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Tension in Assam's Bijni after UPPL alleges cash distribution by NDA candidate, police step in

Tension briefly escalated in Assam's Bijni following allegations of cash distribution involving a candidate of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA), prompting a swift response from local police to stabilise the situation.

Priyank Kharge defends father's 'poisonous snake' jibe at BJP, RSS; hits out at Assam CM

Karnataka minister Priyank Kharge on April 8 defended remarks made by his father and AICC president Mallikarjun Kharge, as the political dispute with the BJP and RSS intensified. He also criticised Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, describing him as “frustrated” and accusing him of acting out of “caste privilege”.

Assam: Dhubri's 12-lakh voters gear up for high-stakes poll battle amid riverine challenges

Assam Polls: Officers cross Brahmaputra river to access 21 remote polling stations

Polling and presiding officers deployed in Assam’s Chamaria constituency undertook a multi-stage journey to reach remote polling stations ahead of voting scheduled for Thursday, April 9.

Himanta Biswa Sarma offers prayers at Baidyanath Temple ahead of Assam polls

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sought divine blessings at Baidyanath Temple ahead of Assam assembly elections. The Chief Minister prayed for peace and development as election campaigns heat up.

Assam: AJYCP flags ‘underdevelopment’, slams BJP-AGP of failing martyr Khargeswar Talukdar’s constituency

The Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuva Chatra Parishad (AJYCP) has criticised the BJP-AGP government over what it described as the continued underdevelopment of the home constituency of Swahid Khargeswar Talukdar, the first martyr of the Assam Agitation.

Assam's Dhubri sets up massive logistics, hospitality for 14,500 poll officials ahead of voting

The district administration in Dhubri has completed extensive preparations for the Assam Assembly elections, combining large-scale logistics with an unprecedented hospitality arrangement for polling personnel.

RSS files police complaints against Mallikarjun Kharge over ‘poisonous snake’ remark made in Assam

RSS files police complaint against Mallikarjun Kharge over his ‘poisonous snake’ remark. The move has escalated political tensions in Assam with widespread reactions.

Himanta Biswa Sarma clarifies stance on beef, says no ban but restrictions in public spaces

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma states no beef ban in the state but restricts public consumption to maintain peace. The government respects individual choices while ensuring public spaces remain neutral.

Polling teams dispatched across Dhubri as administration gears up for April 9 Assam Assembly elections

The district administration in Dhubri has made extensive preparations for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, with polling teams and election materials dispatched on April 8.

Assam's Bongaigaon ready for polls; EVMs distributed to 747 booths across three constituencies

Bongaigaon district in Assam is fully prepared for elections with EVMs distributed to 747 booths. Authorities have ensured security and smooth polling arrangements for voters.

Over 7 lakh voters set to vote as Assam's Kokrajhar completes polling preparations

Seven lakh voters in Assam's Kokrajhar are set to vote with full security and COVID-19 measures in place. Officials expect high turnout and urge cooperation at polling stations.

“Utterly shameful, unacceptable”: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slams Himanta Biswa Sarma over remarks on Mallikarjun Kharge

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has strongly criticised Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks on Mallikarjun Kharge, calling them shameful and unacceptable. She urged political leaders to maintain respect and promote constructive dialogue.

Guwahati-bound Kamakhya Express runs over youth in Dhubri

A tragic accident claimed the life of a 30-year-old youth in the Bahadurtari area of Dhubri on Wednesday morning (April 8) after he was struck by a passenger train near the town’s outskirts.

TMC candidate Kaushik Ranjan Das loses shop in devastating Bongaigaon fire

A devastating fire broke out at Ghilaguri market in Jogighopa area of Bongaigaon district, reducing at least 14 shops to ashes and causing extensive property damage late last night.

18 injured as vehicle falls into ditch during Congress campaign rally in Assam’s Nagaon

At least 18 people were injured, several of them critically, after a vehicle carrying participants during a Congress rally fell into a deep ditch in Rupahihat under Nagaon district on Tuesday, April 7.

Election Commission rolls out webcasting, CAPF deployment for free and fair Assam Elections

The Election Commission has completed extensive preparations to conduct the Assam Legislative Assembly General Elections 2026 in a single phase on April 9, with authorities emphasising a free, fair and secure polling process across the state’s 126 constituencies.

Polling teams dispatched to remote booths in Assam’s Haflong ahead of voting

With polling in the Haflong Assembly constituency scheduled for April 9, election authorities in Dima Hasao district have dispatched polling personnel to remote locations to ensure timely and smooth conduct of voting.

Assam police book Pawan Khera on charges of forgery, defamation, targeting Assam CM’s family

A First Information Report (FIR) has been registered by the Crime Branch of Assam Police in Guwahati against Congress leader Pawan Khera and others following a complaint filed by Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, alleging forgery, defamation and criminal conspiracy in connection with statements made during recent press conferences.

Himanta Biswa Sarma slams Congress 'madman' Mallikarjun Kharge over unverified passport allegations

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on April 7 escalated his attack on the Congress, criticising party president Mallikarjun Kharge for defending allegations against him and his family, and remarking that Kharge was “speaking like a ‘pagal’ (madman)”.

Complaint filed against Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge over alleged inflammatory remarks in Assam

A complaint has been lodged at Basistha Police Station in Guwahati, Assam against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, following allegations of making inflammatory and derogatory remarks during a political address in Assam’s Sribhumi district.