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Officials from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh at Seijosa after installation of the first border pillar under the Namsai Declaration framework to resolve the long-standing inter-state boundary dispute.

First Assam-Arunachal border pillar erected

February 22, 2026, 08:24 PM - 3 min read

The first official border pillar between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh has been erected at Seijosa, marking a key milestone in implementing the 2022 Namsai Declaration.

The newly operational integrated terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati.

Operations begins at Guwahati Airport’s new terminal

February 22, 2026, 08:14 PM - 4 min read

Commercial operations begin at Guwahati’s new airport terminal as CM Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomes first passengers; facility boosts capacity to 13.1 million annually.

Wages of tea garden workers in Assam to increase from March 1

February 19, 2026, 03:10 PM - 2 min read

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced a wage hike for tea garden workers from March 1, meeting long-standing sector demands.

Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 3 per cent job quota for Tea Tribes, Adivasis in Class I & II posts; Cabinet clears welfare, infra measures.

Assam approves 3 pc job quota for tea tribes, Adivasis

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.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh witness an aerial show featuring IAF's fighter jets, transport aircraft and helicopters at the Emergency Landing Facility (ELF), in Assam's Dibrugarh district.

PM lands at NE’s first ELF, accuses Congress of 'neglect'

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.

The Supreme Court of India. (File photo)

SC to hear Assam CM AI video row

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.

File photo of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (PTI)

Himanta seeks Gogoi’s explanation over Rawalpindi visit

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.

Opposition parties slammed the BJP over a deleted Assam unit video allegedly targeting minorities, demanding arrests and action ahead of state polls.

Assam CM’s ‘point-blank shot’ video: Opposition slams BJP

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.

A file photo of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressing a gathering.

Over 4,000 schools planned in Assam in five years: CM Sarma

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.

Zubeen Garg was declared dead by “drowning” when he was taken to Singapore General Hospital.

Zubeen Garg case: Bail rejected for Mahanta, two bodyguards

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.”

A file photo of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.

Amit Shah to visit Assam for two days, unveil projects

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.

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.