Elephant calf dies after treatment at Doomdooma camp in Assam; Locals allege expired injection
Apr 19, 2026A 13-month-old elephant calf died on Sunday morning, April 19 in the Kumsang Reserved Forest under the Doomdooma Forest Division in Assam’s Tinsukia district, triggering allegations of negligence and a possible nexus involving veterinarians who conducted a free treatment camp.
Debabrata Saikia accuses PM Modi of using women’s reservation pitch to influence voters
Apr 19, 2026Congress leader and Nazira Assembly constituency candidate Debabrata Saikia on Sunday, April 19 criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address, alleging that it sought to politically target the Congress and influence voters on the issue of women’s reservation.
Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia accuses Congress of failing women, calls party 'enemies of progress'
Apr 19, 2026Dilip Saikia, president of the Assam unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party, on Sunday, April 19 criticised the Indian National Congress, alleging that the party had failed to advance women’s empowerment during its decades in power.
Guwahati court rejects plea for non-bailable warrant against Congress leader Pawan Khera
Apr 19, 2026A local court in Guwahati has rejected Assam Police’s plea seeking issuance of a non-bailable arrest warrant against Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife over allegations related to multiple passports and foreign property.
Railway security force nabs theft accused at Guwahati, other stations; stolen mobiles recovered
Apr 19, 2026The Railway Protection Force (RPF), the security wing of Indian Railways, has arrested multiple individuals in connection with theft cases across railway stations, including in Assam, officials said on April 19.
Rajya Sabha MP Pramod Boro calls for context-sensitive delimitation framework for northeast
Apr 19, 2026The introduction of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill, 2026, the Delimitation Bill, 2026, and the Union Territories Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026 has triggered a significant phase of constitutional debate in India, with particular implications for the Northeast. The developments are being viewed as an opportunity to address long-standing concerns related to representation, inclusion, and federal balance in the region.
Youth beaten with stick over singing Zubeen Garg song in Guwahati
Apr 19, 2026A youth was allegedly assaulted with a stick by a woman in the Patharkuwari area of the city on April 19, leaving him seriously injured, police said.
Census 2027: Assam houselisting from Aug 17 to Sept 15; self-enumeration from Aug 2
Apr 19, 2026Assam will undertake the houselisting phase of Census 2027 from August 17 to September 15, 2026, with a prior self-enumeration window from August 2 to August 16, according to a release by the Press Information Bureau.
Assam CM defends delimitation, rejects ‘gerrymandering’ charge
Apr 19, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, April 19 defended the ongoing delimitation exercise in the state, rejecting allegations of “gerrymandering” raised by the Indian National Congress.
AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam criticises Centre over conditions linked to women’s quota rollout
Apr 19, 2026The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) on Sunday, April 19 criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent address to the nation, questioning the government’s commitment to women’s political representation and raising concerns over the implementation of the Women’s Reservation framework.
Bangladeshi migrants should not vote for me: Himanta Biswa Sarma in West Bengal
Apr 19, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday (April 19) said that individuals who have come from Bangladesh should not vote for him, while asserting that Indian Muslims have extended significant electoral support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He stated that the party continues to receive a substantial number of votes from Indian Muslim communities.
Unidentified decomposed body recovered from Jalukpaham river in Assam, probe underway
Apr 19, 2026An unidentified decomposed male body was recovered from the Jalukpaham River in Assam’s Kamrup district on the night of April 18, police said.
Decomposed body of missing polling official found in Assam's Karbi Anglong
Apr 19, 2026The decomposed body of a polling official who went missing during election duty has been recovered from a remote hill tract in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, authorities said on April 19.
Union Minister Pabitra Margherita to visit Vanuatu and Tuvalu for four-day programme
Apr 19, 2026Union Minister Pabitra Margherita will visit Vanuatu and Tuvalu to strengthen bilateral ties and discuss cooperation in trade and climate change. The visit underscores India's support for Pacific island nations' development goals.
Assam's Paritosh Roy wins Mr India 2026 title, brings pride to Sivasagar
Apr 19, 2026In a proud moment for Assam, Paritosh Roy has clinched the prestigious Mr India Bodybuilding Championship 2026, outperforming competitors from across various states of India and securing the top position at the national level.
Assam Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker slams Congress over women’s bill, backs Narendra Modi
Apr 19, 2026Assam Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Numal Momin criticises Congress over the women’s bill while endorsing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership on women’s welfare. The comments highlight political divisions amid assembly debates.
Gaurav Gogoi targets Amit Shah over seat hike claims, Assam Accord delay
Apr 18, 2026Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi criticises Amit Shah over Assam Accord delay and seat hike claims. He demands transparency and commitment to indigenous rights in Assam.
Assam's Kakopathar mourns loss of two youths; thousands turn out as accident victims laid to rest
Apr 18, 2026In a deeply emotional scene, thousands of mourners gathered across Kakopathar, including at the town field, Teji village and Kako Tinali colony, to pay their last respects to two young men who lost their lives in a tragic road accident during Bihu celebrations.
Assam Dy Speaker cites 2017 Durga immersion row, accuses Mamata Banerjee of ‘insulting Hindu community’
Apr 18, 2026Assam Legislative Assembly Deputy Speaker Numal Momin on April 18 dismissed the Trinamool Congress’ complaint against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma as “baseless”, alleging that West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was acting out of fear of electoral defeat.
Kakopathar blockade lifted; Rs 20 lakh compensation demanded for victims’ families after fatal crash
Apr 18, 2026The road blockade in Kakopathar, triggered by the deaths of two youths in a tragic accident, was lifted on Saturday after the administration assured prompt action to address reckless driving and drunk driving in the region.
TMC files complaint against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma over ‘divisive’ poll remarks
Apr 18, 2026The All India Trinamool Congress (TMC) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of India (ECI) against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging that he made “communally charged, inciteful and divisive” remarks during an election rally in West Bengal.
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