Assam - The Purbottar

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…

17 Mar

Assam Eyes Wider PNG Coverage to Reduce Dependence on LPG

riya EditorAssam

When facing a LPG shortage due to war in the Middle East, the Assam government is considering expanding Piped Natural Gas (PNG) coverage. Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota convened a meeting with the management of Assam Gas Company Ltd., Purba Bharati Gas Pvt. Ltd., and North East Gas Distribution Company Ltd. to assess the current PNG coverage and explore its expansion to reach more domestic consumers within 90 days. Companies have been asked to submit their expansion plans, aimed at prioritizing access for residents. PNG is becoming a practical alternative to LPG cylinders as disruptions in supply chains continue, highlighted…

17 Mar

United People’s Party Liberal Unveils Initial Candidates for 2026 Assam Polls

riya EditorAssam

Pramod Boro, president of the United Peoples' Party Liberal (UPPL), was elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha and will run for the assembly elections from the Tamulpur constituency. UPPL general secretary Raju Kumar Narzary announced the first list of seven candidates, stating that the party intends to contest all 15 constituencies within the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). A second candidate list will be released shortly. The UPPL is part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) and competes primarily with the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) in the region. In the recent Rajya Sabha elections, Boro, along with BJP candidates Jogendra Mohan…

16 Mar

Assam Bjp Welcomes ECI Decision To Conduct Single-Phase Poll On April 9

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam BJP on Monday has hailed the decision of the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the Assembly elections in a single phase in the state on April 9, 2026.State BJP spokesperson Ranjib Kumar Sarmah stated that this decision of the Election Commission is a significant step towards preventing the malpractice of multiple voting by ‘Miya’ voters.‘Miya’ is a pejorative term used in Assam, targeting Bengali-speaking Muslims, often implying they are illegal immigrants from Bangladesh.“Generally, elections are conducted in multiple phases owing to concerns relating to law and order. However, the various measures undertaken by the double-engine government…

16 Mar

Lahorighat Candidate Dispute Deepens Congress Divide in Assam

riya EditorAssam

Internal tensions within the Indian National Congress (INC) in Assam have escalated following an ultimatum from Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi to the party's central leadership regarding candidate selection for the Lahorighat Assembly constituency in the upcoming state elections. Bordoloi expressed his "pain and anguish" in a letter to AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh, citing neglect of his concerns over the candidacy of sitting MLA Asif Mohammad Nazar. He accused APCC president Gaurav Gogoi and senior leader Imran Masood of humiliating him during internal discussions. Bordoloi's grievances intensified after a violent attack on him on April 27, 2025, when he was…

16 Mar

India’s First Nature-Themed Airport Terminal Comes Alive with TechnoStruct’s Digital Engineering

riya EditorAssam

A new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, known as the "Bamboo Orchid," has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This terminal, hailed as India's first nature-themed airport terminal, embodies the cultural and natural identity of Assam. With an investment of approximately ₹5,000 crore, it aims to enhance aviation connectivity in Northeast India, positioning the region as a gateway to Southeast Asia. The terminal is built to accommodate around 13.1 million passengers annually and features architecture inspired by Assam's iconic kopou phool (foxtail orchid) and native bamboo species. Techno Struct, a global design and construction technology…