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GUWAHATI: In a significant political shift in Assam, former Congress heavyweights Bhupen Borah and Pradyut Bordoloi—who joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just days ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections—have emerged victorious in their respective constituencies. ALSO READ: BJP Leader Himanta Biswa Sarma Sweeps Jalukbari with Huge Margin, Defeats Congress’s Bidisha Neog in Assam Polls Bhupen…
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: 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: 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…
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: 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…
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…
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: A World Bank delegation led by Regional Vice President Johannes Zutt on Monday, May 18, reviewed the progress of major World Bank-assisted projects being implemented in Assam and held discussions on future areas of collaboration aligned with the state government’s developmental priorities. ALSO READ: NEET-UG 2026 Paper Leak: CBI Arrests Maharashtra-Based Institute Founder in…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Monday, May 18, held a Special General Body Meeting at the auditorium of 91 Yards Club at the ACA Stadium Complex in Guwahati, with representatives from all affiliated and playing member units participating in the session. ALSO READ: GMC Approves Naming and Renaming of Seven Roads Across Guwahati…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, May 18, reviewed the price monitoring mechanism for essential commodities in the state and directed officials to take strict measures to maintain market stability and prevent any abnormal increase in prices. ALSO READ: Assam Cricket Association Holds Special General Body Meeting, Forms Key Committees for 2026–27…
GUWAHATI: President Droupadi Murmu will confer the Padma Awards for 2026 during the first Civil Investiture Ceremony to be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 25. ALSO READ: ₹8.8 Lakh Worth Suspected Fake Currency Seized in Guwahati, Two Vehicles Recovered In a social media post on Sunday, May 17, the Ministry of Home Affairs stated…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 16, said the state government is preparing a series of major policy initiatives in the healthcare and mining sectors following high-level departmental review meetings held in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Student Body Stages Protest in Guwahati Over NEET-UG Paper Leak; Demands Accountability Sharing details on social media,…
GUWAHATI: The prime accused in the high-profile Morikolong robbery case was seriously injured after a police vehicle carrying him met with a road accident in the Borghat area of Nagaon late Friday night, May 15. ALSO READ: Assam CM Inaugurates Slice Bank’s AI-Powered Digital Branch in Guwahati The accused, identified as Rajjibul Islam, a resident…
Assam tightens spending as fears grow over a looming economic storm driven by global fuel shocks and rising inflation Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s appeal to Indians to cut down on expenses, conserve fuel and prepare for uncertain global conditions has triggered an unprecedented wave of austerity measures across the country. What initially appeared to…
GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 16, inaugurated what he described as India’s first AI-powered digital branch of Slice Bank in Dispur, marking a major step in Assam’s growing digital banking ecosystem. ALSO READ: CBI Launches AI-Powered ‘ABHAY’ System to Verify Fake Notices and Combat Digital Arrest Scams The branch has been…
