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A total of 19,774 electors of above 85 years of age and 6,638 persons with disabilities (PwDs) have been approved by the Returning Officers for home voting in Assam Assembly elections.This was informed by the Election Commission of India in a press statement issued today.Home voting in different constituencies of Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry has already commenced and will be completed by April 5.The elector will be informed of the schedule of home voting in advance and a team of polling officials will visit the elector’s residence to collect their vote.A second visit will also be undertaken if the voter is not…

An election duty official was killed and three others, including a senior administrative officer, were critically injured in a road accident at Matiabagh in Dhubri early Monday while on their way to the District Commissioner’s office. Officials said the team was travelling in a vehicle deployed for an Election Flying Squad when it collided head-on with a truck. The squad was heading to report for duty ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Romiya Ghosh, an assistant officer from Tulsibil, died on the spot. Three others — Shashi Bhushan Rajkhowa, Circle Officer of Chapar; Dipankar Adhikari, Field Officer in the Disaster…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will directly interact with party karyakartas as well as the people of Assam on March 30 at 1 pm. In this regard, the State BJP earnestly calls upon all party workers and the citizens of Assam to download and register on the “NaMo App”, thereby becoming an integral part of this unique and interactive initiative. To facilitate easy access, individuals may give a missed call on 1800-209-0920 to download the application, a statement issued by state BJP said.Furthermore, for seamless registration on the NaMo App, citizens may also click on the following link: https://www.narendramodi.in/mbsmasm The State…

The Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, Anurag Goel has urged all media houses, agencies and stakeholders to strictly adhere to the provisions of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to ensure the conduct of free, fair and transparent elections in the state.The appeal comes in the wake of a notification by the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the period during which the conduct and dissemination of exit polls has been prohibited.The ECI had issued the notification in exercise of the powers conferred under sub-Section 1 of Section 126A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, and having regard to…

The nomination of a Congress candidate from the crucial Jalukbari Assembly constituency, where Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is contesting, was rejected during scrutiny on March 24, according to the Election Commission of India. As per official data, the nomination of Congress nominee Bidisha Neog from Jalukbari was among three Congress nominations rejected. The other rejected candidates include Ananda Narah from Dhakuakhana and Nirmal Langthasa from Haflong. So far, a total of 18 nomination papers have been rejected during the scrutiny process, which is still underway. In contrast, the nomination of Nandita Garlosa from Haflong has been accepted after she…

Commemorating World Tuberculosis Day 2026, Assamofficially launched the TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan – 100 Days Campaign today during an event at the CN Centre, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH).The initiative marks a critical acceleration in the mission to eliminate Tuberculosis through strategic action and community-ledparticipation.The event served as a platform to disseminate a comprehensive 100-day Action Plan, designed to intensify case detection, enhance treatment adherence, and broaden the reach of nutritional support across the state.In a move to foster social mobilization, the ceremony also saw the felicitation ofTB Champions—survivors who are now leading advocacy efforts—and Ni-kshay Mitras, the donors…

Amid massive public enthusiasm, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) pesident Gaurav Gogoi filed his nomination from Jorhat Legislative Assembly Constituency today. Accompanied by thousands of supporters, he took out a grand rally to the office of the Jorhat District Commissioner to submit his nomination papers.Before filing his nomination, Gogoi paid tribute to his father and former Chief Minister of Assam, the late Tarun Gogoi, and his grandparents at his Jorhat residence and reaffirmed his commitment to follow their ideals, principles, and path of public service. Carrying the message of communal harmony, unity, and humanity, he also visited a gurdwara, temple,…

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that the party has lost its identity in Assam and is now effectively being run like a “Congress under Himanta Biswa Sarma with a BJP label.” Speaking to reporters during his campaign in Majuli in support of Indian National Congress candidate Dr. Indranil Pegu, Gogoi alleged that several leaders whose actions had once damaged the Congress’ image during the tenure of former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi are now part of the BJP. “There is no BJP in Assam now.…

In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Jayanta Kumar Das has resigned from all positions, including his primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Assam Pradesh unit, citing personal reasons. In his resignation letter dated March 20, Das mentioned “personal inconveniences” as the reason for stepping down and relinquished all responsibilities with immediate effect. The move comes a day after he publicly expressed dissatisfaction over not being granted a party ticket from the Dispur constituency, which he was reportedly expecting. The seat has instead been allotted to Pradyut Bordoloi, who recently joined the BJP after leaving…

A 29-year-old man has been arrested from Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly threatening to shoot Himanta Biswa Sarma, police said on March 21. The accused, identified as Krishna Dornal, a resident of Dolahtphulbari village, was arrested on Thursday following inputs from the Assam Police. Superintendent of Police of the Itanagar Capital Region, Nyelam Nega, said that Assam Police had alerted their counterparts in Arunachal Pradesh after the accused allegedly sent a threatening message to the Chief Minister via WhatsApp. During interrogation, Dornal reportedly told police that he had misappropriated money from a wine shop where he was associated. When…