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  The Gamosa explained: Meaning, history and its place in Assamese life

  Lifestyle | January 27, 2026 17:08 IST

  Following controversy involving Rahul Gandhi at a Republic Day event, attention has turned to the gamosa. We look at what the traditional Assamese cloth represents, its historical roots, and why its use in public settings carries deep cultural meaning in Assam.

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  RAF deployed, internet suspended as violence erupts in Assam's Kokrajhar over death of 1 person

  India | January 20, 2026 16:29 IST

  The trouble began late Monday night on Mansingh Road under the Karigaon police outpost. A vehicle carrying three Bodo men allegedly hit two Adivasi persons.

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  Congress lost trust of people as it gives message of negative politics: PM Modi at rally in Assam

  Assam | January 18, 2026 14:02 IST

  PM 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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  PM Modi pledges global recognition for Assam's culture, lauds Bodo traditions

  India | January 17, 2026 23:38 IST

  During his address at the Bagurumba Dwhou event in Guwahati on Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared his commitment to ensuring Assam’s cultural heritage receives global recognition.

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  PM Modi to visit West Bengal, Assam on January 17-18 to flag off train and road projects

  India | January 16, 2026 23:28 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off key train and road projects on his two-day visit to West Bengal and Assam on January 17 and 18. Modi will also be attending "Bagurumba Dwhou 2026", a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo community.

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  Zubeen Garg was 'severely intoxicated', refused life jacket before drowning: Singapore cops to court

  India | January 14, 2026 18:26 IST

  Zubeen Garg death case: The Assamese icon died on Singapore 19 last year, a day before he was scheduled to perform at the Northeast Festival there.

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  Congress bets on Priyanka Gandhi to counter 'sleeper cells' and revive momentum ahead of Assam polls

  India | January 06, 2026 14:07 IST

  Congress sees Assam as a high-potential state and is counting on Priyanka Gandhi Vadra to energise its organisation and neutralise internal influences linked to Himanta Biswa Sarma. Notably, she was highly active behind the scenes during the previous Assam Assembly elections.

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  Earthquake of 5.1 magnitude hits Assam, tremors felt across Northeast

  India | January 05, 2026 6:38 IST

  A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit central Assam at 4.17 am, with its epicentre in Morigaon district. The tremors were felt across several northeastern states and neighbouring countries.

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  Bless the 'Lotus' for another 5 years and we will throw out every infiltrator from Assam: Amit Shah

  India | December 29, 2025 23:53 IST

  Amit Shah made it clear that while the Congress turned a blind eye to the dangers posed by illegal infiltrators, the BJP was determined to safeguard the interests of the Assamese people.

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  Assam draft electoral rolls released after SIR, over 10.56 lakh names deleted, check details

  India | December 27, 2025 23:42 IST

  Assam draft electoral rolls: Of the 10.56 lakh, 4,78,992 names were deleted because of deaths, 5,23,680 voters were found to have moved from their registered addresses, and 53,619 demographically similar entries were identified for correction, the EC said.

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  Himanta Biswa flags concerns over demographic changes: Assam to have 40% Bangladeshi Muslims by 2027

  Assam | December 27, 2025 12:38 IST

  In 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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  Assam violence: CM meets Karbi tribal society leaders, hopes issues will be resolved through talks

  India | December 26, 2025 21:57 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said all government offices in the VGR/PGR area will be relocated and it was also decided to fence all the vacant land and start a forestation drive.

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  Pre-Christmas vandalism rocks Assam's Nalbari, four arrested; CM Himanta promises action

  Assam | December 26, 2025 11:25 IST

  The 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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  Kamakhya temple in Assam: Location, timings, significance, distance and online booking

  December 26, 2025 9:31 IST

  Perched atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Kamakhya Temple is one of India’s most powerful Shakti Peeths, known for its symbolism, rituals and deep spiritual energy.

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  Assam violence: Army deployed in West Karbi Anglong, CM says situation absolutely normal

  India | December 24, 2025 23:48 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Our DCs have been instructed that any person whom they feel is suspicious or any person who has been declared a foreigner by the tribunal, we should immediately issue an expulsion order, and the police or BSF will take action to send them back to Bangladesh..."

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  Two killed, 45 injured as violence breaks out in Assam's Karbi Anglong districts, internet suspended

  India | December 23, 2025 23:41 IST

  Assam violence: In an official order, the Home and Political Department said in the interest of maintaining greater public peace and tranquillity, and to prevent any deterioration of the present situation, internet services have been temporarily suspended.

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  PM Modi inaugurates new terminal of Guwahati airport, lambasts Congress for neglecting Northeast

  India | December 20, 2025 23:53 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new integrated terminal at Guwahati's LGBIA, designed to handle over 13 million passengers annually. Built under a Rs 5,000 crore project, the airport is set to emerge as a major aviation hub for Northeast India and a gateway to Southeast Asia.

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  7 elephants killed as 5 coaches of Rajdhani Express derail in Assam's Hojai

  Assam | December 20, 2025 12:36 IST

  According to a Northeast Frontier Railway spokesperson, five coaches and the engine of the train - which connects Mizoram's Sairang to Delhi's Anand Vihar Terminal - derailed, but no passenger was injured. Forest and railway officials have arrived at the spot and a rescue operation is underway.

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  Piyush Goyal named BJP's election incharge for Tamil Nadu, Baijayant Panda for Assam

  India | December 15, 2025 13:41 IST

  The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday named senior BJP leader Baijayant Panda as the party’s election in-charge for Assam, while Union Minister Piyush Goyal has been entrusted with overseeing the BJP’s election campaign in Tamil Nadu.

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  Retired IAF officer arrested in Assam for alleged links with Pakistani intelligence

  Assam | December 13, 2025 19:52 IST

  The accused was a junior warrant officer in the IAF and had retired in 2002 from Tezpur's Salonibari base. He had later joined the electronics department of Tezpur University, but quit.