Assam Polls: 776 nominations found valid; Scrutiny adjourned for 2 seats
Mar 24, 2026The scrutiny of nomination papers for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections found 776 candidates valid on March 24, while the process was adjourned for two constituencies — Barpeta (SC) and Dhekiajuli — till March 25, according to an official statement.
BJP’s Ramakanta Deuri says victory margin has risen to 80,000 votes in Assam's Morigaon
Mar 24, 2026Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Ramakanta Deuri on March 24 claimed that his expected victory margin in the Morigaon constituency has risen to 80,000 votes and is continuing to increase, as he formally launched his election campaign across the constituency.
Mass Congress exodus in Karbi Anglong: Tuliram Ronghang inducts 300+ families into BJP ahead of polls
Mar 24, 2026In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC) and BJP candidate from the 111-Rongkhang (ST) constituency, on March 24 a large number of Congress leaders and workers into the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
Assam: Pistol recovered during pre-poll checking in Rupahihat, two miscreants on the run
Mar 24, 2026Ahead of the upcoming elections, Rupahihat Police recovered a pistol and one round of ammunition during a routine checking drive on the Nagaon–Naltali state highway.
‘Every election crucial for indigenous identity’: Himanta says BJP manifesto in 2–3 days
Mar 24, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 24 asserted that every election in the state holds critical importance for safeguarding the identity and future of indigenous communities, as the BJP ramps up its campaign for the upcoming Assembly polls.
Ashok Singhal: Boko-Chaygaon, Dudhnoi & West Goalpara polls a ‘battle of margins’, not BJP vs Congress
Mar 24, 2026The BJP-led alliance on March 24 inaugurated its central election campaign office for the 28 Boko-Chaygaon constituency at Kenduguri, marking a high-energy start to its local campaign push.
1,500 MT high-value cargo reaches Guwahati's Pandu via Indo-Bangladesh route
Mar 24, 2026In a significant boost to riverine logistics, a high-value cargo consignment of nearly 1,500 metric tonnes has reached Pandu from Kolkata via the Indo-Bangladesh Protocol Route, underscoring the growing efficiency of inland waterways in the region.
Jalukbari nomination twist: Congress's Bidisha Neog’s papers partly rejected, remains in fray against Himanta
Mar 24, 2026The nomination of a Congress candidate from Haflong constituency was rejected during scrutiny on March 24, while another nominee from the party, Bidisha Neog, remains in the fray despite one set of her nomination papers being cancelled, according to the Election Commission of India.
Bhupesh Baghel calls Assam polls a ‘real vs fake Congress’ battle, targets Himanta Biswa Sarma
Mar 24, 2026Senior Congress leader and former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel on Tuesday described the upcoming Assam Assembly elections as a contest between the “real” and the “fake” Congress, alleging that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is leading the latter.
Raijor Dal's Rahul Chetry gets nod for 83rd Margherita seat amid scrutiny concerns
Mar 24, 2026The candidature of Raijor Dal leader Rahul Chetry for the 83rd Margherita Legislative Assembly Constituency has been confirmed after he received clearance from the Tinsukia District Election Officer on March 24.
Dhubri mounts massive poll operation with 12.2 lakh voters, 285 boat-only stations
Mar 24, 2026As Assam heads toward the 2026 Assembly elections, the Dhubri district administration has launched a large-scale logistical and security exercise to manage one of the most complex electoral landscapes in the state, with over 12.2 lakh voters spread across riverine and border areas.
One nomination rejected during scrutiny in Assam’s Kokrajhar district
Mar 24, 2026One nomination paper was rejected during scrutiny in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on March 24, officials said.
Himanta promises 2 lakh jobs for youths, pitches major employment push ahead of polls in Sorbhog
Mar 24, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was honoured with the Gopal Ata Award by the Bhawanipur Satra during his visit to Bhawanipur in Bajali district on March 24.
Allegations surface against BJP’s Kushal Dowari over nomination affidavit in Assam's Sivasagar
Mar 24, 2026Fresh controversy has emerged around the nomination of BJP candidate Kushal Dowari from the Sivasagar Assembly constituency, after Raijor Dal president and MLA Akhil Gogoi raised serious allegations regarding discrepancies in his affidavit.
Storm hits Assam’s South Salmara, ferry passengers escape unharmed
Mar 24, 2026A storm accompanied by hail lashed several areas of South Salmara district in Assam on March 24, triggering panic among residents and ferry passengers.
Rahul, Priyanka to lead Congress star campaign in Assam polls as party gears up for high-stakes battle
Mar 24, 2026Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra take charge of Congress campaign in Assam elections. The party aims to strengthen its foothold amid tough competition.
Hagrama Mohilary's wife declares 30+ vehicles, 30+ bank accounts, Rs 31.69 lakh cash in hand in massive poll affidavit
Mar 24, 2026Sewli Mohilary, the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) candidate from the Kokrajhar (ST) constituency, has declared total assets worth approximately Rs 23.53 crore, along with liabilities exceeding Rs 9.12 crore, according to her nomination affidavit filed for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections.
100-day TB eradication campaign launched in Morigaon on World Tuberculosis Day
Mar 24, 2026Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh has urged all communities in the state to uphold unity and coexistence for ensuring peace and development in the state.
BJP’s Uttam Prasad goes door-to-door in Dhubri, predicts minority vote swing
Mar 24, 2026As Assam’s assembly elections heat up, BJP candidate Uttam Prasad, a frontrunner in the Dhubri constituency, launched an extensive door-to-door campaign, anchored in the slogan “Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas” (Together with all, Development for all).
Assam’s Uma Chetry returns to India squad for T20 series vs South Africa
Mar 24, 2026Uma Chetry returns to the Indian T20 squad for the South Africa series. Her selection adds depth and experience to the team ahead of key matches.
Congress candidate from Dhekiajuli, Batash Orang under scanner over ‘discrepancies’ in election affidavit
Mar 24, 2026The nomination process in the 65-Dhekiajuli Assembly constituency has come under sharp scrutiny after a formal objection was lodged against the affidavit of Congress candidate Batash Orang, alleging multiple discrepancies and misrepresentation of facts in his election filings.
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