The Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party celebrated its 47th Foundation Day on Monday with events held across the state, from Guwahati to booth-level offices. State BJP president Dilip Saikia led the main programme at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan,…
Workers at the Duamara tea estate near Doomdooma staged a two-hour sit-in on Saturday, opposing the alleged uprooting of tea bushes for areca nut and ginger cultivation. The protest, supported by the Assam Tea Tribes Students' Association, accused the estate…
The Election Commission of India has imposed the mandatory Silent Period for the Assam Assembly elections from 5:00 PM on April 7, 48 hours before polling ends. Under the Representation of the People Act, all campaign activities—including rallies, meetings, and…
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticised the BJP, accusing it of politicising the infiltration issue without taking real action. Addressing a rally in Cachar, Kharge targeted Amit Shah and Narendra Modi, alleging that despite over a decade in power,…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday took a veiled swipe at the Gandhi family while addressing a rally in Hojai, accusing the Congress of prioritising dynastic interests over public welfare. Without naming individuals, Modi criticised the party’s “family-first” approach, alleging…
The Congress on Monday approached the Election Commission of India, seeking cancellation of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s nomination over alleged non-disclosure of his wife’s foreign assets. The complaint, filed by Congress candidate Bidisha Neog before Chief Election Commissioner…
Security has been stepped up across Cachar district ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to the Barak Valley on April 7. Cachar SSP Sanjib Saikia said extensive security arrangements and possible traffic diversions have been put in place…
Hours after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma denied allegations against his wife, Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Monday challenged him to deny the claims under oath on the Bhagavad Gita. Speaking after a rally, Gogoi questioned Sarma over alleged…
Tension rose in Sarupathar, Golaghat district, after a grenade was recovered from the residence of BJP candidate Biswajit Phukan on Sunday evening, just days before the Assembly elections. Police said unidentified miscreants likely hurled the explosive from outside the compound…
With just two days left for the Assam Assembly elections, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday addressed a rally in Barpeta, backing BJP candidate Ranjeet Dass. Modi highlighted his vision of a “Viksit Bharat,” stressing women’s empowerment and announcing a…