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18 Mar

Assam MP Pradyut Bordoloi Switches to BJP in New Delhi

riya EditorAssam

A day after resigning from the Congress party, Pradyut Bordoloi, the MP from Nagaon, joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in New Delhi. His induction was marked by attendance from Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia, and other BJP leaders. CM Sarma expressed expectations that BJP workers would support Bordoloi for the upcoming Assembly elections. He also mentioned that Nabajyoti Talukdar, who similarly left Congress, would join the BJP soon. Sarma commented on the self-respect of leaders, indicating that many were eager to move to the BJP, predicting further exits from Congress post-elections. Although he avoided…

18 Mar

Aam Aadmi Party Expands Assam Election Push with Six New Candidates Across Regions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has stepped up its preparations for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections by releasing its second list of candidates, naming six nominees for key constituencies across the state. The announcement was made on March 17, as the party continued its effort to build a wider presence in Assam. With this, AAP is trying to position itself as a serious contender by focusing on both urban and regional seats.In the second list, the party has fielded Ballav Patra from Dispur, one of the most important constituencies in the state as it houses the administrative capital. The choice…

18 Mar

Traditional Welcome Marks Start of Full Operations at Guwahati’s New Terminal 2

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the arrival of the first flight at the new Terminal 2 of Guwahati airport reflected the state’s culture, language, and traditional hospitality, as Air India and Air India Express began full operations from the new facility.The Chief Minister said the welcome extended to passengers showed the essence of Assam. He highlighted that guests were greeted with traditional elements such as narikolor laru and gamusa, giving them a glimpse of the state’s identity from the moment they arrived.The first Air India flight to land at Terminal 2 of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International…

17 Mar

Sarma Invites Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi to Join BJP Ahead of Assam Polls

Paromita EditorAssam

Amid rising political speculation in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 17 publicly invited Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi to join the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), assuring him of both respect and an opportunity to contest the upcoming Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters, Sarma clarified that he has not personally reached out to Bordoloi but suggested that the Congress leader may no longer have a compelling reason to remain with the Indian National Congress. “I have not contacted Pradyut Bordoloi, but I feel he does not need to continue in Congress. I invite him to join the BJP and…

17 Mar

Himanta Biswa Sarma Announces NDA Seat Formula Ahead of Assam Polls

Paromita EditorAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma on March 17 announced that the seat-sharing arrangement within the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections is nearly finalised. As per the understanding, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) is expected to contest 26 seats, while the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) will contest 11 seats. The remaining constituencies will be contested by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Speaking to reporters in New Delhi after a key meeting on election strategy, Sarma said discussions were held regarding alliance coordination among the BJP and its partners, along with deliberations on the party’s candidate list. He further…

17 Mar

AJP leader Lurinjyoti Gogoi to contest from Khowang seat

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi is all set to contest the upcoming Assembly election from the Khowang seat in Dibrugarh district as the regional party announced its first list of candidates today.The party has fielded Dilip Barua from Bajali, and nominated former Union Minister Rajen Gohain from Barhampur.Similarly, Mainak Patra will contest from Dibrugarh, Bani Das from Morigaon, and Rejaul Karim Chowdhury from Binnakandi.Further, Pankaj Lochan Goswami will contest from Palashbari, and Jiban Chutia has been named the AJP candidate for Sarupathar. The list reflects AJP’s attempt to balance regional representation and grassroots leadership.Party leaders expressed confidence that…

17 Mar

Assam Polls: Cleanup Drive Begins as Election Rules Kick In, Voting Set for April 9

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

With the Model Code of Conduct (MCC) now in force ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, authorities have started removing political banners, posters and flags from public places across Guwahati.Teams from the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), along with local administration officials, carried out drives in different parts of the city on Monday. Political hoardings, party symbols and campaign materials were taken down from roadsides, electric poles and other public spaces.Officials said the action is being taken as per the guidelines of the Election Commission of India (ECI), which aims to ensure a level playing field for all political parties during…

17 Mar

BJP Likely to Announce Full List of 126 Assam Candidates on March 18 After Key Leadership Meeting

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is set to hold an important meeting of its Parliamentary Board in New Delhi on Tuesday to finalise candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections.According to party sources, the meeting is expected to take a final call on candidates for all 126 Assembly constituencies in the state. The exercise is being seen as a key step ahead of the election announcement, with the party aiming to put in place a balanced and strong list. Senior leaders are likely to be present at the meeting, including Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal,…

17 Mar

Kaziranga to Translocate Wild Water Buffaloes to Kanha Tiger Reserve

riya EditorAssam

The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has successfully completed the necessary arrangements for the translocation of approximately 50 wild Asiatic water buffaloes to the Kanha Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh, implementing this in a phased approach. According to Arun Vignesh, the Divisional Forest Officer of the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, the initial plan involves relocating around 15 buffaloes. However, due to logistical challenges, the authorities aim to first transfer only 5 to 6 buffaloes to evaluate the feasibility of the larger move before progressing to bigger groups. The capture of the wild buffaloes, utilizing tranquillization methods, is slated to…

17 Mar

Six Months After Zubeen Garg’s Passing, Garima Speaks Out on Justice Concerns — Don’t Forget to Like

riya EditorAssam

On the six-month death anniversary of Assam's artist Zubeen Garg, his wife Garima Saikia Garg conveyed her grief and called for swift justice for her husband, emphasizing the slow legal process. She expressed concern for "Zubeen Kshetra," stating the site is deteriorating in the rain and urging that Zubeen not be politicized. Religious rituals were held at their residence, where Garima prepared Zubeen's favorite dishes for the Sapinda ritual. Fans and well-wishers honored him by lighting candles at his burial site, while AASU president Utpal Sharma criticized the government's neglect of Zubeen Kshetra. A close associate suggested that if the…