Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Friday dismissed rumours of a nationwide lockdown, calling them “completely false” and clarifying that no such proposal is under consideration by the Government of India. He said the government is closely monitoring global developments…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said over 2.3 lakh families have become landowners under the state’s Mission Basundhara initiative. He stated that land pattas have been distributed to families in tea estate areas, granting formal ownership rights…
State BJP president Dilip Saikia has expressed confidence that the National Democratic Alliance will secure a historic victory in the April 9 Assam Assembly elections, citing the ruling bloc’s performance over the past decade. He said the party’s campaign will…
The Trinamool Congress has announced 22 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, emphasising a strategy based on loyalty and organisational strength. Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev said the party avoided taking defectors from the Bharatiya Janata Party, focusing instead on…
Amid panic triggered by rumours of a fuel shortage and a lockdown-like situation, authorities in Assam on Thursday clarified that there is no crisis and that supplies remain sufficient across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged residents to…
The Khowang constituency is witnessing a high-stakes, multi-cornered battle with Lurinjyoti Gogoi (AJP) challenging BJP MLA Chakradhar Gogoi, who is seeking a third term on a development plank. The race has intensified with independent candidate Biju Dowerah and debutant Dr…
Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced improved linen and bedroll services on the Agartala–Anand Vihar Tejas Express and the Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express to enhance passenger comfort and hygiene. The upgraded linen, now available in AC coaches, offers better quality and…
Police in Golaghat intercepted two trucks at the Bogijan inter-district check post and seized 24 cattle being transported illegally. The operation was carried out under the jurisdiction of Bogijan Police Station during routine checking. The vehicles, bearing registration numbers AS31C3743…
Gaurav Gogoi blamed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for the burning of newspapers in Sivasagar, alleging that repeated targeting of media created such incidents. He also claimed journalists are being intimidated and attacked by ruling party workers. Gogoi further raised…
The Election Commission of India has ordered dry days in Assam from April 7 (5 pm) to April 9 (5 pm), and on May 4 (counting day), banning the sale and service of alcohol. The restriction applies to all liquor…