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20 Feb

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Reviews Congress Preparedness, Meets State Leaders in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra continued her Assam visit on Friday with a tight schedule of internal meetings, focusing on strengthening the Congress organisation ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. According to the official programme, she arrived at Assam Pradesh Congress Committee headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati, at 9:30 AM. Just five minutes later, she began meetings with the presidents of different party cells. The purpose of these meetings is to review the work done by various wings of the party and to assess how prepared they are at the grassroots level. She will also meet the three working presidents of the…

20 Feb

Amit Shah Arrives in Assam Tonight, Political Buzz Grows Ahead of 2026 Polls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Amit Shah will arrive in Assam today night for a three-day visit, at a time when political activity is picking up ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Shah is scheduled to land at Silchar Airport at around 9 PM after flying in from Kolkata. He will stay overnight at the CRPF guesthouse in Dayapur in Udharbond. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is expected to receive him at the airport. One of the key highlights of the visit will be Shah’s trip to the India–Bangladesh border area in Katigora in Cachar district. This will be his first visit to the…

20 Feb

Women’s Groups from Laokhowa-Burhachapori Fringe Receive Livelihood Support Equipment

riya EditorAssam

As part of efforts to enhance the livelihoods of women living near wildlife protection areas, Aaranyak, in partnership with various authorities including Kaziranga National Park and the Laokhowa-Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary, provided equipment such as weaving sets and sewing machines to two women's groups at a ceremony on February 17. The event was attended by key officials including Rajib Hazarika, DFO of Nagaon Wildlife Division, and Arif Hussain from Aaranyak. Aaranyak's initiatives aim to improve income opportunities for women through skill development, with beneficiaries already trained in producing eco-friendly items from water hyacinth. The new equipment is expected to boost productivity…

20 Feb

School Zone Safety Treatment Rolled Out by SaveLIFE Foundation on NH-27

riya EditorAssam

SaveLIFE Foundation (SLF), in partnership with the CSR initiative of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India Private Limited (SAVWIPL), has initiated a comprehensive school zone safety project at LP School, Paschim Boragaon, located along the NH-27 corridor in Guwahati, which is recognized for its high-risk road conditions. This project aims to reduce critical hazards such as heavy traffic flow, unsafe pedestrian crossings, and chaotic boarding and alighting activities, particularly in a zone that has witnessed six road crash fatalities between 2023 and 2025. The school zone safety initiative, formally approved in November 2025, was developed based on thorough crash data analysis and…

20 Feb

Archaeological Discovery: Rare Artefacts Found in Dima Hasao Village

riya EditorAssam

In a significant archaeological breakthrough in Assam's Dima Hasao district, researchers have unearthed a substantial collection of artefacts at Embriusa village, specifically in the Dehangi area. The excavation, led by Dr. Shringdao Langthasa from the Archaeology Department of Dima Hasao, revealed various objects including handmade pottery shards, wheel-made pottery fragments, metal items such as a dao and arrowheads, as well as bangles, ornaments, a probable spearhead, charcoal remnants, bone fragments, and beads. These artefacts have been transferred to the District Museum in Haflong for further documentation and examination. This excavation was conducted in collaboration with the District Museum and under…

20 Feb

2,670 Single-Teacher Schools in Assam; 13,000+ Schools Lack Headmasters

riya EditorAssam

The Assam Legislative Assembly was informed that there are currently 2,670 single-teacher primary schools, over 13,000 schools without permanent headmasters, and numerous subject teacher vacancies throughout the state's education system. Education Minister Ranoj Pegu reported that while no government primary schools will operate without teachers in the 2025-26 academic year, the existing data reveals significant staffing and infrastructure deficits. A total of 4,041 five-class schools has five or more teachers, while only 5,083 possess adequate classroom space. Among the 13,614 primary and 3,402 upper primary schools lacking permanent headmasters, vacancies for subject teachers are substantial, with 4,805 vacancies in upper…

20 Feb

Priyanka Downplays Bhupen Exit, Calls Pre-Election Defections ‘Routine’

riya EditorAssam

On Thursday, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi, chairperson of the Screening Committee, addressed the resignation of former Assam PCC president Bhupen Borah, deemphasizing its political significance by stating that party-switching before elections is typical in Indian politics. Speaking to the media in Guwahati, Gandhi asserted that the Congress party maintains strong leadership in Assam, emphasizing its unity and readiness to engage effectively in the upcoming Assembly elections. She described the election as a "battle" with confidence in the party's success, detailing plans for consultations over ticket distribution to ensure a robust and organized electoral campaign. Furthermore, Gandhi was actively involved in…

19 Feb

Assam CM Meets 28 Bodo Groups Based Outside BTR

Paromita EditorAssam

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…

19 Feb

BJP claims radical Islamic leader accompanying Priyanka Gandhi during her Assam tour

Paromita EditorAssam

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…

19 Feb

Priyanka Gandhi releases Assam Cong ‘charge sheet’ against BJP govt

Paromita EditorAssam

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…