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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the state police was doing their job by trailing Pawan Khera in connection with a case filed by the former's wife over allegations that she held multiple passports and offshore properties.Sarma also took a swipe at state Congress president Gaurav Gogoi over the British nationality of his wife and children and asked how a person who "could not have an Indian family serve us".Talking to reporters in Guwahati, he said, "We have put the police after Khera. Whom else will we task it with? It is not the ULFA that is after…

A day after voting concluded for the Assam Assembly elections, Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the Zubeen Garg murder case, reportedly filed a bail application on Friday. The plea is set to be heard in a special fast-track court, with the hearing scheduled for April 22. Meanwhile, a separate hearing was held regarding whether “Mahabir Aqua,” owned by Siddharth Sharma, should be reopened. The Gauhati High Court has authorized the special fast-track court to take a decision on this matter. During today’s proceedings, serious allegations were raised against Siddharth Sharma. He is accused of misappropriating several crores belonging to Zubeen…

With polling formally concluding at 5 PM, Assam has witnessed a remarkable phase in its democratic journey. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has extended its profound gratitude to the people of Assam for their overwhelming participation in what it described as a historic electoral exercise. The state recorded an impressive voter turnout of 84.42%, with over 2.50 crore voters casting their ballots. According to the BJP, this reflects the people’s strong faith in democratic values and their commitment to shaping the future of Assam. The party also expressed special appreciation for young and first-time voters, whose enthusiastic participation signals the…

The Telangana High Court adjourned the hearing to Friday in the anticipatory bail petition filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by the Assam government on his allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, who virtually argued for Khera, alleged political vendetta in the case filed by the Sarma-led government in Assam.Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia, who argued against Khera's petition, stressed that there is no political vendetta and that the petition is not maintainable before the Telangana High Court.Khera's lawyer, Ponnam Ashok Goud, said that orders are likely to…

The Election Commission is fully geared up to conduct the polling for the General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly, 2026 in a free, fair and peaceful manner, the state election department said on Tuesday.Campaigning for the elections ended on Tuesday evening.Polling for all 126 Assembly constituencies will be held in a single phase on Thursday.“Under the leadership of the Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, Anurag Goel, all concerned are carrying out their responsibilities with utmost diligence. To ensure strict monitoring of all aspects, including law and order and election expenditure, the Election Commission has already deployed central observers,” a…

On the occasion of World Health Day, the Red Shield Gunners of the Indian Army, under the aegis of Spear Corps, organised a comprehensive Medical Camp at Pengree, Tinsukia, in coordination with the Red Cross Society, AANS and Pengree Tea Estate. The initiative aimed at promoting health awareness and providing essential medical support to the local community. The camp witnessed wide public participation and included health check-ups, diagnostic services including cancer screening, and awareness sessions on preventive healthcare. Special focus was laid on women and child health, with distribution of sanitary pads, newborn care kits for new mothers and essential…

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday launched a strong political offensive during multiple election rallies across Assam, sharply criticising the Indian National Congress and reiterating the BJP’s commitment to eliminate illegal infiltration from the state. Addressing rallies in Hailakandi and Patharkandi on the final day of campaigning for the April 9 Assembly elections, Shah urged voters to support the Bharatiya Janata Party for a third consecutive term. He emphasised that the election was not about electing individuals like Himanta Biswa Sarma, but about empowering the BJP to take decisive action against infiltrators. Shah claimed that illegal immigrants in Assam…

In a tragic incident, a police personnel died after he suffered a heart attack while on election duty in Nagaon district of Assam on the night of April 7-8.The deceased has been identified as head constable Chandan Rai.Police said that he was deployed with his company (number E/186) at Nagaon for Assembly Election duty when he complained of abdominal pain.He was rushed to the public health centre at Dhing, and subsequently referred to Nagaon Medical College and Hospital following deterioration in his condition."He passed away at Nagaon Medical College while undergoing treatment. The attending doctor declared the cause of death…

Assam Police conducted searches at Congress leader Pawan Khera’s residence at Nizamuddin in New Delhi today. The searches came after Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma lodged an FIR against Khera, accusing him of making unfounded allegations against her of having passports of three countries and properties in Dubai and the US.Khera had made the allegations during a press conference in New Delhi.Talking to reporters after the search, DCP of Assam Police Debajit Nath said that Khera was not present in the house and they have seized some incriminating documents from his house.CM Sarma claimed that…