
April 05, 2021 14:22 IST
"We are proud that he laid down his life for the country. It’s the supreme sacrifice."
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
April 05, 2021 04:20 IST
One of the key leaders of the BJP campaign, and a possible CM candidate, Sarma spent Sunday addressing a road show at Bijni, followed by public meetings at Dudhnoi, Borkhetri and Hajo. Finally, in the afternoon, Sarma called it a day with a rally at Jalukbari, his own constituency.
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
April 05, 2021 00:48 IST
Amidst the national party's growing footprint and sidelining of a familiar stalwart, new aspirations jostle old fears among Assam's largest tribal group.
Mon, Apr 05, 2021
April 03, 2021 03:24 IST
Cong, AIUDF set for big gains in river islands dominated by Bengali-speaking Muslims, and hit by floods, BJP rhetoric
Sat, Apr 03, 2021
April 02, 2021 03:47 IST
“Congress and its ‘mahajot’ have been shown the red card again,” said PM Modi, while adding that people believe in the NDA for peace and security in Assam.
Fri, Apr 02, 2021
April 01, 2021 21:27 IST
Meanwhile, the ECI Thursday issued a notice to BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma, for allegedly violating the model code of conduct by threatening to put Hagrama Mohilary in jail through an NIA case.
Thu, Apr 01, 2021
April 01, 2021 04:00 IST
As coalition looks to form govt, AIUDF chief’s younger brother Sirajuddin returns to contest from family bastion.
Thu, Apr 01, 2021
March 29, 2021 01:17 IST
Over the last year, NRC authorities have variously cited the Covid pandemic, massive floods and checking discrepancies in the preparation of the rejection orders as reasons for the delay.
Mon, Mar 29, 2021
March 28, 2021 04:13 IST
“Apart from some sporadic incidents, the polls in 30 constituencies were conducted peacefully. At least 10 people have been arrested in different incidents,” said Aariz Aftab, Chief Electoral Officer, West Bengal.
Sun, Mar 28, 2021
March 27, 2021 04:45 IST
The Union Home Minister said that if the BJP comes to power in the state, terrorism and protests will end but both will continue if the Congress rules.
Sat, Mar 27, 2021
March 26, 2021 21:06 IST
Amit Shah, who addressed four election rallies in Assam on Friday, said in Barak Valley's Silchar that if the BJP comes to power in the state, then terrorism and protests will end but both will continue if Congress will rule.
Sat, Mar 27, 2021
March 26, 2021 02:18 IST
Assam elections: Houses, toilets, electricity, money in accounts: the list of Sarbananda Sonowal government’s measures for tea tribes, which matter in 35 seats, helping party.
Fri, Mar 26, 2021
March 25, 2021 04:50 IST
Hundreds of local youths were picked up from here and several charged under stringent laws.
Thu, Mar 25, 2021
March 22, 2021 04:50 IST
“Those who ruled Assam for over 50 years are these days giving five guarantees to people of the state. But people of Assam can clearly see through them. These people have the habit of making false promises, make false announcements," said the PM.
Mon, Mar 22, 2021
March 21, 2021 19:45 IST
The BJP’s top national and state leadership has been criticising the alliance by targeting Badruddin Ajmal, the MP who leads the AIUDF, and implying that if the alliance comes to power, it will encourage undocumented migration from Bangladesh into the state.
Mon, Mar 22, 2021
March 20, 2021 17:36 IST
Modi emphasised on how the Sarbananda Sonowal-led government has worked for the uplift of the state and how the “double engine government” — implying BJP-led governments at both the Centre and in the state — was crucial for the state’s progress.
Sat, Mar 20, 2021
March 20, 2021 05:01 IST
“How much do you get today? You get Rs 167. What did the BJP promise? Rs 351. Is there anyone who gets Rs 351 here? Before the Chhattisgarh elections, I had said farmers’ loan will be waived. The BJP then said there is no money," Rahul Gandhi said.
Sat, Mar 20, 2021
March 19, 2021 20:53 IST
“We will not allow the CAA to be implemented here. We have held it across the country — whatever they might do," Rahul Gandhi said.
Fri, Mar 19, 2021
March 19, 2021 02:06 IST
The Prime Minister also attacked the Congress for its alliance with the AIUDF, a party led by MP Badruddin Ajmal which enjoys strong support amongst the state’s Bengali-origin Muslim community.
Fri, Mar 19, 2021
March 19, 2021 00:22 IST
After Gogoi senior’s death late last year, the party had feared factionalism.
Fri, Mar 19, 2021
March 18, 2021 21:02 IST
In the video, state Congress Ripun Bora is purportedly heard whispering to MP Gaurav Gogoi at a public event, “Gaurav, whatever happens later, politics is politics, let’s just make a few announcements today like loan waiver… micro-finance loan waiver.”
Thu, Mar 18, 2021
March 18, 2021 17:51 IST
Gaurav Gogoi interview: Speaking to The Indian Express, the Congress leader said when there is a great amount of resentment and pain amongst people, then the BJP "will use polarisation as a means to divert people’s mind".
Thu, Mar 18, 2021
March 17, 2021 15:34 IST
Himanta Biswa Sarma is the BJP's Northeast face and senior Assam minister, who is among the top leaders spearheading the party's campaign in the state. Excerpts from an interview with him at his residence in Guwahati.
Wed, Mar 17, 2021
March 17, 2021 13:15 IST
The CAA is not a factor at all. The effect of the anti-CAA protests on the BJP is zero, says Ranjeet Dass.
Wed, Mar 17, 2021
March 16, 2021 02:15 IST
Priyanka Gandhi had promised a law that nullifies the CAA, five lakh government jobs, raising tea workers’ wages to Rs 365, free electricity up to 200 units per household, and Rs 2,000 monthly income support to homemakers.
Tue, Mar 16, 2021




