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Voting began at 7am on Thursday across 126 assembly constituencies under tight security arrangements, with voters queuing outside polling stations ahead of time at many places. Authorities said voters who arrive at the polling station before the voting ends at 5pm will be allowed to vote even after. Over 25 million voters are eligible to vote for 722 candidates, including 59 women, in the fray. Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is contesting the election from Jalukbari, Congress state chief Ga ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) A voter turnout of nearly 76 per cent was recorded till 3 pm on Thursday in the assembly elections in Assam, where the BJP-led NDA is seeking a third consecutive term in power, while the Congress is looking to reclaim a state it lost a decade ago. Polling began at 7 am for the 126-member assembly, and 75.91 per cent of the state's 2.5 crore voters had exercised their right till 3 pm, defying overcast skies and rains in many parts of the state. The polling will continue til ...Read More >
Guwahati (PTI): A voter turnout of 59.63 per cent was recorded till 1 pm on Thursday in the assembly elections in Assam, where the BJP-led NDA is seeking a third consecutive term in power, while the Congress is looking to reclaim a state it lost a decade ago. Polling began at 7 am for the 126-member assembly, and 59.63 per cent of the state's 2.5 crore voters had exercised their right in the first six hours, defying overcast skies and rains in many parts of the state. A total of 722 candidates ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 9: Nine people were held in connection with election-related violence at three places in Assam till 1 pm, on Thursday. Besides, minor clashes also erupted at several polling booths after voting began in the morning, with people suffering minor injuries, they said. Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Akhilesh Kumar Singh, said that violence took place in Tamulpur and Sivasagar on Wednesday night, hours before polling began for the assembly elections at 7 am. "We got repo ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 9: Assam recorded a voter turnout of 59.63% till 1 pm in the ongoing Assembly elections, with polling gaining momentum across districts as long queues continued to build up at polling stations. Despite intermittent rain in several parts of the state, voters turned out in large numbers, reflecting strong public participation in the democratic process. Voters across the state highlighted development, governance, and employment as key issues. In Dispur, a voter said, "We hope who ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) Seven people were held in connection with election-related violence at two places in Assam, officials said on Thursday. Besides, minor clashes also erupted at several polling booths after voting began in the morning, with people suffering minor injuries, they said. Inspector General of Police (Law and Order), Akhilesh Kumar Singh, told PTI that violence took place in Tamulpur and Sivasagar on Wednesday night, hours before polling began for the assembly elections at 7 am. ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 9 (PTI) A voter turnout of 38.92 per cent was recorded in the first four hours of the assembly elections in Assam, where the BJP-led NDA is seeking a third consecutive term in power, while the Congress is looking to reclaim a state it lost a decade ago. Polling began at 7 am for the 126-member assembly, and 38.92 per cent of the state's 2.5 crore voters exercised their franchise till 11 am, officials said. A total of 722 candidates are in the fray for the elections, which is larg ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 9: Voting for the Assam Assembly Elections 2026 began at 7 am on Thursday amid tight security, with polling underway at 31,486 stations across the state. Early trends indicated a steady turnout, with 17.93% of voters exercising their franchise till 9 am. Polling booths across the state witnessed a consistent flow of voters since morning, with people turning up in good numbers despite overcast conditions in some areas. Several leaders were among early voters. Education Minister ...Read More >
Assam Elections 2026: The stage is set for the voting in the Assam Assembly elections 2026 on April 9. The Election Commission (EC) said that it is fully prepared to conduct polling in the northeastern state in a free, fair, and peaceful manner, with voting across all 126 assembly constituencies. The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is seeking its record third term, while Gaurav Gogoi-led Congress is hopeful to end the 10-year-long drought. Assam's ...Read More >
Golaghat (Assam) [India], April 7 (ANI): Continuing his attack on Congress leader Pawan Khera for his allegations against his wife, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday accused Khera of "running away" and alleged that the documents used to level accusations of multiple passports and foreign assets were "duplicate". Speaking to reporters, Sarma claimed, "Those who levelled allegations are now running away...The governments of three states have said that the documents on which the ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president Gaurav Gogoi criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, accusing him of entrenched corruption and calling for an investigation into his reported ties with businessman Shyamkanu Mahanta during a rally held on Friday, April 3. Speaking at a large rally in Sarupathar, Golaghat, Gogoi backed Congress candidate Jiban Chutia and claimed the BJP-led administration has created a system that benefits a select few while ordinary residents fa ...Read More >
