Assam News

No deputy speaker creates 'constitutional vacuum', defeats Article 96 purpose: Gaurav Gogoi

Congress deputy leader in Lok Sabha Gaurav Gogoi accused the government of creating a "constitutional vacuum" by not electing a deputy speaker, allowing a panel chair nominated by Speaker Om Birla to preside over a no-confidence motion against him.

Woman tied to pole and beaten over witch suspicion in Assam's Nalbari; six detained

Congress pauses alliance talks with Raijor Dal ahead of Assam Assembly Polls: Gaurav Gogoi

Gaurav Gogoi, MP of the Indian National Congress, said the party had attempted to forge an electoral alliance with Raijor Dal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, but the efforts have been temporarily paused due to the absence of a conducive environment.

Gaurav Gogoi will lose badly from Jorhat: Assam Deputy Speaker on Assembly polls 2026

Numal Momin, Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, on March 11 said the opposition led by Gaurav Gogoi would face a decisive defeat in the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections in Assam.

PM to visit Assam on March 13–14, launch projects and distribute land pattas to tea garden workers

Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13 and 14 to inaugurate several development projects and distribute land rights certificates to members of the tea garden community, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

Gaurav Gogoi flags ‘constitutional vacuum’ over absence of deputy speaker in LS

Gaurav Gogoi, Member of Parliament from the Indian National Congress, has raised concerns over what he termed a “constitutional vacuum” arising from the failure to elect a Deputy Speaker in the Lok Sabha.

Assam Cabinet renames Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College to Barpeta Medical College

The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, March 10. approved a series of decisions covering cultural recognition, infrastructure development and administrative measures, including the renaming of a major government medical institution and the sanctioning of a large urban water supply project.

Kuki apex body urges Assam Government to set up welfare and development council in state

The apex body of the Kuki community in Assam has called on the state government to constitute a Kuki Welfare and Development Council to address the socio-economic challenges faced by the community across different districts of the state.

‘Assam infrastructure’: Himanta Biswa Sarma counters critics over viral highway video

The 26-second video, shared on X, shows a smooth highway in Assam that some viewers said resembled a Formula One track. The caption displayed a red cross next to “F1 Track” and a green tick beside “Roads of Assam”.

Assam Government allots 10 bighas of land for Zubeen Garg Samadhi Kshetra to cultural affairs department

The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday approved a series of decisions spanning cultural recognition, infrastructure development and administrative measures, including a major water supply project for Guwahati, a state holiday for the Mising community festival Ali-Aye-Ligang, and the allotment of land for a memorial dedicated to late singer Zubeen Garg.

Rs 3,600 crore credited to over 40 lakh beneficiaries to safeguard livelihoods of vulnerable women: Assam minister

Assam government transferred Rs 3,600 crore to nearly 40 lakh beneficiaries under the flagship Orunodoi Scheme 3.0, ensuring uninterrupted financial support to vulnerable women across the state ahead of the upcoming elections.

“Bodos do not belong to Rabha Hasong”: Community groups warn Assam Government ahead of elections

A joint platform of Bodo community organisations has demanded that more than 300 Bodo-inhabited villages currently falling under the jurisdiction of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council be removed and placed under the Bodo Kachari Welfare Autonomous Council, accusing the Assam government of neglecting the issue despite repeated appeals.

Assam CM inaugurates state’s longest flyover, linking Dighalipukhuri to New Guwahati

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, March 10, inaugurated the Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Guwahati, the longest flyover in the state. The 5.5-kilometre elevated corridor connects Dighalipukhuri in central Guwahati to New Guwahati, passing through key areas such as Ambari, Chandmari and Bamunimaidam.

Congress faces internal revolt in Assam’s Mankachar as workers oppose 'Bhatia Muslim' ticket aspirant

A fresh wave of internal dissent has surfaced within the Congress in Assam’s Mankachar Assembly constituency, with party workers launching protests against a potential ticket aspirant ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.

"Left Congress in humiliation": Rejaul Karim Sarkar thanks Badruddin Ajmal for AIUDF ticket

Newly nominated All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) candidate Rejaul Karim Sarkar on Tuesday, March 10, launched his campaign pitch from Lengtisinga in Bongaigaon district, as he thanked the party leadership and targeted the Congress over recent political developments.

Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Assam’s first Science City in Sonapur

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 10 inaugurated the state’s first Science City at Sonapur on the outskirts of Guwahati, saying the initiative will encourage scientific thinking among young people.

‘LoP was interrupted 20 times’: Gaurav Gogoi attacks Speaker while moving removal resolution

Explaining the reasons behind the move, the Jorhat MP said the Leader of the Opposition had been repeatedly prevented from speaking during the motion of thanks to the President’s address.

Assam govt disburses Rs 3,600 crore to 40 lakh women under Orunodoi scheme

Around 40 lakh families in Assam on March 10 received Rs 9,000 each under the State government’s flagship Orunodoi Scheme, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stating that the transfer reflects the government’s commitment to supporting women-led households.

Never seen such destructive politicians: Himanta Biswa Sarma targets Gaurav Gogoi, Rakibul Hussain

Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, launched a sharp attack on the Congress leadership in the state, claiming that party leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Rakibul Hussain are “destructive politicians” who will ultimately weaken and finish the Congress in Assam.

Assamese Muslims have set their mood, moving towards BJP: Himanta Biswa Sarma ahead of Assembly polls

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 10 said that Assamese Muslims have “set their mood” politically, claiming that many from the community are extending support to him and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

“We win because of Modi, not freebies”: Himanta Biswa Sarma defends women welfare scheme

Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, has rejected allegations that the state government’s direct benefit schemes for women are linked to elections, asserting that the programme is a controlled welfare initiative driven by compassion rather than political calculations.