Assam News

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

Congress faces fresh jolt in Assam as senior leader Abul Mia defects to Raijor Dal ahead of polls

In a significant political development ahead of the high-stakes Assam Assembly elections, the Indian National Congress has suffered another setback in western Assam, with senior Dhubri leader Abul Mia resigning from the party and joining the Raijor Dal.

Dibrugarh eviction: Bulldozers roll along Brahmaputra embankment as Rs 40,000 land deal sparks probe calls

Authorities in Dibrugarh on Tuesday, March 17 carried out a large-scale eviction drive along the Brahmaputra embankment, clearing nearly nine bighas of allegedly encroached government land.

IIT Guwahati team develops dual-purpose material for hydrogen fuel and desalination

IIT Guwahati researchers develop a MXene catalyst that enables both hydrogen fuel production and seawater desalination. This innovation promises advancements in clean energy and water accessibility in India

"Benefits for all, no discrimination in distribution of schemes": Women beneficiaries praise Assam CM's welfare policies

Women beneficiaries hailed Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's welfare policies stating that the government showed no discrimination on basis of religion while distributing the welfare schemes.

Heavy winds, hailstorm lash Assam’s Boko; flatten homes, uproot power lines

A powerful storm accompanied by hailstorm unleashed widespread devastation across several areas in Assam's Boko on March 16, leaving a trail of destruction in more than 30 villages and affecting numerous families.

Single phase Assam polls will end scope for ‘doubtful voters’: BJP leader

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) party spokesperson Kishor Kumar Bhattacharya on March 16, welcomed the Election Commission's decision to conduct assembly polls in Assam in a single phase.

BJP Parliamentary Board to meet today to finalise Assam Assembly poll candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party is set to hold a crucial meeting of its Parliamentary Board in New Delhi on March 17. 

Pramod Boro to contest from Tamulpur seat; UPPL announces seven candidates for Assam Assembly polls

The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) has announced its list of candidates for seven constituencies for the upcoming 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly election scheduled to be held on April 9.

'New Congress will give birth to new Assam’: Gaurav Gogoi campaigns in Lakhimpur

President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) Gaurav Gogoi, on March 16 held an election campaign in Lakhimpur and asserted that a “new Congress” is emerging in the state ahead of the Assembly polls.

Governor, CM congratulate Assam’s Sahitya Akademi Award winners

Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 16 congratulated authors Devabrat Das and Sahaisuli Brahma on being conferred the Sahitya Akademi Award for 2025.

Model Code of Conduct in force; political banners removed across Guwahati ahead of Assam polls

With the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) coming into effect ahead of the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections, authorities have begun removing political flags, banners, posters and hoardings of party leaders from public places across Guwahati.

Me Too Case: Rosy Borah files complaint in Assam State Commission for Women against Utpal Datta

Filmmaker Bora confirms to India Today NE that case has been officially registered; details kept confidential.

Section 163 BNSS imposed in Assam’s Kokrajhar ahead of April 9 polls

The District Magistrate of Kokrajhar, Pankaj Chakravarty, has promulgated a prohibitory order under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS) in view of the upcoming General Elections to the Assam Legislative Assembly scheduled for April 9.

Assam polls: Proposal for 51 seats sent to TMC leadership, says Sushmita Dev

Sushmita Dev, Member of Parliament of the All India Trinamool Congress (TMC), said the party will contest the 2026 Assam Assembly elections and is preparing its strategy to challenge the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).