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Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal asserted that the public support during election campaigns in Assam signals a strong likelihood of the BJP-led alliance winning a third consecutive term. While campaigning for BJP candidates in Digboi and Makum, he emphasized the voters' continued trust in the NDA's governance. Sonowal highlighted significant infrastructure developments in Assam over the past decade, such as improvements in roads, healthcare, and education, as milestones of progress attributed to the current government, contrasting it with previous Congress administrations. He praised the increased production at the Digboi Refinery as a major achievement and credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for…

Assam Rifles, under Spear Corps, carried out a comprehensive two-day drone exercise at the Drone Training Node in Jalukie, aimed at bolstering tactical surveillance and technical handling skills. The program involved rigorous flight drills and situational simulations, focusing on the deployment of unmanned aerial systems in diverse operational roles. The exercise was witnessed by the DIG, 6 Sector Assam Rifles, who personally inspected the preparations of the participating teams. He reviewed the technical setups and expressed satisfaction with the high state of readiness maintained by the operators. His visit underscored the priority placed on integrating advanced technology into routine monitoring…

Based on inputs from the civil administration, unexploded ordnance comprising a World War II–era General Purpose bomb and an incendiary bomb was reported at Ledo, Burma Camp, Lekhapani in Assam. The munitions were discovered by a civilian while digging a pit, posing a serious threat to life and property. On 31 March 2026, the Red Shield Division of the Indian Army promptly mobilised a Bomb Disposal Team to the site. Civilians were immediately evacuated from the vicinity and a secure perimeter was established, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. The unexploded bombs were carefully secured and transported to a designated…

The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) paused today to honor the enduring legacy of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma, celebrating his 70th birth anniversary as Student’s Day. Observed with a blend of solemnity and aspiration, the day served as a powerful reminder of Brahma’s vision for education, social reform, and the progress of the Bodo community. The focal point of the commemorations was Thulungapuri, the burial site of the iconic leader. In a central program organized by the Upendra Nath Brahma Trust and the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), a diverse gathering of students, community leaders, and admirers converged to offer floral…

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the BJP’s manifesto for the Assam assembly elections, emphasizing commitments to protect land, heritage, and the dignity of indigenous people, alongside a proposed Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. The manifesto, termed ‘Sankalp Patra,’ includes 31 pledges such as recovering encroached land from Bangladeshi "Miyas", implementing a Uniform Civil Code, and enhancing state development with job creation for youth. Sitharaman asserted that the manifesto reflects a decade of transformation in Assam that the Congress party failed to achieve in 60 years. She highlighted the state's economic growth, noting Assam's GDP rose 3.3 times from…

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached properties valued at Rs 29.77 lakh in connection with a money laundering investigation related to fraud under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme in Assam. This investigation was triggered by an FIR at Algapur Police Station against Dr. Nozmul Islam Choudhury, owner of Noble Hospital and Research Centre, for offences under the Indian Penal Code, including cheating and forgery, which are scheduled offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED discovered that the hospital fraudulently submitted 920 fake claims totaling Rs 77.83 lakh between February…

A total of 68 candidates, including 28 women, are in the fray for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections. Polling for the 19-member AMC will be held on April 21, and votes will be counted on April 27. Mizoram State Election Commissioner Dr H Lalthlangliana said that none of the candidates withdrew their papers on the last date of withdrawal on Monday. He said that 68 candidates, comprising 40 males and 28 women from four major political parties, are in the fray for the upcoming AMC polls. The ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) and…