Assam News

Guwahati among venues for Border-Gavaskar series; Kohli, Rohit likely in 9 home ODIs

Guwahati’s Barsapara Stadium has been included as one of the venues for the 2027 Border-Gavaskar Test series between India and Australia, highlighting the Board of Control for Cricket in India’s (BCCI) home season schedule announced on March 26.

Is Himanta Biswa Sarma ready for national politics? Assam CM answers

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed growing speculation about his potential entry into national politics, clarifying that he will take such a step only when the timing is right and the political conditions are favourable.

Gaurav Gogoi would need ‘seven births’ to rename Barpeta Medical College: Himanta

Assam tea workers' union condemns Congress leader's 'derogatory' post, plans FIR

Assam rules out fuel shortage, urges public to avoid panic buying

Officials noted that Assam remains in a strong position due to its refining capacity. Output from the four refineries — Numaligarh Refinery, Noonmati Refinery, Digboi Refinery and Bongaigaon Refinery — “significantly exceeds local demand”, ensuring steady availability across districts.

'GO TO HELL': Suicide note names BJP's Guwahati Central candidate of driving local businessman to death

A handwritten note purportedly left behind by Guwahati businessman Sijo Jacob, who died in a Shillong hotel room in early 2024, has resurfaced online — directly naming Vijay Gupta, the BJP's candidate for Guwahati Central in the upcoming 2026 Assam Assembly elections, as the reason for his death.

Women to run 300 booths as Dibrugarh prepares for single-phase Assam polls

As many as 300 booths will be run entirely by women staff, reflecting higher participation and confidence among female personnel during training sessions, officials said.

‘We hope to open an account’: NPP eyes foothold in Assam with three seats

The party has fielded candidates in three constituencies for the 126-member Assam Assembly, marking a modest but strategic entry into the state’s electoral landscape.

AJP chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi flags economic distress, unveils vision for ‘self-reliant Assam’ ahead of 2026 polls

With an eye on the 2026 Assembly elections, Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) has sharpened its political pitch by foregrounding economic distress and regional autonomy as central campaign themes. Party president Lurinjyoti Gogoi, while unveiling the party’s manifesto and vision document, asserted that safeguarding Assam’s political future must remain the foremost priority in the electoral discourse.

ECI pushes fear-free voting as Assam gears up for April 9 polls

The Election Commission of India has called on Assam voters to cast their votes fearlessly in the April 9 assembly elections. It has assured full safety measures and urged peaceful participation to uphold democracy

‘Who wants to go to Congress?’: Himanta questions Opposition’s prospects ahead of Assam polls

Sharp political exchanges marked the run-up to the Assam Assembly elections as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi traded claims over public support and governance.

‘Responsibility must be borne by Himanta Biswa Sarma’: Gaurav Gogoi on Sivasagar newspaper burning

Addressing a press conference at Khanapara, Gogoi said the Chief Minister has “consistently targeted certain news channels and newspapers”, creating an atmosphere where such incidents become possible. “The responsibility for today’s incident of burning newspapers must be borne by Himanta Biswa Sarma himself,” he said.

400 Hindi-speaking leaders, workers join BJP in West Karbi Anglong ahead of Assam Assembly polls

In 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

The 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

With 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

The 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

Opposition 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

Fresh 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

The 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

The 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

Assam 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.