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PM Modi hails Northeast as 'Goddess Ashtalakshmi', slams Congress for neglecting Assam | Video
February 14, 2026 23:52 ISTPM Modi in Assam: Prime Minister Modi drew a stark contrast between BJP's dedication and Congress's neglect, noting Assam's receipt of over Rs 5.5 lakh crore from the Centre in the past 11 years for development- five times the mere Rs 10,000 crore tax share under Congress rule.
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PM Modi's touchdown at Emergency Landing Facility in Dibrugarh: A big strategic move in Northeast
February 14, 2026 13:52 ISTDeveloped in coordination with the Indian Air Force, the ELF has been built to enable the landing and take off of both military and civilian aircraft during emergencies. It is expected to function as a vital resource for rapid response, allowing swift deployment of rescue and relief missions.
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Guwahati–North Guwahati bridge: Know all about total cost, length and scope and impact of project
February 14, 2026 13:55 ISTThe Kumar Bhaskar Varma Setu will give a major connectivity boost to Assam, cutting down the 45-50 minute travel time from Guwahati to North Guwahati to just 7 to 10 minutes.
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Majuli Assembly Election 2026: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates
April 23, 2026 17:56 ISTMajuli Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Sarbananda Sonowal won the Majuli seat with a margin of 43,192 votes (41.17%).
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Dholai Assembly Election 2026: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates
March 30, 2026 12:39 ISTDholai Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, BJP candidate Parimal Suklabaidya won the Dholai seat with a margin of 20,392 votes (13.71%). In the 2024 bypoll, BJP's Nihar Ranjan Das defeated Congress' Dhrubajyoti Purkayastha by a margin of 9,098 votes.
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Court bars Congress leaders from making 'defamatory statements' against Assam CM Sarma
February 12, 2026 14:42 ISTA political controversy erupted in Assam after Congress state president Gaurav Gogoi accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s family of unlawfully acquiring extensive tracts of land across the state.
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Gogoi's Pak 'link' SIT report to be sent to Centre after adding details of Rawalpindi trip: Himanta
February 11, 2026 14:40 ISTChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently claimed that the SIT had uncovered indications of a “deeper connection” involving Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, his British wife Elizabeth Colburn and Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh.
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Silchar Assembly Election 2026: Constituency profile, past winners, margin and party-wise candidates
March 30, 2026 12:40 ISTSilchar Assembly Election 2026: In the 2021 Assam Assembly Elections, BJP candidate Dipayan Chakraborty won the Silchar seat with a margin of 37,578 votes (21.53%).
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Fresh violence flares up in Manipur's Ukhrul: Internet suspended after several houses torched
February 10, 2026 13:32 ISTThe firing and arson in the Litan Sareikhong area occurred a day after two Naga organisations imposed restrictions on the movement of Kukis in Ukhrul and the neighbouring Kamjong district of Manipur.
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Fresh violence erupts in Manipur’s Ukhrul as houses set ablaze, residents flee villages
February 09, 2026 18:31 ISTFresh violence in Manipur’s Ukhrul district has left 21 houses gutted and forced villagers to flee after clashes between Tangkhul Naga and Kuki communities. Authorities have imposed prohibitory orders and deployed additional security forces.
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'Assam CM not Chanakya, will explore legal options': Gogoi dares Himanta to make SIT report public
February 09, 2026 13:41 ISTSpeaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi said on Monday that Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has ashamed the entire northeast state, adding that he will explore legal options against him.
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'If Gaurav Gogoi is arrested now, I'll be accused of doing politics before Assam polls': Himanta
February 08, 2026 13:45 ISTSpeaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claimed that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and his wife Elizabeth have 'deeper' links with Pakistan agent Ali Tauqeer Sheikh, who visited India 13 times from 2010 to 2013.
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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to send case of Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links to MHA
February 08, 2026 23:53 ISTCM Sarma said the matter was serious and required examination at the national level. He added that the state government believes the issue goes beyond Assam and should be handled by the Centre.
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Earthquakes strike Sikkim, series of tremors jolt Gyalshing and other regions
February 06, 2026 7:09 ISTA late-night earthquake measuring 4.5 on the Richter scale shook Gyalshing in Sikkim, triggering panic among residents. People rushed out of their homes as the tremors were felt across the area.
