New Delhi: Describing elections in India as festivals of democracy, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gyanesh Kumar on Tuesday inaugurated the International Election Visitors’ Programme (IEVP), 2026, paving the way for foreign delegates to learn from the upcoming Assembly elections in five States/UTs. Under the IEVP, 43 delegates from 23 countries, including representatives from five Foreign.
New Delhi: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday said the scrutiny of nomination papers for the 2026 Assembly elections and by-elections has been completed, firming up the field of candidates across several key states going to the polls next month. Polling Scheduled Across Key States The elections are scheduled for Assam, Kerala, Puducherry,.
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday assured that there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG in the state and urged people not to panic-buy. Adequate Fuel Supply Across State Speaking to reporters here, Sarma said that fuel supplies remain adequate and there is no cause for public concern. “There is.
Guwahati: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office, has provisionally attached assets worth Rs 2.15 crore in a disproportionate assets case against Munindra Bhuyan, a former Senior Food Safety Officer in the Health and Family Welfare Department of the Assam government, officials said on Tuesday. The step was carried out under the provisions.
Guwahati: The NCB, in a joint operation with the CRPF, arrested two drug traffickers and seized 524.9 kilograms of Ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 2.6 crore, an official said on Monday. On Sunday, acting upon specific input, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Guwahati Zonal Unit, intercepted one truck at Khatkhati in Assam in a.
Ranchi: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday expressed grief over the deaths of two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who lost their lives after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI crashed in Assam. The deceased officers have been identified as Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar. In a message posted on social media, CM Soren.
New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Thursday refused to entertain a plea challenging the Election Commission of India’s (ECI) decision to conduct only a “Special Revision” of the electoral rolls in Assam, instead of undertaking a more rigorous “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) ahead of the 2026 Assembly elections. A Bench of Chief Justice of India.
Guwahati, Feb 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has indicated that an air show could take place in Upper Assam during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the state on February 14. The event is expected to showcase the capabilities of the Indian Air Force and mark the significance of the PM’s itinerary in.
Guwahati: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on February 10 published the final electoral roll for the Special Revision 2026 across all 126 Assembly constituencies in Assam, placing the total number of registered voters at 2,49,58,139. According to official data, the final roll reflects a net reduction of 2,43,485 voters compared to the draft roll,.
Guwahati: The National Commission for Women (NCW) has organised a three-day intensive outreach and capacity-building programme in Assam from February 3 to 6 under its flagship initiative “She Is a Changemaker”, aimed at strengthening grassroots women’s leadership and institutional coordination across the state, officials said on Tuesday. The programme is being led by NCW Chairperson.
