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Mother, son killed in wild elephant attack at tea garden in Assam’s Tinsukia

Mar 07, 2026

A mother and her son were killed after a herd of wild elephants attacked their home at a tea garden in Assam’s Tinsukia district late on Friday night, March 6, officials said.

Village Rockstars 2 review: A journey through the paddy fields and scents of Assam’s village life

Village Rockstars 2 review: A journey through the paddy fields and scents of Assam’s village life

Mar 07, 2026

The film captures the simplicity and struggles of village life while revealing its quiet truths. For anyone who has left their village behind and moved to a big city, the film gently takes you back to the days you once lived.

Naduar Congress workers oppose ticket for new entrant Sunil Chetri ahead of 2026 Assam Assembly election

Naduar Congress workers oppose ticket for new entrant Sunil Chetri ahead of 2026 Assam Assembly election

Mar 07, 2026

A group of Congress workers and aspirants from the 69–Naduar Assembly constituency in Assam has urged the leadership of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) to reconsider the possible candidature of newly joined leader Sunil Chetri for the upcoming assembly elections.

“Final Attempt Also Failed”: Akhil Gogoi posts cryptic message amid opposition alliance talks in Assam

“Final Attempt Also Failed”: Akhil Gogoi posts cryptic message amid opposition alliance talks in Assam

Mar 07, 2026

Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi on March 6 posted a cryptic message on social media, writing in Assamese “সৰ্বশেষ চেষ্টাও ব‍্যৰ্থ,” which roughly translates to “the final attempt also failed.”

Domestic LPG up by Rs 60, commercial cylinders costlier by Rs 114.5 from March 7

Domestic LPG up by Rs 60, commercial cylinders costlier by Rs 114.5 from March 7

Mar 07, 2026

Domestic and commercial LPG cylinder prices have been increased by Rs 60 and Rs 114.5 respectively, with the revised rates coming into effect from March 7, according to data available on the website of Indian Oil Corporation.

I will rule BTC for 15 years, says BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary

Mar 06, 2026

BTC Chief and senior Hagrama Mohilary on Friday, March 6, asserted that he would continue to lead the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) for at least the next 15 years. Mohilary made the remark while addressing a public meeting during the “Dispur Chalo” programme organised by the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) at Nimuwa in Assam’s Baksa district.

Mother clings to hope of 'parachute escape' after Assam Sukhoi crash that killed IAF pilot

Mother clings to hope of 'parachute escape' after Assam Sukhoi crash that killed IAF pilot

Mar 06, 2026

An IAF pilot died in a Sukhoi crash during training in Assam. Authorities are investigating the cause while the pilot's mother hopes he survived by parachuting.

Pramod Boro wins Rajya Sabha seat unopposed, receives grand welcome in Assam's Kokrajhar

Mar 06, 2026

President of the United People's Party Liberal, Pramod Boro, has won a seat in the Rajya Sabha unopposed, marking a significant political milestone for the Bodo community. His election was confirmed after the scrutiny of nomination papers for the three Rajya Sabha seats from Assam.

Silchar woman becomes first person in Assam to receive Indian citizenship after two years in detention

Mar 06, 2026

In a significant development linked to the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act in Assam, a woman identified as Dipali Das from Silchar has reportedly become the first person in the state to receive Indian citizenship under the legislation after spending two years in a detention camp as a suspected foreigner.

‘Ajmal is Himanta’s 108’: Gaurav Gogoi attacks Assam CM over alleged AIUDF support in Rajya Sabha polls

Mar 06, 2026

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on March 6 launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of indulging in “opportunistic politics” by allegedly seeking support from the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) during the Rajya Sabha elections.

United People’s Party Liberal lauds AGP-AIUDF for backing Pramod Boro in Rajya Sabha Polls

Mar 06, 2026

United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) General Secretary Raju Kumar Narzary on March 6, expressed gratitude to the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) for extending their support to Pramod Boro in the upcoming Rajya Sabha election in India.

Naga Students’ Federation rebukes Nagaland minister over NIT row, demands 80% indigenous representation

Naga Students’ Federation rebukes Nagaland minister over NIT row, demands 80% indigenous representation

Mar 06, 2026

The Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) has strongly objected to remarks made by Temjen Imna Along, the Higher Education Minister of Nagaland, in the Nagaland Legislative Assembly regarding alleged interference by certain organisations in matters concerning the National Institute of Technology Nagaland.

“After BPF came into power, destruction has started again in Bodoland”: Pramod Boro

Mar 06, 2026

Pramod Boro on Friday, March 6, said that the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) may contest all 15 constituencies in the Bodoland Territorial Region independently, adding that a final decision on whether to fight alone or as part of the NDA will be announced within the next few days.

Assam: One-Man Commission set up to probe BTC Secretariat incident

Assam: One-Man Commission set up to probe BTC Secretariat incident

Mar 06, 2026

Assam government forms a one-man commission to investigate the BTC Secretariat incident. The inquiry aims to ensure transparency and timely action based on the report.

Three from Assam crack UPSC civil services 2025; Abhigyan Khaund secures AIR 187

Three from Assam crack UPSC civil services 2025; Abhigyan Khaund secures AIR 187

Mar 06, 2026

Three candidates from Assam have successfully cleared the Civil Services Examination 2025 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), according to the final results announced recently.

Indigenous Muslims back BJP, donate Rs 11,000 to party fund during Ramadan: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Indigenous Muslims back BJP, donate Rs 11,000 to party fund during Ramadan: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Mar 06, 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, on March 6 said that members of the indigenous Muslim community in the state fully support the Bharatiya Janata Party and have contributed to the party’s election fund.

Assam CM lays foundation stone of Dibrugarh Press Club’s new building

Assam CM lays foundation stone of Dibrugarh Press Club’s new building

Mar 06, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma laid the foundation stone for new Dibrugarh Press Club building, promising improved facilities for journalists. The project aims to boost media development and support press activities in the region.

Assam: Hagrama Mohilary’s wife Sewli Mohilary, Pramila Rani Brahma in BPF ticket battle for Kokrajhar

Mar 06, 2026

The race for the Kokrajhar Assembly constituency ticket from the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) is gathering momentum, with Sewli Mohilary, wife of BTC chief Hagrama Mohilary, and senior leader Pramila Rani Brahma emerging as key contenders ahead of the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections.

Ticket race heats up in Assam's Dhubri as Congress hopefuls hold bike rallies

Mar 06, 2026

Political activity has intensified in Assam’s Dhubri district as leaders and aspirants of the Indian National Congress stepped up efforts over party nominations ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections.

Assam CM condoles death of two IAF pilots in Su-30MKI crash

Assam CM condoles death of two IAF pilots in Su-30MKI crash

Mar 06, 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma, Chief Minister of Assam, on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the deaths of two Indian Air Force pilots who were killed after a Sukhoi Su‑30MKI fighter jet crashed in Karbi Anglong district.

Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar killed in Assam Su-30 crash was part of ‘Operation Sindoor’

Mar 06, 2026

Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, one of the two Indian Air Force pilots killed in the crash of a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet in Assam, had earlier taken part in a mission known as “Operation Sindoor”, his family revealed.