A routine election surveillance drive by Basistha Police in Guwahati led to the seizure of Rs 4.66 lakh in cash from a woman travelling from Manipur. The interception took place at Maikhuli during intensified checks ahead of the Assam Assembly…
In a fresh incident of pre-poll violence in Naduar LAC, several Congress workers were seriously injured after an alleged attack in Napam near Tezpur University on Monday. According to reports, Congress candidate Sunil Chhetri had just concluded a campaign rally…
With nine days left for the Assembly elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma intensified his attack on Congress while campaigning in Upper Assam, questioning the credibility of its manifesto. Addressing rallies in Sissiborgaon and Sadiya, he alleged that the Congress…
Supriya Shrinate on Monday alleged a sharp rise in Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s family wealth, claiming it was largely driven by his spouse’s assets. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Shrinate said Sarma’s assets increased from Rs 1.02…
With the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, the Election Commission of India has approved over 26,000 voters in the state for the home voting facility. The provision allows voters aged above 85 and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to…
With just over a week remaining for the Assam Assembly elections, Badruddin Ajmal on Monday predicted that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma would face defeat after the results. Launching a sharp attack, Ajmal accused the BJP-led government of targeting minority…
A training and felicitation programme for Hajj pilgrims was held on March 29 at Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Bibah Bhawan, organised by the Axomiya Syed Kalyan Nyas district committee. The event was arranged for 95 pilgrims from Sivasagar set to undertake…
The Kamrup District Administration has announced home voting facilities for eligible absentee voters, including persons with disabilities and senior citizens aged 85 and above, across six Assembly constituencies. The initiative, under the Election Commission of India guidelines, allows voters unable…
Assam is heading into the 2026 Assembly elections with a strong voter turnout record, and the Election Commission of India is aiming to improve it further. The 2021 elections recorded an 81.8% turnout, and officials are now focusing on increasing…
The Kamrup District Administration has completed the second randomization of EVMs and VVPATs for all six Assembly constituencies ahead of the April 9 elections. The process was conducted at the District Commissioner’s office using EMS 2.0, ensuring automated and transparent…