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Guwahati, April 1: Congress leader and chairman of the AICC media department, Pawan Khera, on Wednesday, launched a sharp attack on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of "consistently misleading the public" over the past decade. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Khera invoked a symbolic "lie detector" analogy to question the credibility of the Chief Minister's statements. "If what Himanta Biswa Sarma says is false, the red light turns on; if it is true, the green l ...Read More >
Dibrugarh/Jorhat, Apr 1: After spending the night in Dibrugarh, Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his day on Wednesday with a visit to a tea garden, where he interacted with women workers and highlighted the global significance of Assamese tea. Sharing his experience on social media platform X, the Prime Minister described tea as the "soul of Assam" and said the state's tea has earned recognition across the world. Calling the visit a "memorable experience", PM Modi engaged with workers, many ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 31: The Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal has confirmed the five-year ban imposed by the Centre on the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Khaplang), or NSCN (K), along with all its factions, wings, and other fronts, an order notified on Tuesday said. In its order on March 19, published in the gazette late Tuesday evening, Presiding Officer Justice Nelson Sailo ruled that the activities of NSCN (K) are "detrimental to the sovereignty and integrity of India" and are ai ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 1: Price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF), or jet fuel, was more than doubled to a record Rs 2.07 lakh per kilolitre on Wednesday while commercial LPG rates were raised by Rs 195.50 per cylinder, mirroring the surge in global oil prices linked to the widening West Asia conflict. ATF price in Delhi was hiked by Rs 110,703.08 per kilolitre, or 114.5%, to Rs 207,341.22 per kl, according to state-owned fuel retailers. This is the first time ever that ATF prices have crossed Rs 2 lakh ...Read More >
Itanagar, April 1: A 12-member expert team from Karnataka arrived at Deomali in Tirap district on Monday to track and relocate a rogue elephant responsible for multiple human casualties in the district over the last two years, including the death of a former MLA who was attacked while on a morning walk. Led by Dr Ramesha H, a senior veterinary officer and elephant specialist, the team comprises experts in tranquillisation, wildlife monitoring, and trained mahouts from elephant camps. The operat ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 1: Despite attempts by refiners and marketing companies to streamline LPG supply amid the West Asia situation, a crisis-like situation persisted in Assam due to black marketing and leakages in the distribution network, forcing many roadside food stalls to shut down and restaurants to curtail their menus and scale back operating hours. Many restaurants are turning to electric cooking equipment, diesel-fired bhattis, and even firewood as alternatives. However, this transition has ...Read More >
Jorhat, March 31: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi, on Tuesday, launched a sharp attack on Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, questioning his earlier remarks on the issue of delivering justice to cultural icon Zubeen Garg, while raising fresh allegations over land holdings allegedly linked to the Chief Minister's family. Turning the spotlight back on the Sarma's own statement, he asked, "The Chief Minister himself had said that if justice is not delivered to Zubeen Garg, people need not vote for him. ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 31: Over 5.72 lakh passengers have returned to India from the West Asia region since February 28, as authorities continue to manage travel disruptions caused by widespread airspace restrictions. With Qatar's airspace partially reopening, 8-10 non-scheduled commercial flights are expected to operate to India on Tuesday. In the UAE, around 85 flights are scheduled through the day, while flights from Oman and Saudi Arabia continue under controlled conditions, the Ministry of Exter ...Read More >
Dhemaji, March 31: Highlighting the growing role of women in Assam's political landscape, former Union minister Smriti Irani, on Tuesday, said women are now at the centre of the state's development narrative and electoral decision-making. Addressing a campaign rally in Sissiborgaon in support of BJP candidate Jibon Gogoi, Irani said Assam has witnessed sustained growth over the past decade, with women emerging as active participants in the political process. "Earlier it was said that women vot ...Read More >
Tezpur, March 31: Highlighting security gains alongside rapid development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Tuesday, said Assam has undergone a "remarkable transformation" from a state once grappling with insurgency to a key driver of growth in the Northeast. Campaigning for BJP candidate Prithiraj Rava in the Tezpur Assembly constituency, Singh drew on his experience in handling national security to underline the decline in militancy and the impact of government policies in the region. Refe ...Read More >
