and western Karbi Anglong districts, raising concerns over potential unrest in Assam’s hill regions.
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