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2.71 crore voters went to the polls on Thursday to elect their next representatives in the 140-seat state legislative assembly. Track LIVE updates on the state elections 2026 For the state, it's a tight three-way contest between the ruling Left Democratic Front (LDF), Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) alliance, and BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA). While the polls for the 140 seats are now closed, those inside the polling stations and in line to cast their vote, will still b ...Read More >
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 >
Digboi: Voting progressed steadily across six Assembly constituencies in Tinsukia district on Thursday, with an overall turnout of 56.73% recorded till 1 p.m., officials said. Senior citizens and specially-abled voters were among those who turned up in significant numbers during the morning hours, with polling personnel and volunteers assisting them at booths as part of inclusive arrangements. Among the constituencies, Makum recorded the highest turnout at 59.23%, followed by Sadiya at 58.03% ...Read More >
Digboi: Polling in Tinsukia district progressed at a steady pace on Thursday, with an overall voter turnout of 37.53% recorded till 11 a.m., according to officials. Among the Assembly constituencies, Makum recorded the highest turnout at 39.72%, followed by Sadiya at 38.47% and Digboi at 37.63%. Margherita recorded around 37.87 per cent turnout, while Doomdooma registered 36.13 per cent. The Tinsukia constituency reported the lowest turnout so far at 35.20 per cent. Polling has remained large ...Read More >
ATMs, UPI (mobile payments), Internet & mobile banking, Debit card transactions will remain operational. Customers can use these services for basic transactions even when branches are shut. New Delhi: Assam is all set to vote on April 9 for 126 constituencies. As per the election commission, polling will begin at 7 am across thousands of booths, backed by extensive security deployment, webcasting, and logistical arrangements to ensure smooth conduct, as campaigning gave way to quiet last-mile m ...Read More >
Tinsukia (Assam) [India], April 6 (ANI): Union Minister JP Nadda on Monday said there is a strong "atmosphere in favour of the BJP" in Assam, asserting that the NDA is receiving widespread support ahead of the Assembly polls. Speaking to ANI in Tinsukia, Nadda said, "There is an atmosphere in favour of the Bharatiya Janata Party, in favour of the NDA. The NDA is receiving unanimous support from all sections of society. The work that Modi ji has done in Assam, the blessings he has bestowed upon ...Read More >
Jorhat, Apr 3: Amid the intensifying election atmosphere in Assam, former Tinsukia MLA and Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha secretary Raju Sahu on Friday launched a sharp attack on the BJP government, alleging that the tea industry in the state is being pushed towards decline. Addressing a press conference at the Congress Bhawan in Jorhat, Sahu claimed that despite winning elections with the support of tea garden workers and having leaders from the tea community in positions of power, the ruling dispe ...Read More >
Tinsukia (Assam) [India], April 3 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, launched a sharp attack on the Congress, saying the overwhelming public response during campaign rallies in Sadiya and Naharkatia reflects a decisive rejection of the opposition's "politics of neglect, division and inaction." Sonowal addressed public meetings at Dangori in Sadiya LAC and Mahmora and Kamar Gaon in Naharkatia LAC on Thursday. Also Read | Jan Vishwas Bill 2026: PM N ...Read More >
Tinsukia (Assam) [India], April 3 (ANI): Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, launched a sharp attack on the Congress, saying the overwhelming public response during campaign rallies in Sadiya and Naharkatia reflects a decisive rejection of the opposition's "politics of neglect, division and inaction." Sonowal addressed public meetings at Dangori in Sadiya LAC and Mahmora and Kamar Gaon in Naharkatia LAC on Thursday. Campaigning in support of Bharatiya Jan ...Read More >
Assam Assembly Elections 2026: As campaigning intensifies in the state, all eyes will remain on the decisive districts that will determine who forms the next government in 2026. Assam Assembly Elections 2026: As the Assam Legislative Assembly Election 2026 approaches, political attention is sharply focused on a handful of decisive districts that have historically shaped the outcome of the state's 126 assembly seats. While every constituency counts, electoral trends suggest that victory in Assam ...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 >
