The Election Commission of India has appointed a team of observers in Kamrup Metropolitan district for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. This includes two general observers, two expenditure observers, and one police observer. All officials have assumed duty in Guwahati…

Students of Cotton University protested demanding closure of Lakshminath Bezbaruah Road due to frequent accidents and safety risks. They urged authorities to convert it into a pedestrian-only zone. Student leaders said repeated appeals were ignored despite recent fatal and injury…

The AIUDF has announced its third list of six candidates, taking its total to 27 for the Assam Assembly elections. Key names include Sheikh Shah Alam (Jaleswar) and Ali Akbar Miah (Birsing-Jarua). The party is contesting independently after failing to…

The Congress has announced its third list of 22 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, featuring key names like Aftab Uddin Mollah, Dr Asif Mohamad Nazar, and Roselina Tirkey. With this, the party has now declared candidates in three phases—42…

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has released a list of 26 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, featuring a mix of experienced leaders and new faces. Key names include Atul Bora and Keshab Mahanta. The party has fielded 13 candidates…

Seat-sharing talks between the Assam Congress and Raijor Dal ended without a final agreement after hours of discussion. Congress offered 13 seats, while Raijor Dal demanded 15, with disputes over Naboisa and Dhemaji. Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi said the…

Assam’s election authorities have completed the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs across 35 districts for the April 9 Assembly elections. The process, conducted under ECI guidelines with political party representatives present, ensures transparency and prevents manual interference. Observers have…

The BJP-led alliance in Assam will begin its election campaign on March 24, featuring rallies by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said multiple rallies are planned, with strong…

The Gauhati High Court has approved an exclusive fast-track sessions court to conduct daily hearings in the Zubeen Garg death case. Baksa District Judge Sharmila Bhuyan will preside over the court. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the move aims…

An election flying squad and police seized ₹89,900 from a private vehicle on the Rowta–Dalgaon route in Darrang district. The cash was recovered from passenger Binod Sah after the vehicle was intercepted, and has been taken into custody by Dalgaon…

The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has launched a city-wide drive against unauthorised hoardings, banners, and unipoles ahead of the Assembly elections. The action, aligned with the Model Code of Conduct, targets both political and commercial advertisements installed without permission. GMC…