IAF civilian staffer arrested in Assam for allegedly passing defence secrets to Pakistan
Mar 23, 2026In a major counter-espionage breakthrough, the Rajasthan Police has arrested a civilian employee posted at the Chabua Air Force Station in Assam for allegedly spying for Pakistan and leaking sensitive defence information.
BJP fields Kushal Dowari in Sivasagar, set for ‘friendly contest’ with AGP ally
Mar 23, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has fielded Kushal Dowari from the Sivasagar constituency, setting the stage for a high-profile contest against Akhil Gogoi for the upcoming Assembly elections. The move comes despite the seat being earlier allocated to ally Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) under the NDA alliance arrangement.
Indian Army neutralises unexploded bombs after ULFA(I) assault on Assam police camp
Mar 23, 2026The Indian Army acted swiftly to neutralise bombs after a ULFA(I) attack on an Assam police camp. Their timely intervention prevented a potential disaster and ensured safety in the region
Kamrup admin imposes curbs across Guwahati ahead of final nomination day rush
Mar 23, 2026In a pre-emptive move to ensure orderly conduct of the election process, the Kamrup Metropolitan district administration on Sunday, March 22 imposed prohibitory restrictions under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023, across key areas of Guwahati ahead of the final day for filing nominations.
Assam polls: Nandita Garlosa to contest Haflong seat for Congress after BJP snub
Mar 23, 2026The Congress confirmed her candidature in a statement, noting that its earlier nominee, state general secretary Nirmal Langthasa, had stepped aside in what the party described as “greater public interest” to accommodate Garlosa.
TMC to field candidates on 23 Assam seats under Mamata Banerjee's leadership: Sushmita Dev
Mar 23, 2026Speaking to reporters, All India Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev said candidates have been fielded across the state, including Barak Valley, Upper Assam, Lower Assam, Middle Assam and the Bodoland region, aiming to reflect Assam’s social diversity.
Six killed, two critically injured in ambulance-truck collision in Assam's Sonitpur
Mar 23, 2026Six people died and two were critically injured after an ambulance collided with a truck in Sonitpur, Assam. Authorities are investigating the cause while rescue operations continue
Gaurav Gogoi to lead Congress nomination filings across Assam today
Mar 23, 2026Gaurav Gogoi, president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, will file his nomination papers for the Jorhat Assembly constituency today. The Indian National Congress nominee, backed by alliance partners, will lead a procession from Jorhat Stadium to the District Commissioner’s office at 11 am.
BJP appoints Amiya Kumar Bhuyan as Assam unit vice president amid Bihpuria ticket row
Mar 23, 2026The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) appointed senior leader and sitting MLA Amiya Kumar Bhuyan as the State Vice President of its Assam unit with immediate effect, even as internal tensions surface over candidate selection in key constituencies.
Gaurav Gogoi accuses BJP of ‘politicising welfare’, vows end to conditional benefits in Assam
Mar 23, 2026Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Sunday, March 22, launched a slammed the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing the state government of allegedly imposing political conditions on beneficiaries seeking access to welfare schemes.
Assam cabinet minister Nandita Gorlosa joins Congress ahead of assembly polls
Mar 22, 2026Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) cabinet minister and sitting Haflong MLA Nandita Gorlosa joined the Indian National Congress in Assam on March 22. The induction took place in the presence of Congress Haflong candidate Nirmal Langthasa, APCC General Secretary.
Pijush Hazarika alleges disrespect to Zubeen Garg at Congress office, calls it 'assault on sentiments'
Mar 22, 2026Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on March 22 alleged that Congress workers disrespected late singer Zubeen Garg at the party’s Assam unit office in Bijni, describing the incident as “an assault on the sentiments of Assam.”
Assam Assembly polls: Akhil Gogoi cites development work, dismisses rivals in Sivasagar
Mar 22, 2026Amid intensifying political activity ahead of the Assembly elections, Akhil Gogoi on Sunday, March 22 said that discussions over candidate selection are still underway, even as he exuded confidence about his own electoral prospects from Sivasagar.
BJP leader Gahin Bora joins Congress ahead of Assam poll battle
Mar 22, 2026Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Gahin Bora on Sunday, March 22 formally joined Congress ahead of the forthcoming Assembly polls
Congress announces candidates for seven Assam Assembly seats ahead of 2026 polls
Mar 22, 2026The Central Election Committee (CEC) of the Indian National Congress has announced a fresh set of candidates for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections 2026.
Assam: AGP Vice President Ranjit Deka resigns after ticket denial ahead of Assembly polls
Mar 22, 2026Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) vice president Dr Ranjit Deka has resigned from the party following denial of party ticket for the upcoming Assembly elections.
Assam: NPP’s GB Sangma leaves border village for nomination filing, contest heats up in Boko-Chaygaon
Mar 22, 2026With the deadline for filing nomination papers for the upcoming Assembly elections set for March 23, political activity has intensified across Assam, particularly in the strategically significant Boko-Chaygaon constituency, where candidates are making their final moves ahead of the crucial day.
Police complaint filed over Zubeen Garg’s portrait being kicked in Assam’s Bijni
Mar 22, 2026A police complaint has been lodged at the Bijni Police Station after a portrait of singer Zubeen Garg was allegedly kicked inside a party office in Assam’s Bijni town.
Assam: Congress workers vandalise party office in Bijni, attack Zubeen Garg’s photo in protest
Mar 22, 2026A fresh controversy has erupted in Assam’s Bijni constituency after Congress workers vandalised their own party office and attacked a photograph of music icon Zubeen Garg, triggering widespread criticism.
"Won’t accept him": Nalbari Congress workers rebel against acting district president pick, ransack Rajiv Bhawan
Mar 22, 2026A major internal rift within the Congress came to the fore in Assam’s Nalbari district on Sunday, March 22, after violent protests by party workers led to vandalism and the locking of the district party office.
Man from Assam’s Morigaon goes missing while travelling to Bengaluru for work
Mar 22, 2026An elderly man from Baghara in Assam’s Morigaon district has gone missing while travelling to Bengaluru for work, leaving his family worried.
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