Latest Assam News & Updates

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday expressed confidence in winning the Assembly elections across five states/Union Territory, and said that the party will see “growth” in Kerala and register a “mega win” in West Bengal. The counting of votes is underway for the Assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry, and final results are expected by the end of the day as trends emerge through multiple counting rounds. Speaking to IANS, BJP na…

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Counting of votes for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry begins on Monday, and final results are expected by the end of the day as trends emerge through multiple counting rounds.Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times.In West Bengal, the excitement reached an all-time high with a record-breaking 92.93 per cent of voters showing …

Chennai, May 4 (IANS) A massive multi-tier security apparatus was put in place across key counting centres in Chennai on Monday as authorities geared up for the counting of votes in the high-stakes Tamil Nadu Assembly elections.At Loyola College, one of the main counting hubs, a three-layer security arrangement was deployed, with dozens of police personnel stationed at entry points. Barricades were erected outside the campus, and every vehicle entering the premises was subjected to thorough chec…

New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Counting of votes for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Puducherry is set to begin on Monday, and final results are expected by the end of the day as trends emerge through multiple counting rounds.Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam have just finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times.These elections are more than just local races; they are a massive test to see if voters pref…

Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) The electoral contest in Assam will reach its decisive stage on Monday when counting of votes for the 2026 Assembly elections begins across the state amid elaborate security arrangements, with the outcome set to determine whether the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) returns to power for a third consecutive term or the opposition alliance makes a breakthrough. Election officials said on Sunday that counting will be conducted at 40 centres spread across Assam’s 3…

New Delhi, May 3 (IANS) Nearly 25 crore people in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, West Bengal, and Assam have just finished voting in one of the most important elections in recent times. As we wait for the official results on Monday, early data shows a major struggle between local state pride and national goals.These elections are more than just local races; they are a massive test to see if voters prefer state welfare programmes or the Central government’s vision.In West Bengal, the excitement reached an a…

Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) Ahead of the declaration of results for the Assam Assembly elections on Monday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday held a virtual meeting with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates, Members of Parliament, state office-bearers and district presidents to review preparedness ahead of counting day. BJP sources said the online interaction focused on coordination, booth-level monitoring, counting arrangements and post-result organisational strategy as the state brace…

Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) Assam has completed extensive security and administrative preparations ahead of the counting of votes for the Assembly elections scheduled for Monday, with authorities across districts placing strong rooms and counting centres under tight surveillance to ensure a peaceful and transparent process. Officials said on Sunday that elaborate three-tier security arrangements have been enforced at multiple counting venues, including in Lakhimpur district, where Electronic Voting M…

Bengaluru, May 3 (IANS) Former Chief Minister and BJP MP Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday expressed confidence that the BJP will win both Assembly by-elections in Karnataka and also secure a majority in West Bengal and Assam.Speaking to the media in Koppal, Bommai said that the BJP would emerge victorious in the two constituencies, with the by-election results to be announced on Monday.“Based on our achievements and the organised campaign we carried out, we are confident of winning in Bagalkot and D…

Mumbai, May 03 (IANS) Veteran actress Jaya Prada visited the famous Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, on Sunday.The yesteryear actress took to her official Instagram handle and uploaded a string of photos from her religious visit. She opted for an orange ethnic wear for her temple visit. The pictures had Jaya Prada posing outside the temple premises with a pooja ki thali in her hand.”Today I got the privilege of visiting the holy Dham of Maa Kamakhya Devi Temple. Mother’s boundless grace and …