Assam polls: "What is condition of labourers in tea gardens"? asks Jharkhand CM Golaghat (Assam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday criticised the 'double-engine government' in Assam and questioned, 'What is the condition of the labourers in the tea gardens'? His remarks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Assam's Dibrugarh, where he interacted with workers and plucked tea leaves during his visit to the poll-bound state. ...Read More >
Golaghat (Assam) [India], April 2 (ANI): Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Thursday criticised the "double-engine government" in Assam and questioned, "What is the condition of the labourers in the tea gardens"? His remarks came a day after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited a tea garden in Assam's Dibrugarh, where he interacted with workers and plucked tea leaves during his visit to the poll-bound state. Addressing people in Golaghat, CM Soren criticised the "double-engine" goverment ...Read More >
Ambikapur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 2 (ANI): When the going gets tough, the tough get going, is a popular phrase that defines hunger to excel in sports. Wrestler Debi Daimiri's story is symbolic of the willpower and determination to overcome hurdles. The 28-year-old from Dineshpur village in Sisupani, Golaghat district of Assam, lost her parents at the age of seven and had to move in with his uncle and aunt and had to work odd jobs just to keep training due to financial difficulties, accord ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 30 (ANI): More than five lakh karyakartas of the Bharatiya Janata Party listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address during 'Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot Samvad' programme in Assam on Monday, according to the state BJP unit. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the Prime Minister's address as "a moment of great inspiration" and a blessing for party workers, adding that the initiative would accelerate Assam's developmental journey with renewed vig ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 30 (ANI): More than five lakh karyakartas of the Bharatiya Janata Party listened to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address during 'Mera Booth, Sabse Mazboot Samvad' programme in Assam on Monday, according to the state BJP unit. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the Prime Minister's address as "a moment of great inspiration" and a blessing for party workers, adding that the initiative would accelerate Assam's developmental journey with renewed vig ...Read More >
President Droupadi Murmu highlighted the Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan as a crucial step towards empowering tribal communities to assert their rights and build self-reliant futures. The initiative aims to foster active participation in national development, ensuring all tribal regions benefit from growth and that villages become self-respecting. New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Friday said the government's Aadi Karmayogi Abhiyan is a step towards empowering tribal communities to speak up for the ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a proud moment for Assam, Golaghat district has been nationally recognised as one of the top-performing districts in the country for tribal well-being and inclusive development.The honour was conferred during the prestigious Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan 2025 national conclave held in New Delhi on Friday, under the aegis of the ministry of tribal affairs.The recognition comes as part of the ongoing observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, a year-long celebration dedicated to the contributions ...Read More >
Guwahati: In a proud moment for Assam, Golaghat district has been nationally recognised as one of the top-performing districts in the country for tribal well-being and inclusive development.The honour was conferred during the prestigious Adi Karmayogi Abhiyan 2025 national conclave held in New Delhi on Friday, under the aegis of the ministry of tribal affairs. The recognition comes as part of the ongoing observance of Janjatiya Gaurav Varsh, a year-long celebration dedicated to the contributions ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sep 26 (PTI) The Bagori (western) range of Kaziranga National Park (KNP) was opened for tourists on Friday ahead of Durga Puja festivities, with only jeep safari being allowed on a limited circuit initially, officials said. The western range, which falls in Nagaon district, was opened so that tourists can visit it during the puja holidays. Kaziranga Lok Sabha MP Kamakhya Prasad Tasa declared the park open by cutting a ceremonial ribbon in the presence of BJP Khumtai MLA Mrinal Saikia ...Read More >
