Congress–BJP face-off in Assam’s Nagaon as ‘Samay Paribortonor’ Yatra halted near Batadrava Than
Feb 06, 2026The Congress 'Samay Paribortonor' Yatra was halted by authorities in Nagaon, Assam, sparking tensions with the BJP. Both parties blamed each other as political rivalry heats up before elections.
Is Akhil Gogoi promoting a ‘communal beef biryani’? Himanta Biswa Sarma raises question
Feb 06, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 6 launched a sharp attack on Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi, accusing him of promoting what he termed a “communal narrative” around food habits by allegedly sharing a recipe for a “beef biryani”.
Night traffic restrictions imposed at Guwahati's Cycle Factory junction due to flyover construction
Feb 06, 2026Guwahati imposes night traffic restrictions at Cycle Factory junction due to flyover construction. Motorists urged to follow guidelines and plan travel accordingly.
PM Modi’s ‘gamosa’ gesture elevates global recognition of GI-tagged handloom: Assam CM
Feb 06, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 6 said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi welcoming students with the traditional ‘gamosa’ during the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ interaction has significantly boosted the national and global recognition of Assam’s GI-tagged handloom.
Youth will decide Assam’s next election, says Prasanta Phukan at Dibrugarh convention
Feb 06, 2026Emphasising the decisive role of the younger generation in shaping both electoral outcomes and long-term development, Dibrugarh MLA Prasanta Phukan on February 6 addressed a large youth convention of the 88 No. Dibrugarh Legislative Assembly Constituency at the Purni Government School playground.
Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 launched in Assam's Baksa to drive holistic development in key sectors
Feb 06, 2026Sampoornata Abhiyan 2.0 launched in Baksa under the Aspirational District Programme. Initiative aims for full saturation of key indicators in health, nutrition, education, and agriculture. District officials emphasise collective action to extend scheme benefits to the grassroots.
Leading citizens urge Gauhati High Court to take suo motu cognisance of Himanta’s remarks on ‘Miya’ community
Feb 06, 2026Citizens call on Gauhati High Court to intervene over Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks on Miya community. They stress the need to maintain communal harmony and social peace in Assam.
Two brothers among six labourers from Assam’s Cachar killed in Meghalaya coal mine blast
Feb 06, 2026Puranjoy Vaishnav (28) and his younger brother Nikunja Vaishnav (24) of Rajeshwarpur, Katigorah, were among six labourers from Assam’s Cachar district who were killed in an explosion and fire at an unauthorised coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district on February 5. The two brothers were the sole earners of their family, leaving behind aged parents, wives, and children as neighbours and relatives mourn their loss.
Assam CM distributes seed fund under MMUA to women entrepreneurs in Dergaon and Titabar
Feb 06, 2026Assam CM distributed seed funds to women entrepreneurs under the MMUA scheme in Dergaon and Titabar. The initiative aims to empower women and promote economic growth in the region.
‘Parivartan Yatra’ turns turbulent: Himanta claims Gaurav Gogoi–Bhupen Borah scuffle on bus
Feb 06, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on February 6 launched a sharp attack on the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee and its president Gaurav Gogoi, alleging serious infighting within the party during the ongoing ‘Parivartan Yatra’.
Congress party should make its stand clear whether it is with Assamese or ‘Miya’: Assam CM
Feb 06, 2026Assam CM urges Congress to clarify its stance on Assamese-Miya tensions to prevent unrest. The government focuses on maintaining peace and security for all communities.
Dhubri administration orders temporary surrender of licensed firearms ahead of Assam Assembly elections
Feb 06, 2026In a move to ensure peaceful and fair polls, the Dhubri District Administration has directed all licensed firearm holders in the district to temporarily surrender their weapons ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly Elections.
Fresh Manipur violence driven by fringe elements: Congress MP Bimol Akoijam
Feb 06, 2026Congress MP A. Bimol Akoijam on February 6 said the recent incidents of fresh violence in Manipur were being triggered by radical fringe elements opposed to a peaceful resolution of the ongoing crisis, stressing that the situation is not widespread but confined to certain pockets.
Jai Bharat Party to contest all 126 seats in upcoming Assam Assembly polls
Feb 06, 2026The Jai Bharat Party (JBP) has announced its decision to contest all 126 seats in the forthcoming Assam Legislative Assembly election, party sources said.
Congress claims return to power in Assam in 2026, targets BJP over 6th schedule and hill district issues
Feb 06, 2026The Congress on February 6 asserted that it will return to power in Assam in the 2026 Assembly elections, claiming that the BJP-led government under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will be voted out.
Assam: Prohibitory order issued to ensure smooth conduct of HSLC and HS examinations in Kokrajhar
Feb 06, 2026In view of the ensuing HSLC and HS Examinations, 2026, scheduled from February 10 to March 16, the District Magistrate of Kokrajhar, Pankaj Chakravarty, has issued a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023, to ensure a peaceful atmosphere and the smooth and fair conduct of the examinations across the district.
Luxury cruise, industrial cargo move together on Brahmaputra’s NW-2 in Assam’s Dhubri
Feb 06, 2026A luxury cruise vessel and an Over-Dimensional Cargo (ODC) vessel simultaneously entered National Waterway-2 (NW-2) on the Brahmaputra via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) route on February 6, highlighting the growing role of the river in supporting both tourism and industrial logistics in the Northeast.
Six labourers from Assam’s Cachar killed in Meghalaya coal mine blast; five injured
Feb 06, 2026At least six labourers from Assam’s Cachar district were killed and five others seriously injured in an explosion followed by a fire at an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya’s East Jaintia Hills district, plunging the Barak Valley into mourning.
Assam Congress issues show-cause notice to joint secretary over remarks on Bhupen Borah
Feb 06, 2026The Assam Congress on February 5, issued a show-cause notice to its joint secretary, Panjak Saikia, for allegedly making inappropriate remarks in the media against former state party president Bhupen Kumar Borah.
Assam: Mahindra dealer in Morigaon faces cheating allegation
Feb 06, 2026A customer from Assam’s Morigaon district has alleged cheating against a Mahindra vehicle dealership in the town after he was reportedly asked to pay an additional amount at the time of delivery despite completing the agreed payments.
Assam: Lekhapani reserved forest under scrutiny over alleged illegal felling of hollong trees
Feb 06, 2026Allegations of large-scale illegal felling of Hollong trees inside the Lekhapani Reserved Forest under the Lekhapani Forest Range have raised serious concerns, putting the Digboi Forest Division under scrutiny once again.
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