Newspaper bundles torched in Assam's Sivasagar, media bodies condemn ‘attack on press’ amid poll heat
Mar 25, 2026Bundles of a leading Assamese daily were allegedly set ablaze in broad daylight by miscreants in Sivasagar, triggering strong condemnation from journalist bodies and civil society groups, who termed it a direct assault on the freedom of the press.
Tea garden workers' woes could sway Assam assembly polls
Mar 25, 2026Dibrugarh tea estate workers, one of Assam's largest voter groups, brace to influence the state assembly elections with demands for better wages and facilities taking centre stage in Upper Assam.
EC clears Ashok Singhal’s nomination despite objections, Congress rival Batash Orang also gets approval
Mar 25, 2026The Election Commission has accepted the nomination of BJP candidate and minister Ashok Singhal from the Dhekiajuli constituency, bringing clarity after a day marked by uncertainty and political contention.
Guwahati to host first junior obstacle race ‘Junior Circuit’ on March 29
Mar 25, 2026Designed for children aged 3 to 15 years, the event departs from conventional race formats by removing competition. There will be no timers or rankings, with the focus placed on participation and completion.
Zubeen Garg died by accidental drowning, no foul play: Confirms Singapore state coroner
Mar 25, 2026Singapore state coroner on Wednesday, March 25 ruled that the death of Assam's renowned music icon Zubeen Garg, was the result of an accidental drowning, while dismissing any suspicion of foul play.
27 years of age, 30 years of politics: Assam's 2026 ballot has room for both
Mar 25, 2026One has spent three decades learning how power works; the other is stepping in to test if it can be rewritten. Assam’s 2026 election may hinge on whether experience still commands trust or whether a new generation can make credibility count from day one.
BJP plays musical chairs with CMs, runs them by ‘remote control’ from Delhi: Gaurav Gogoi
Mar 25, 2026Intensifying the political rhetoric ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing it of reducing the office of Chief Minister to a “mere formality” and running state governments through “remote control” from New Delhi.
Heroin worth Rs 3 crore seized in major anti-drug operation in Amingaon, two from Manipur arrested
Mar 25, 2026In a significant crackdown on narcotics trafficking in Assam, a joint operation by the Special Task Force (STF) and Kamrup Police led to the seizure of a substantial consignment of heroin at Amingaon, officials said.
Morigaon MLA slams ‘false propaganda’ over district division rumours
Mar 25, 2026Amid rising speculation and public concern, Morigaon MLA Ramakanta Deuri has categorically dismissed reports suggesting a possible division of Morigaon district and the relocation of key government offices, terming them “false, baseless, and deliberately misleading.”
‘Wild theory’ exists only in his head: Gaurav Gogoi hits back at Himanta over Pakistan link claims
Mar 25, 2026Speaking to reporters, the Jorhat MP drew a distinction between the accusations made against him and those levelled by the Congress against the chief minister. “There is a difference between what Sarma is saying and what I am saying against him — his is a ‘wild theory’ which exists only in his head, and it relates to something very serious as national security,” Gogoi said.
‘Poor research and lack of understanding’: Pijush Hazarika hits back at Gaurav Gogoi over migrant worker deaths
Mar 25, 2026Pijush Hazarika challenges Gaurav Gogoi's statements on migrant worker deaths, calling for better research and understanding. He stresses the need for accurate data and constructive discussions to resolve migrant worker issues
ED attaches Rs13.41 crore assets in massive Ponzi scam linked to DB Stock Consultancy
Mar 25, 2026In a major crackdown on financial fraud, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 13.41 crore in connection with a money laundering investigation involving DB Stock Consultancy and its proprietor, Deepankar Barman. The action, carried out under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, exposes a large-scale alleged Ponzi scheme that duped thousands of investors across the country.
Assam Polls: 776 nominations found valid; Scrutiny adjourned for 2 seats
Mar 24, 2026The scrutiny of nomination papers for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections found 776 candidates valid on March 24, while the process was adjourned for two constituencies — Barpeta (SC) and Dhekiajuli — till March 25, according to an official statement.
BJP’s Ramakanta Deuri says victory margin has risen to 80,000 votes in Assam's Morigaon
Mar 24, 2026Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Ramakanta Deuri on March 24 claimed that his expected victory margin in the Morigaon constituency has risen to 80,000 votes and is continuing to increase, as he formally launched his election campaign across the constituency.
Mass Congress exodus in Karbi Anglong: Tuliram Ronghang inducts 300+ families into BJP ahead of polls
Mar 24, 2026In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and BJP candidate from the 111-Rongkhang (ST) constituency, on March 24 a large number of Congress leaders and workers into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Assam: Pistol recovered during pre-poll checking in Rupahihat, two miscreants on the run
Mar 24, 2026Ahead of the upcoming elections, Rupahihat Police recovered a pistol and one round of ammunition during a routine checking drive on the Nagaon–Naltali state highway.
‘Every election crucial for indigenous identity’: Himanta says BJP manifesto in 2–3 days
Mar 24, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 24 asserted that every election in the state holds critical importance for safeguarding the identity and future of indigenous communities, as the BJP ramps up its campaign for the upcoming Assembly polls.
Ashok Singhal: Boko-Chaygaon, Dudhnoi & West Goalpara polls a ‘battle of margins’, not BJP vs Congress
Mar 24, 2026The BJP-led alliance on March 24 inaugurated its central election campaign office for the 28 Boko-Chaygaon constituency at Kenduguri, marking a high-energy start to its local campaign push.
1,500 MT high-value cargo reaches Guwahati's Pandu via Indo-Bangladesh route
Mar 24, 2026In a significant boost to riverine logistics, a high-value cargo consignment of nearly 1,500 metric tonnes has reached Pandu from Kolkata via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route, underscoring the growing efficiency of inland waterways in the region.
Jalukbari nomination twist: Congress's Bidisha Neog’s papers partly rejected, remains in fray against Himanta
Mar 24, 2026The nomination of a Congress candidate from Haflong constituency was rejected during scrutiny on March 24, while another nominee from the party, Bidisha Neog, remains in the fray despite one set of her nomination papers being cancelled, according to the Election Commission of India.
Bhupesh Baghel calls Assam polls a ‘real vs fake Congress’ battle, targets Himanta Biswa Sarma
Mar 24, 2026Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday described the upcoming Assam Assembly elections as a contest between the “real” and the “fake” Congress, alleging that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading the latter.
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