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18 Feb

Congress Lacks Ground-Level Support, Claims Union Minister Sonowal

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal characterized the Opposition Congress in Assam as an “exhausted party” lacking grassroots support, asserting that its leaders only engage with the media without genuine commitment to societal needs. During a media conference in Dibrugarh, he dismissed the potential for Congress to regain power, highlighting the BJP-led government’s actions against illegal immigration and its efforts to ensure security for various communities, including Scheduled Tribes (STs), Scheduled Castes (SCs), and Other Backward Classes (OBCs). Sonowal emphasized the protection of land, property, dignity, and heritage under the NDA government, expressing confidence that youth and students in the Northeast believe…

18 Feb

Political Shift in Assam: Ex-PCC President Bhupen Borah Set to Enter BJP on Feb 22

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a significant political shift, former president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), Bhupen Kumar Borah, will join the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on February 22, ahead of the Assam Assembly elections. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the announcement following a meeting with Borah at his residence, which occurred shortly after Borah resigned from the Congress, a party he had been with for 32 years. Despite attempts by Congress leadership to persuade him to reconsider his resignation, Borah ultimately sought time to evaluate his position. Sarma expressed his delight over Borah's decision, noting that BJP state…

17 Feb

Delegation of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar during his visit to Guwahati

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Tuesday met the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, during his visit to Guwahati and submitted a series of serious complaints. A delegation led by MP Rakibul Hussain and former Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora met the Chief Election Commissioner and apprised him in detail of the alleged harassment of common citizens in the name of Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls. Addressing a press conference at Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati, the two leaders alleged that, under the patronage of the Assam Government, the Election Commission machinery was being misused to harass…

17 Feb

BJP National President Nitin Nabin To Visit Assam On Feb 18-19

Paromita EditorAssam

BJP national president Nitin Nabin will undertake a two-day organisational visit to Dibrugarh in Upper Assam from Wednesday.Addressing a media conference at the party’s state headquarters on Tuesday, BJP state spokesperson Kalyan Gogoi informed that Nabin would land at Mohanbari Airport in Dibrugarh on Wednesday afternoon.“The BJP national president will be accorded a grand and traditional welcome by nearly two thousand dedicated karyakartas and cultural performers. Upon reaching Khanikar Chariali, he will be ceremonially received by 15 cultural troupes showcasing Assam’s vibrant heritage,” Gogoi said.Thereafter, Nabin will be escorted in an open vehicle to the Mancotta Playground to participate in…

17 Feb

Tea Tribes to Get Job Quotas: Assam Cabinet Nod Before Elections

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

On Tuesday, the Assam Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved a notable increase in reservation for the tea tribe community, a significant voter demographic, ahead of the forthcoming Assembly elections. The Cabinet agreed to allocate 3 percent reservation for the tea tribes and Adivasi community in Class I and Class II State Government positions, augmenting the existing provisions for Class III and Class IV roles. This decision is interpreted as a strategic move by the BJP-led government to attract the votes of these communities. Additionally, the Cabinet authorized the Public Works Department (PWD) to initiate the construction…

17 Feb

Poll Preparedness Under Focus as Election Commission of India Team Holds Talks with Recognised Parties in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Majority of the recognized national and state political parties in Assam have requested the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the upcoming state Assembly elections in either a single phase or a maximum of two phases. This appeal was made during a review meeting held by a visiting ECI delegation led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar in Guwahati. Participating national parties included the Aam Aadmi Party, Bharatiya Janata Party, Communist Party of India (Marxist), and Indian National Congress, alongside state parties such as the All-India United Democratic Front, Asom Gana Parishad, Bodoland People's Front, and the United People's…

17 Feb

Agniveer Drive Begins: Indian Army Calls for Applications from Lower and Western Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Indian Army has announced an online recruitment process for unmarried male candidates to enlist as Agniveers under the Agnipath Scheme for 2027. Applications are open exclusively for individuals from specific districts in lower and western Assam, including Barpeta, Kokrajhar, and Dhubri, among others, and must be submitted by April 1, 2026. The selection recruitment process will unfold in two phases: Phase I will involve an Online Computer-Based Common Entrance Examination (CEE) held at designated venues within the state. Successful candidates from the online exam will progress to Phase II, which consists of a Recruitment Rally. Candidates interested in applying…

17 Feb

Simalu Festival Soars: Assam’s First-Ever Full Trail Run Sparks National Interest

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

On February 14-15, 2026, the third Simalu Festival took place in the picturesque setting of the Brahmaputra floodplain, organized by Laokhowa and Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuaries under the esteemed Kaziranga Tiger Reserve. This vibrant event coincided with the striking bloom of simalu flowers (Bombax ceiba), transforming the landscape into a stunning display of crimson hues. Initially a local celebration of nature, the festival has evolved into a national symbol of responsible tourism, attracting adventure enthusiasts nationwide to engage with the natural world in a whisper-soft manner. A notable feature of this year's festival was Assam's inaugural "Wild Trails" 32-kilometer trail run,…

17 Feb

Assembly Uproar: AIUDF Walks Out Over Rejected Debate on Himanta Biswa Sarma’s ‘Miya’ Comment

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

On Tuesday, the All-India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) staged a walkout from the Assam Assembly after Speaker Biswajit Daimary rejected their adjournment motion aimed at discussing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s controversial remarks regarding the 'Miya' community, a term often viewed pejoratively for Bengali-speaking Muslims in Assam. AIUDF Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) Aminul Islam, presenting the motion, accused the Chief Minister of inciting violence against the Miya community through his provocative statements. He emphasized that following the Chief Minister's remarks, there had been reports of physical attacks on Miya individuals in Upper Assam, alongside the intimidation of landlords regarding…

17 Feb

Congress in Flux as Bhupen Borah Hints at Exit; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Meeting Likely Today

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Former Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Bhupen Kumar Borah hinted at a definitive exit from the Congress party, announcing a meeting with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Following Borah's resignation on Monday, he was urged by the Congress high command to reconsider his decision. Borah recounted his long-standing relationship with Sarma, dating back to the early 1990s when they participated in inter-college debates and visited each other’s homes. Borah criticized the current structure of the APCC, insinuating that it has become more about one leader's influence rather than collective decision-making concerning leadership positions and candidate selections. He further…