With the Assam Panchayat elections scheduled for May 2 and May 7, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its campaign across the state, aiming for a landslide victory. The elections will see 1.8 crore voters elect 21,920 gram panchayat members, along with other local representatives. BJP’s Strategy Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam on September 8, 2025, to inaugurate the year-long birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika and to lay the foundation stones for several major infrastructure projects. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended a formal invitation to the Prime Minister during a meeting in…
In a groundbreaking initiative, IIT Guwahati has partnered with HDFC Parivartan to launch technology-driven projects aimed at promoting sustainable development in Assam and Meghalaya. The collaboration focuses on enhancing food and energy security, boosting farmer incomes, and empowering rural communities through innovative solutions. The program, titled “Focused Development Program: Enhancing Agriculture & Residue-Based Enterprises via…
The Assam Congress has alleged that the state police are acting as agents of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), accusing them of intimidating Congress candidates ahead of the upcoming Panchayat elections. Senior Congress leaders, including Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President Bhupen Kumar Borah and Nagaon MP Pradyut Bordoloi, staged a protest march to…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has inaugurated a series of development projects worth over Rs 100 crore in Diphu, Karbi Anglong district, marking a significant step towards enhancing connectivity and infrastructure in the region. The projects, unveiled during a function near Rengbonghom H S School, include the laying, widening, and upgrading of roads, as…
The Assam government is making significant strides to transform the ambitious announcements made during the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit into actionable realities. The summit, which concluded earlier this year, secured investment commitments worth ₹4.91 lakh crore, nearly five times the amount garnered in its inaugural edition in 2018. These investments span diverse sectors, including energy,…
Mizoram’s Home Minister, K. Sapdanga, has reaffirmed the state’s commitment to resolving its long-standing border dispute with Assam through peaceful negotiations. Speaking at the Mizoram State Boundary Committee (MSBC) meeting in Aizawl on Wednesday, Sapdanga expressed optimism about achieving a lasting resolution that ensures the well-being of residents along the border. The MSBC meeting, attended…
In a decisive action against illegal immigration, Assam Police intercepted and deported five Bangladeshi nationals from the Sribhumi district early Thursday morning. The operation, part of the state’s ongoing crackdown on infiltration, underscores Assam’s commitment to securing its borders and upholding immigration laws. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma lauded the efforts of the Sribhumi Police,…
Senior Congress leader and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Gaurav Gogoi, has raised serious concerns over what he describes as a “disturbing collapse” of law and order in Assam. Speaking after visiting Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh at Morigaon District Jail, Gogoi accused the state government of turning Assam into a “police state”…
A heated exchange between Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia and state cabinet minister Jayanta Malla Baruah has ignited a political row, with opposition parties seizing the opportunity to criticize the ruling party. The incident, captured on video, occurred during the inauguration of a BJP mandal office in Bahjani, Nalbari district, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…
