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11 Feb

Security Upgrade Row: Assam CM Targets Gaurav Gogoi, Cites Congress Infighting

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has indicated that the recent increase in security for Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president and MP Gaurav Gogoi is connected to alleged internal strife within the Congress party. Gogoi raised concerns about security lapses, which led the state Home Department to allocate additional security measures, including three personal security officers and an escort, after he claimed threats to his safety. In response to media inquiries in Bongaigaon, Sarma stated that Guwahati Police had received specific intel regarding an alleged plan to fabricate an incident for “sympathy.” He confirmed that an investigation was underway and…

10 Feb

Study Documents Kaziranga’s Rich Ecological Knowledge Sustaining Forest-Fringe Communities

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a significant initiative to preserve indigenous wisdom, Kaziranga Park authorities, partnered with the Assam State Biodiversity Board (ASBB) and the Assam Project on Forest & Biodiversity Conservation (APFBC) Phase II, have documented over 150 tradeable natural resources crucial to the Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) of communities surrounding Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve. This comprehensive effort highlights the importance of high-biodiversity areas in cultivating habitats for these resources, vital for the livelihoods of local communities. The documented semi-wild resources, which include seasonal fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants, and fibers, thrive in Kaziranga's ecosystems. They not only have practical uses but…

10 Feb

Final Electoral Roll Published In Assam Under Special Revision

Paromita EditorAssam

The final electoral roll for the state has been officially published following the Special Revision (SR 2026), a senior election official announced on Tuesday. Earlier, the integrated draft electoral roll was released on December 27, 2025. Prior to that, a statewide door-to-door verification drive was conducted from November 22 to December 20, 2025. The period for filing claims and objections remained open from December 27, 2025, to January 22, 2026. According to the final roll, the total number of voters stands at 2,49,58,139, compared to 2,52,01,624 in the draft roll. Of the total electorate, 1,24,82,213 are male voters and 1,24,75,583…

10 Feb

Adventure Swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika Scripts History with 350-km Open Sea Relay Swim

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Adventure swimmer Elvis Ali Hazarika has created history by becoming the first person from Assam to complete a 350-kilometre open sea relay swim, a challenging feat that lasted nearly four days. The relay swim concluded on the afternoon of February 9, marking an important achievement not only for the swimmer but also for adventure sports in the state. The swim began in the early hours of February 6 in the waters off Goa. According to Hazarika, the start of the journey was filled with nervousness and excitement as the team entered the open sea before sunrise. Over the next several…

10 Feb

Two-Day EC Exercise Focuses on Security, Coordination, and Enforcement

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Election Commission of India (EC) has carried out a detailed review of Assam’s preparedness for the upcoming Assembly elections, expected to be held in March–April this year. The review was conducted over two days and focused on checking the readiness of districts, security planning, and coordination among administrative as well as enforcement agencies to ensure that the election process takes place smoothly and peacefully. According to an official statement, the two-day exercise was attended by senior officials of the Election Commission along with key officers from the state administration and police. The discussions were aimed at taking stock of…

10 Feb

On ASHA Convention Day, 10-bedded cabin inaugurated at Haflong Civil Hospital

Banasree SarkarAssam

The foundation stone for the Haflong Town Water Supply Project under AMRUT 2.0 was set on the occasion of ASHA Convention Day, along with the opening of a newly built Deluxe Paying Cabin with 10 beds at Haflong Civil Hospital. DHAC Chairman Mohet Hojai, BJP Dima Hasao District President, MAC and DHAC Vice-Chairman Dhriti Thaosen, Executive Members Samuel Changsan, Donpainon Thaosen, and Probita Johori, MACs Monjoy Langthasa, Ratan Jarambusa, Ramgalungbe Jeme, and John Phoitong, the DHAC Principal Secretary, and the Joint Director of Health Services, Dima Hasao district were present at the event. Speaking to the audience, the dignitaries stated…

09 Feb

Rly Minister flags off Sairang-Silchar train, giving boost to rail connectivity in NE

Paromita EditorAssam

Strengthening rail connectivity and giving new momentum to the development of the Northeast, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw today flagged off a new train service between Sairang and Silchar, and inaugurated blended hospitality services at Guwahati Railway Station through video conferencing.Chief Minister of Mizoram Lalduhoma, Silchar MP Parimal Suklabaidya, Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.The Sairang-Silchar passenger train will directly connect Mizoram’s capital with Assam’s Barak Valley, improving regional integration and providing students, daily commuters, and patients with safe, fast, and comfortable travel.At the same time, modern hospitality facilities at Guwahati railway station, including sleeping…

09 Feb

Financial Literacy Week 2026 launched by RBI Guwahati Regional Office

Paromita EditorAssam

The Reserve Bank of India is observing Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2026 from February 9-13, 2026, as part of its annual initiative to promote awareness on key financial matters among the public through focused campaigns.The week was inaugurated by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra in Mumbai today, under the theme “KYC – Your First Step to Safe Banking,” which highlights the importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance as the foundation for safe, secure and responsible banking practices.In line with the national observance, the RBI Guwahati Regional Office has commenced a series of awareness programmes and outreach activities across Assam in…

09 Feb

Assam journalists begin five-day media tour to Kochi

Paromita EditorAssam

The Press Information Bureau (PIB), Guwahati, has organised a five-day media tour to Kochi, Kerala, for a group of 11 journalists from various media organisations in Assam. The tour, which commenced today, aims to provide media professionals with an in-depth, first-hand understanding of Kochi’s vibrant shipping industry, rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes and significant developmental initiatives.The media delegation includes journalists from prominent organisations in Assam. The team is led by Barnali Mahanta, Media and Communication Officer, PIB Guwahati.A major highlight of the tour is a visit to Cochin Shipyard Limited, one of India’s leading shipbuilding and ship maintenance facilities, where…

09 Feb

PIL against Himanta Biswa Sarma in SC over alleged hate speech, shooting video

Paromita EditorAssam

A group of 10 citizens has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court, flagging the speeches by the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, and other constitutional functionaries as "derogatory and exclusionary."The petitioners have referred to the recent comments of Assam CM on 'Miya Muslims' and a now-deleted video generated by artificial intelligence and shared by the BJP in Assam, which showed Sarma, appearing to shoot at an image of Muslims.It is stated that the CM has previously termed citizens belonging to one community as responsible for rising prices of vegetables, causing "love jihad' and even 'flood…