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Meghalaya: 18 Assam workers killed in coal mine blast in East Jaintia Hills, PMO announces ex gratia
February 05, 2026 22:14 ISTMeghalaya coal mine blast: Rescue operations were launched after 16 of the trapped labourers died in an explosion in an illegal coal mine in Meghalaya's East Jaintia Hills. PMO and CM Conrag Sangma have condoled the loss of lives.
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Yumnam Khemchand Singh takes oath as Manipur Chief Minister after President's Rule ends
February 04, 2026 19:03 ISTKuki BJP MLA Nemcha Kipgen also took the oath as Manipur Deputy Chief Minister virtually. Naga People's Front (NPF) MLA Losii Dikho was also sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur, while BJP's Govindas Konthoujam and K Loken Singh of the NPP took oaths as Manipur ministers.
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Manipur govt formation: BJP leader Y Khemchand Singh likely to take oath as CM today
February 04, 2026 9:43 ISTManipur govt formation: Y Khemchand Singh was elected as the leader of the BJP legislature party in Manipur on Tuesday, paving the way for the formation of a popular government in the northeastern state with him as its head.
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Nemcha Kipgen, a Kuki leader, to be next Deputy Chief Minister in Manipur
February 03, 2026 20:14 ISTSeveral senior BJP leaders, including MLAs, from the state travelled to Delhi for a high-level meeting with the party’s central leadership, which took place just days before the second term of President’s rule in Manipur is set to conclude.
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Who is Yumnam Khemchand Singh? Know about Manipur CM-designate with black belt in martial arts
February 03, 2026 19:19 ISTBJP officially initiated the process to form the government in Manipur on Monday by appointing party’s national general secretary Tarun Chugh as the central observer to oversee the process.
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Yumnam Khemchand Singh elected as BJP's Legislative party leader, to be next Manipur Chief Minister
February 03, 2026 19:07 ISTThe development comes after Manipur BJP MLAs held a key meeting with Amit Shah in New Delhi. Yumnam Khemchand Singh was elected the Legislative party leader on Tuesday and will be sworn in as the Chief Minister of Manipur.
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Manipur government formation underway: Take a look at 6 probable CM names in BJP
February 02, 2026 20:58 ISTManipur has been under the President's rule since February last year after the resignation of N Biren Singh amid ethnic violence between the Kukis and the Meiteis. But earlier in the day, several NDA MLAs arrived in Delhi after being summoned by saffron party's top leadership.
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BJP initiates process to elect Chief Minister in Manipur; Tarun Chugh appointed as central observer
February 02, 2026 23:52 ISTAll BJP MLAs from Manipur were called to Delhi for a meeting today, just days before the second term of President's rule in the state is set to end.
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Manipur government formation efforts gather pace, 20 BJP MLAs headed for Delhi to meet leadership
February 01, 2026 21:57 ISTFormer chief minister N Biren Singh said that since MLAs from all NDA partners have been invited, he was expecting a favourable development.
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'64 lakh infiltrators present in seven districts': Amit Shah tears into Congress in poll-bound Assam
January 30, 2026 16:56 ISTHome Minister Shah urged people of Assam to vote for the BJP in the upcoming election to 'stop the infiltrators.'
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Assam: CM Sarma clarifies 'trouble miyas' remark after backlash, quotes Supreme Court's observation
January 29, 2026 16:29 ISTCM Sarma had stated that he supports putting pressure on the 'Miya Muslims' as a means of forcing them to leave the state. This comment created a massive row, with many seeking an apology.
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Congress lost trust of people as it gives message of negative politics: PM Modi at rally in Assam
January 18, 2026 14:02 ISTPM Modi arrived in Guwahati on a two-day Assam visit on Saturday, and witnessed the Bodo folk dance 'Bagurumba', with over 10,000 artistes participating in the programme at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Stadium in the city's Sarusajai area.
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Himanta Biswa flags concerns over demographic changes: Assam to have 40% Bangladeshi Muslims by 2027
December 27, 2025 12:38 ISTIn his remarks, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the eviction of infiltrators will continue in Assam to send a 'strong message' to Bangladesh. He also alleged that the Congress is supporting infiltrators.
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Pre-Christmas vandalism rocks Assam's Nalbari, four arrested; CM Himanta promises action
December 26, 2025 11:25 ISTThe incident had happened on Wednesday the four accused entered the St Mary’s School in Panigaon village and vandalised the decorative items there for Christmas celebrations. According to officials, the school falls under the jurisdiction of the Belsor police station.
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