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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 >
The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) is likely to declare the HSLC Result 2026 before Bihu, that is, April 15, as per reports. While the Board has not officially confirmed the result date, last year, the HSLC results were declared on April 11. Once released, students who appeared for the Assam board Class 10 and Class 12 exams will be able to check their results on the official websites -- asseb.in, ahsec.assam.gov.in, and assamresult.in. Over 4.38 lakh students appeared for their HSL ...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 >
Guwahati: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Thursday announced that the results of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination will be declared on April 10, a day after the State's Assembly polling. "The results are ready. As today is polling day, we had earlier indicated that the results would be declared after the election. Students will get their results tomorrow," Pegu said. The announcement brings clarity for over 4.38 lakh students who appeared for the HSLC examinations t ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 9: Bringing clarity and anticipation to lakhs of students across Assam, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Thursday confirmed that the results of the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination will be declared on April 10, a day after the polling day. "The results are ready, and as today is election we earlier gave an indication that results will be declared after election day, so tomorrow the students will get the results," Pegu said, reaffirming the government's prior co ...Read More >
Guwahati/Thiruvananthapuram, April 8: With the highly anticipated Assembly elections in Assam and Kerala just a day away, polling officials and security personnel on Wednesday intensified efforts to ensure free and fair voting. Authorities across both states have completed most of the logistical and administrative arrangements, with large-scale deployment of staff and security forces. In several parts of Assam, a notable feature of this election is the presence of women-managed polling stations, ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 7 (PTI) The campaign, fraught with accusations and promises galore, for the elections to the 126-member Assam Assembly ended at 5 pm on Tuesday. The polls will be held on April 9 to decide the electoral fate of 722 candidates. BJP leaders, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, attacked the Congress, accusing it of encouraging infiltrators to settle down in Assam's land to create a vote bank, and failing to control insurgency and usher in develo ...Read More >
Sarbananda Sonowal, former chief minister and Union minister for shipping, ports and waterways in the Narendra Modi government, is among the key strategists of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and a star campaigner for the assembly elections in Assam. In an interview, he shared his views on the party's prospects and key issues as it eyes a third straight win. How is the campaign going so far, and how do you rate the prospects of the BJP and its allies? I have seen the brightness in the faces o ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National Vice President Baijayant Jay Panda on Sunday praised the development in Assam over the past few years, stating that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given special attention to the state and the broader Northeast region. He highlighted industrial growth, employment opportunities and women empowerment as key achievements under the BJP-led government. Also Read | Assam Assembly Elections 2026: AGP Heavyweight Atul Bora ...Read More >
Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) MP Arun Nehru on Sunday expressed concern over the Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment (FCRA) Bill, 2026, stating that no Union Minister has clearly explained the purpose of the proposed legislation, further cautioning that the bill could potentially be used to target minority institutions. Speaking to ANI, Arun Nehru emphasised that the DMK is seeking clarity and formal assurances from the government. A ...Read More >
Imphal (Manipur) [India], April 5 (ANI): Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand on Sunday interacted with local residents and listened to their grievances at Chandrapur village on the second day of his visit to Jiribam district. This is a first visit since the ethnic violence broke out in Manipur in May 2023, marking a significant political and administrative outreach to the region. Also Read | Assam Assembly Elections 2026: AGP Heavyweight Atul Bora Eyes Hat-Trick at the Gates of Kaziranga. ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday praised the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP), asserting that the party is committed to protecting the land, language and identity of Assam's people. Speaking to ANI, Sonowal emphasised that people have strong faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, noting that the BJP has been instrumental in bringing growth, development and safeguarding the interests of indigenous communities. Also Read | Assam Assembl ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 5 (ANI): Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) spokesperson Saravanan Annadurai on Sunday criticised proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), alleging that the changes have been made solely to make things difficult for Christian organisations. He further claimed that these amendments aim to usurp the community's property. Speaking to ANI, the DMK spokesperson alleged that the BJP government has always been against the interests of mino ...Read More >
Malappuram (Keralam) [India], April 5 (ANI): Indian Union Muslim League (IUML) leader PK Kunhalikutty on Sunday claimed that a strong pro-United Democratic Front (UDF) trend is emerging in Keralam, reflecting a significant political shift ahead of the upcoming elections. He stated that anti-incumbency sentiment against the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF) is strong across the state. According to him, alleged "deals" made by the LDF have become a subject of discussion, particularly in certain ...Read More >
Dhemaji (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Dhemaji Assembly constituency in Assam is all set to go to polling on April 9 for the Legislative Assembly elections, amid a keenly contested battle. Assam will vote in a single phase across 126 constituencies on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4. Also Read | Nitish Kumar to Take Oath As Rajya Sabha MP on April 10. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), ...Read More >
