The Assam Finance (Budget) Department has issued a new order to fix gaps and prevent irregularities in the state’s medical reimbursement system. The move comes after discrepancies were found during a reconciliation of advice slips and payments across departments and…
Guwahati Police solved a chain snatching case within 24 hours, arresting six accused in a swift operation led by Basistha Police Station. The incident took place in Saukuchi, where two motorcycle-borne miscreants snatched a woman’s gold chain and fled. Acting…
The All Assam Students Union has raised alarm over the arrival of hundreds of people in Assam by train and bus on the eve of polling, suspecting possible bogus voting. AASU president Utpal Sarma termed the influx “suspicious,” noting that…
Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera has approached the Telangana High Court seeking anticipatory bail in a case filed by Assam Police over his remarks about Riniki Bhuyan, wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The FIR, registered on April 5 at…
Gaurav Gogoi, Congress candidate from Jorhat, cast his vote on Thursday morning along with his mother Dolly Gogoi at Devicharan Barua Higher Secondary Girls’ School polling station. Standing in queue with other voters, Gogoi described the moment as personally significant,…
Voting for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 began at 7 am under tight security, with polling underway at 31,486 stations statewide. By 9 am, a steady 17.93% voter turnout was recorded, with people turning out in good numbers despite overcast…
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced that the HSLC 2026 results will be declared on April 10, a day after polling, to avoid overlap with election activities. The results will bring clarity to over 4.38 lakh students—the highest ever recorded…
With Assam set to vote, election authorities on Wednesday ramped up final preparations, including EVM distribution, deployment of polling staff, and усиление security to ensure smooth and peaceful polling. In Kamrup Metro, officials gathered at the Maniram Dewan Trade Centre…
A day before the Assam Assembly elections, the Indian National Congress suffered a setback as its Udalguri candidate Suren Daimary resigned and withdrew from the race, citing lack of support and communication from party leadership. Daimary alleged that after receiving…
In a major pre-election show of strength, around 42,000 security personnel carried out a coordinated march across all police station areas in Assam to boost voter confidence ahead of the April 9 Assembly elections. The exercise involved Assam Police along…