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23 Mar

Sivasagar Set for High-Stakes Three-Cornered Contest in Assam Polls

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has announced Kushal Dowari as its candidate from the Sivasagar constituency for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, setting up a high-profile contest in a seat that was earlier understood to be allocated to its ally, the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP).The decision has led to what party leaders are describing as a “friendly contest” between alliance partners, even as it brings multiple experienced faces into the electoral fray. The contest in Sivasagar is now expected to see a triangular fight involving BJP’s Kushal Dowari, AGP’s Pradip Hazarika, and sitting MLA Akhil Gogoi. Political observers say the…

18 Mar

Setback for Congress in Assam as Pradyut Bordoloi Quits Party Amid Allegations of Neglect

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

In a major setback for the Congress in Assam, Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi resigned from the party on March 17, bringing an end to his long association with the organisation. He said the decision was painful and went against one of the most important principles of his life.Bordoloi confirmed that he had submitted his resignation to the president of the All India Congress Committee. His exit comes at a time when the party in Assam is already facing internal issues and leadership challenges.Speaking about his decision, Bordoloi said he was not happy with the step he had taken. He…

23 Feb

Bengal Political Icon Mukul Roy Dies at 71

anuprova EditorPolitical

Mukul Roy, the veteran politician and co-founder of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), passed away at the age of 71 in the early hours of Monday, February 23, 2026. Often hailed as the "Chanakya of Bengal politics," Roy breathed his last at approximately 1:30 a.m. at a private hospital in Kolkata following a massive cardiac arrest. His son, Subhranshu Roy, confirmed that the former Union Railway Minister had been battling prolonged health issues, including Parkinson’s disease and dementia, and had been in a coma for several days prior to his demise. A towering figure in West Bengal’s political landscape for over…

22 Jan

High Court Issues Interim Order Halting Illegal Construction in Darjeeling After PIL by Environmental Journalist

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

The Calcutta High Court on Tuesday passed an interim order directing the Darjeeling Municipality to ensure that no illegal construction takes place within municipal limits until the next date of hearing, following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by environmental journalist Chandrani Sinha highlighting ecological risks in the hill town. Sinha is an award-winning independent multimedia journalist with over a decade of experience reporting on climate change, health and environmental issues from India’s eastern corridor, including the Himalayan region and Northeast India. The PIL, filed in November, flagged unchecked high-rise buildings, hill cutting and alleged violations of building regulations in…

01 Dec

Koch-Rajbongshi Organisations Protest the ST Panel Report and the Disparities in the Election Roll Revision

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

The United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) faced a significant crisis as Koch Rajbongshi leaders resigned en masse due to the party's inaction on their long-standing demand for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status. This decision was made during a meeting in Chirang district, where members expressed disappointment over the party's lack of a clear stance on the issue. Leaders from prominent Koch Rajbongshi organizations, including the Kamatapur Liberation Organisation and the All Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union, supported the resignations, stating the party president's recent comments were insufficient. They called for the government to address the ST status demand without delay, especially in…

18 Sep

Modi Replies to Gates’ Birthday Note, Emphasizes India’s Role in Global Progress

editorBusiness, International, National, Political

Thank you for your kind greetings, Bill Gates. "India looks forward to collaborating to create a sustainable and promising future for future generations," Prime Minister Modi said. As Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates wished PM Modi a happy 75th birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reacted on Thursday with thanks, emphasizing the necessity of working together to create a sustainable future for future generations. "Thank you for your nice greeting, @BillGates. India looks forward to collaborating to create a sustainable and prosperous future for future generations," PM Modi wrote in a post on X. In his greeting on Wednesday, Gates…

10 Feb

NE CMs, leaders thanked PM, BJP leaders for vanquishing AAP in Delhi polls

editorNorth East, Political

Chief Ministers and BJP leaders of several northeastern states on Saturday expressed their profound happiness over the party’s scintillating victory in the Delhi Assembly polls and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other central leaders for defeating the AAP government. The BJP leaders and Chief Ministers of northeastern states claimed that the people of the national capital “liberated Delhi by uprooting ‘Aapda’ government”. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the BJP victory as “Modi’s Delhi”. In a post on X, Sarma said: “This immense blessing of the people was received due to the successful leadership of the respected Prime…

20 Dec

Amit Shah attended the SSB Raising Day celebration in Siliguri, Bengal

Banasree SarkarPolitical, Siliguriamit shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet with high-level officials in Siliguri, West Bengal, on Friday and participate in the Raising Day celebrations at the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Frontier Headquarters. At the Bagdogra Airport in the northern region of the state, Union Minister and West Bengal BJP president Sukanta Majumdar welcomed Shah upon his arrival on Thursday evening. According to sources, the Union home minister's Friday program starts at 11 AM with his attendance at the Raising Day festivities at the parade ground of the SSB Frontier Headquarters in Siliguri. According to them, there will be a parade and…

16 Dec

Sikkim CM reaffirms push for ST status for 12 excluded communities

Priyanka BhowmickLifestyle, Political

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang has reiterated his government's commitment to securing Scheduled Tribe (ST) recognition for 12 left-out Sikkimese communities, emphasizing its importance for equity and inclusivity. Addressing the inaugural meeting of the Sikkim State High-Level Committee, CM Tamang stressed the urgency of resolving this long-standing issue as the state prepares to celebrate its 50th year of statehood in 2025. Expressing gratitude to the committee led by Chairman B.V. Sharma and Vice Chairman Mahendra P. Lama, Tamang acknowledged the excluded communities' contributions to Sikkim's cultural and social heritage. “These communities have been integral to our society, yet they…

13 Sep

Tragic clash in Sonapur, 2 dead and several injured

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

A violent clash during an eviction drive in Sonapur led to the tragic death of two individuals and left at least 15 police officers, including a magistrate and a revenue circle officer, injured on Thursday, September 12. The confrontation occurred during a government operation aimed at reclaiming 200 bighas of disputed land in Kachutoli, allegedly occupied by encroachers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma accused Congress of provoking the unrest, stating that the eviction drive was proceeding peacefully until Congress members intervened. “The situation was under control until Congress escalated tensions. Armed with lathis and bamboo sticks, the crowd attacked our…