In a surprise move, BJP has fielded Kushal Dowari in Sivasagar despite the seat being allotted to ally AGP, setting up a “friendly contest” with AGP’s Pradip Hazarika. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the decision was mutual and strategic…
Assam DGP Harmeet Singh visited the Jagun commando camp after a suspected ULFA-I attack injured four personnel. Militants fired 4–5 RPGs in a surprise assault on Sunday night. Three commandos suffered splinter injuries, while one with burn injuries was shifted…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed strong confidence in a “record-breaking” and “unprecedented” victory for the BJP-led alliance as candidates filed nominations on the final day. Speaking during nomination events of AGP leaders Keshab Mahanta and Atul Bora, Sarma highlighted…
Congress candidate Batash Urang received a grand welcome in Dhekiajuli after getting his party ticket, with thousands joining a roadshow from Orang to Gadhajuli. He began by seeking blessings at Orang Shiva Mandir and paid tribute to 1942 martyrs at…
Forest officials of the Khatangpani Range under Doomdoma Forest Division conducted a major raid near Tarani Reserve Forest in Tinsukia, uncovering an organised illegal timber smuggling network.
The Northeast Frontier Railway has completed a Road Over Bridge (ROB) at Gauripur, replacing a busy level crossing to improve traffic flow and safety. The 940-metre-long bridge connects Gauripur and Alamganj, featuring a three-lane roadway built to highway standards. The…
The Gauhati High Court has asked the Assam government to explain why the Silpukhuri Park beautification project in Guwahati was halted despite being nearly 80% complete. The court directed the state to review the matter and report back, with the…
Six people died and two were injured after an ambulance collided with a truck near Dhekiajuli on NH-15 in Sonitpur district on Sunday evening. The ambulance, carrying a patient and family members from Tulip Tea Estate to Tezpur Medical College,…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Silchar to strengthen party unity and campaign momentum in Barak Valley amid ticket-related dissent. He held meetings with party leaders and downplayed unrest, expressing confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party will win most…
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…