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16 Mar

Gaurav Gogoi Says No Resignations, Party United in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Senior Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi has dismissed reports of internal dissent within the Assam unit of the Indian National Congress, saying there is no rebellion in the party and that leaders and workers remain united in the larger interest of the state. Speaking to reporters after arriving in Tezpur on Sunday night, Gogoi said the party leadership has not received any resignation from senior leaders despite speculation following the announcement of the party’s second list of candidates for the upcoming Assembly elections. He said discussions within a political party are normal and should not be seen as signs of division.…

16 Mar

Election Commission of India Steps Up Monitoring to Ensure Fair Polls in Five Regions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Election Commission of India has directed several central enforcement and security agencies to intensify monitoring to prevent the use of black money, drugs and other illegal inducements during the upcoming Assembly elections in five regions. The move comes as the poll body prepares to conduct elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal and the Union Territory of Puducherry. The Election Commission announced the poll schedule on March 15 and soon after issued instructions to multiple agencies to maintain strict vigil throughout the election period. The Commission said the aim is to ensure that elections are conducted in a…

16 Mar

Assam NDA Faces Signs of Internal Strain

riya EditorAssam

Fissures have emerged within the ruling National Democratic Alliance (NDA) in Assam, highlighted by the United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) reaching out to the BJP for clarification on its status in the alliance ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. This inquiry is particularly urgent for the UPPL, following the entry of its rival, the Bodoland People's Front (BPF), into the NDA. In a letter from UPPL general secretary Raju Kumar Narzary to BJP state president Dilip Saikia, the party expressed discomfort over recent political developments and conflicting statements from different BJP leaders. The UPPL's Core Committee has requested formal…

15 Mar

Assam Gets Medical College, Two Cancer Centres as Amit Shah Opens Facilities

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Amit Shah, Union Home Minister, inaugurated key healthcare facilities in Assam, including the Pragjyotishpur Medical College and Hospital, Golaghat Cancer Centre, and Tinsukia Cancer Centre, to enhance the state's medical infrastructure. During the inauguration, Shah commended Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his initiatives aimed at achieving self-sufficiency in healthcare. He emphasized Sarma's goal of creating a comprehensive healthcare ecosystem to ensure that patients do not need to travel outside Assam for treatment. Shah articulated the vision of transforming Assam into a medical hub, attracting patients from neighboring regions, particularly economically disadvantaged individuals from across the Northeast seeking quality…

15 Mar

Assam Polls: Congress Announces Second List of 23 Candidates

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Congress has announced its second list of 23 candidates for the Assam Legislative Assembly election 2026, bringing the total to 65 candidates for the 126-member Assembly. This list includes Nurul Islam for Srijangram, Abdul Khaleque for Mandia, Rakibuddin Ahmed for Chamaria, Devid Phukan for Tinsukia, and Bipul Gogoi for Tingkhong. The party has reserved several constituencies, including Bajali and Guwahati Central, for its alliance partners. The initial list of 42 candidates was released on March 3, which included Gaurav Gogoi running for the Jorhat seat.

15 Mar

Assam’s Chess Star Makes History as NE’s First Grandmaster

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Mayank Chakraborty, a 16-year-old from Assam, has made history by becoming the first Chess Grandmaster from Northeast India, officially achieving this title at the Eighth GM Tournament held in Sweden. He secured his final Grandmaster norm by finishing first in the tournament with an impressive score of seven points out of nine, defeating top seeds and remaining unbeaten in the final rounds while surpassing the required 2500 FIDE rating barrier. Mayank, a student at South Point School in Guwahati, dedicated his title to chess players and enthusiasts in the North-East, expressing hope that his achievement will inspire a new generation…

15 Mar

Assam Launches Portal to Provide Financial Support for Venture School Teachers

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has launched the Guru Dakshina portal, effective Sunday, to provide financial support to eligible teachers of venture educational institutions who have not had their services provincialized. Operated by the Department of School Education and Department of Higher Education, this centralized online platform allows applicants to submit applications, upload documents, and track their application statuses transparently. Eligible candidates include teachers from various educational levels—such as LP, UP, High School, Higher Secondary, and Degree Colleges—whose services have not been provincialized despite their institutions receiving provincialization under the Assam Venture Educational Institutions (Provincialization of Services) Act, 2011, and the Assam…

15 Mar

Assam RGU Hosts Grand Finale of SPIC MACAY Virasat Anubhav Series

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) hosted the SPIC MACAY Virasat Anubhav (SMVA) Series 2026, a four-day cultural immersion programme held from March 10 to 13, designed to encourage young learners to engage with the rich traditions of Indian classical arts. A total of 93 students from RGU participated in the various technical workshops offered throughout the series. The event culminated in a remarkable performance by Padma Bhushan Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, a Grammy Award-winning musician, who showcased his skills on the Mohan Veena, bringing an impressive conclusion to the celebration of India's cultural legacy. The series featured several cultural…

14 Mar

Amit Shah begins two-day Assam tour

Paromita EditorAssam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Guwahati today on a two-day Assam visit, during which he will attend an official function and address a rally of the BJP’s youth wing.Shah was received by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other senior officials at the Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport.“I extend a warm welcome to Adarniya @AmitShah ji to the land of Maa Kamakhya. Adarniya Griha Mantri ji will dedicate various developmental projects and enthuse our Yuva Shakti with his words of wisdom,” Sarma said in a post on X.Shah will spend the night at the Kainadhara State Guest House…

14 Mar

Over 50 Declared Foreign Nationals Likely to be Pushed Back to Bangladesh Soon

Paromita EditorAssam

More than 50 individuals declared as foreign nationals are likely to be “pushed back” to Bangladesh within the next month as part of an intensified drive by the Assam government to deport illegal immigrants. Authorities said that 12 illegal migrants from Bangladesh who were lodged in transit camps were pushed back on Thursday night. With this, more than 30 illegal migrants have been deported from Assam following a recent agreement with Bangladesh. Sources said the latest pushback operation was carried out through the Sutarkandi area in Karimganj district. Meanwhile, another 12 illegal migrants were reportedly shifted to a holding camp…