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Guwahati: In a proactive step to ensure smooth and violence-free polling in sensitive inter-state border areas, senior civil and police officials from Assam and Meghalaya held a joint inspection and coordination meeting at Lumpi along their shared boundary. The initiative focuses on facilitating free, fair, and peaceful voting during the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly elections … Read more

Guwahati: In a major boost for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, veteran leader and former Congress Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi has thanked the saffron party for providing him a platform to serve the people more effectively. Bordoloi, who recently switched sides after resigning from the Indian National Congress, … Read more

This rare display of cross-party consensus aims to accommodate major cultural festivals and ensure smoother voter participation across the state’s tribal and Bengali communities. The original schedule, announced by the State Election Commission (SEC), set polling for April 13, with vote counting on April 17. The assembly’s resolution also recommends shifting the counting date to … Read more

a vibrant district-level philatelic exhibition in Pasighat. Held at the IGJGHSS Auditorium, the event brought together students, avid philatelists, and community members to celebrate the art and history embedded in postage stamps. The exhibition showcased an impressive array of rare stamp collections and thematic displays, emphasizing the cultural and historical significance of philately. Participants explored … Read more

The North Eastern Institute of Ayurveda & Folk Medicine Research (NEIAFMR) in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh, successfully conducted a dedicated awareness and capacity-building programme aimed at traditional healers from across the Northeast region. Held at the institute’s conference hall, the event brought together more than 40 traditional healers representing five northeastern states to foster collaboration and … Read more

In a significant political development ahead of the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, senior Congress leader and sitting Lok Sabha MP Pradyut Bordoloi has resigned from the Indian National Congress and formally joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). The switching ceremony took place in Delhi in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and … Read more

A serious law-and-order controversy has erupted in Dhubri town, Assam, after the son of All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Nazrul Hoque and his private security guard (bouncer) were accused of physically assaulting a local resident. The incident, which took place on the evening of March 17, has drawn sharp criticism from locals over … Read more

The Arunachal Pradesh government has carried out a significant administrative overhaul in the state police force, transferring and re-posting 27 senior officers from the Indian Police Service (IPS) and Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (APPS) cadres. The reshuffle, approved by the Governor on the recommendation of the Police Establishment Board (PEB), aims to strengthen law and … Read more

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated the majestic Dud-Dul Tharpa Ling Lhakang at Jamiri in a grand ceremony attended by senior monks, dignitaries, and local residents. The event, held under the blessings of Trulku Namdrol Legrab, marks a significant milestone in preserving and promoting Buddhist spiritual traditions in the state. Speaking on the occasion, … Read more

The Arunachal Pradesh government has carried out a significant overhaul of its police administration by transferring and posting 27 senior officers, including members of the Indian Police Service (IPS) and Arunachal Pradesh Police Service (APPS) cadres. The reshuffle, approved by the Governor following recommendations of the Police Establishment Board (PEB), aims to streamline operations, improve … Read more