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People did not vote for BJP this time in Assam: Congress Candidate Debabrata Saikia rejects exit polls

People did not vote for BJP this time in Assam: Congress Candidate Debabrata Saikia rejects exit polls

Apr 29, 2026

Debabrata Saikia claims Assam voters rejected BJP, dismissing exit polls. He calls for patience and respect for democracy until official results are declared.

Exit Polls not final verdict: AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam predicts close Assam contest

Apr 29, 2026

AIUDF leader Rafiqul Islam on April 29 said exit polls should not be treated as final results and urged people to wait until May 4 for the official outcome of the Assembly elections.

Exit polls may not be perfect, but NDA headed for big win in Assam: State BJP chief Dilip Saikia

Apr 29, 2026

Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on April 29 expressed confidence over the NDA’s electoral prospects in Assam, saying that while exit polls may not always be accurate, the alliance is expecting a strong and decisive mandate from voters.

Fake HSLC marksheet racket busted in Dhubri, one held for allegedly cheating students

Fake HSLC marksheet racket busted in Dhubri, one held for allegedly cheating students

Apr 29, 2026

In a major crackdown on academic fraud, Dhubri Police on April 29 busted a fake HSLC marksheet racket operating from an institution in the district and arrested one person allegedly involved in issuing forged certificates.

Assam Exit Poll 2026: BJP-led NDA set for hat-trick, Axis My India predicts 88-100 seats

Assam Exit Poll 2026: BJP-led NDA set for hat-trick, Axis My India predicts 88-100 seats

Apr 29, 2026

The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is poised for a third consecutive term in Assam, with the Axis My India exit poll projecting a sweeping victory for the ruling alliance in the 2026 Assembly elections.

Flash flood frenzy: Rumours of severed leg found in Guwahati’s Bamunimaidam declared fake by police

Apr 29, 2026

Panic briefly spread in the College Road area of Bamunimaidam after rumours circulated that a severed human leg had been seen floating in waterlogged surroundings on April 29.

Journalist and cultural activist Kumar Bhaskarjyoti passes away at 50

Journalist and cultural activist Kumar Bhaskarjyoti passes away at 50

Apr 29, 2026

Noted television host, radio jockey, writer and cultural activist Kumar Bhaskarjyoti passed away on Wednesday at the age of 50, leaving behind a rich legacy in Assam’s media and cultural landscape.

Assam’s Dr Bhaskar Jyoti Sonowal elected president of BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance Global Forum

Assam’s Dr Bhaskar Jyoti Sonowal elected president of BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance Global Forum

Apr 29, 2026

Assam’s Dr Bhaskar Jyoti Sonowal has been elected President of the BRICS Entrepreneurs Alliance (BEA) Global Forum for the 2026–27 term, marking a major milestone for India’s growing role within the BRICS+ economic framework.

Nagaland: State-Level Leadership workshop for PwDs held in Dimapur

Nagaland: State-Level Leadership workshop for PwDs held in Dimapur

Apr 29, 2026

Nagaland organised a leadership workshop in Dimapur to empower Persons with Disabilities. The programme focused on skill development and inclusivity.

Silchar youth arrested in alleged multi-lakh online trading investment fraud

Apr 29, 2026

Cachar Police have arrested a youth from the Srikona area near Silchar on charges of illegally collecting money from the public and cheating investors in the name of an online trading company.

BJP confident of third straight win in Assam, eyes gains in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

BJP confident of third straight win in Assam, eyes gains in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Apr 29, 2026

BJP is confident of winning Assam for the third time in a row. The party is also targeting growth in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry through focused campaigns.

Fast-Track Court orders seizure of Siddharth Sharma’s Mahabir Aqua, freezing of accounts in Zubeen Garg death case

Fast-Track Court orders seizure of Siddharth Sharma’s Mahabir Aqua, freezing of accounts in Zubeen Garg death case

Apr 29, 2026

The Fast-Track Court orders seizure of Mahabir Aqua and freezes bank accounts in connection with the Zubeen Garg death case. Authorities will carry out the orders as the investigation proceeds.

GMC clears illegal blockage in Guwahati’s Rukmininagar, restores natural drainage

Apr 29, 2026

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Tuesday said the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has demolished an obstruction in Rukmininagar that had blocked the natural flow of water and contributed to waterlogging in the area.

World War II-era tank shell recovered during digging work in Assam’s Ledo

Apr 29, 2026

A suspected World War II-era tank shell was unearthed at Singri village under the Ledo police outpost in Assam’s Tinsukia district on Wednesday, April 29 during digging work near a local shop, prompting security concerns and immediate intervention by authorities.

Storm fury devastates bamboo orchards in Upper Assam, livelihoods and ecology hit

Apr 29, 2026

Powerful storms accompanied by gale-force winds and heavy rainfall have caused widespread damage to bamboo orchards across Upper Assam, severely affecting both rural livelihoods and local ecosystems, officials and residents said.

Lineman’s death during streetlight work in Tinsukia raises safety concerns in Assam power sector

Apr 29, 2026

The death of a 30-year-old lineman during installation of a solar streetlight in the Baghjan–Dighal Tarang area has triggered fresh concerns over safety standards in Assam’s electricity operations.

Assam Assembly poll results: 40 counting centres set up, 25 CRPF companies guard EVM strong rooms

Apr 29, 2026

Ahead of the declaration of results for the Assam Legislative Assembly Elections 2026 on May 4, Anurag Goyal said the State Election Commission has completed all preparations for the counting process across the state.

Assam: Sribhumi's South Ramkrishnanagar isolated after rising Singla river sweeps away bridge

Apr 29, 2026

Continuous rainfall has severely disrupted connectivity in parts of Assam’s Sribhumi district, leaving several areas in the southern region of Ramkrishnanagar virtually cut off from the rest of the district.

Assam: LPG shortage sparks chaos outside Margherita gas agency, police deployed

Apr 29, 2026

A tense situation unfolded outside M/S Margherita Gas Supply in Assam’s Margherita town following alleged shortage of LPG cooking gas, with hundreds of consumers gathering at the agency premises amid mounting frustration over supply issues.

Chhattisgarh Police team detained in Guwahati over alleged bribery; probe underway

Chhattisgarh Police team detained in Guwahati over alleged bribery; probe underway

Apr 29, 2026

A four-member team of Chhattisgarh Police personnel, including an inspector, was detained and questioned by Guwahati Police after allegations of bribery in connection with a cybercrime case, officials said on April 29.

Assam: Climate change imperils Tinsukia’s iconic eucalyptus corridor

Assam: Climate change imperils Tinsukia’s iconic eucalyptus corridor

Apr 29, 2026

A slow but visible ecological decline is reshaping the historic Doomdooma Baghjan–Dighaltarang road in Tinsukia, where the once-dense “Eucalyptus Road” is losing its defining tree cover due to increasingly erratic and extreme weather patterns, experts and officials said.