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Assam’s tableau depicting the terracotta craft heritage of Asharikandi village rolls down Kartavya Path during the Republic Day parade in New Delhi on Monday.

Assam leads Republic Day tableaux with Asharikandi terracotta art

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.

Ahead of polls, Assam disburses ₹5,000 to 6L tea garden workers

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.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma engages with global business leaders during a dinner reception on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos.

Assam secures ₹1 lakh crore investment commitments at WEF debut

January 22, 2026, 03:36 PM - 3 min read

Assam has secured investment commitments worth about Rs 1 lakh crore during its first participation at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, projecting the outreach as a base for positioning the state and the Northeast as emerging investment destinations.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos.

UK, EU FTAs to propel Assam tea exports: CM Himanta

January 21, 2026, 08:16 PM - 3 min read

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said proposed free trade agreements with the UK and the European Union would significantly boost the state’s tea industry by opening new export corridors, while labour reforms and incentives would help lower production costs.

Singer-composer Zubeen Garg, who died in Singapore last September, with tributes pouring in as investigations continue across jurisdictions in Singapore and India.

Zubeen case: Assam CM avoids comment as family presses for truth

January 15, 2026, 08:59 PM - 4 min read

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma declined comment on the Singapore court hearing in the Zubeen Garg death case as the singer’s family appealed for full transparency.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma poses in front of the 70 MW solar power plant at Khudigaon in Dhubri district, inaugurated on Thursday as part of Assam’s push to expand renewable energy capacity.

Assam sets 3,500 MW solar goal by 2030 as capacity expands

January 15, 2026, 04:47 PM - 3 min read

Assam has set a target of generating 3,500 MW of solar power by 2030, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said after inaugurating a 70 MW solar project in Dhubri district.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma (L), AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi (R).

Indian PM will always be Hindu: Sarma on Owaisi’s hijabi PM claim

January 10, 2026, 04:09 PM - 2 min read

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said India’s Prime Minister will “always be a Hindu”, responding to Asaduddin Owaisi’s remarks on the constitutional possibility of a hijab-clad woman PM.

A golden tiger is spotted and photographed by noted wildlife photojournalist and photographer Kulapradip Patowary in Kaziranga National Park.

Kaziranga fast becoming haven for Royal Bengal tigers

January 7, 2026, 03:23 PM - 4 min read

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam has emerged as a key habitat for Royal Bengal tigers, with their population rising sharply from 104 in 2022 to 148 in 2024, reflecting successful conservation efforts and improved habitat protection.

A graphical representation showing the earthquake’s epicentre in central Assam and the extent of tremors felt across the Northeast and neighbouring regions.

5.1-magnitude earthquake shakes NE, epicentre in Assam

January 5, 2026, 03:13 PM - 3 min read

A 5.1-magnitude earthquake struck central Assam early Monday, triggering tremors across the Northeast and neighbouring countries, though officials reported no casualties or damage.

Assam to install ₹500 crore cancer proton therapy unit at GMCH

January 2, 2026, 09:40 PM - 3 min read

The Assam government has approved a Rs 500 crore proton therapy unit at Gauhati Medical College Hospital, bringing advanced cancer treatment to the public health system for the first time and reducing the need for patients to seek care outside the state.

Assam govt rolls out student aid, Bihu gift scheme

January 1, 2026, 09:55 PM - 3 min read

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced a monthly stipend for male students and an advance Bohag Bihu cash gift for over 37 lakh women beneficiaries ahead of state elections.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a rally in Guwahati. (Image: PTI)

People across the country should be educated about NE: Himanta

January 1, 2026, 04:11 PM - 3 min read

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for greater awareness about the Northeast across India, saying education and strict punishment were essential to prevent incidents like Angel Chakma’s killing.