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…
APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi dismissed BJP’s claim of a one-sided Assam election, stating a strong public undercurrent is building against the ruling party. He said the Model Code of Conduct has changed the political environment, limiting government influence. Speaking in…
The BJP has announced a large-scale campaign strategy for the Assam Assembly elections, with 40 star campaigners including Narendra Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh, and Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Prime Minister is expected to hold 4–5 rallies, while Amit Shah…
A fire broke out in a gas tanker at Noonmati Sector-3 in Guwahati, prompting a swift response from police, fire services, and SDRF teams. The incident occurred in a parking area with multiple cooking gas tankers, raising safety concerns. Authorities…
A Class X student from Guwahati was allegedly trafficked to Haryana and sold for ₹2 lakh after being lured through Facebook. Police said the accused, Rakib Ali, befriended her online with false marriage promises before abducting her. After an FIR,…