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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…

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…

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi on Friday launched a sharp attack on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party, claiming that the party has lost its identity in Assam and is now effectively being run like a “Congress under Himanta Biswa Sarma with a BJP label.” Speaking to reporters during his campaign in Majuli in support of Indian National Congress candidate Dr. Indranil Pegu, Gogoi alleged that several leaders whose actions had once damaged the Congress’ image during the tenure of former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi are now part of the BJP. “There is no BJP in Assam now.…

In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Jayanta Kumar Das has resigned from all positions, including his primary membership of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Assam Pradesh unit, citing personal reasons. In his resignation letter dated March 20, Das mentioned “personal inconveniences” as the reason for stepping down and relinquished all responsibilities with immediate effect. The move comes a day after he publicly expressed dissatisfaction over not being granted a party ticket from the Dispur constituency, which he was reportedly expecting. The seat has instead been allotted to Pradyut Bordoloi, who recently joined the BJP after leaving…