New Delhi, March 24 (IANS) The filing of nominations for the upcoming Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala and Puducherry, along with bypolls in four states, ended on Monday, with over 4,000 nominations submitted, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said.A total of 4,019 nominations were filed across the three poll-bound states, with 2,511 candidates in the fray.Kerala saw the highest number, with 2,117 nominations and 1,252 candidates, followed by Assam with 1,388 nominations and 817 candidat…
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Kolkata, March 23 (IANS) Cash worth lakhs of rupees were recovered once again in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections, the police said on Monday. Police and officials from the Static Surveillance Team (SST) recovered more than Rs 3.7 lakh in cash from three vehicles during searches conducted at two separate checkpoints within the Bakshirhat police station area near West Bengal-Assam border in Cooch Behar district.In connection with this incident, the police have detained three in…
Kohima, March 23 (IANS) The five-day 9th North East Youth Festival 2026 concluded at Chumoukedima Football Stadium in Dimapur, bringing together youth from across the region in a vibrant celebration of culture, talent, and unity. Director of Youth Resources & Sports, Kethosituo Sekhose, presented a brief report, noting that around 1,200 participants, officials, and volunteers from all eight Northeastern states took part in the festival. Volunteers from NSS and MY Bharat also participated …
Guwahati, March 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday launched a sharp attack on Gaurav Gogoi, questioning his leadership credentials and said that the Congress MP has failed miserably to keep leaders within his party fold. Addressing reporters in Golaghat, the Chief Minister criticised Gogoi over his recent public statements, alleging that they reflected an inability to manage internal party affairs and retain leaders within the organisation. Sarma said such remarks amoun…
Guwahati, March 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday took a fresh jibe at state Congress Chief and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi, claiming that the latter would receive more support if he contested elections from Pakistan than in Assam. Speaking on the sidelines of an election campaign in Jalukbari, his home constituency in Guwahati, Sarma alleged that Gogoi’s support base was stronger outside India than within the state. “If Gaurav Gogoi contests elections from Pa…
Guwahati, March 23 (IANS) The Assam government on Monday declared April 9, 2026 (Thursday), as a public holiday across the state in view of the upcoming Assam Assembly polls. According to an official notification issued by the General Administration Department, the holiday has been declared under Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881, to facilitate smooth conduct of polling. The decision has been taken in pursuance of instructions received from the Election Commission of India and t…
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) The Election Commission of India has announced the allotment of digital time vouchers to recognised National and State political parties, enabling them to avail free broadcast and telecast time on Doordarshan and All India Radio for the upcoming Assembly elections. The move has been undertaken under Section 39A of the Representation of the People Act, 1951, with the Commission issuing detailed directions for the allocation of airtime during the General Elections to the…
Guwahati, March 23 (IANS) In a significant political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, state Minister Nandita Gorlosa has joined the Congress party after being denied a ticket by the BJP and will now contest from the Haflong constituency. The Congress party formally announced her candidature on Monday, stating that its earlier nominee, party General Secretary Nirmal Langthasa, has stepped aside in the “greater public interest” to accommodate Gorlosa.Gorlosa, the sitting MLA …
Guwahati, March 22 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday exuded confidence over the BJP’s prospects in the Barak Valley, asserting that the party is poised for a decisive victory in the region in the upcoming Assembly elections.Addressing reporters here, CM Sarma said the BJP is certain to win at least 10 Assembly constituencies in the Barak Valley, adding that the tally could even rise to 11. “We are confident of securing victory in 10 seats in Barak Valley. With the kin…
Jaipur, March 22 (IANS) In a major counter-espionage operation, the Rajasthan Intelligence has busted an espionage network operating in the country by arresting a civilian employee posted at the Chabua Air Force Station in Assam. The accused was allegedly passing sensitive information related to the Indian Air Force (IAF) to Pakistani handlers.According to Additional Director General of Police (Intelligence) Prafulla Kumar, the case originated in January 2026 with the arrest of Jhabararam, a res…