400 Hindi-speaking leaders, workers join BJP in West Karbi Anglong ahead of Assam Assembly polls
Mar 25, 2026In a significant political development ahead of the elections, around 400 Hindi-speaking leaders, workers and supporters joined the Bharatiya Janata Party at a ceremony held at the party’s district headquarters in Ghelani, Donkamokam.
Dhubri’s historic Ashokastami mela in Assam enters 56th year as symbol of communal unity
Mar 25, 2026The historic town of Dhubri came alive with colour and festivity on Wednesday evening, March 25 as the 56th edition of the Ashokastami Mela was formally inaugurated, marking the beginning of one of the region’s most cherished annual fairs.
Jai Bharat–JMM candidate Garnel Minz draws massive crowd in Margherita ahead of Assam polls
Mar 25, 2026With days still left for the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly elections, political momentum is visibly building in Upper Assam. The 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly constituency in Tinsukia district witnessed a massive show of support on March 25 as Jai Bharat Party and Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) candidate Garnel Minz received a grand welcome in his native village, Madhupur.
Row erupts after copies of Assamese newspaper burnt; opposition points finger at BJP
Mar 25, 2026The burning of several bundles of the Assamese daily Asomiya Pratidin in Sivasagar district on March 25 has sparked a major political controversy in poll-bound Assam, with opposition parties accusing the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, which in turn condemned the incident and demanded action against those responsible.
Opposition questions Assam Police ‘murder’ charge after Singapore rules Zubeen Garg’s death an accident
Mar 25, 2026Opposition parties in Assam on Wednesday raised serious questions over the investigation by the Assam Police, which had filed murder charges in the death of singer Zubeen Garg, after a Singapore court upheld findings ruling out foul play.
BJP candidate from Morigoan Ramakanta Deuri accused of hiding second wife in nomination affidavit
Mar 25, 2026Fresh controversy has erupted in Assam’s election landscape as BJP candidate and sitting MLA Ramakanta Deuri faces the prospect of his nomination being cancelled over allegations of furnishing incorrect information in his election affidavit.
EC raises poll duty pay: Presiding officers to get Rs 500/day, micro-observers Rs 2,000, tiffin allowance hiked to Rs 500
Mar 25, 2026The Election Commission of India has significantly increased remuneration for presiding officers, polling personnel, counting staff, micro-observers and other officials engaged in election duties ahead of the upcoming Assembly polls in five states.
Barpeta set for AGP advantage after Congress nomination rejected
Mar 25, 2026The Barpeta constituency appears to tilt in favour of the Asom Gana Parishad after the nomination of Mahananda Sarkar from the Indian National Congress was rejected by the Election Commission of India.
No difference between Assam chargesheet and Singapore verdict in Zubeen Garg case: Himanta
Mar 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 25 said there is no difference between the Assam government’s chargesheet and the findings of the State Courts of Singapore in the case related to singer Zubeen Garg.
Congress has no agenda; only ‘Bangladeshi infiltrators’ will vote for them: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Mar 25, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 25 launched a sharp attack on the Indian National Congress, claiming the party has “no agenda” left after decades of governance.
BJP workers won’t vote for their own candidate in Dispur: Mira Borthakur
Mar 25, 2026Mira Borthakur Goswami, the Indian National Congress candidate for the Dispur Assembly seat, has appealed to voters to give her an opportunity to serve, asserting that she will address key issues faced by residents of the constituency.
Curious case of Lurinjyoti Gogoi: Age drops by two years in latest election affidavit
Mar 25, 2026A discrepancy in election affidavits filed by Lurinjyoti Gogoi, president of Assam Jatiya Parishad, has triggered curiosity after his declared age appeared to decrease by two years over a two-year span.
Lurinjyoti Gogoi alleges attack on press freedom, claims journalists facing death threats
Mar 25, 2026Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi on March 25 said that a movement to remove the BJP from power in Assam has begun, while addressing a rally of the Opposition Unity Forum at Sarbhog in the Bhawanipur-Sarbhog constituency.
Gaurav Gogoi questions Assam CM over Zubeen Garg ‘murder’ claim after Singapore verdict
Mar 25, 2026The ruling by a Singapore court declaring the death of Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg as an accidental drowning has triggered fresh political reactions in Assam, with questions being raised over earlier claims of foul play.
Tension in Assam’s Kokrajhar after suspected cow meat found in Hindu household, 7 detained
Mar 25, 2026A tense situation unfolded in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Wednesday, March 25 morning after suspected cow meat was discovered in the courtyard of a Hindu household, triggering unrest and sparking communal tensions in the area.
Raijor Dal's Abdur Rashid Mandal reverses decision, to contest Assembly polls amid health concerns
Mar 25, 2026Sitting MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal has announced that he will contest the Assembly polls despite earlier declaring his withdrawal due to ill health. The decision comes amid mounting pressure and strong appeals from party leaders and grassroots workers.
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.
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