Raijor Dal on Wednesday released its first list of 11 candidates for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. The announcement was made in Guwahati by party executive president Bhasko D. Saikia. Key candidates include Abdur Rashid Mandal (East Goalpara), Romen Chandra…
Former Tea Board of India chairman Prabhat Bezbaruah has warned that the ongoing Middle East conflict could affect tea exports from Assam if shipping routes remain disrupted. He said nearly 40% of India’s tea exports, around 100 million kg, go…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the government plans to organise a mass Holi song performance next year to create another cultural milestone in the state. He shared the idea during his visit to Barpeta Satra on…
Tensions rose along the Assam–Nagaland border after residents of Chungajan protested against a gate allegedly installed by authorities of Niuland district at Nabamilanpur village. Locals claim the gate, bearing the name “Niuland district,” is an attempt to assert territorial control…
Assam Water Resources Minister Pijush Hazarika on Tuesday claimed that the state has seen a major transformation in flood management over the past five years. Speaking in Silchar while reviewing preparations for Narendra Modi’s upcoming visit on March 14, he…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday criticised the Congress after it released its candidate list for the upcoming Assembly elections, alleging that many nominees were selected based on family connections and nepotism. Speaking in Guwahati, Sarma said several…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that 52 railway stations across the state will soon receive new train stoppages to improve connectivity and meet long-standing public demands. The decision was taken after reviewing requests from people and public representatives…
The Assam Congress on Tuesday announced its first list of 42 candidates for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. The list was approved by the party’s Central Election Committee and released by AICC General Secretary K.C. Venugopal. APCC president Gaurav Gogoi…
The Assam government has inaugurated a new Orchid Park near Kaziranga National Park to attract and retain more tourists. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said tourist numbers have increased significantly, especially after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the park last…
The Assam government is considering making traditional attire mandatory for devotees visiting Batadrava Than, the birthplace of Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev, to maintain the sanctity of the sacred site. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said visitors above 12 years of age…