The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), once a key force of Assamese regionalism, is witnessing a major shift in its electoral strategy for the 2026 Assam polls. The party will contest 26 seats under the NDA alliance, renominating only 5 of…
The BJP has announced Krishna Saha (Dalgaon) and Jiban Gogoi (Sissibargaon), taking its total candidates to 90 for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. However, internal dissent has surfaced, with senior leader Jayanta Kumar Das resigning and likely to contest as…
Former MP Pradyut Bordoloi said he left Congress due to continued neglect, sidelining, and lack of respect within the party. He claimed his dissatisfaction began after the 2022 Congress presidential polls and worsened with being removed from key roles and…
With just 18 days left for the Assam Assembly elections, APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi said the contest is not BJP vs Congress, but a fight between two factions of Congress. Campaigning in Majuli for Dr. Indranil Pegu, Gogoi alleged that…
Senior BJP leader Jayanta Kumar Das has resigned from the party after being denied a ticket from the Dispur constituency, citing “personal inconveniences.” Das expressed disappointment over the party overlooking his 35 years of service, stating that loyalty and sacrifice…
The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has released its first list of 17 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, marking its formal entry into the state. Senior leader Dulu Ahmed will contest from Chamaria, setting up a multi-cornered fight with…
The Tinsukia and Sonitpur district administrations have assured that there is sufficient LPG stock and no shortage in supply. Authorities urged people to avoid panic booking and use digital platforms for refills. Helplines have been issued for complaints. They also…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the strong response to the film Dhurandhar reflects a large base of BJP-RSS supporters and could benefit the party electorally. He linked high theatre turnout to potential voter support for the BJP. Meanwhile, Congress…
In a joint operation, Assam Rifles and Champhai Police seized 7.907 kg of methamphetamine tablets worth ₹23.72 crore in Mizoram’s Champhai district. The drugs were recovered from an abandoned vehicle near Hmunhmeltha Road close to the Indo-Myanmar border. The seized…
Senior BJP leader Kaushik Rai has dismissed reports of infighting in Cachar after ticket distribution for the Assembly elections. He said the party remains united despite some leaders being denied tickets. Former MLA Nihar Ranjan Das has resigned and may…