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09 Oct

BJP’s Debashish Sharma Leads Nagaon Bypoll by Over 26,000 Votes, Ajmal Trails

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Debashish Sharma was leading in the Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll in Assam, securing 47,402 votes, according to the latest Election Commission of India (ECI) trends available on Friday morning. All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) candidate and party chief Badruddin Ajmal was in second place with 21,107 votes, while Congress candidate Sibamoni Bora was trailing with 6,544 votes. According to the figures reported at 10.07 am, Sharma was ahead of Ajmal by 26,295 votes. His lead over Bora stood at 40,858 votes, indicating a clear advantage for the BJP candidate at this stage of counting.…

08 Oct

Assam bid to strengthen aadhaar enrolment, authentication across low-saturation districts

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota had a meeting with UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) CEO, Saurabh Vijay and discussed the progress and priorities for further strengthening Aadhaar enrolment, updates and authentication in Assam. "With Aadhaar saturation in the State at 96.01 percent, we discussed the need to close the remaining gaps, particularly in low-saturation districts and among identified communities, while expanding the effective use of Aadhaar for citizen-centric service delivery," the Chief Secretary said on Thursday. . During the meeting, the functioning of Aadhaar Seva Kendras and the deployment of enrolment kits to strengthen access to Aadhaar services across…

07 Oct

Bangladeshi Group Entered India Via Meghalaya Without Documents: Assam Police

Preeti SinghAssam, Bangladesh

The Assam Police has apprehended 18 Bangladeshi nationals in two separate operations conducted in Guwahati and arrested four persons accused of facilitating their stay and movement within the city. According to a press release issued by the police, a team from the Border Branch and Panbazar Police Station intercepted five Bangladeshi nationals, including four women and one man, during a routine inspection aboard the Lokamanya Tilak Terminal Express at Guwahati Railway Station on October 6. Police said the group was allegedly attempting to travel to Mumbai in search of employment. During questioning, they reportedly admitted to being Bangladeshi nationals who…

07 Oct

Over 2,000 Detained as CPI(M)’s ‘March to Dispur’ Protest Draws Thousands in Guwahati

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam State Committee of the CPI(M) on Wednesday organised a large-scale “March to Dispur” protest in Guwahati, demanding immediate relief and rehabilitation for flood-affected people in Upper Assam and a judicial inquiry into the causes of the recent devastating floods. The party also called for the declaration of the Upper Assam floods as a “calamity of severe nature”, the creation of a North East Flood Management Authority, recognition of Assam’s flood and erosion crisis as a national issue, and urgent measures to control rising prices of essential commodities. Protesters additionally demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.…

07 Oct

Negligence will not be tolerated in farmers’ registration: assam minister

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Minister for Agriculture, Irrigation and Parliamentary Affairs, Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday chaired a crucial review meeting with District Agriculture Officers (DAOs) at Assam Administrative Staff College to assess the overall progress of agricultural initiatives and address field-level bottlenecks across the state. Taking stock of the ongoing farmer registration process, Minister Hazarika emphasised the government's resolve to bring all genuine cultivators under the coverage of official schemes. He noted that while Mission Basundhara 4.0 will play a pivotal role in securing land rights for farmers, immediate measures must be taken to register those cultivating land under the Forest Rights Act…

07 Oct

No Road-Blocking Pandals, No DJ After 10 PM: Police Issues Durga Puja Guidelines in Jalukbari

Preeti SinghAssam

In the Jalukbari Police Station area, where around 85 small and big public Durga Pujas, the highest within Guwahati city, are held, the Puja celebration committees have started preparations to ensure that the upcoming Sharadiya Durga Puja is celebrated smoothly in accordance with the rules and regulations laid down by the police and administration. In parallel, a general meeting was held today at the Karmashree Hiteswar Saikia Auditorium at Maligaon Boripara under the joint initiative of the Pandughat Immersion Committee and Jalukbari Police Station to ensure that idol immersion can be conducted in an orderly manner in the Brahmaputra at…

06 Oct

An Evening of Memories, Music and Durga Puja Nostalgia in Guwahati

Paromita EditorAssam

With the festive rhythm of Durga Puja just around the corner and the spirit of autumn in the air, cultural platform Kalasamanway organised a unique Agomoni gathering at Rehabari in Guwahati. Through engaging conversations and soulful music, the event brought alive the emotions, memories, history and cultural traditions that Durga Puja holds for Bengalis. Designed around the festive mood that accompanies the arrival of autumn, the evening offered a warm, intimate setting for discussions on various facets of Durga Puja. Reminiscences, reflections and performances of traditional Agomoni and Sharadiya songs added to the charm of the occasion. Such a multidimensional…

06 Oct

Guwahati University Rejects ‘Misleading Claims’ Over PGSU Polls, Defends Nomination Process

Paromita EditorAssam

Guwhati University on Tuesday defended its handling of the Post-Graduate Students' Union (PGSU) Election 2026-27, stating that all decisions related to nominations and grievances were taken strictly in accordance with established rules and institutional procedures. In a statement, the university said misinformation was being circulated regarding the nomination and appeal process. It clarified that the matter had been examined by multiple bodies, including the Returning Officer, Election Tribunal, Appeal Hearing Committee and Grievances Redressal Cell. According to the university, the nominations of Nayan Akash Bora and another candidate, Pratik Sharma, came under scrutiny after concerns regarding their eligibility were raised…

06 Oct

Nagaon lok sabha bypoll conducted peacefully; over 70 percent voter turnout recorded

Paromita EditorAssam

A voter turnout of over 70 percent was recorded in the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election by Tuesday evening with polling remaining by and large peaceful throughout the day.Voting began at 7 am and concluded at 5 pm across the eight Assembly segments under the Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency.Polling was held across 2112 polling stations including five auxiliary polling stations in the constituency. Of these, five are model polling stations and 335 are polling stations managed by women.According to official sources, no untoward incident has been reported from any polling station in the eight Assembly segments under the Lok Sabha constituency…

06 Oct

Two Indian Nationals Injured in Alleged BSF Firing, Undergoing Treatment in Bangladesh

Paromita EditorAssam

Two Indian nationals from Assam are undergoing treatment at Rangpur Medical College Hospital in Bangladesh after allegedly being shot by personnel of India's Border Security Force (BSF) near the Kurigram border. The incident has triggered concern on both sides of the border, with family members and community organizations demanding an investigation. The development was confirmed on Monday by Rangpur Metropolitan Police Deputy Commissioner (Detective Branch) Sanatan Chakraborty. The injured men have been identified as 35-year-old Ismail Hossain and 39-year-old Khwaja Abdul Alim, residents of Bara Balu village in South Salmara-Mankachar district of Assam. Both are currently receiving treatment in the…