GUWAHATI: The Bharatiya Janata Party’s emphatic return to power in Assam for a third consecutive term is not merely an electoral win—it is a case study in political strategy, organisational discipline, and narrative control. Led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the BJP managed to buck the conventional anti-incumbency trend that often plagues ruling parties…
GUWAHATI: In a major political upset for Assam Congress, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Mayur Borgohain has won the Nazira Assembly constituency, defeating senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia. ALSO READ: Kerala Assembly Results 2026: INC Emerges as Single Largest Party With 63 Seats, CPI(M) Secures 26 Borgohain secured 98,198 votes, while…
GUWAHATI: The alleged fake passport case involving the wife of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken a fresh political turn, with the Assam Police summoning senior Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala for questioning. ALSO READ: Fuel Prices Rise Again in Guwahati; Petrol Crosses ₹102 Mark, Diesel at ₹93.44 According to sources, Surjewala has been asked…
GUWAHATI: Badruddin Ajmal, president of the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF), has secured a decisive win in the Binnakandi Assembly constituency, defeating his closest rivals in the Assam Assembly Elections 2026. ALSO READ: BJP’s Mayur Borgohain Unseats Congress Leader Debabrata Saikia in Assam’s Nazira Ajmal polled 1,19,721 votes, comfortably ahead of Rejaul Karim Chowdhury of…
GUWAHATI: Three coaches of the Ujjaini Express derailed during a shunting movement near Yog Nagari Railway Station in Uttarakhand’s Rishikesh on Monday night, May 18, prompting an extensive restoration operation by railway authorities. ALSO READ: Atul Bora Gets Additional Charge of Assam Parliamentary Affairs Department No casualties or injuries were reported as the train was…
GUWAHATI: In a major political development in West Bengal, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Suvendu Adhikari has defeated Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in a closely watched contest, marking one of the most significant electoral outcomes in the state in recent years. ALSO READ: Mother of RG Kar Victim Ratna Debnath Wins Panihati in West Bengal, Defeats…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB), Division-I (formerly SEBA), issued a notification allowing Class IX students to study General Mathematics and General Science in English medium even if they are pursuing other subjects in a different medium. ALSO READ: Atul Bora Gets Additional Charge of Assam Parliamentary Affairs Department According to the official notice…
GUWAHATI: Jitendra Singh has resigned as the Assam in-charge of the All India Congress Committee with immediate effect, taking responsibility for the party’s poor performance in the recent elections. ALSO READ: Mamata Banerjee Suffers Stunning Defeat as BJP Ends TMC’s Long Hold in West Bengal’s Bhabanipur In a letter dated May 4, to Congress president…
GUWAHATI: Gaurav Gogoi, president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee and Leader of the Opposition, on Monday, May 4, accepted the verdict of the Assam Legislative Assembly elections, acknowledging the defeat of the opposition alliance and assuring that the party would continue to serve the people with renewed commitment. ALSO READ: AINRC Wins 12 Seats as…
“When negligence and misconduct force a national examination to be repeated, the nation pays twice; once with public money and again with the shattered dreams of honest students” The alleged leak of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) 2026 question paper has emerged as one of the most disturbing educational scandals in India…
GUWAHATI: Assam minister Atul Bora has been given additional charge of the Parliamentary Affairs Department, according to a notification issued by the Government of Assam. ALSO READ: Assam Jatiya Parishad Leader Rajen Gohain Resigns From Party The notification, dated May 16, stated that the Governor of Assam, on the advice of the Chief Minister, entrusted…
GUWAHATI: Fuel prices across India witnessed another hike on Tuesday, May 19, with petrol and diesel rates increasing by nearly ₹1 per litre in several major cities, adding to the financial strain on consumers already grappling with inflation and rising household expenses. ALSO READ: Assam Cricket Museum Inaugurated in Guwahati, Documentary on State’s Cricket Legacy Released…
GUWAHATI: Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) leader and former Union minister Rajen Gohain resigned from the party on Monday, May 18. ALSO READ: 50 LPG Cylinders Seized in Assam’s Chhaygaon, Driver Arrested Gohain stepped down from both the primary membership of the party and all organisational responsibilities with immediate effect. In his resignation letter addressed to…
GUWAHATI: Assam Police seized 50 suspected stolen LPG cylinders and arrested one person during an operation carried out by Chhaygaon Police Station in Kamrup district. ALSO READ: Assam Cricket Museum Inaugurated in Guwahati, Documentary on State’s Cricket Legacy Released According to police, a truck carrying the LPG cylinders was intercepted by members of the public…
For many people who were born and brought up in Guwahati and continue to live here, the late ’70s, ’80s, and even ’90s now feel like a dream in hindsight. The city had its own unique charm: slow, relaxed, and idyllic. We could run relay races on the main roads of Ulubari and Rehabari…
In Assam’s lively political scene, women are visible everywhere except where decisions are made. They lead rallies, run welfare drives, and turn out to vote in large numbers. Yet when it comes to contesting elections, holding legislative seats, or leading political parties, their presence is tiny. This contradiction, active participation without real representation is…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cricket Museum was formally inaugurated on Sunday, May 18, at the 91 Yards Club inside the ACA Stadium Complex at Barsapara in Guwahati, marking a significant milestone for cricket in the state. ALSO READ: World Bank Delegation Reviews Major Assam Infrastructure and Healthcare Projects, Explores Future Collaboration On the occasion, a special…
On 12 May 2026, the BJP-led NDA government took oath for the third consecutive term in Assam. Therefore, it is natural that the expectations and aspirations of the people of the state are quite high. As citizens, we expect visible improvements from the new government, especially in the areas mentioned below. ALSO READ: Opinion |…
The decision of the Assam cabinet under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to approve the draft framework for a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in its very first cabinet meeting after returning to power is not merely an administrative move; it is a declaration of political intent. By placing the UCC at the centre of…
GUWAHATI: The Union government has moved a step closer towards introducing a Water Metro system in Guwahati, placing the Assam capital in the first phase of a proposed nationwide rollout that aims to bring water-based public transport to 18 cities across India. The announcement came after Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal…
