The Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam is facing internal dissent after denying tickets to several senior leaders for the upcoming Assembly elections. Many leaders, including Jayanta Das and Amiya Kumar Bhuyan, have expressed anger and may contest as Independents, mainly…
The banned outfit ULFA-Independent has claimed responsibility for the grenade attack on a police commando camp in Tinsukia, calling it “Operation Bujoni”. The group said the strike was a response to continued security operations against its members, despite its earlier…
The All India United Democratic Front, led by Badruddin Ajmal, is struggling to hold its core support ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections after years of political rise and recent setbacks. Once the main opposition with strong electoral gains in…
Congress candidate Gaurav Gogoi began his campaign in the Jorhat Assembly constituency, visiting namghars in Sipahikola to connect with voters and highlight development issues. He criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging politics driven by personal gain and calling for…
A late-night attack at a police commando camp in Jagun, Tinsukia district, left four Assam Police personnel injured around 2 am on Sunday. Unidentified attackers reportedly hurled multiple grenades and opened fire, leading to a 30–45 minute gunfight. Security forces…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has intensified action against illegal hoardings and political banners following the Model Code of Conduct. Authorities are removing unauthorised displays across the city, including an illegal unipole on GS Road, to ensure strict compliance with…
Guwahati residents are reporting severe LPG shortages, contradicting government claims of no crisis. Many consumers say they are unable to book cylinders, while agencies cite lack of stock. Reports of black market sales at ₹3,000–₹4,000 per cylinder have also emerged…
The Gauhati High Court has issued a notice to Assam’s P&RD Department over alleged irregular payments to contractors under 15th Finance Commission funds. Hearing a PIL, the court noted claims that 15 projects in Hailakandi were paid in full without…
AASU adviser Dr. Samujjal Bhattacharjya has raised concerns over LPG shortages and rising fuel prices in Assam, urging both state and central governments to act immediately. He said the gap between cylinder bookings has increased to around 25 days, with…
A 29-year-old man, Krishna Dornal from Arunachal Pradesh, has been arrested for allegedly sending death threats to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Police said he first emailed the CM demanding money and later sent a WhatsApp threat after receiving…