Assam News

Assam Congress calls key review meeting after poll defeat

The Indian National Congress in Assam has convened a crucial review meeting of its district units on May 9 to assess the party’s performance in the recently concluded Assembly elections, where the Congress-led opposition alliance suffered a major setback.

Pistol, grenade recovered during raid in Silchar, two detained

Police recovered a 9 mm pistol, live rounds and a Chinese-type grenade during a raid in Silchar's Ramnagar area. The seizure has heightened security concerns in Barak Valley as two suspects are being questioned.

‘Assam is a laboratory’: Gaurav Gogoi accuses BJP of testing national strategy in state

Gaurav Gogoi accused the BJP of using Assam to test a wider national political strategy. He coupled the charge with an apology for Congress's recent setback and a promise of a grassroots reset.

Assam polls: Sixth Schedule areas stay aligned with Dispur power centre

The BJP-led NDA won 20 of 21 Assembly seats across Assam's Sixth Schedule areas. The result reinforced the long-standing tendency of autonomous councils to align with the government in Dispur.

Calls grow for Barkhola MLA Kishore Nath to be inducted into Assam Cabinet

Assam BJP says NDA’s massive mandate increases responsibility towards people

Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on May 6, said the overwhelming mandate received by the BJP-led NDA in the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 has further increased the alliance’s responsibility towards the people of Assam.

Akhil Gogoi says Himanta Biswa Sarma campaigned twice in Sivasagar, calls CM’s claim ‘false’

Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi on May 6 launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of making false claims about not campaigning in Sivasagar during the recently concluded Assam Assembly Elections 2026.

Assam: Two drug peddlers held with narcotics in Nagaon’s Juriya

In a fresh crackdown against illegal narcotics, Juriya Police Station arrested two alleged drug peddlers and seized banned substances during an operation in the district.

BJP’s digital campaign emerges as key factor in Himanta Biswa Sarma’s Assam victory

A carefully crafted digital campaign built around storytelling, meme culture, and youth-focused messaging emerged as a major factor behind the Bharatiya Janata Party’s emphatic victory in the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly election, securing a third consecutive term in the State under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

Atul Bora elected AGP legislature party leader; Keshab Mahanta named deputy

Senior leader Atul Bora has been elected as the leader of the legislature party of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), reinforcing his position within the party’s legislative wing.

ULFA (Independent) cadre held with arms, explosives in Assam's Dimow

An alleged cadre of ULFA (Independent) was arrested during a pre-dawn police operation at Palengi under Dimow in Assam’s Sivasagar district, police said on May 6.

Out of 90 seats contested, BJP loses 8 — Here are the constituencies that went to the opposition

Despite securing a commanding victory in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party registered defeats in eight constituencies, revealing distinct pockets of resistance across the state.

Debabrata Saikia dismisses Himanta Biswa Sarma’s claim of possible BJP switch

Senior Indian National Congress leader and former Nazira MLA Debabrata Saikia has dismissed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s claim that he may eventually join the BJP, calling the speculation “completely baseless.”

Hospital employee arrested for alleged attempt to sexually assault nurse in Assam's Rupahihat

A fourth-grade employee of Kawoimari FRU Hospital in Rupahihat has been arrested for allegedly attempting to sexually assault a nurse while she was on duty, police said.

Assam poll results submitted to Governor, process for new government begins

Assam’s Chief Electoral Officer Anurag Goel on May 6 formally handed over the results of the recently concluded Assembly elections to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, initiating the process for the formation of a new government.

Assam CM swearing-in likely on May 12; Himanta invites PM Modi

The swearing-in ceremony of the next Assam Chief Minister is likely to take place after May 11, with indications pointing to May 12, outgoing Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on April 6.

Rahul Gandhi reiterates ‘vote theft’ allegations after BJP wins in Assam and West Bengal

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on May 6, renewed his allegations of 'vote theft' against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, days after the party secured major victories in the Assembly elections in Assam and West Bengal.

Himanta Biswa Sarma submits resignation, clears way for new Assam government

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday submitted his resignation to Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, paving the way for the formation of a new government following the NDA’s decisive victory in the Assembly elections.

AGP’s Atul Bora backs Assam Accord implementation, credits NDA policies for peace and growth

Atul Bora, chief of the Asom Gana Parishad and MLA-elect from Bokakhat, on May 6, reiterated the party’s commitment to the implementation of the Assam Accord, emphasising that key responsibilities now lie with the Centre.

Police officer critically injured in firing by drug traffickers in Assam's Lakhipur

A police personnel was critically injured after suspected drug traffickers opened fire during an anti-narcotics operation in Assam’s Lakhipur area on May 5, officials said.

Assam: Jagun groups oppose Laika rehabilitation in reserved forest, warn of protests

Several public bodies and ethnic organisations in Upper Assam’s Jagun have strongly opposed the proposed rehabilitation of Laika residents in the Tirap Reserved Forest area, warning of intensified democratic protests if the plan goes ahead.