Assam News

Padmapani Bora wins best documentary Award at Bengal International Short Film Festival

Padmapani Bora wins Best Documentary Award at Bengal International Short Film Festival. This accolade highlights the rising prominence of Indian documentary filmmakers globally.

BJP expels six Assam workers, rebel leaders for anti-party activities

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Assam expelled six party workers and terminated their primary membership for allegedly acting against the party’s interests. The action was taken by state president Dilip Saikia under provisions XXV-A and B of the party constitution.

BJP's Rupjyoti Kurmi predicts AIUDF second, Congress third in Assam polls

Rupjyoti Kurmi shares confident outlook on Assam polls, critiques opposition leadership

Women, Gen Z lead poll wave: Himanta Biswa Sarma predicts NDA sweep

Women and Gen Z voters energise Assam polls as BJP-led alliance eyes strong mandate

Gaurav Gogoi sees ‘wave for change’, intensifies campaign in Assam's Jorhat

Assam Congress President Gaurav Gogoi intensifies his campaign in Jorhat, focusing on development and new leadership. He calls on voters to engage actively in the elections for a better future.

Thousands participate in grand Ram Navami procession in Assam's Dhubri

Thousands took part in a grand Ram Navami procession in Dhubri, Assam, celebrating Lord Ram's birth. The event was marked by devotion, cultural spirit, and peaceful participation from all sections of society.

Sonowal credits Modi for Barak Valley’s transformation and growth

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal highlights Barak Valley’s rise as Assam’s strategic gateway under Modi

PM Modi to address Assam citizens via NaMo app on March 30 ahead of Assembly Polls

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address Assam citizens via the NaMo app on March 30 ahead of Assembly elections. The speech will focus on government initiatives and development plans for the state.

Assam: Retired army havildar socially boycotted in Kokrajhar, Rs 5,001 fine imposed on visitors

A retired Indian Army soldier has allegedly been socially boycotted in Assam’s Kokrajhar district, prompting a formal complaint and raising concerns over social justice and community rights.

UPPL holds massive rally in Assam's Dotma; Pramod Boro says party contesting independently

With the Assam Assembly elections drawing closer, political campaigning has intensified across the state, with parties launching extensive outreach efforts to secure victory for their candidates.

Baksa district unveils ‘Pygmy’ mascot inspired by endangered hog to boost voter awareness ahead of Assam polls

Baksa district uses unique mascot and outreach to engage voters ahead of Assam polls

Tinsukia DC holds meeting with candidates, urges strict adherence to poll code

Ahead of the Assam Assembly Elections 2026, Tinsukia District Election Officer and Deputy Commissioner Sumit Sattawan chaired a crucial meeting with contesting candidates and their representatives from all six Assembly constituencies of the district.

Assam Polls: Badruddin Ajmal attacks CM, says ‘Himanta’s dominance won’t work, ours will’

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) leader Badruddin Ajmal on March 26 launched a sharp political attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, asserting that the latter’s “strong-arm politics” will not work in Assam in the 2026 Assembly elections.

NGT issues notice to Assam govt over alleged illegal groundwater extraction in Guwahati

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to the Assam government and multiple state agencies over alleged illegal groundwater boring in parts of Guwahati.

Amit Shah to hold Guwahati roadshow tomorrow, campaign across Assam ahead of polls

Union Home Minister Amit Shah is set to arrive in Assam on March 27 to campaign for Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates ahead of the Assembly elections.

Gammon Dolong bridge collapse halts NH-37 traffic in Upper Assam

AIUDF loses ground in Assam's Bongaigaon as over 500 leaders join Congress

815 filed, 789 cleared, 67 withdrew: 722 candidates in fray for Assam polls 2026

A total of 722 candidates will contest the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections 2026 following the completion of the nomination withdrawal process.

BJP candidate Pradyut Bordoloi launches campaign in Dispur

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate for the Dispur Assembly constituency Pradyut Bordoloi on March 26, launched his election campaign, expressing confidence of victory.

Fire breaks out at accused’s house after police raid in Assam's Morigaon

A fire broke out at the residence of an accused shortly after a police raid in Boramara under Jaluguti in Assam's Morigaon district.

‘Whatever Ajmal says, we’ve politically crushed Assam’s enemies’: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 26 expressed strong confidence in a “historic” victory for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), claiming that the party has already weakened its political opponents in the state.