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The Kamrup Metropolitan district administration has issued an order imposing restrictions on rallies, processions, and public gatherings near the office of the District Commissioner in Guwahati, ahead of the last date for filing nominations for the Assam Legislative Assembly elections 2026. According to the official order issued by District Magistrate Swapneel Paul, March 23 has been scheduled as the final day for submission of nomination papers. Keeping this in view, the administration has received a large number of applications seeking permission for rallies and processions that are expected to end near the DC office. The order stated that a large…

To celebrate the centenary year of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), a ‘Yuva Sammelan’ was held at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati, attracting participation from hundreds of students across prestigious institutions such as AIIMS Guwahati, National Law University (NLU), and Gauhati University. RSS General Secretary Dattatreya Hosabale delivered a keynote address, referring to the conclave as a “mini Bharat,” representing the country’s diversity and unity through youth from various backgrounds. Hosabale remarked that every Indian language is a national language and emphasized that Sanskrit is the cultural bedrock of Bharatiya languages. He reiterated the civilisational ethos of Sangh…

The Assam BJP has appointed senior leader and sitting MLA Amiya Kumar Bhuyan from Bihpuria constituency as the vice president of its Assam unit. This decision is notable given the internal tensions regarding candidate selection for the upcoming state Assembly elections. BJP president Dilip Saikia expressed good wishes for Bhuyan's political future in the announcement. The party has chosen former Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah, a recent defector to the BJP, as the candidate for Bihpuria, indicating a strategic adjustment aimed at enhancing electoral prospects. This appointment has caused dissent in the party, leading Bhuyan to resign in response to…

On 22 March 2026, ULFA(I) instigated a standoff attack near an Assam Police Commando camp in Jagun, Tinsukia district, Assam, around 0200 hours, which resulted in unexploded ordnance, including RPG and UBGL rounds. This posed significant dangers to the local community. In response, Red Shield Sappers and the Assam Rifles dispatched a Bomb Disposal team to the scene, establishing a secure perimeter and enforcing rigorous safety protocols. The unexploded devices were neutralized safely away from residential areas, averting any potential hazards to lives and property. The operation exemplified professionalism and strict adherence to procedures. The collaborated efforts effectively safeguarded the…

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…