Dhemaji (Assam) [India], April 5 (ANI): The Dhemaji Assembly constituency in Assam is all set to go to polling on April 9 for the Legislative Assembly elections, amid a keenly contested battle. Assam will vote in a single phase across 126 constituencies on April 9, with counting of votes scheduled for May 4. The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA), comprising the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), and Bodoland People's Front (BPF), is seeking a third consecutive ter ...Read More >
Gogamukh: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday alleged that the Congress, if it comes to power in Assam, will bring in a law to protect infiltrators, which the BJP and its allies will not allow. Addressing a poll rally at Gogamukh in Dhemaji district, Modi said the Congress' aim is to "turn the majority community into a minority and create a permanent vote bank of infiltrators''. "Congress leaders are openly saying that they will bring in a new law in Assam to protect infiltrators and are ...Read More >
Guwahati: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address two public meetings in Assam on Wednesday as part of the BJP's ongoing assembly election campaign. According to the itinerary, Modi will first address a rally at Gogamukh in Dhemaji around 11 am before proceeding to Biswanath district, where he is expected to speak at a public meeting at 1 pm. Also Read: Assam elections: BJP promises UCC, anti-infiltration laws, 2 lakh jobs, protection of indigenous people Senior BJP leaders and s ...Read More >
Guwahati, Apr 1 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to address two public meetings in Assam on Wednesday as part of the BJP's ongoing assembly election campaign. According to the itinerary, Modi will first address a rally at Gogamukh in Dhemaji around 11 am before proceeding to Biswanath district, where he is expected to speak at a public meeting at 1 pm. Senior BJP leaders and state ministers are likely to be present at both venues, party sources said. At the first rally, the PM ...Read More >
In a significant step for agriculture in the Northeast, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has meticulously overseen the final preparations for Prime Minister Modi's highly-anticipated visit to Namrup on December 21. During this landmark event, the Prime Minister is set to inaugurate a monumental ₹11,000-crore ammonia-urea fertiliser project, widely viewed as a game changer for local farming. Dibrugarh: Union minister for ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Sunday conducted a re ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 17: In a bid to curb student absenteeism and reduce the risk of dropouts, the Department of School Education has launched an automated SMS-based absenteeism alert system through the Shiksha Setu application. The technology-driven initiative aims to strengthen student attendance and ensure timely intervention by schools and parents, said State Education Minister Dr Ranoj Pegu, while addressing the media today. According to a study conducted by UNICEF, student absenteeism remains a ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday, defended the Group of Ministers' (GoM) report on granting Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to six communities, asserting that the document contains nothing that could "offend" any section of people. He said those protesting against it were doing so without fully reading or understanding the recommendations. The GoM report on the demand for ST status by the Ahom, Chutia, Moran, Matak, Koch-Rajbongshi and Tea Tribes (Adivasis) was ...Read More >
Tezpur, Oct 27: "As per the National Education Policy, teachers should not be engaged in any non-educational duties apart from population census and election duty. This has already been brought to the notice of Assam's Education Minister. However, teachers have been coerced into getting involved in certain non-educational activities/duties, which adversely affects their primary role as educators," said the general secretary of the Asam Madhyamik Sikshak Karmasari Santha, Brajen Chetia, while int ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, Sept. 12: The Assam BJP on Friday unveiled its vision document for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, resolving to build a peaceful, secure and developed Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). The unveiling of the party's vision document at the state BJP headquarters here was graced by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma; state BJP president Dilip Saikia; education minister and chairman of the BTR Vision Document Committee, Ranoj Pegu; state BJP in-charge Harish Dwived ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 18 (ANI): A team of Nand Nagri Police Station launched a special drive against individuals involved in the sale of banned 'Chinese Manjha', amid rising incidents of injuries and nabbed two siblings with 325 rolls on Friday. With Independence Day (15th August) and Raksha Bandhan approaching, the Delhi Police has launched a special drive to curb the sale and use of hazardous Chinese Manjha -- a nylon-based kite string that has caused numerous injuries and fatalities involv ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 18 (ANI): In adherence to the principle of transparent and merit-based recruitment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday distributed appointment letters to 342 candidates under the Department of Higher (Technical) Education at a ceremony held in the auditorium of Gauhati Medical College. Of these, 236 individuals have been appointed as lecturers - 141 in technical subjects and 95 in non-technical subjects - in the state's polytechnic institutions. Ad ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 18 (ANI): In adherence to the principle of transparent and merit-based recruitment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday distributed appointment letters to 342 candidates under the Department of Higher (Technical) Education at a ceremony held in the auditorium of Gauhati Medical College. Of these, 236 individuals have been appointed as lecturers - 141 in technical subjects and 95 in non-technical subjects - in the state's polytechnic institutions. Ad ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], July 18 (ANI): In adherence to the principle of transparent and merit-based recruitment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday distributed appointment letters to 342 candidates under the Department of Higher (Technical) Education at a ceremony held in the auditorium of Gauhati Medical College. Of these, 236 individuals have been appointed as lecturers - 141 in technical subjects and 95 in non-technical subjects - in the state polytechnic institutions. Addi ...Read More >
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