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31 Mar

Indian Army Swiftly Neutralises WWII Era Uxbs In Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Based on inputs from the civil administration, unexploded ordnance comprising a World War II–era General Purpose bomb and an incendiary bomb was reported at Ledo, Burma Camp, Lekhapani in Assam. The munitions were discovered by a civilian while digging a pit, posing a serious threat to life and property. On 31 March 2026, the Red Shield Division of the Indian Army promptly mobilised a Bomb Disposal Team to the site. Civilians were immediately evacuated from the vicinity and a secure perimeter was established, ensuring strict adherence to safety protocols. The unexploded bombs were carefully secured and transported to a designated…

31 Mar

BTR Honors “Father of the Bodos” on 70th Birth Anniversary: Student’s Day Celebrated with Grandeur

nanika EditorAssam

The Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) paused today to honor the enduring legacy of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma, celebrating his 70th birth anniversary as Student’s Day. Observed with a blend of solemnity and aspiration, the day served as a powerful reminder of Brahma’s vision for education, social reform, and the progress of the Bodo community. The focal point of the commemorations was Thulungapuri, the burial site of the iconic leader. In a central program organized by the Upendra Nath Brahma Trust and the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), a diverse gathering of students, community leaders, and admirers converged to offer floral…

31 Mar

Bharatiya Janata Party Releases Assam Poll Manifesto, Nirmala Sitharaman Leads Launch

riya EditorAssam

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the BJP’s manifesto for the Assam assembly elections, emphasizing commitments to protect land, heritage, and the dignity of indigenous people, alongside a proposed Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. The manifesto, termed ‘Sankalp Patra,’ includes 31 pledges such as recovering encroached land from Bangladeshi "Miyas", implementing a Uniform Civil Code, and enhancing state development with job creation for youth. Sitharaman asserted that the manifesto reflects a decade of transformation in Assam that the Congress party failed to achieve in 60 years. She highlighted the state's economic growth, noting Assam's GDP rose 3.3 times from…

31 Mar

AB-PMJAY Scam: ED Seizes Assets Linked to Fraud in Assam

riya EditorAssam

Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has provisionally attached properties valued at Rs 29.77 lakh in connection with a money laundering investigation related to fraud under the Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) scheme in Assam. This investigation was triggered by an FIR at Algapur Police Station against Dr. Nozmul Islam Choudhury, owner of Noble Hospital and Research Centre, for offences under the Indian Penal Code, including cheating and forgery, which are scheduled offences under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). The ED discovered that the hospital fraudulently submitted 920 fake claims totaling Rs 77.83 lakh between February…

31 Mar

68 Candidates Enter Fray for Aizawl Municipal Corporation Elections

riya EditorAssam

A total of 68 candidates, including 28 women, are in the fray for the Aizawl Municipal Corporation (AMC) elections. Polling for the 19-member AMC will be held on April 21, and votes will be counted on April 27. Mizoram State Election Commissioner Dr H Lalthlangliana said that none of the candidates withdrew their papers on the last date of withdrawal on Monday. He said that 68 candidates, comprising 40 males and 28 women from four major political parties, are in the fray for the upcoming AMC polls. The ruling Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM), main opposition Mizo National Front (MNF) and…

30 Mar

Joint Operation By Security Forces Result In Apprehension Of Cadres And Recovery Of ARMS, Ammunition And Explosives

Paromita EditorAssam

During the period of 22 March 2026 – 28 March 2026, Indian Army and Assam Rifles formations under Spear Corps, in close conjunction with Manipur Police, conducted a series of precise, intelligence-driven joint operations across Imphal East, Imphal West, Bishnupur, Chandel, Kangpokpi, Churachandpur and Tengnoupal Districts. The operations led to the apprehension of 17 cadres from hill and valley-based groups and the recovery of 17 weapons, explosives and other war-like stores. On 22 March 2026, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Bishnupur Police Commandos was launched in the Nambol Sabal Leikai area of Bishnupur District. The team apprehended…

30 Mar

26,412 electors approved for home voting in Assam Assembly polls

Paromita EditorAssam

A total of 19,774 electors of above 85 years of age and 6,638 persons with disabilities (PwDs) have been approved by the Returning Officers for home voting in Assam Assembly elections.This was informed by the Election Commission of India in a press statement issued today.Home voting in different constituencies of Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry has already commenced and will be completed by April 5.The elector will be informed of the schedule of home voting in advance and a team of polling officials will visit the elector’s residence to collect their vote.A second visit will also be undertaken if the voter is not…

30 Mar

Poll Duty Official Killed, Three Critically Injured in Road Accident in Dhubri

Paromita EditorAssam

An election duty official was killed and three others, including a senior administrative officer, were critically injured in a road accident at Matiabagh in Dhubri early Monday while on their way to the District Commissioner’s office. Officials said the team was travelling in a vehicle deployed for an Election Flying Squad when it collided head-on with a truck. The squad was heading to report for duty ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. Romiya Ghosh, an assistant officer from Tulsibil, died on the spot. Three others — Shashi Bhushan Rajkhowa, Circle Officer of Chapar; Dipankar Adhikari, Field Officer in the Disaster…

30 Mar

Assam District Completes Second Round of EVM, VVPAT Randomization

riya EditorAssam

In preparation for the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly Election, the second randomisation of Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs) and Voter Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPATs) took place in Tamulpur district at the District Commissioner’s Office Conference Hall. The event was attended by Returning Officers from the 43–Tamulpur (ST) and 44–Goreswar Constituencies, the District Election Officer, contesting candidates or their agents, and the General Observer. The process utilized the EVM Management System 2.0 to allocate EVMs and VVPATs on a polling station basis, ensuring the availability of reserve machines for Poll Day if necessary. Tamulpur district consists of 482 polling stations, with…

30 Mar

Government of Meghalaya Grants BNSS 2023 Recognition to Aaranyak Wildlife Genetics Laboratory

riya EditorAssam

In a significant development, the Government of Meghalaya has notified the Wildlife Genetics Laboratory (WGL) of Aaranyak and its Director, with the aim of utilizing their expertise in wildlife genetics and forensic DNA analysis, as required by Section 329 (4) of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), 2023. This marks the first official recognition of a laboratory and an expert in the wildlife sector under the BNSS, signifying a pivotal step towards aiding wildlife crime investigations and control via forensic evidence collection through DNA sampling techniques. The notification follows an order from Meghalaya's Governor on March 24, 2026, and was…