The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has released a list of 26 candidates for the Assam Assembly elections, featuring a mix of experienced leaders and new faces. Key names include Atul Bora and Keshab Mahanta. The party has fielded 13 candidates…
Seat-sharing talks between the Assam Congress and Raijor Dal ended without a final agreement after hours of discussion. Congress offered 13 seats, while Raijor Dal demanded 15, with disputes over Naboisa and Dhemaji. Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi said the…
Assam’s election authorities have completed the first randomisation of EVMs and VVPATs across 35 districts for the April 9 Assembly elections. The process, conducted under ECI guidelines with political party representatives present, ensures transparency and prevents manual interference. Observers have…
The BJP-led alliance in Assam will begin its election campaign on March 24, featuring rallies by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other senior leaders. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said multiple rallies are planned, with strong…
The Gauhati High Court has approved an exclusive fast-track sessions court to conduct daily hearings in the Zubeen Garg death case. Baksa District Judge Sharmila Bhuyan will preside over the court. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the move aims…
An election flying squad and police seized ₹89,900 from a private vehicle on the Rowta–Dalgaon route in Darrang district. The cash was recovered from passenger Binod Sah after the vehicle was intercepted, and has been taken into custody by Dalgaon…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has launched a city-wide drive against unauthorised hoardings, banners, and unipoles ahead of the Assembly elections. The action, aligned with the Model Code of Conduct, targets both political and commercial advertisements installed without permission. GMC…
A man from Assam, Paresh Baishya, has gone missing after allegedly disappearing from a train travelling from Bengaluru since March 15. His mobile phone and bag were found abandoned, and a call to his phone was answered by an unknown…
Assam authorities have directed all printers and publishers to follow legal norms for election materials ahead of the 2026 Assembly polls. As per Section 127A of the Representation of the People Act, all printed campaign materials must include the name…
Samagra Shiksha, Assam has directed all districts to implement the ‘Vidya Pravesh’ programme for Grade 1 students from April to June 2026. The three-month play-based module aims to build foundational literacy and numeracy, especially for children without pre-school exposure. A…