Assam

First-Time Ever: A rare sighting of waterbird "Smew" was recorded during the 7th Waterbird Count 2026

A rare Smew was recorded for the first time in Kaziranga National Park during the 7th Waterbird Count 2026, surprising scientists and expanding the park’s avian biodiversity record.

Kaziranga's 7th Waterbird Count: A total of 105,540 waterbirds were recorded, making it a significant census year in Assam's wetlands

The 7th Kaziranga Waterbird Count 2026 has recorded a historic 105,540 waterbirds in Assam, marking a new milestone in wetland conservation and biodiversity monitoring.

'32 years vs 32 hours': Bhupen Borah draws stark contrast between his time in Congress and BJP

The former Assam Congress chief said those who are concerned about the state can no longer be with the Congress.

Assam’s infra boost ahead of election: How the new airport terminal and bridge aim to transform connectivity

A new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati started commercial operations from February 22.

Infiltrators to be removed not only from electoral rolls but also from country in next 5 yrs: Amit Shah

Attacking Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, Shah said that the Congress leader had once said that infiltrators would be removed, but the "Congress can't do so as illegal immigrants are its votebank".

Will decide by end of day: Bhupen Borah reconsiders exit from Assam Congress

The former Congress chief had submitted his resignation early Monday morning

Cabinet approves India's first road-cum-rail tunnel under Brahmaputra River in Assam at Rs 18,662 crore

The four-lane, access-controlled greenfield road connecting Gohpur on NH-15 to Numaligarh on the 715 section, including a 15.79 km road-cum-rail tunnel under the Brahmaputra River was approved

Called crazy, now the ‘Forest Man of India’: Meet Jadav Payeng, who turned hot sand into a forest larger than New York’s Central Park

Once mocked as crazy, Jadav Payeng quietly planted trees for decades on a barren sandbar in Assam. Today, his lone effort has grown into a forest larger than Central Park.

First direct passenger train launched between Silchar in Assam and Sairang in Mizoram

India launches its first direct passenger train between Silchar in Assam and Sairang in Mizoram in 2026, boosting Northeast connectivity, trade, tourism and economic integration under the Act East Policy.

'Problem is part of election is fought in Supreme Court': CJI on plea against Himanta Sarma's gun video

The post, shared of February 7, was deleted by the BJP after it received widespread outrage and condemnation.

Asaduddin Owaisi seeks criminal action against Assam CM for video showing him targeting Muslims

The complaint comes in the wake of a recent video targeting Muslims posted by the Assam BJP, which was eventually taken down

BJP posts video showing Assam CM Sarma 'firing' at Muslims, deletes after outrage

Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose termed the video as shameful and asked for the arrest of video's creator

Assam cabinet to decide Feb 7 on SIT report alleging Gogoi’s Pakistan links, CM Himanta says findings 'shocking'

Speaking at a press conference after a cabinet meeting, Sarma said ministers were briefed through a presentation by the SIT constituted by the Assam Police to examine claims of foreign interference and connections involving Gogoi and his British wife, Elizabeth Colburn.

Kaziranga loses another tiger to infighting, marking third death in 5 months

A female tiger’s death inside Kaziranga highlights rising territorial clashes, as officials investigate repeated infighting incidents in India’s densest tiger reserve, raising questions about conservation challenges behind growing success.

India in Davos 2026: Ten states woo investors at the World Economic Forum as a new world order takes shape

56th World Economic Forum (WEF): India’s delegation is one of its largest ever at Davos, with ten state governments joining central leaders and top business executives.

Amrit Bharat trains mark significant step in improving passenger comfort, connectivity: PM Modi

Nine new Amrit Bharat Express trains will connect Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra with West Bengal and Assam.

'Ill-informed, personal vested interests': CJI Kant lays court complex foundation amid Assam lawyers’ protest

The GHCBA has been consistently opposing the proposal to shift the high court from its present premises in central Guwahati to Rangmahal in North Guwahati citing accessibility issues, and infrastructure concerns, among others.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s new year present: Financial assistance scheme for male students, cash gift for women

The 'Babu Achoni' scheme, however, will not apply to those students whose parents are government employees or have an annual income above Rs 4 lakh, Sarma said.

Assam SIR: 10.56 lakh names deleted as Election Commission releases draft electoral rolls

According to the integrated draft rolls released by the Election Commission on Saturday, the state has a total of 2,51,09,754 voters, excluding 93,021 D-Voters or doubtful voters.

Karbi Anglong violence: How arson, rioting and settler tensions erupted in Assam’s sixth schedule district

Karbi organisations allege that settlers have encroached upon reserved Village Grazing Reserve (VGR) and Professional Grazing Reserve (PGR) land.

Assam violence: Karbi Anglong on the boil; 2 killed, internet suspended

The violence broke out amid protests against encroachment by alleged outsiders, police officers said, prompting the state government to temporarily suspend internet services in the two districts.