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23 Mar

Eight Dead After Devastating Road Mishap in Assam’s Dhekiajuli

riya EditorAssam

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…

22 Mar

ULFA (Independent) Claims Attack, Signals Possible Escalation

riya EditorAssam

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…

22 Mar

Ticket Snub by Raijor Dal Pushes Assam MLA to Trinamool Congress

riya EditorAssam

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…

22 Mar

After Years of Unrest, Kuki-Zo Council Holds Talks with Manipur CM, Seeks Peace

riya EditorAssam

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…

22 Mar

Assam Elections: Raijor Dal Releases Final Candidates, Akhil Gogoi in Sivasagar Race

riya EditorAssam

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,…

22 Mar

Four Hurt as Grenade Explodes at Police Commando Camp in Assam’s Tinsukia

riya EditorAssam

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…

21 Mar

“No BJP in Assam, It’s Congress Under Himanta”: Gaurav Gogoi Campaigns in Majuli

Paromita EditorAssam

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.…

21 Mar

Resignations and Rebellion in Assam BJP Ahead of Assembly Polls

Paromita EditorAssam

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…

21 Mar

Man Arrested in Arunachal for Threatening to Shoot Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Paromita EditorAssam

A 29-year-old man has been arrested from Naharlagun in Arunachal Pradesh for allegedly threatening to shoot Himanta Biswa Sarma, police said on March 21. The accused, identified as Krishna Dornal, a resident of Dolahtphulbari village, was arrested on Thursday following inputs from the Assam Police. Superintendent of Police of the Itanagar Capital Region, Nyelam Nega, said that Assam Police had alerted their counterparts in Arunachal Pradesh after the accused allegedly sent a threatening message to the Chief Minister via WhatsApp. During interrogation, Dornal reportedly told police that he had misappropriated money from a wine shop where he was associated. When…

21 Mar

Mamata Banerjee signals AITC’s expansion push across key Assam regions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) has taken a clear step towards expanding its presence in Assam by releasing its first list of 17 candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. The announcement signals the party’s intent to play a bigger role in the state’s political space.The list was prepared under the guidance of party chief Mamata Banerjee and includes candidates from different parts of Assam, covering Lower Assam, North Bank, Upper Assam and Barak Valley. The selection shows an effort to reach different communities and regions. In Lower Assam, the party has named Udangsri Narzary from Baokhungri, Mominur Islam from…