Sonakshi Sarkar

The Congress has announced its second list of 23 candidates for the Assam Legislative Assembly election 2026, bringing the total to 65 candidates for the 126-member Assembly. This list includes Nurul Islam for Srijangram, Abdul Khaleque for Mandia, Rakibuddin Ahmed for Chamaria, Devid Phukan for Tinsukia, and Bipul Gogoi for Tingkhong. The party has reserved several constituencies, including Bajali and Guwahati Central, for its alliance partners. The initial list of 42 candidates was released on March 3, which included Gaurav Gogoi running for the Jorhat seat.

Mayank Chakraborty, a 16-year-old from Assam, has made history by becoming the first Chess Grandmaster from Northeast India, officially achieving this title at the Eighth GM Tournament held in Sweden. He secured his final Grandmaster norm by finishing first in the tournament with an impressive score of seven points out of nine, defeating top seeds and remaining unbeaten in the final rounds while surpassing the required 2500 FIDE rating barrier. Mayank, a student at South Point School in Guwahati, dedicated his title to chess players and enthusiasts in the North-East, expressing hope that his achievement will inspire a new generation…

The Assam government has launched the Guru Dakshina portal, effective Sunday, to provide financial support to eligible teachers of venture educational institutions who have not had their services provincialized. Operated by the Department of School Education and Department of Higher Education, this centralized online platform allows applicants to submit applications, upload documents, and track their application statuses transparently. Eligible candidates include teachers from various educational levels—such as LP, UP, High School, Higher Secondary, and Degree Colleges—whose services have not been provincialized despite their institutions receiving provincialization under the Assam Venture Educational Institutions (Provincialization of Services) Act, 2011, and the Assam…

The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) hosted the SPIC MACAY Virasat Anubhav (SMVA) Series 2026, a four-day cultural immersion programme held from March 10 to 13, designed to encourage young learners to engage with the rich traditions of Indian classical arts. A total of 93 students from RGU participated in the various technical workshops offered throughout the series. The event culminated in a remarkable performance by Padma Bhushan Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, a Grammy Award-winning musician, who showcased his skills on the Mohan Veena, bringing an impressive conclusion to the celebration of India's cultural legacy. The series featured several cultural…

Cricket fans in Assam will once again get a chance to watch Indian Premier League action as the city prepares to host three matches of the upcoming season. The matches will be played at the ACA Cricket Stadium, with the Rajasthan Royals using Guwahati as their second home venue. The Rajasthan Royals squad is scheduled to arrive in Assam on March 26 ahead of the matches. The games are expected to draw large crowds from Guwahati as well as other parts of Assam and the Northeast, as IPL matches in the city have attracted strong fan support in recent seasons.…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate, lay foundation stones and launch several development projects worth nearly ₹48,000 crore during his two-day visit to Assam beginning today. The projects will be rolled out across Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar and are expected to strengthen infrastructure, connectivity, energy supply and industrial growth in the state and the wider Northeast region.The Prime Minister will begin his visit in Kokrajhar on March 13, where he will perform bhoomi poojan, lay foundation stones and flag off projects valued at more than ₹4,570 crore. One of the key projects is a Wagon Repairing Factory at Bashbari in…

The Assam Police has issued a public advisory warning people not to spread rumours about a possible shortage of LPG and other fuel products in the state. The warning comes amid rising public concern over fuel supplies following the ongoing conflict in West Asia. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page, the Assam Police said strict legal action will be taken against anyone who spreads false or misleading information about the availability of LPG, petrol, diesel and other petroleum products.The police urged citizens not to believe or forward unverified messages circulating on social media. According to the advisory,…

The Assam government has stepped up monitoring of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) supply after officials said local refineries currently produce only about 30 per cent of the state’s total requirement. However, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said there is no shortage of LPG in the state and assured that supplies remain stable.Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on March 11 said the state’s refineries can presently meet only a limited portion of the demand for cooking gas. The remaining supply is brought from other parts of the country through the national distribution network.Kota said the issue was reviewed during a…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13 and 14 to launch several development projects and take part in public programmes across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the visit during a press conference in Guwahati on Tuesday. According to the Chief Minister, the Prime Minister will dedicate development projects worth around ₹10,000 crore during his two-day visit. The programmes will take place in Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar. The Prime Minister will begin his visit from Kokrajhar on March 13. There he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of a number of development projects related…