Guwahati: Authorities in Assam's Tinsukia district successfully neutralized two World War II-era bombs on March 31, Tuesday, officials reported. Defence spokesperson Lt Col Mahender Rawat said the explosives, consisting of a general-purpose bomb and an incendiary device, were found in the Burma Camp area of Lekhapani under Ledo by a civilian digging a pit. The Indian Army's Red Shield Division quickly dispatched a bomb disposal team to the scene. Residents in the nearby area were evacuated, a ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: A potentially catastrophic situation was averted in Tinsukia district on Tuesday after the Indian Army's Red Shield Division successfully neutralised two World War II-era unexploded bombs discovered at Ledo, Burma Camp, Lekhapani.The dangerous ordnance -- comprising a General Purpose bomb and an incendiary bomb dating back to the World War-II -- was unearthed by a civilian who was digging a pit on the premises. The discovery immediately triggered alarm among local residents, given the ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam), Mar 31 (PTI) Two World War-II era bombs recovered from Tinsukia district of Assam were defused on Tuesday, officials said. According to Defence Spokesperson Lt Col Mahender Rawat, a set of unexploded ordnance comprising a World War II-era general-purpose bomb and an incendiary bomb was reported at Ledo's Burma Camp area of Lekhapani. "The munitions were discovered by a civilian while digging a pit, posing a serious threat to life and property," he added. The Red Shield Divis ...Read More >
Cabinet minister Bimal Borah and Tinsukia BJP MLA Sanjay Kishan and officials of the district administration were present on the occasion. The lone survivor of the mishap, Budheswar Deep (23), is currently undergoing treatment at the Assam Medical College Hospital in Dibrugarh. His condition was improving and stable, according to doctors attending to him. The accident took place on Hayuliang-Chaglagam Road in Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district on December 8 when the truck carrying 21 labourer ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, 17 Dec: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday handed over ex gratia of Rs. 5 lakh each to the next of kin of 21 labourers from the state who were killed in a road accident in Arunachal Pradesh. A truck carrying 22 workers from Tinsukia district fell off a cliff on Hayuliang-Chaglagam Road in Anjaw district in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh on the night of December 8. All the victims were from Dhelaghat in Gillapukri Tea Estate. Sarma wished the lone survivor, ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 17 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday handed over ex gratia of Rs 5 lakh each to the next of kin of 21 labourers from the state who were killed in a road accident in Arunachal Pradesh. A truck carrying 22 workers from Tinsukia district fell off a cliff on Hayuliang-Chaglagam Road in Anjaw district in the eastern part of Arunachal Pradesh on the night of December 8. All the victims were from Dhelaghat in Gillapukri Tea Estate. "Standing with families duri ...Read More >
Guwahati, Dec 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Wednesday, met the families of 20 victims at Gelapukhuri Tea Estate in Tinsukia, who lost their lives in a tragic road accident in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh earlier this month. During the visit, Sarma handed over cheques of Rs 5 lakh each to the bereaved families as ex-gratia assistance from the Assam Government. Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. He also announced that the victims' families would receive an additional Rs ...Read More >
Champhai (Mizoram) [India], October 27 (ANI): The Assam Rifles recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and war-like stores from Saikumphai, Champhai District, Mizoram, a statement issued on Monday stated. In a post on social media platform X, the Assam Rifles stated that during an operation on October 24, the forces recovered six 60mm mortar tubes with base plates, two 7.62mm Myanmar-made assault rifles, three shotguns, two .22 rifles, one hand grenade, forty live rounds of 7.62mm am ...Read More >
Namsai (Arunachal Pradesh) [India], October 27 (ANI): Assam Rifles under Spear Corps, in the early hours of October 25, based on specific intelligence inputs and in coordination with Arunachal Pradesh Police, launched a follow-up operation in the general area of Manfeisang, Namsai District, South Arunachal Pradesh, a press release said. During the extensive search and tracking operation, multiple columns were employed, including aerial reconnaissance, tracker dogs, drones, and technical surveil ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 26 Oct: A militant belonging to the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) outfit has been nabbed in Namsai district, a defence spokesperson said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police was launched in Manfeisang-Hanthi Camp area on Saturday. During the operation, 24-year-old self-styled corporal Thawseng Asom, alias Anupom Dohatiya, a resident of Makum Bariakoli in Assam's Tinsukia district, was arrested, defen ...Read More >