Panaji, Mar 31: Deputy Chief of Naval Staff Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, on Tuesday, said the recent global developments reaffirm the need for a strong navy and with rising strategic competitions and conflicts, the Indian Navy remains the prime manifestation of the country's maritime power. Addressing a gathering during the launch of the first Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) built by Goa Shipyard Limited in Vasco, Vice Admiral Sobti, while citing the ongoing crisis in West Asia, sai ...Read More >
Imphal, Mar 31: A 48-hour shutdown brought normal life to a halt in Manipur's Ukhrul and Kamjong districts on Tuesday, following the killing of four NSCN (Eastern Flank) cadres in an alleged attack that has triggered widespread outrage. The shutdown, observed across district headquarters and adjoining areas, entered its second consecutive day, severely disrupting daily activity. Markets remained closed, roads were largely deserted with minimal vehicular movement, and educational institutions a ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31: Eight people were killed and eight others injured in a stampede at the Mata Sheetla Temple in Bihar's Nalanda district on Tuesday, police said, the latest in a series of crowd crush incidents reported in 2026 and 2025 that have highlighted safety gaps at mass gatherings across the country. The latest stampede occurred during prayers under the Deepnagar Police Station limits after a sudden surge of devotees led to overcrowding and chaos within the temple premises. According ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 31: Wealth continues to cast a long shadow over Assam's electoral landscape, with nearly 4 in 10 candidates contesting the 2026 Assembly elections declaring assets worth over Rs 1 crore, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Based on self-sworn affidavits of all 722 candidates, reveals that 285 contestants, or 39%, fall in the crorepati category, the report, issued on Tuesday, revealed. This marks a sharp rise from the 2021 Assembly elections ...Read More >
AIUDF chief Maulana Badruddin Ajmal (left) and Congress candidate Rahul Roy (right) Guwahati, March 31: Wealth continues to cast a long shadow over Assam's electoral landscape, with nearly 4 in 10 candidates contesting the 2026 Assembly elections declaring assets worth over Rs 1 crore, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). Based on self-sworn affidavits of all 722 candidates, reveals that 285 contestants, or 39%, fall in the crorepati category, the report, i ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31: India's appetite for mobile data continues to surge, with average monthly consumption per user crossing 31 GB in 2025 -- marking an 18 per cent compound annual growth rate over the past five years, according to a new report released on Tuesday. The latest edition of the Mobile Broadband Index released by Nokia highlighted how rising 5G adoption and increasing use of data-heavy applications are driving this growth across the country. The report noted that Indians are consum ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31: Fourteen per cent of candidates contesting the 2026 Assam Assembly elections have declared criminal cases against themselves, according to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR). The report, issued on Tuesday, is based on self-sworn affidavits of all 722 candidates, showing that 102 candidates have declared criminal cases, while 82 candidates or 11%, face serious criminal charges. Among major parties, 28 out of 99 Congress candidates (28%) have declared c ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 31: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, accused the Congress of "politicising" cultural icon Zubeen Garg, alleging that a political consultancy firm has advised the party to leverage the issue for electoral gains ahead of the Assembly polls. Addressing a press conference at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan following the launch of the BJP's manifesto, Sarma claimed that a viral video purportedly shows members of the firm, Inclusive Mind, suggesting that the Congress ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 31: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Tuesday, released its Sankalp Patra for the April-9 Assam Assembly elections, outlining a broad development agenda centred on economic growth, welfare expansion and governance reforms. The manifesto was unveiled at Vajpayee Bhawan in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state BJP president Dilip Saikia, among other senior leaders. Addressing t ...Read More >
