Ranoj Pegu began his election campaign from Aadikoliya village in Dhemaji, highlighting poor infrastructure and stressing improved connectivity under government schemes. He announced a new road project linking hilly areas to Silapathar, with construction starting soon. He also addressed gaps…
Guwahati police seized 66 cartons of illegal liquor near Jorabat along the Assam–Meghalaya border during an operation by Basistha Police. A Bolero vehicle carrying the contraband was intercepted based on intelligence inputs. Two individuals, Azibur Rahman and Basanta Das, were…
A fast-track sessions court has been set up in Guwahati to hear the Zubeen Garg death case, with instructions to complete the trial within one year of its first sitting. The court will handle State of Assam vs. Shyam Kanu…
A new Assamese book Jibon aru Darshan by Sauravpran Goswami, retired Gauhati University professor, was launched at Panbazar, Guwahati. The book features 15 essays on philosophy, science, religion, and society, presenting philosophy as a practical and accessible subject. Speakers praised…
The Election Commission of India held a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review preparedness for upcoming Assembly elections, including Assam. Senior officials and central agencies discussed law and order, illegal seizures, and inter-state coordination. The ECI directed stricter border…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, during a rally in Bajali, promised 2 lakh new jobs if BJP returns to power, highlighting 1.5 lakh jobs already provided. He announced an increase in financial aid for women to ₹25,000 under a…
A Singapore coroner has ruled that singer Zubeen Garg died due to accidental drowning, with no evidence of foul play. The court stated that investigations by the Police Coast Guard were thorough and found no signs of coercion or external…
A police personnel, Gunojit Baishya, sustained a critical gunshot injury inside Baksa district jail and is currently undergoing treatment at AIIMS Guwahati. Initial reports suggest a possible suicide attempt with his service weapon, though accidental firing or other factors have…
ULFA(I) is attempting to reorganise and has acquired new weapons, but police believe the outfit lacks the capacity to disrupt the upcoming elections. Intelligence inputs indicate small militant movements along the Assam–Arunachal border, with occasional extortion attempts. A recent attack…
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, contesting from Binnakandi, has declared total assets exceeding ₹169 crore and liabilities of over ₹4.45 crore in his election affidavit. His assets include around ₹52 crore movable and ₹149 crore immovable properties. Ajmal reported an annual…