Debabrata Saikia, Leader of Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly, has raised concerns with the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) regarding alleged intimidation of government scheme beneficiaries by fair price shops (FPS) in Assam. Saikia highlighted instances where beneficiaries were reportedly…
Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve in Assam achieved a milestone in the year 2023-24 by recording the highest number of visitors in its history, with a total of 327,000 tourists. This significant achievement underscores the park's allure, renowned for…
Shantipur Primary School No. 1 in Dhekiajuli was targeted in a burglary attempt on Tuesday night, leaving the institution in disarray. Thieves raided the school, making off with items such as a tablet, a water motor, valuables, and important documents…
Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed optimism about the impact of constituency delimitation on the upcoming Lok Sabha elections during his visit to Silchar, where his cabinet colleague Parimal Suklabaidya filed his nomination papers. Dr. Sarma emphasized the potential…
A coordinated effort by Sapatgram Police Station, Nayahat Police Outpost, and Bilasipara Police resulted in the apprehension of a notorious miscreant and the recovery of a pistol and ammunition in the Dhemdhema area of Dhubri District. The operation led to…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered the withdrawal of election officers in Mangaldai and Udalguri districts, alongside the transfer of the Returning Officer (RO) of the No. 4 Darrang - Udalguri HPC. This decision follows the alleged disappearance…
Anand Mishra, former Superintendent of Police of Assam's Lakhimpur district, recently declared his entry into politics by announcing his independent candidacy for the upcoming election in Buxar, Bihar. Mishra, who resigned from his position last December, expressed his commitment to…
The District Magistrate of Kokrajhar, Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi, has imposed Section 144 in Kokrajhar district as a preventive measure ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. This order prohibits gatherings, processions, and carrying of weapons in public areas, aiming to maintain…
As the Lok Sabha election's second phase approaches on April 26, 2024, fourteen candidates have submitted their nomination papers so far. Among them are nine candidates who filed today, contributing to constituencies including Darrang-Udalguri, Diphu (ST), Karimganj, Silchar (SC), and…
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has directed the immediate transfer of Udalguri District Commissioner and District Election Officer (DEO), Dr. Sadnek Singh, ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. Dr. Sadnek Singh has been reassigned as Additional Secretary to…