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Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate from the Guwahati Central constituency, Kunki Chowdhury, appeared before the police at Panbazar Police Station today after being summoned in connection with an election-related case.  Chowdhury reached the police station in the morning after receiving a notice directing her to appear by 11 am, with a warning that non-compliance could lead to her arrest. She was questioned for around two hours before she was allowed to leave. Speaking to the media after the interrogation, Chowdhury denied all allegations against her. She claimed that the charges leveled against her were false and questioned why no action had…

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has filed a prosecution complaint before a special PMLA court in Guwahati against former officials of the National Project Construction Corporation (NPCC) and private contractors in connection with an alleged bribery and money laundering case involving border infrastructure contracts worth approximately ₹60.30 crore. According to an official statement, those named in the complaint include Rakesh Mohan Kotwal, former Zonal Manager (Northeast Region) of NPCC Ltd., Latiful Pasha, officer-in-charge of the Jalpaiguri Project Office, and Anish Baid and Binod Singhi, directors of M/s Shree Gautam Construction Company Limited, among others. The case relates to contracts awarded…

The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) has expressed sincere gratitude to the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for allotting three Indian Premier League (IPL) matches to the ACA Stadium, Guwahati. ACA president Taranga Gogoi and secretary Sanatan Das conveyed their appreciation for the continued support and trust placed in Assam as a venue for premier cricketing events. The association also thanked Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, noting that despite his engagement in election-related responsibilities, he extended full support and cooperation towards the successful conduct of the matches. Further, ACA expressed sincere gratitude to BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia…

Authorities in Dimapur have intensified Inner Line Permit (ILP) checks across the district following a visible influx of people returning from neighbouring Assam after the recently concluded Assembly elections. A significant number of individuals, who had temporarily relocated to Assam during the election period, have returned to Dimapur, prompting the district administration and police to heighten vigilance. Checkpoints at key entry points have been reinforced, with strict verification of ILP documents. Officials manning the checkpoints said individuals with valid ILP were being allowed entry after thorough verification. The officials also said that those without ILP but possessing valid identity proofs…

The Congress has filed a police complaint against its Udalguri candidate, Suren Daimari, who resigned from the party just a day before the Assam Assembly elections, citing a lack of support and "betrayal" by the leadership. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) general secretary (organization) Ramanna Baruah filed the FIR at the Bhangagarh Police Station in Guwahati on Thursday evening. In the FIR, the party has accused Daimari of committing criminal breach of trust and financial irregularities. According to the complaint, Daimari, a resident of Kahibari in Udalguri district, had initially applied for a party ticket from the Indian National Congress…

Around 17.87 per cent voter turnout was recorded in the first two hours of polling in Assam on Thursday, according to officials. Voting began at 7 am across the state’s 126 Assembly constituencies, with nearly 2.5 crore eligible voters. Polling was largely peaceful in the early hours. The election is being closely watched as the BJP-led NDA seeks a third straight term, while the Congress-led opposition is attempting to return to power after ten years. Kamrup Metropolitan district, which includes Guwahati, recorded a turnout of 15.56 per cent till 9 am. Among the constituencies in the district, Jalukbari registered the…