Assam News

Assam: Polling teams brave rain to enable home voting across Kamrup

Polling teams deployed across Kamrup district carried out home voting for eligible electors amid persistent rainfall, covering all six Legislative Assembly Constituencies (LACs) as part of the ongoing General Elections process.

The inside story of PM Modi’s tea-garden visit in Assam

PM Modi’s interaction with tea garden workers at Dibrugarh’s Monohari Tea Estate on April 1 was unplanned. Staying overnight in the tea garden’s resort, he spotted workers heading to the garden and sought a conversation, triggering photos that drew Opposition criticism as a pre-election photo-op.

Congress releases manifesto highlighting 11 key promises for Assam polls; focus on governance, identity

Congress on April 2 released the party manifesto for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, outlining 11 sectoral priorities and reiterating the party’s earlier “five guarantees”. The document was unveiled at an election rally in Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district in the presence of state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi and other senior leaders.

Assam highways to match global standards in three years: Nitin Gadkari

Union minister Nitin Gadkari addressed an election rally at Rani under the 29-Palashbari Legislative Assembly constituency in Assam on Thursday, April 2, campaigning in support of BJP candidate Himanshu Shekhar Baishya.

Complaint filed against website over alleged misrepresentation of Bodo culture

The Dularai Boro Harimu Afad has lodged a complaint at Kokrajhar Sadar Police Station against the website Bagurumba.com, alleging misrepresentation of the traditional Bodo dance, Bagurumba.

Assam polls: Hagrama Mohilary leads high-voltage campaign across BTR, backs NDA nominees

Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) president and Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council, Hagrama Mohilary, on Thursday, April 2 led a series of high-energy campaign events across Kokrajhar district in support of National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates.

Illegal immigration not a religious issue, says Nitin Gadkari; slams Opposition for ‘communalising’ debate

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari on Thursday, April 2 asserted that the Assam government’s action against “illegal immigrants” must not be conflated with any religious community, emphasising that the issue pertains strictly to national interest and sovereignty.

'Entirely baseless': Kunki Chowdhury hits back at Himanta Biswa Sarma's claims on her mother

Himanta Biswa Sarma says public displays of affection reflect trust in governance

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, April 2 responded to remarks questioning public displays of affection by women supporters, stating that such gestures stem from respect and appreciation for his work in public service.

Zubeen Garg death case: Singapore findings won’t affect Assam probe, say officials

Authorities in Assam have asserted that the conclusions of the Singapore Police Force in the death of Zubeen Garg will have no impact on the ongoing criminal proceedings in the state, even as the foreign probe ruled out foul play.

Assam: Dispur Police bust mobile theft racket, one arrested with 18 stolen phones in Khanapara

Assam's Dispur Police arrested a man linked to a mobile phone theft racket in Khanapara. They recovered 18 stolen phones and continue to investigate further.

UPPL unveils ‘people’s manifesto’, pledges peace accord implementation and inclusive development in BTR

UPPL launches manifesto focusing on peace accord and inclusive development in BTR. The party pledges transparent governance and equitable growth to unite diverse communities.

ED files money laundering case against dismissed ACS officer Sukanya Bora; assets worth Rs 7.94 cr under scanner

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office, has filed a prosecution complaint before the Special Court in Assam against dismissed ACS officer Sukanya Bora in connection with a money laundering case under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.

Former AASU leader Harsha Das joins BJP at Ranjeet Kumar Dass campaign rally in Assam's Sarbhog

Former AASU leader and ex-chairman of Howly Marketing Board, Harsha Das, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) during an election campaign rally of Ranjeet Kumar Dass in Sarbhog.

Assam Police intensify anti-drug operations, peddler nabbed in Basistha

Assam Police have arrested a drug peddler in Basistha as part of their ongoing anti-drug campaign. The public is urged to cooperate in reporting suspicious activities to aid law enforcement.

Probe into singer Zubeen Garg's death has concluded: Singapore police

The investigation into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has been formally concluded by the Singapore Police Force, which has found no evidence of foul play and confirmed that the incident was an accidental drowning.

Assam: Dima Hasao Autonomous Council executive member Samuel Changsan passes away

Samuel Changsan, Executive Member (EM) in charge of the Health and Family Welfare Department of the Dima Hasao Autonomous Council, passed away on Wednesday, April 1 evening in Guwahati, officials said.

Six Assam men arrested for beating colleague to death in Kerala over suspected phone theft

The accused — Alauddin (32), Zakir Hussain (42), Habibuddin (32), Muzammil Haq (27), Hachen Ali (37) and Minarul (32) — were taken into custody following questioning by officers at Perumbavoor police station.

Congress leader forced to retreat from campaign site amid protests in Assam's Goalpara

Congress MLA A.K. Rashid Alam was forced to leave a campaign spot in Goalpara town on Wednesday, April 1, evening after being confronted by a group of voters raising slogans against him.

Congress supplies leaders to BJP, no difference between the two: AIUDF leader Aminul Islam

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) candidate from Rupahihat Assembly constituency, Aminul Islam, on Wednesday, April 1 asserted that the party is witnessing a favourable electoral atmosphere in Assam, particularly in the Middle Assam region, while also stating that there is no difference between Congress and BJP.

Assam’s budget touches Rs 2 lakh crore, achieves 85 per cent fund utilisation: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, April 1 highlighted the State’s fiscal performance for the financial year 2025–26, describing it as a model of “disciplined spending and growth-oriented governance,” with a sharp rise in budget size and record public expenditure.