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…
Iran has rejected a US proposal to end the conflict, stating any ceasefire will happen only on its own terms. Tehran outlined key demands, including an end to attacks, security guarantees, war reparations, and recognition of its control over the…
The Election Commission of India reviewed election preparations in Assam and trained key officials ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls. It banned exit polls from April 9 to April 29 and restricted opinion poll display during the 48-hour silence…