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Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra today released a 20-point 'charge sheet' against the BJP-led government in Assam, accusing the state administration of indulging in corruption and using its machinery to instil fear among minorities.The 'charge sheet' was released in Guwahati ahead of the assembly elections.  The Congress alleged that the BJP government failed to keep its assurances of granting ST status to six indigenous communities and increasing the daily wage of tea garden workers to Rs 351 during its decade-long regime.The Congress also charged the BJP-led government with "rampant corruption".The party accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, his close ministers…

Addressing the media, Gaurav Gogoi, President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, said the screening process for candidates is being expedited and, after consultations with the central leadership, the first phase of the Congress candidates’ list is likely by the end of February. He asserted that the Congress is ahead in election preparations and confirmed that alliances with like-minded opposition parties are certain, claiming that parties aligning with Congress grow stronger while those aligning with the Bharatiya Janata Party weaken, citing Asom Gana Parishad and United People's Party Liberal as examples. Responding to speculation about Bhupen Bora joining the BJP,…

Chief Election Commissioner of India (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday said the primary objective of the Special Revision of electoral rolls in Assam was to “ensure inclusion of all eligible voters and exclusion of all ineligible electors in the final electoral rolls.A total of 2,49,58,139 voters are included in the final voter list for Special Revision (SR) 2026, representing a 0.97 percent decrease compared to the draft voter list.Addressing mediapersons here, the CEC said that the fact that there have only about 500 appeals across all districts, meant that the SR process, which began in mid-November has been done in…

ManipalCigna Health Insurance has intensified its efforts to expand access to quality healthcare across Northeast India through its flagship product ManipalCigna Sarvah, which was recognised as the Product of the Year 2025 in the health insurance category following a consumer survey conducted by NielsenIQ. Designed to simplify and widen the reach of health insurance, the product offers comprehensive and flexible coverage tailored to the evolving medical needs of families across the Northeast, ranging from essential protection for first-time buyers to advanced plans featuring innovative benefits such as zero waiting period options. As part of its regional expansion strategy, the company…

Assam Rifles flagged off “The Eastern Edge Expedition” on 18 February 2026 from Pangsau Pass, Arunachal Pradesh to Jorhat, Assam, in partnership with Hero MotoCorp. The rally scheduled from 18 February 2026 to 02 March 2026 under Operation Sadbhavana 2025–26, celebrates resilience, camaraderie and the indomitable spirit of the Northeast. The expedition aims to showcase the breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture and immense potential of the region while fostering unity and national integration. Covering challenging terrains and remote routes, the rally stands as a tribute to the endurance and determination that define both the Armed Forces and the people of the…

The Congress MLAs staged a walkout in the Assam Assembly's Budget session today, demanding disqualification of its two MLAs who had joined the Raijor Dal recently.As soon as the House assembled, Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia sought the Speaker's ruling on two notices submitted by the Congress against the two legislators.Abdur Rashid Mandal and Sherman Ali Ahmed, who were suspended by the Congress earlier, had joined the Akhil Gogoi-led Raijor Dal.Speaker Biswajit Daimary maintained that he just received the notices and would need time to go through them.The Congress did not expel the two MLAs but expected that the Speaker…

In a significant step towards mitigating human-elephant conflict (HEC) inAssam, leading biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, with support from SBIFoundation, has successfully installed a nearly 10-kilometre-long community-managedsolar-powered fence system in Bhangrikuchi village of Baksa district in Assam.The initiative covers 18 hamlets and safeguards the croplands and around 285 householdsthat have long faced conflicts with wild elephants.Bhangrikuchi has been highly vulnerable to frequent encounters with wild elephants, leadingto severe damage to agricultural fields and residential property.The newly-installed fence system provides a safe, non-lethal and eco-friendly deterrent toelephants besides discouraging use of illegal and hazardous electric fence to ward off wildelephants.Beyond protection, the…

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Tuesday met the Chief Election Commissioner of India, Gyanesh Kumar, during his visit to Guwahati and submitted a series of serious complaints. A delegation led by MP Rakibul Hussain and former Rajya Sabha MP Ripun Bora met the Chief Election Commissioner and apprised him in detail of the alleged harassment of common citizens in the name of Special Revision (SR) of electoral rolls. Addressing a press conference at Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati, the two leaders alleged that, under the patronage of the Assam Government, the Election Commission machinery was being misused to harass…

BJP national president Nitin Nabin will undertake a two-day organisational visit to Dibrugarh in Upper Assam from Wednesday.Addressing a media conference at the party’s state headquarters on Tuesday, BJP state spokesperson Kalyan Gogoi informed that Nabin would land at Mohanbari Airport in Dibrugarh on Wednesday afternoon.“The BJP national president will be accorded a grand and traditional welcome by nearly two thousand dedicated karyakartas and cultural performers. Upon reaching Khanikar Chariali, he will be ceremonially received by 15 cultural troupes showcasing Assam’s vibrant heritage,” Gogoi said.Thereafter, Nabin will be escorted in an open vehicle to the Mancotta Playground to participate in…

National Statistics Office (NSO), Coordination and Quality Control Division (C&QCD) Zonal Office, North-Eastern Zone, under Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation, Government of India organised a one-day Zonal level training on National Household Income Survey (NHIS) in Guwahati l today.Among the ensuing surveys undertaken by NSO, a key new initiative is the National Household Income Survey (NHIS), which will be conducted for a period of one year starting from April 2026. This first-ever pan-India survey marks a significant milestone in addressing long-standing data gaps.The training was attended by the senior officers, survey supervisors and survey enumerators from regional and sub-regional offices of the…