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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…

A high-level scenario planning exercise was conducted successfully in Guwahati under the 101 Area and Headquarters Eastern Command, which is the largest command of the Indian Army covering the Northeast region. This conference gathered senior officials from the Indian Army and Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to improve coordination and preparedness for managing national contingencies. The focus was on understanding mutual strengths and optimizing resources between the two organizations, with the main objective of aligning operational mechanisms to ensure a swift and cohesive response during national crises, particularly in the strategically significant Eastern sector. During the session, participants explored a variety…

Rajasthan Royals has launched a ticket stand priced at Rs 1,499 for the upcoming match against CSK in Guwahati, with sales facilitated through the Royals Cricket on Wheels initiative. This mobile activation will visit various locations in Guwahati, allowing fans to buy tickets directly during specified times. The franchise has limited the number of tickets available, emphasizing that they will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis. This initiative aims to enhance accessibility for fans ahead of the high-profile match. The initial route and schedule include stops at Guwahati College and Handique Girls College on March 20, and Brahmaputra River…

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) hosted a seminar titled "Rating of Buildings for Digital Connectivity" in Guwahati, aimed at raising awareness about the "Rating of Properties for Digital Connectivity Regulations" introduced on October 25, 2024. The seminar was inaugurated by KS Gopinath Narayan, Principal Secretary of the Department of IT in Assam, who emphasized the significance of the regulations in enhancing telecom connectivity within buildings. Key figures in attendance included PK Singh from TRAI, R Meshram from the Department of Telecommunications, and representatives from various stakeholders such as academia, telecom service providers, and consumer organizations. The seminar's discussions…

The first randomization of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) for the upcoming General Election to the Assam Legislative Assembly in 2026 was successfully conducted across all 35 districts, covering 126 Assembly constituencies. This event took place at the offices of the District Election Officers (DEOs) and included representatives from recognized national and state political parties, ensuring transparency and compliance with the Election Commission's guidelines. The randomization of EVMs and Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) is a vital and mandatory phase in the electoral process, utilizing the EVM Management System (EMS) for random allocation to different constituencies. This method guarantees fairness,…

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has released its first list of 88 candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, concluding speculation around ticket distribution. Among the candidates are two former Congress members, Pradyut Bordoloi and Bhupen Kumar Borah. The incumbent Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will contest from Jalukbari, joined by other notable candidates such as Ranjeet Kumar Dass (Bhowanipur-Sorbhog) and Jayanta Malla Baruah (Nalbari). Women candidates are also represented with six selections, including Madhavi Das (Birsing-Jarua) and Ajanta Neog (Golaghat). The list was overseen by the BJP's Central Election Committee, led by party president Nitin Nabin and attended by…