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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…

21 Mar

Riniki Bhuyan Sarma assets surge past ₹32 crore, drive sharp rise in CM family wealth

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has declared a sharp rise in his family’s income in his latest election affidavit, with the combined earnings of him and his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma increasing to Rs 35.16 crore in 2026 from Rs 17.27 crore in 2021.The affidavit was filed on March 20 as Sarma submitted his nomination as a BJP candidate from the Jalukbari constituency. The document gives a detailed picture of the assets, income, and liabilities of the Chief Minister and his family over the last five years.According to the affidavit, Sarma’s movable assets stand at Rs 2.36 crore in…

20 Mar

Assam 2026 polls: National People’s Party releases candidate list; names for Nagaland bypoll too

riya EditorAssam

The Central Election Committee of the National People's Party (NPP) has announced its candidates for the 2026 Assam Legislative Assembly Elections and the Nagaland by-election. Daniel Langshasa will represent the 113-Haflong (ST) constituency, Ganseng Sangma will contest from the 28-Boko-Chaygaon (ST) constituency, and Md. Aminul Islam will stand for the 11-Mankachar (General) constituency. Additionally, for the Nagaland by-election, L. Abenjang has been nominated for the 28-Koridang (ST) Assembly constituency. The candidates were chosen by the party's Central Election Committee in preparation for the upcoming elections.

20 Mar

Huge show of strength as Himanta Biswa Sarma files nomination from Jalukbari

riya EditorAssam

In a show of strength, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today took out a massive rally to file his nomination papers to contest the Assembly elections from the Jalukbari constituency in Guwahati. The procession started from the Veterinary College ground at Khanapara and passed through the GS Road before culminating at the Kamrup (Metro) District Commissioner's office, where Sarma submitted his nomination papers at around 12:30 pm. He was accompanied by his wife Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, son Nandil Sarma, Guwahati MP Bijulee Kalita Medhi, and Guwahati Mayor Mrigen Sarania. Before setting off to file his nomination, Sarma took the blessings…

20 Mar

Hagrama Mohilary-led BPF fields candidates across key BTR constituencies

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) has announced its first list of candidates for the Assam Assembly elections 2026, officially entering the electoral race with nominees for 11 constituencies across the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR).The list was released on March 19 from the party headquarters in Kokrajhar and was signed by BPF president Hagrama Mohilary. The announcement covers several key constituencies where the party has traditionally maintained a strong presence. According to the list, Sabharam Basumatary has been fielded from Gossaigaon, while Rabiram Narzary will contest from Dotma (ST). Sewli Mohilary has been named as the party’s candidate for Kokrajhar (ST),…

20 Mar

Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights hospitality, connectivity boost at LGBI Airport Terminal 2 inauguration

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has shared a video of Air India’s inaugural flight landing at the newly built Terminal 2 of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi (LGBI) International Airport, drawing attention on social media and highlighting a key development in the state’s aviation infrastructure.Posting the video on X, the Chief Minister said the moment reflected Assam’s identity and hospitality. He noted that the arrival of the flight was marked by elements of local culture, including language and traditional food. “Air India’s inaugural flight landed at the new terminal of LGBI Airport, where the hospitality reflected Assam’s culture, language, and the…

20 Mar

Assam Assembly elections: Bodoland People’s Front announces first list of 11 candidates

riya EditorAssam

The Hagrama Mohilary-led Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) has officially announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, designating nominees for 11 constituencies within the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). Key constituencies being contested include Gossaigaon, Dotma (ST), Kokrajhar (ST), Baokhungri, Parbotjhora, Sidli-Chirang (ST), Manas, Baksa (ST), Bhergaon, Udalguri (ST), and Mazbat. The party’s candidates are as follows: Sabharam Basumatary from Gossaigaon, Rabiram Narzary from Dotma (ST), Sewli Mohilary from Kokrajhar (ST), and Rupam Roy from Baokhungri. Additionally, Dr. Rezul Karim will compete in Parbotjhora, Paniram Brahma in Sidli-Chirang (ST), Thaneswar Basumatary in Manas, Maneswar Brahma in Baksa…

20 Mar

Indian Army and Railways conduct major crisis preparedness exercise in Guwahati

riya EditorAssam

A high-level scenario planning exercise was conducted successfully in Guwahati under the 101 Area and Headquarters Eastern Command, which is the largest command of the Indian Army covering the Northeast region. This conference gathered senior officials from the Indian Army and Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) to improve coordination and preparedness for managing national contingencies. The focus was on understanding mutual strengths and optimizing resources between the two organizations, with the main objective of aligning operational mechanisms to ensure a swift and cohesive response during national crises, particularly in the strategically significant Eastern sector. During the session, participants explored a variety…