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19 Jan

Assam CM Sarma departs for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos

Banasree SarkarAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma, the chief minister of Assam, left for Switzerland to represent the northeastern state at the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos. This is the first time an Assamese official has attended the esteemed international conference. Sarma will interact with global economists, multinational chief executives, and representatives of international financial organizations like as the World Bank, International Monetary Fund, and World Trade Organization during the five-day conference, which takes place from January 19 to 23, 2026. Sarma posted on social media site X after boarding a flight to Zurich after midnight: "Assam's aspirations are getting new wings every…

19 Jan

Few Days Left to Update Voter Details as Assam’s Special Electoral Roll Revision Enters Final Phase

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Special Revision of electoral rolls in Assam has entered its final phase, with just a few days left for voters to submit claims, objections, or corrections. The Assam Chief Electoral Officer has reminded citizens that January 22, 2026, is the last date for completing all related formalities. An official notification issued on Sunday, January 18, stated that eligible voters who have not yet checked their details or submitted applications should do so without delay. The Special Revision is being carried out as per instructions issued by the Election Commission of India through a notification dated November 17, 2025. According…

19 Jan

Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Jade Jones Leads Assam Taekwondo Talent Hunt

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two-time Olympic gold medalist Jade Jones of Great Britain is leading a high-performance Taekwondo talent identification and development camp at the Karmabir Nabin Chandra Bordoloi Indoor Stadium in Guwahati. The camp was launched on Sunday by the Department of Sports and Youth Welfare, Government of Assam, in collaboration with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS). The camp will run until January 22 and forms part of a long-term effort to identify and prepare India’s next generation of elite taekwondo athletes for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. The programmed brings Olympic and world championship–level expertise to Assam, with Jones joined…

19 Jan

Assam Voters Urged to Verify Names, Make Corrections in Draft Electoral Rolls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) has requested eligible citizens to submit their applications for new voter registration on or before January 22, 2026 – the final deadline for filing claims, objections and corrections – under the Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls, which is currently carried out in accordance with the directive of the Election Commission of India (ECI). According to the guidelines under the SR process, voters can submit applications for inclusion, deletion, correction of entries, or change of residence within the stipulated timeframe. “Eligible citizens seeking new voter registration must apply using Form 6, while Form 7…

19 Jan

Big Relief for Aspirants: Assam Increases Police Recruitment Age Limit to 26

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

On January 18, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a revision of age eligibility criteria for Assam Police recruitment, aimed at expanding employment opportunities for youth. The upper age limit for applicants has been raised to 26 years, with the minimum age remaining at 18. This revision, applicable to upcoming recruitment drives, is designed to benefit many aspirants previously ineligible due to age restrictions, addressing long-standing demands for broader employment avenues and strengthening the police force with a more diverse applicant pool. Additionally, special relief measures have been introduced for persons with disabilities who passed the written stage of…

17 Jan

Modi Attacks Congress at Bodo Cultural Event, Says BJP Government Cleansing Assam of Past Failures

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing it of decades of misgovernance in Assam and claiming that the BJP’s “double-engine government” is now correcting those failures and restoring peace and development in the state. Addressing a massive gathering at Sarusajai Stadium during a grand Bagurumba dance performance involving nearly 10,000 Bodo artists, the Prime Minister said Assam’s transformation stood in stark contrast to its troubled past. Modi arrived in Guwahati on Saturday evening as part of a two-day visit to poll-bound Assam, marking his second recent tour of the state. “Where bullets once…

17 Jan

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Accuses Congress of Undermining Assamese Identity Over Rejaul Karim Remarks

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the party of weakening Assamese identity and self-respect by staying silent on what he termed “highly dangerous and objectionable” remarks made by Rejaul Karim Sarkar, a former All Assam Minority Students’ Union (AAMSU) leader. Rejaul Karim resigned from the Congress just 60 hours after joining the party. Speaking on the controversy that has dominated public debate over the past week, Sarma said there was no objection to individuals joining or supporting the Congress, calling it a matter of personal political choice. However, he maintained…

17 Jan

Amit Shah to Visit Dibrugarh on January 30; Foundation Stone of Second Assam Assembly Complex to Be Laid

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Dibrugarh on January 30 to lay the foundation stone of Assam’s second Legislative Assembly complex and formally mark the completion of the first phase of the Khanikar Stadium redevelopment project, Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday. The Chief Minister made the announcement during a Facebook Live interaction, stating that the proposed Assembly complex in Dibrugarh is a major step towards developing the city as Assam’s second capital. He said that once the complex becomes operational, two sessions of the Assam Legislative Assembly will be held annually in Dibrugarh, while the…

17 Jan

PM Narendra Modi flags off first Kamakhya-Howrah Vande Bharat train

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Guwahati-Howrah run Vande Bharat Sleeper train was inaugurated virtually, while the corresponding Howrah-Guwahati train was formally flagged off by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Malda Town Railway Station. Operated and maintained by the Northeast Frontier Railway zone, the new Vande Bharat Sleeper has a 16-coach configuration, comprising 11 AC 3-tier coaches, four AC 2-tier coaches and one AC First Class coach. The train has been designed for long-distance overnight travel and offers upgraded onboard systems compared to conventional sleeper services. The Howrah-Guwahati corridor is one of the busiest rail routes linking Assam with eastern India, used extensively by…

17 Jan

Zubeen Garg Death Probe: SIT Moves to Attach Manager’s Guwahati Property

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Police investigation into Zubeen Garg's death has revealed that his manager Siddharth Sharma had purchased a posh residential apartment in Guwahati with the money he had misappropriated from Garg. The special investigation team (SIT) of Assam police, which is investigating the high-profile case, has filed an application in court under Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) for attachment and forfeiture of Sharma's residential apartment (flat No.3A) in Orchid Hill View at the Fatasil area in Guwahati on the ground that he had purchased the property with money misappropriated from his employer, late Zubeen Garg. Section 107 of…