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An armed group of robbers looted jewellery worth crores of rupees from a showroom in Barpeta Road of Assam todayPolice said a gang of five robbers barged into Senco Gold & Diamonds showroom, located in the heart of the town, posing as customers. The accused were reportedly armed with pistols and held 9-10 employees at gunpoint and tied their hands with ropes.The robbers allegedly threatened the staff with dire consequences and carried out the loot for nearly half an hour. They are also said to have assaulted some employees and damaged the CCTV cameras before fleeing the scene with gold…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, today launched Vibrant Villages Programme–II (VVP–II), at a cost of Rs 6,839 crore, in Nathanpur village of Assam's Cachar district.On this occasion, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Union Home Secretary and several other dignitaries were present.In his address, Shah stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has taken an initiative and made an effort to provide similar facilities in all villages of the Barak Valley and the border districts of Assam, like other villages across India, through the Vibrant Villages- II programme being launched today.He said that there was a time when border villages…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today said the new terminal of the Guwahati airport will commence operations from February 22.Prime Minister Narendra Modi had inaugurated the new terminal of the Lokpriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA) on December 20.''From an open space to a world-class gateway in just a few years. This transformation reflects a clear vision for a more connected and confident Assam,'' Sarma said in a post on X.''Inaugurated by Adarniya Shri @narendramodi ji, the @GuwahatiAirport opens its doors to the world from Feb 22,'' he said.Domestic and international flights are likely to operate from the new…

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday chaired a series of meetings at the Assam Legislative Assembly with representatives from 28 organisations from the Bodo community residing outside Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).The deliberations between the chief minister and the Bodo groups focused on the welfare, aspirations and key issues of Bodo communities living outside Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), including those in Rabha Hasong and Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council areas.Official sources said the discussions, which the government claims to be another reaffirmation its commitment to inclusive, equitable and holistic development, emphasised the significance of the government’s engagement in the affairs…

The Assam BJP today alleged that a radical Islamic leader from Uttar Pradesh is accompanying Priyanka Gandhi during her Assam tour.Addressing a press conference today at the State BJP Headquarter in Guwahati, BJP spokesperson Kamal Kumar Medhi made explosive remarks regarding Imran Masood, who has been assigned responsibility as a member of the Congress Screening Committee for Assam.Medhi declared that for the forthcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections, Congress has conferred responsibility upon a radical Islamic leader from Uttar Pradesh. As a member of the Screening Committee for Assam, Congress has entrusted Imran Masood, notorious in Uttar Pradesh for fomenting religious…

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today released a 20-point 'charge sheet' against the BJP-led government in Assam, accusing the state administration of indulging in corruption and using its machinery to instil fear among minorities.The 'charge sheet' was released in Guwahati ahead of the assembly elections.  The Congress alleged that the BJP government failed to keep its assurances of granting ST status to six indigenous communities and increasing the daily wage of tea garden workers to Rs 351 during its decade-long regime.The Congress also charged the BJP-led government with "rampant corruption".The party accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, his close ministers…

Addressing the media, Gaurav Gogoi, President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, said the screening process for candidates is being expedited and, after consultations with the central leadership, the first phase of the Congress candidates’ list is likely by the end of February. He asserted that the Congress is ahead in election preparations and confirmed that alliances with like-minded opposition parties are certain, claiming that parties aligning with Congress grow stronger while those aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party weaken, citing Asom Gana Parishad and United People's Party Liberal as examples. Responding to speculation about Bhupen Bora joining the BJP,…

Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday said the primary objective of the Special Revision of electoral rolls in Assam was to “ensure inclusion of all eligible voters and exclusion of all ineligible electors in the final electoral rolls.A total of 2,49,58,139 voters are included in the final voter list for Special Revision (SR) 2026, representing a 0.97 percent decrease compared to the draft voter list.Addressing mediapersons here, the CEC said that the fact that there have only about 500 appeals across all districts, meant that the SR process, which began in mid-November has been done in…

ManipalCigna Health Insurance has intensified its efforts to expand access to quality healthcare across Northeast India through its flagship product ManipalCigna Sarvah, which was recognised as the Product of the Year 2025 in the health insurance category following a consumer survey conducted by NielsenIQ. Designed to simplify and widen the reach of health insurance, the product offers comprehensive and flexible coverage tailored to the evolving medical needs of families across the Northeast, ranging from essential protection for first-time buyers to advanced plans featuring innovative benefits such as zero waiting period options. As part of its regional expansion strategy, the company…

Assam Rifles flagged off “The Eastern Edge Expedition” on 18 February 2026 from Pangsau Pass, Arunachal Pradesh to Jorhat, Assam, in partnership with Hero MotoCorp. The rally scheduled from 18 February 2026 to 02 March 2026 under Operation Sadbhavana 2025–26, celebrates resilience, camaraderie and the indomitable spirit of the Northeast. The expedition aims to showcase the breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture and immense potential of the region while fostering unity and national integration. Covering challenging terrains and remote routes, the rally stands as a tribute to the endurance and determination that define both the Armed Forces and the people of the…