Assam News

AAP releases second candidate list for Assam Assembly polls, fields nominees in key seats

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Tuesday, March 17  stepped up its preparations for the upcoming Assam Assembly Elections by releasing its second list of candidates, naming six nominees for strategically important constituencies across the state.

Manipur: Three active cadres held, arms cache recovered by security forces in state

Security forces in Manipur arrested three active cadres belonging to different proscribed outfits and recovered a cache of arms and explosives on March 17.

Storm hits Assam, 1 dead, over 8,000 affected across 23 districts

A severe storm hit 23 districts in Assam causing widespread damage and one death. Relief efforts are ongoing as authorities advise residents to stay indoors.

Assam polls: AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam resigns, likely to join AGP

In another political development ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, Aminul Islam, MLA of Mancachar, has resigned from the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) and is expected to join the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).

MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigns from Congress, likely to contest from Dispur on BJP ticket

Senior Congress leader and Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi has resigned from the Indian National Congress, fueling strong indications that he may soon join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and contest the Assembly polls from the high-profile Dispur constituency.

Hagrama Mohilary calls UPPL’s NDA exit a ‘political game’, says BPF candidate list ready

Hagrama Mohilary on March 17 described the reported exit of the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) from the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) as a “political game,” alleging that the party continues to maintain ties with the alliance at higher levels.

22 Northeast institutions sign historic India–Japan Academic Consortium led by IIT Guwahati

Twenty-two Northeast Indian institutions form the India-Japan Academic Consortium led by IIT Guwahati. The partnership will promote joint research and student exchanges to boost education and innovation.

Jai Bharat Party forms Margherita Committee, announces poll plans in Assam's Tinsukia

A newly floated political outfit in Assam, the Jai Bharat Party, has formed its Margherita Constituency Committee and sounded the battle drum for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026.

Assam: Dhubri Court sentences six to life imprisonment in 2011 murder case

Six convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment by Dhubri Court in a 2011 murder case. Justice finally served after years of investigation and trial.

‘No Sanatani Hindu can stay in Congress’: Himanta offers BJP ticket to MP Pradyut Bordoloi

AGP to contest 26 seats, BPF 11 as BJP finalises alliance formula for Assam polls: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 17 said the seat-sharing formula within the NDA alliance for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections has largely been finalised, with the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) set to contest 26 seats and the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) 11 seats, while the remaining constituencies will be contested by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Assam launches earned salary advance, salary-linked credit scheme for employees

Assam takes a digital leap to empower government employees with timely credit access.

Badruddin Ajmal to contest from Binnakandi as AIUDF releases second list for Assam polls

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) on March 17 released its second list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, with party president Badruddin Ajmal set to contest from the Binnakandi constituency.

Lurinjyoti Gogoi to contest from Khowang as Assam Jatiya Parishad releases first list for Assam Assembly polls

Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) on March 17 announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, with party president Lurinjyoti Gogoi set to contest from the Khowang constituency.

Income Tax Department sets up 24x7 control room in Assam to curb black money

Income Tax Department steps up efforts to ensure free and fair polls in Assam.

Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha Nagaon unit extends support to Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of Assembly polls

The Nagaon district unit of the Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha has announced its support to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026.

Assam: UPPL officially breaks away from NDA alliance ahead of Assam polls, cites ideological rift

The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) has officially severed ties with the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), citing irreconcilable ideological differences with the Bharatiya Janata Party.

Assam: Class 10 student ends life after losing family's savings on mobile gaming

A class 10 student from Assam's Moran, ended his life on March 17 after losing his family's savings on mobile gaming. 

Adingiri festival defies rain to celebrate Assam theatre

The Adingiri festival in Assam brought together traditional and contemporary theatre despite rain. The event highlighted the region's rich cultural heritage and vibrant theatre scene

'We want anti-BJP government': AIUDF sets terms ahead of Assam polls

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Rafiqul Islam on March 17 said the party would back any “anti-BJP government” in Assam, accusing both the previous Congress regime and the current BJP-led government of failing to address key public issues.

Assam's West Karbi Anglong battered by overnight storm, major damage reported