SIR needed every five years to check influx: Assam CM
Himanta Biswa Sarma cites the demographic shift in four eastern States to drive home his point
Elections · The Hindu · National ·
Assam
Latest reporting on Assam (place): 8 stories, most recently on 17 October 2026. Source-linked and updated as new reports are published.
Key facts
- How many Rift Valley News stories mention Assam?
- 8 published stories name Assam.
- When was Assam last in the news here?
- The latest story is from 17 October 2026.
- How far back does coverage of Assam go?
- The earliest story in this archive is from 9 October 2026.
- Which sections cover Assam?
- Across the latest 8 stories: Elections (3), Courts & Constitution (2), Arts & Culture (1), Policy & Governance (1).
- Who else appears in coverage of Assam?
- Named most often alongside Assam in the latest 8 stories: Himanta Biswa Sarma (3), BJP (2).
Latest coverage
Cyclonic winds, flooding are common threats to telecom towers in Assam, Tamil Nadu, finds study finds
The Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure, a global body involving 72 national governments and other stakeholders, maps telecommunication towers across five States
Technology · The Hindu · National ·
BJP wrests Assam’s Nagaon Lok Sabha seat after seven years
The party made inroads into areas dominated by Muslims, who, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, account for 62% of the constituency’s voters
Elections · The Hindu · National ·
Retired Assam Forest officer’s extension in key post challenged
The Gauhati High Court has sought a response from the State government in the second petition in about a month
Courts & Constitution · The Hindu · National ·
Assam Bhavan in Bengaluru to strengthen Karnataka-Assam ties: Himanta Biswa Sarma
The construction of Assam Bhavan began in 2016 but was stalled due to certain issues involving the Karnataka government’s Revenue Department.
Policy & Governance · The Hindu · National ·
HC asks Assam, Union government to trace Muslim woman expelled to Bangladesh as a ‘foreigner’
Her family realised she had been forced out of the country when they filed a habeas corpus petition in the Gauhati High Court, ‘Scroll’ reported in September.
Courts & Constitution · Scroll · Latest ·
Before Project Tiger, India’s stamps made wildlife a national message
From Assam’s rhino to the Himalayan red panda, India’s wildlife stamps showcased biodiversity and the growing case for conservation. They also recognised regional identity, projected national strength, and carried a subtle message about sovereignty.
Arts & Culture · Frontline · Arts & Culture ·
Assam: BJP’s Devashish Sharma leads in Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll
The main contest is among BJP candidate Devasish Sharma, a former IAS officer, Congress nominee and former MLA Sibamoni Bora, and AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal.
Elections · The Hindu · Elections ·