Assam: The weather pattern suggests that heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in various districts of the State over the next 2-3 days, including the Greater Guwahati area, which may aggravate waterlogging, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of localised landslides in vulnerable pockets. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and emergency response systems are on alert. According to DIPR Assam, following landslides and water blockage due t ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 16 (ANI): The weather pattern suggests that heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in various districts of the State over the next 2-3 days, including the Greater Guwahati area, which may aggravate waterlogging, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of localised landslides in vulnerable pockets. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and emergency response systems are on alert. Also Read | Dehradun: 200 Stude ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], September 16 (ANI): The weather pattern suggests that heavy to very heavy rainfall is very likely at isolated places in various districts of the State over the next 2-3 days, including the Greater Guwahati area, which may aggravate waterlogging, slow vehicular movement, and increase the risk of localised landslides in vulnerable pockets. Local authorities are closely monitoring the situation, and emergency response systems are on alert. According to DIPR Assam, follow ...Read More >
Imphal: Prime minister Narendra Modi said that expert assessments suggest that India's seas may hold substantial reserves of oil and gas. The Prime Minister also mentioned the launch of the National Deepwater Exploration Mission. The Prime Minister inaugurated the Assam Bioethanol Plant and laid foundation stone for the polypropylene plant at Numaligarh Refinery Limited (NRL) at Golaghat in Assam. He announced that projects worth approximately Rs 18,000 crore have been allocated to Assam. He n ...Read More >
Guwahati, Sept 15: The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), on Monday, claimed that the foundation stone for the Narengi-Kuruwa bridge project had already been laid by former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi. The statement came in the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam, during which he inaugurated several infrastructure and healthcare projects, including the bridge project. "The Prime Minister laid the foundation stone for the Narengi-Kuruwa bridge during his visit, bu ...Read More >
Narendra Modi said the government focuses on reducing crude oil and gas imports. The government is exploring fossil fuels and green energy. The Numaligarh bioethanol refinery will benefit farmers and tribals. The polypropylene plant will boost the local economy. Modi said energy and semiconductors are key for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. He accused Congress of neglecting Assam's heritage and supporting infiltrators. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the BJP-led central government is taking s ...Read More >
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a Rs 5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant in Assam, a zero-waste facility expected to significantly boost the rural economy. The plant will source bamboo from northeastern states, benefiting over 50,000 people. Earlier, Modi laid foundation stones for health and infrastructure projects worth Rs 6,300 crore. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated a Rs 5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant at Numaligarh in Assam's Golaghat district. The pla ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: PM Narendra Modi blamed Congress on Sunday for Assam's ongoing demographic challenges, branding the party "defenders of infiltrators and anti-national forces" and daring it to compare its tenure with BJP's decade-long effort to push back illegal Bangladeshi settlers."Any change to demography is a danger to national security. BJP's objective is to protect the country from infiltrators and restore its integrity," Modi, on the second leg of his northeast trip after visiting Mizoram and Ma ...Read More >
GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday inaugurated India's first bamboo-based ethanol plant and laid the foundation stone for a polypropylene plant in Assam's Golaghat district. Addressing a gathering, Prime Minister Narendra Modi described the inauguration of the bioethanol plant in Assam as a matter of great pride for the state. He said the two projects would boost industrial growth, accelerate development, and create new opportunities for farmers and youth. He highlighted that Indi ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Sunday, inaugurated a Rs 5,000-crore bamboo-based ethanol plant at Numaligarh in Assam's Golaghat district, marking a major step toward boosting green energy and rural livelihoods. Alongside the inauguration, the Prime Minister also laid the foundation stone of the Rs 7,230-crore Petro Fluidised Catalytic Cracker Unit at the Numaligarh Refinery. "Today is a historic day for Assam, as projects worth Rs 18,000 crore have been unveiled. These efforts wil ...Read More >
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