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February 17, 2026, 05:29 PM - 3 min read
The two communities, among the most marginalised in the state, already receive reservation benefits in Class III and Class IV posts. With the latest decision, they will now be eligible for quotas in higher-level services as well.
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February 14, 2026, 09:17 PM - 3 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a historic landing at Northeast India’s first Emergency Landing Facility in Assam, inaugurating strategic infrastructure worth over Rs 5,450 crore. At a public rally, he launched a scathing attack on the Congress, accusing it of neglecting Assam, promoting insurgency, and compromising national security during its rule.
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February 14, 2026, 06:39 PM - 2 min read
The Supreme Court will hear pleas on February 16 seeking action against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over a viral video allegedly containing ‘shooting’ remarks.
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February 9, 2026, 03:24 PM - 2 min read
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has demanded a “transparent explanation” from Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi over his alleged 2013 visit to Rawalpindi, Pakistan, while Gogoi accused Sarma of “inciting genocide” against Muslims through social media videos, calling for suo motu police action.
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February 8, 2026, 02:33 PM - 2 min read
The controversy has triggered a political row ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state, amid ongoing tensions over alleged targeting of Bengali-origin Muslims.
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February 4, 2026, 03:54 PM - 3 min read
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the state would have over 4,000 high schools and higher secondary schools within five years, as he inaugurated and laid foundations for 129 school buildings under a ₹765-crore education infrastructure push.
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January 30, 2026, 06:18 PM - 3 min read
District court on Friday rejected bail of three accused in Zubeen Garg case, citing conspiracy, financial misappropriation; SIT moved to attach properties.”
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January 29, 2026, 03:08 PM - 3 min read
Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in Assam for two days from Thursday to inaugurate and lay foundation stones of major projects in Dibrugarh, address a public rally, attend a cultural festival in Dhemaji, and hold political meetings ahead of the Assembly polls.
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January 26, 2026, 03:58 PM - 3 min read
Assam’s Republic Day tableau showcased the terracotta craft tradition of Asharikandi village in Dhubri district, drawing praise from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who called it a celebration of the state’s “rich culture” and heritage-led journey towards self-reliance.
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January 25, 2026, 07:46 PM - 4 min read
Ahead of the Assembly elections, the Assam government disbursed over Rs 300 crore as one-time financial aid to more than six lakh tea garden workers under the ‘Eti Koli Duti Paat’ scheme, reinforcing welfare outreach to tea tribes and Adivasi communities across the state.
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January 25, 2026, 07:11 PM - 2 min read
Sarma laid out the day's agenda, noting that the first leg of the trip will be all about major infrastructure.
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January 23, 2026, 03:12 PM - 2 min read
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on February 14 to inaugurate major infrastructure projects, while Union Home Minister Amit Shah will travel to Dibrugarh on January 30 to lay the foundation stone for the state’s second Assembly complex, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
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