The BJP is set to release its Assam Assembly election candidate list on Wednesday evening after internal meetings. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said most names will be announced in a single list, with minor exceptions possible. He will travel…
After the Assam Assembly election schedule was announced, UPPL hinted it may contest all 15 seats in the Bodoland Territorial Region independently. Party chief Pramod Boro said most candidates are finalized and a final list will be released soon. UPPL…
Residents of Teok constituency have expressed concern over the slow progress of the Jorhat–Malou Ali connecting road, which has remained incomplete for nearly three years. The 950-metre road, located about 2 km from Jorhat town, is an important route for…
The Assam Rifles, in a joint operation with Cachar Police, seized heroin worth about ₹9.72 crore and arrested one person in Cachar district, Assam, on March 13. The suspect was intercepted at Polarband while allegedly transporting the narcotics. Officials said…
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has launched the Guru Dakshina Portal to provide one-time financial assistance to eligible teachers of venture educational institutions whose services were not provincialised. The portal was launched by the Government of Assam and became effective…
The Gauhati High Court has directed all courts handling cases under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967 to prioritise older cases and ensure faster disposal, following a Supreme Court of India judgment issued on December 11, 2025. In a notification…
Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi has warned he may quit the Indian National Congress if the Lahorighat Assembly ticket is given to MLA Dr. Asif Nazar. Bordoloi wrote to Jitendra Singh of the All India Congress Committee, alleging that a criminal…
Four major inland water transport projects worth ₹526 crore have been launched in Assam to improve connectivity and tourism along the Brahmaputra River. The projects are being implemented by the Inland Waterways Authority of India under the Ministry of Ports,…
The Election Commission of India has warned political parties against the misuse of AI and deepfake technology during the Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026 campaign. Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar said nodal officers will monitor misleading digital content and take…
The Election Commission of India has announced that polling for the Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026 will take place on April 9, with vote counting scheduled for May 4. The last date for filing nominations is March 24. Following the…