Assam aim for a home victory against Services in Tinsukia, marking the Ranji Trophy's return to the town after 25 years. Led by Denish Das and featuring star Riyan Parag, Assam seek to rebound from their opening draw. Services, fresh off an innings win against Tripura, presents a strong challenge at the newly renovated TDSA Stadium.After opening their Ranji Trophy campaign with a draw against Gujarat in an away game that fetched just a point, Assam will hope to get some home comfort when they ta ...Read More >
Itanagar, Oct 26 (PTI) A militant belonging to the banned United Liberation Front of Asom (Independent) outfit has been nabbed in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district, a defence spokesperson said on Sunday. Acting on a tip-off, a joint operation by Assam Rifles and Arunachal Pradesh Police was launched in Manfeisang-Hanthi Camp area on Saturday. During the operation, 24-year-old self-styled Corporal Thawseng Asom, alias Anupom Dohatiya, a resident of Makum Bariakoli in Assam's Tinsukia district ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a major counter-insurgency operation, the Assam Rifles apprehended the cadre of banned ULFA (I), who was involved in the attack on the Army Camp at Kakopathar town in Assam on October 17, Defence officials said on Sunday. According to officials, the counter-insurgency operation was carried out in the early hours of October 25, 2025, based on specific intelligence inputs. "Assam Rifles under Spear Corps, in coordination with Arunachal Pradesh Police, launched a follow-up operation ...Read More >
Tinsukia (Assam), Oct 25 (PTI) Services bowlers Arjun Sharma and Mohit Jangra recorded the first-ever instance of two bowlers taking hat-tricks in the history of the Ranji Trophy in their Elite Group C match against Assam here on Saturday. On a day where a whopping 25 wickets fell with Assam being bowled out twice, they still had a lead of 51 runs in the second innings reaching 56 for five in their second essay here at the Tinsukia District Sports Association Ground. Assam were bowled out for ...Read More >
Guwahati: A suspected self-styled Sergeant Major of proscribed militant outfit United Liberation Front of Assam-Independent (ULFA-I) was killed by the Army and Assam Rifles in a joint operation in Arunachal Pradesh's Namsai district on Wednesday. A defence spokesman said that on the intervening night of Tuesday and Wednesday, an operation was launched by Army and Assam Rifles units and then established contact with terrorists at 6 Mile Lekang Khampti areas in Namsai district. The search conduc ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Assam Yuva Chhatra Parishad (AJYCP) regional committee on Thursday symbolically hanged effigies of two prime accused, Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddharth Sharma, in the mysterious death case of beloved singer Zubeen Garg. The macabre protest unfolded at the bustling Ledo Bazaar Public Bus Stand under Margherita in Tinsukia district of upper Assam, drawing thousands who chanted slogans against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government in Dispur, demanding swift justice for the ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam Police on Thursday paid tribute to IPS Ravi Kant Singh, an officer who was killed in Tinsukia in 1996 during operations against insurgent groups. In a post on X, the police said, "Remembering Ravi Kant Singh, IPS, who made the Supreme Sacrifice in Tinsukia in 1996 while confronting extremism. His service demonstrated duty, integrity, and commitment." Singh had led multiple operations against ULFA hideouts across the Tinsukia district. On the day of his death, suspected ULFA mil ...Read More >
Guwahati: It has been a full month since the shocking and mysterious death of Assam's most beloved cultural icon, Zubeen Garg, and yet the state continues to tremble with grief, disbelief, and growing rage. Exactly one month ago, the legendary singer Zubeen Garg died in Singapore on September 19, 2025, while swimming in the sea under mysterious circumstances. Streets, campuses, and social media platforms still echo with a single cry: #JusticeForZubeenGarg. What began as a moment of mourning h ...Read More >
"Around 12.30 am, unidentified terrorists fired at the Kakopathar Company location from a moving vehicle. The troops on duty retaliated immediately and effectively took caution to avoid collateral damage to civilian houses in the vicinity," the Army spokesperson said. Three Army personnel were injured when unidentified terrorists fired at the security force's camp in Kakopathar area in Assam's Tinsukia district early on Friday, a defence spokesperson said. The Army and the police have launched ...Read More >
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