Assam CM condoles death of two IAF pilots in Su-30MKI crash
Mar 06, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of two Indian Air Force pilots who were killed after a Sukhoi Su‑30MKI fighter jet crashed in Karbi Anglong district.
Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar killed in Assam Su-30 crash was part of ‘Operation Sindoor’
Mar 06, 2026Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, one of the two Indian Air Force pilots killed in the crash of a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet in Assam, had earlier taken part in a mission known as “Operation Sindoor”, his family revealed.
Sivasagar seat undecided as BJP, AGP seek ticket; Don’t trust Akhil Gogoi on alliance: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Mar 06, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, on March 6 said that the ruling alliance has not yet taken a final decision on who will contest the Sivasagar Assembly constituency, while also launching a sharp attack on Akhil Gogoi over alliance politics.
Assam: Body of newborn girl found wrapped in polythene in Golaghat village
Mar 06, 2026The body of a newborn girl was recovered from a village in Merapani in Assam’s Golaghat district on March 6, triggering shock among residents.
Assam: Govt guidelines flouted in Maibang tunnel repair on east–west corridor
Mar 06, 2026Repair work has begun inside the Maibang highway tunnel along the Saurashtra East–West Corridor in Assam’s Dima Hasao district, but the work is reportedly being carried out in violation of government safety guidelines.
IAF Su-30MKI on training mission crashes in Assam’s Karbi Anglong; two pilots killed
Mar 06, 2026A Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet, which was on a routine training mission, crashed in Karbi Anglong district of Assam on March 5, killing two pilots.
Gaurav Gogoi accuses CM Himanta of seeking AIUDF support in Rajya Sabha polls
Mar 06, 2026Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of seeking support from the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam.
Assam: Posts meant for Golden Langur safety bridges stolen by miscreants, environmentalists file complaint
Mar 05, 2026In an incident that has triggered widespread outrage among environmentalists and wildlife enthusiasts, miscreants have allegedly stolen construction materials meant for building hanging bridges designed to protect the endangered Golden Langur in Assam’s forested landscape.
Assam: Sukhoi-30 fighter jet reportedly crashes in Karbi Anglong after take-off from Jorhat
Mar 05, 2026A Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft is suspected to have crashed in the hilly terrain of Karbi Anglong district of Assam on Thursday, March 5 evening, shortly after reportedly taking off from Jorhat, triggering alarm among residents in nearby villages and prompting expectations of an urgent search and rescue operation by authorities.
Seat-sharing talks underway, will announce in a few days: Assam Minister Atul Bora
Mar 05, 2026Senior Assam minister and president of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), Atul Bora, on Thursday, March 5, confirmed that preliminary discussions regarding the distribution of seats for the Assembly polls have already taken place between the AGP leadership, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Major fire breaks out at railway mechanical workshop in Dibrugarh, probe launched
Mar 05, 2026A major fire broke out on Thursday, March 5, at the railway mechanical workshop located in the Kadam area of Dibrugarh, triggering panic in the locality and prompting a swift emergency response. The facility, regarded as the first mechanical railway workshop in Northeast India, witnessed heavy smoke billowing from one of its storage sections, raising concerns about safety and potential losses.
"Helicopter arranged in advance, currently stationed in Guwahati": Hagrama Mohilary on poll campaign preparations
Mar 05, 2026Bodoland People's Front (BPF) chief Hagrama Mohilary, while speaking about the party’s election campaign preparations, revealed that a helicopter for election campaigning had arrived a week ago, though he had not requested it. He said the aircraft was arranged in advance and is currently stationed in Guwahati due to a lack of suitable space to keep it locally. He added that the party would only have to bear 50 percent of the rental cost.
If people want, we’ll build a hill: Hagrama Mohilary’s remark turns heads at BPF rally
Mar 05, 2026At the Bodoland People’s Front’s (BPF) “Dispur Chalo” rally in Assam's Bijni, BTC Chief Hagrama Mohilary on March 5, said there is no hill in the area but added that one could be built if people wanted it.
Record low tender price brings India closer to $2/kg green hydrogen goal: Amitabh Kant
Mar 05, 2026India sets a new benchmark with green hydrogen production at $2 per kilogram, signalling progress in clean energy affordability. This development supports the nation’s environmental and economic goals.
Assam Police initiates legal action after DGP's fake AI-generated video surfaces
Mar 05, 2026The Assam Police on Thursday, March 5 initiated legal action against scammers after a fake AI-generated video surfaced online misusing the identity of Harmeet Singh, raising fresh concerns over the growing threat of deepfake scams targeting senior officials.
Son of tea grower vs political dynasties: Raijor Dal's Rahul Chetry sets tone for Margherita contest
Mar 05, 2026Slamming both the ruling BJP government and the Congress, Rahul Chetry on Thursday, March 5 declared that the upcoming electoral battle in the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly constituency would be a contest between “the soil and the people” and “money and power”.
Naga Students Federation condemns BJP legislator’s remarks on Vande Mataram in Nagaland Assembly
Mar 05, 2026The Naga Students Federation has criticised a BJP legislator's remarks on Vande Mataram in the Assembly. NSF calls for respect towards national symbols and unity among representatives.
Missed opportunity? AIUDF claims Congress failed to back joint Rajya Sabha candidate
Mar 05, 2026AIUDF legislator Rafiqul Islam expressed disappointment over the Congress party’s alleged reluctance to support a joint candidate for the third Rajya Sabha seat from the state.
AIUDF faces fresh turmoil as Hailakandi MLA Zakir Hussain Laskar quits, two others suspended
Mar 05, 2026The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) is witnessing a fresh wave of internal turmoil in Assam after Zakir Hussain Laskar, the MLA from Hailakandi, formally resigned from the party.
Assam BJP criticises 'non-existent' Opposition in Rajya Sabha election
Mar 05, 2026The state unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Thursday, March 5 said the political landscape of the state has effectively become “opposition-less,” accusing rival parties of retreating from the electoral battlefield during the recent Rajya Sabha election for three seats from Assam.
Treetops to tar: Fragmented Assam forests push ‘exiled’ golden langurs onto deadly highways
Mar 05, 2026Golden langurs in Assam are forced to cross highways due to forest fragmentation, risking fatal accidents. Conservationists call for urgent habitat restoration to safeguard the species.
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