The Khowang constituency is witnessing a high-stakes, multi-cornered battle with Lurinjyoti Gogoi (AJP) challenging BJP MLA Chakradhar Gogoi, who is seeking a third term on a development plank. The race has intensified with independent candidate Biju Dowerah and debutant Dr…
Northeast Frontier Railway has introduced improved linen and bedroll services on the Agartala–Anand Vihar Tejas Express and the Dibrugarh–New Delhi Rajdhani Express to enhance passenger comfort and hygiene. The upgraded linen, now available in AC coaches, offers better quality and…
Police in Golaghat intercepted two trucks at the Bogijan inter-district check post and seized 24 cattle being transported illegally. The operation was carried out under the jurisdiction of Bogijan Police Station during routine checking. The vehicles, bearing registration numbers AS31C3743…
Gaurav Gogoi blamed Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for the burning of newspapers in Sivasagar, alleging that repeated targeting of media created such incidents. He also claimed journalists are being intimidated and attacked by ruling party workers. Gogoi further raised…
The Election Commission of India has ordered dry days in Assam from April 7 (5 pm) to April 9 (5 pm), and on May 4 (counting day), banning the sale and service of alcohol. The restriction applies to all liquor…
The Election Commission of India reviewed election preparations in Assam and trained key officials ahead of the April 9 Assembly polls. It banned exit polls from April 9 to April 29 and restricted opinion poll display during the 48-hour silence…
Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed strong confidence that the BJP will secure a massive victory in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, citing weak opposition and growing public support across the state. Speaking at a rally in Nagaon, he said voters are…
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…