Tezpur, March 31: In yet another incident of pre-poll violence between the Congress and the BJP in the Naduar LAC area, several Congress workers were reportedly seriously injured in Napam near Tezpur University in Sonitpur district. According to available information, the Congress candidate of Naduar LAC, Sunil Chhetri, was taking out a poll campaign rally in the area on Monday. However, after the rally concluded, some masked youths - allegedly BJP activists, as claimed by Congress workers - a ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 30: A day ahead of the Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings clash at the Assam Cricket Association (ACA) Stadium, doubts loomed over a rain-hit contest. Little changed on match day. On Monday, persistent rain continued to dampen hopes among Indian Premier League (IPL) fans as the countdown ticked towards the first of Guwahati's three scheduled matches this season. But once the first ball was bowled and the galleries roared, it was Rajasthan Royals all the way. Exhibiting excep ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 30: With nine days to go for the Assembly polls, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday, sharpened his attack on the Congress, questioning the credibility of its manifesto and projecting a decisive victory for the BJP, as he campaigned across key constituencies in Upper Assam. Addressing campaign rallies in Sissiborgaon and later in Sadiya, Sarma alleged that the Congress had failed to present a credible vision for the state. "Congress has written nothing in their manife ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 30: Registrar General of India and Census Commissioner has assured that all individual data collected during the upcoming 2027 Census will remain strictly confidential and cannot be used as evidence or to claim benefits under any government scheme. Addressing a press conference on Monday ahead of the first phase of the country's 16th Census, Registrar General Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan said the exercise is set to begin in April in select states. Emphasising data privacy, he said ...Read More >
Shillong, Mar 30: The Centre's recent decision to increase commercial LPG allocation to 70% of the previous levels in all states will help Meghalaya cope with the cooking gas crisis, a state government said, on Monday. Director of Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Saloni Verma said the enhanced allocation follows ongoing discussions with the Government of India and a review of the situation across states. "Commercial LPG supply has now been increased to 70% of the previous allocation l ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 30: With the Assam Assembly elections scheduled for April 9, over 26,000 electors in the state have been approved to avail the home voting facility, according to the Election Commission of India (ECI). The facility, introduced under Section 60(c) of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, enables voters aged above 85 and Persons with Disabilities (PwDs) to cast their votes through postal ballots from their residences. In Assam, 19,774 elderly voters and 6,638 PwD electors hav ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 12: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday, said 3-4 FIRs have been registered against senior Congress leader Pawan Khera for allegedly trying to contact militant groups to influence election results. Sarma levelled the allegations a day after the Congress spokesperson asserted that the Chief Minister would be lodged in jail within weeks after the election results are out due to his alleged corruption. "There are 3-4 cases already registered against Pawan Khera for ...Read More >
Imphal, March 11: Protests linked to the Just Fair Delimitation (JFD) movement intensified in Manipur on Wednesday, with six persons injured after police dispersed demonstrators near Ima Keithel in Imphal and student activists locking down a government training institute over alleged preparations for the upcoming Census. Officials said at least six persons, including five women and one man, were injured after police moved to disperse protesters staging a demonstration near the historic Ima Keit ...Read More >
New Delhi, Mar 2 (PTI) Amazon India on Monday announced 'Zero Referral fee' on more than 12.5 crore products, a move, the ecommerce giant said, aims to accelerate growth for lakhs of sellers across the country. Building on last year's fee revision, the company has expanded zero referral fees coverage more than 10-times from 1.2 crore products in 2025 to over 12.5 crore products priced under Rs 1,000 across 1,800-plus categories, the company said in a release. In addition, Amazon has reduced Ea ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 2: The Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Jana Aashirwad Yatra entered its third day on Monday, with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leading the roadshow through Upper Assam amid what the party described as an "unprecedented" public response. The yatra began the day from Gohpur and is scheduled to pass through Bihpuria and Ranganadi before concluding at Nowboicha. Over three days, it is set to cover 12 constituencies. Speaking to the press in Gohpur, Sarma said the campaign ...Read More >
Guwahati, Feb 17: Political parties in Assam, on Tuesday, urged the Election Commission of India (ECI) to conduct the forthcoming Assembly elections in a single phase or, at most, two phases, while asking it to factor in the Bohag Bihu festival while finalising the poll schedule. A full bench of the ECI, led by Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, is on a three-day visit to the State to review preparedness for the Assembly elections. The delegation includes Election Commissioners Sukhbir ...Read More >
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