Congress leaders Bhupen Borah and Ripun Bora launched a manifesto promising rural development, timely elections, and anti-corruption measures. They criticized the BJP for election delays, failed welfare schemes, and MGNREGA neglect. Congress pledged to raise MGNREGA wages, complete PMAY houses,…
Ahead of the May 7 panchayat elections, Kamrup district launched two helplines — 1800-345-3917 (toll-free) and 0361-2724274 — for reporting Model Code of Conduct violations and election-related issues. The move was announced during a review meeting led by election observers…
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) will emphasize rural development, agro-based economy, and government schemes in its panchayat poll campaign. AGP vice president Apurba Kumar Bhattacharjee said a smooth seat-sharing deal with BJP will help avoid vote division. Highlighting strong governance…
Rashida Khatun, wife of alleged drug trafficker Nur Alom Sheikh, has filed her nomination as an independent candidate for Ward No. 5 of Bhashani Char Gaon Panchayat in Dhubri. Sheikh was recently arrested under the NDPS Act and faces serious…
A girl was found in critical condition after being allegedly raped in Bongalmora, Lakhimpur. She was rushed to Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital for treatment. Local residents have named Habijul as the prime suspect, and the police are investigating. Authorities…
BTC CEM Pramod Boro greeted PM Modi, HM Shah, and CM Sarma on Bihu. He stated that most BTR Accord clauses have been implemented, NDFB cadres are being rehabilitated, and peace has been restored in BTR. Initiatives like Green Bodoland…
Mumbai and Morigaon Cyber Crime Branches arrested five cyber fraud gang members from Laharighat. Acting on intelligence, a late-night operation led to the arrest of Ilias Ahmed, Azharul Islam, Mahibur Rahman, Mahiuddin Ahmed, and Abdul Malek.
Ahead of the NEET exam on May 4, Goalpara district held a preparatory meeting led by Deputy Commissioner Khanindra Choudhury. 1,907 students will appear across five centres. Officials discussed guidelines, security, and regulations to ensure smooth and fair conduct of…
To maintain peace during the Panchayat Election 2025, Sonitpur District Magistrate Ankur Bharali has enforced prohibitory orders under Section 163 of BNSS, 2023. Assembly of five or more people, rallies, use of arms, and loudspeakers without permission are banned. Social…
IIT Guwahati, with HDFC Parivartan, has launched three technology-driven projects to boost rural livelihoods in Assam and Meghalaya. The initiatives include a biomass pellet unit in Meghalaya, an agrivoltaics farming and tea processing project in Assam, and a freeze-drying facility…