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In a setback for the BJP before the Assam Assembly elections, minister Nandita Gorlosa has joined the Congress, planning to contest from the Haflong constituency in Dima Hasao hill district. Her switch was facilitated by the voluntary withdrawal of Congress candidate Nirmal Langthasa. The BJP has nominated Rupali Langthasa for the same seat. The Congress praised Gorlosa's contributions to Dima Hasao and criticized Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma for prioritizing corporate interests over tribal rights. Gorlosa, who became an MLA in 2021 and previously held positions as Power Minister and in Sports and Youth Welfare, joined the Congress with Langthasa…

Eight individuals lost their lives in a tragic head-on collision involving an ambulance and a six-wheeler truck in Dhekiajuli, Assam, on Sunday night. The accident took place near Rubbertola on National Highway-15, as the ambulance was en route to a hospital from Tulip tea estate, carrying a patient and their relatives. Among the fatalities is an infant, highlighting the severity of the incident. The force of the collision resulted in the ambulance being reduced to a mangled mass of metal. It has been reported that the truck was navigating through Dhekiajuli town, allegedly to circumvent two toll gates on the…

ULFA (Independent) has claimed responsibility for "Operation Bujoni," a military-style attack on an Assam Police commando camp in Tinsukia district on March 22. The group indicated that it had previously refrained from armed activities following the 2021 Assam Assembly elections, acting on a "goodwill decision" in light of perceived peace overtures from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s government. However, ULFA accused the police of breaching this understanding, citing the deaths of its members in alleged "fake encounters" and custodial actions, alongside arrests of its supporters under stringent laws. The group cited a recent drone and missile strike on its camp…

MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed has switched from Raijor Dal to the All India Trinamool Congress (AITC), which was announced following AITC's second list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, where Ahmed is set to contest from the Mandia constituency in Barpeta district. His transition is reportedly due to being denied a party ticket by Raijor Dal. Ahmed, a three-time MLA from Baghbor, has a history of party changes, having first been elected in 2011 as a candidate for the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF). After his expulsion from AIUDF, he joined Congress, achieving victory in the 2016…

In a significant development, the Kuki-Zo Council (KZC) engaged in a crucial meeting with the Government of Manipur, led by Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, in Guwahati. This marked their first formal interaction in almost three years, occurring against the backdrop of ongoing ethnic tensions between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities. The meeting, lasting approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, primarily served as an ice-breaking session aimed at initiating dialogue after a prolonged period of conflict. Key issues were raised by the KZC delegation, particularly the urgent need to de-escalate tensions between the Kuki and Tangkhul communities. They emphasized that…

The Raijor Dal has finalized its candidates for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, with nominations announced for several significant constituencies throughout the state. The list, approved by the party’s election committee, includes party president Akhil Gogoi contesting from Sivasagar and Pradip Kumar Baruah from Kaliabor. Additional nominees are Abul Mia (Gauripur), Abdur Basid Mondal (East Goalpara), Anjan Talukdar (Manas), Azizur Rahman (Dalgaon), Mehboob Muktar (Dhing), Alok Nath (Tezpur), Dulal Chandra Baruah (Sissiborgaon), Rahul Chettri (Margherita), Dulal Moran (Digboi), and Gyanashree Bora (Moriani). The candidate for Bokakhat will be revealed on March 22. In an arrangement with the Indian National Congress,…

Unknown assailants executed a pre-dawn assault on an Assam Police Commando camp in Jagun 10 Mile, Tinsukia district, around 2 am on Sunday. The attackers hurled at least five grenades and opened heavy gunfire. While no group has officially claimed responsibility, police suspect ULFA (Independent) involvement. Security personnel retaliated, engaging in a firefight for nearly 30 minutes in this sensitive area near Arunachal Pradesh. Four commandos were injured; three sustained minor wounds, while one was seriously hurt, and all were taken to a nearby hospital. The injured personnel have been identified as Chitrangjan Milli from Jorhat, Devashis Bora, and Ravi…

The Central Election Committee of the National People's Party (NPP) has announced its candidates for the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly Elections and the Nagaland by-election. Daniel Langshasa will represent the 113-Haflong (ST) constituency, Ganseng Sangma will contest from the 28-Boko-Chaygaon (ST) constituency, and Md. Aminul Islam will stand for the 11-Mankachar (General) constituency. Additionally, for the Nagaland by-election, L. Abenjang has been nominated for the 28-Koridang (ST) Assembly constituency. The candidates were chosen by the party's Central Election Committee in preparation for the upcoming elections.

In a show of strength, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today took out a massive rally to file his nomination papers to contest the Assembly elections from the Jalukbari constituency in Guwahati. The procession started from the Veterinary College ground at Khanapara and passed through the GS Road before culminating at the Kamrup (Metro) District Commissioner's office, where Sarma submitted his nomination papers at around 12:30 pm. He was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, son Nandil Sarma, Guwahati MP Bijulee Kalita Medhi, and Guwahati Mayor Mrigen Sarania. Before setting off to file his nomination, Sarma took the blessings…

The Hagrama Mohilary-led Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) has officially announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, designating nominees for 11 constituencies within the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Key constituencies being contested include Gossaigaon, Dotma (ST), Kokrajhar (ST), Baokhungri, Parbotjhora, Sidli-Chirang (ST), Manas, Baksa (ST), Bhergaon, Udalguri (ST), and Mazbat. The party’s candidates are as follows: Sabharam Basumatary from Gossaigaon, Rabiram Narzary from Dotma (ST), Sewli Mohilary from Kokrajhar (ST), and Rupam Roy from Baokhungri. Additionally, Dr. Rezul Karim will compete in Parbotjhora, Paniram Brahma in Sidli-Chirang (ST), Thaneswar Basumatary in Manas, Maneswar Brahma in Baksa…