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10 Apr

Shyamkanu Mahanta Moves Court for Bail in Zubeen Garg Murder Case

Paromita EditorAssam

A day after voting concluded for the Assam Assembly elections, Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the Zubeen Garg murder case, reportedly filed a bail application on Friday. The plea is set to be heard in a special fast-track court, with the hearing scheduled for April 22. Meanwhile, a separate hearing was held regarding whether “Mahabir Aqua,” owned by Siddharth Sharma, should be reopened. The Gauhati High Court has authorized the special fast-track court to take a decision on this matter. During today’s proceedings, serious allegations were raised against Siddharth Sharma. He is accused of misappropriating several crores belonging to Zubeen…

10 Apr

CCI Finds Collusion in Assam Police Tender Bids, 17 Firms Pulled Up

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has directed 17 firms to immediately stop anti-competitive activities linked to electrification tenders issued for police stations across Assam. The order relates to works carried out under a government scheme aimed at improving infrastructure in police stations. According to the regulator, the firms were involved in bid-rigging in tenders floated for internal and external electrification work in police buildings. The tenders were issued as part of the Mission of Overall Improvement of Thana for Responsive Image Scheme of the Assam government. The case began after a complaint was filed in August 2020 by the…

10 Apr

Dima Hasao Tops, Cachar Lowest as Assam HSLC 2026 Results Announced

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam State School Education Board on Friday announced the results of the HSLC Examination 2026, bringing relief and excitement to lakhs of students across the state. The overall pass percentage this year stands at 65.62 per cent. Out of a total of 4,29,249 candidates who appeared for the examination, 2,81,701 students successfully passed. The examinations were held between February 10 and February 27, while the results were declared on April 10. A total of 4,38,564 students had registered for the exam. Of them, 9,315 candidates were absent, and 135 were expelled during the examination process. The results of five candidates…

10 Apr

NDA Set for “Clean Sweep” in BTC Region, Claims Mohilary

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Bodoland Territorial Council Chief Executive Member Hagrama Mohilary on Thursday expressed strong confidence that Himanta Biswa Sarma will return as Chief Minister, claiming that the NDA alliance is heading towards a clear majority in the Assam Assembly elections. Mohilary made the statement during his visit to Bijni, where he held a meeting with leaders of the Bodoland People's Front at the party’s district office. After the meeting, he told reporters that polling across the state was conducted in a peaceful manner without any major problems. He said the election process was smooth and well-managed, pointing to proper arrangements made by…

10 Apr

Women Lead as Assam Sees Surge in Electoral Participation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam has recorded its highest-ever voter turnout in an assembly election, with 85.38 per cent of eligible voters casting their votes. The figure has crossed the previous record of 84.67 per cent set during the 2016 assembly elections, according to data released by the Election Commission of India. The new turnout marks a clear rise in public participation across the state. Poll officials said voters turned out in large numbers in both rural and urban areas. From early morning, long queues were seen outside polling stations, showing steady interest among people to take part in the election process. One of…

10 Apr

Pre-Poll Drama in Udalguri: Congress Files FIR Against Defecting Candidate

riya EditorAssam

The Congress has filed a police complaint against its Udalguri candidate, Suren Daimari, who resigned from the party just a day before the Assam Assembly elections, citing a lack of support and "betrayal" by the leadership. Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) general secretary (organization) Ramanna Baruah filed the FIR at the Bhangagarh Police Station in Guwahati on Thursday evening. In the FIR, the party has accused Daimari of committing criminal breach of trust and financial irregularities. According to the complaint, Daimari, a resident of Kahibari in Udalguri district, had initially applied for a party ticket from the Indian National Congress…

09 Apr

Assam Records Historic Voter Turnout; BJP and Congress Express Gratitude to the People

Paromita EditorAssam

With polling formally concluding at 5 PM, Assam has witnessed a remarkable phase in its democratic journey. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has extended its profound gratitude to the people of Assam for their overwhelming participation in what it described as a historic electoral exercise. The state recorded an impressive voter turnout of 84.42%, with over 2.50 crore voters casting their ballots. According to the BJP, this reflects the people’s strong faith in democratic values and their commitment to shaping the future of Assam. The party also expressed special appreciation for young and first-time voters, whose enthusiastic participation signals the…

09 Apr

Telangana HC adjourns hearing on Pawan Khera”s anticipatory bail plea for Friday

Paromita EditorAssam

The Telangana High Court adjourned the hearing to Friday in the anticipatory bail petition filed by Congress leader Pawan Khera in a case filed by the Assam government on his allegations against Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's wife.Congress leader and senior advocate Abhishek Singhvi, who virtually argued for Khera, alleged political vendetta in the case filed by the Sarma-led government in Assam.Assam Advocate General Devajit Saikia, who argued against Khera's petition, stressed that there is no political vendetta and that the petition is not maintainable before the Telangana High Court.Khera's lawyer, Ponnam Ashok Goud, said that orders are likely to…

09 Apr

Assam Poll Teams Cross Brahmaputra to Reach Remote Voters

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a determined effort to ensure that every voter can take part in the democratic process, polling and presiding officers in Assam’s Chamaria constituency travelled through difficult terrain and crossed the Brahmaputra river to reach remote polling stations ahead of voting scheduled for April 9. According to election officials, the journey to these areas was not simple. The teams first travelled by bus up to Alikash Parghat, located on the banks of the Brahmaputra. From there, they boarded mechanised boats to cross the river and reach interior char areas. After crossing the river, the officers had to take tractors to…

09 Apr

Peaceful Voting Across Assam Despite Minor Glitches and Incidents

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Voting for the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly election began on Thursday morning across the state, marking a major democratic exercise involving more than 2.5 crore voters. Polling started at 7 AM in all 126 constituencies and continued peacefully in most parts, though a few incidents and technical issues were reported during the early hours.This election is being held for the first time after the recent delimitation, with revised constituency boundaries in place. A total of 722 candidates are contesting, including 622 men and 60 women. There is also a visible presence of young candidates this time, with several contestants in…