Assam elections

Restricted syrup worth 50 lakh seized in Assam

Taking a big action in Assam's Karimganj district, the police have recovered 9900 bottles of banned cough syrup, which is said to be worth around Rs 50 lakh. The police have also arrested a person with banned syrup.

Jul 12, 2022, 09:44 AM IST

Voting underway in Nandigram in the second phase of West Bengal assembly elections

All eyes are on the Nandigram assembly seat, where TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee's fierce battle with the BJP's confidant-rival Suvendu Adhikari underway in the second phase of the eight-phase West Bengal assembly election.

Apr 01, 2021, 08:22 AM IST

Voting in second phase on 39 assembly seats in Assam and 30 assembly seats in West Bengal

The countdown for the second phase of voting has begun in West Bengal and Assam. A total of 30 assembly seats in Bengal will be voted. Nandigram seat will also go to this stage of the election. On the other hand, in Assam, 39 seats will be voted on Thursday, where there are between 1.5 and 2 lakh voters.

Apr 01, 2021, 08:10 AM IST

Voting on Thursday for the second phase of assembly election in Assam and Bengal

The countdown for the second phase of voting has begun in West Bengal and Assam. A total of 30 assembly seats in Bengal will be voted. Nandigram seat will also go to this stage of the election. On the other hand, in Assam, 39 seats will be voted on Thursday, where there are between 1.5 and 2 lakh voters.

Apr 01, 2021, 07:32 AM IST

Assam Election 2021: Amit Shah is addressing a rally in Assam

India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Home Minister Amit Shah are on a tour of Assam today.

Mar 14, 2021, 15:34 PM IST

BJP president JP Nadda on a 2-day visit to Assam, visited to Kamakhya Temple

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) president JP Nadda expressed confidence after success in the successive elections saying that his party would return to power in Assam by winning more than 100 seats in the upcoming assembly elections.

Jan 12, 2021, 13:16 PM IST

Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti to launch political party for fighting Assam polls, Akhil Gogoi to be CM candidate

All intellectual preparation for the new party such as the work agenda and the constitution is ready, KMSS said.

Aug 22, 2020, 18:31 PM IST

Assam elections 2016: Govt declares public holiday for April 11 polls

The first phase of polling in the state was held on April 4 while the second phase will commence on April 11.

Apr 10, 2016, 20:07 PM IST

Assam polls: All corruption cases under Congress rule will be investigated, says Amit Shah

BJP will also initiate a CBI probe into all chit fund-related cases in Assam, BJP president Amit Shah said.

Apr 10, 2016, 18:46 PM IST

Assam polls: If 'chaiwala' can become PM, why can't a perfume baron be a kingmaker, asks AIUDF

In 2014 Lok Sabha election, AIUDF equalled the Congress party figure in Assam by winning three seats.

Apr 09, 2016, 17:58 PM IST

Congress first-time women contestants woo Guwahati voters

Bobbeeta Sharma, a film and television personality, and social activist Jury Sharma Bordoloi are facing stiff contest from BJP's Siddhartha Bhattacharya and its alliance partner AGP's Ramen Kalita.

Apr 07, 2016, 22:25 PM IST

Assam polls: 535 companies of security forces deployed in 1st phase

Out of 535 companies, 433 are central forces while 102 companies are from state police, Assam Chief Electoral Officer Vijayendra told reporters here today.

Apr 03, 2016, 20:20 PM IST

Assam Assembly elections: Tough fight between AGP, Congress at Bokakhat

Congress and AGP with both fighting neck and neck to woo the voters on April 4.

Apr 02, 2016, 21:04 PM IST

BJP CM candidate Sarbananda Sonowal a 'migratory bird', says Tarun Gogoi

 Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today described BJP's chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonowal as a "migratory bird" for Majuli from where he is contesting for the first time.

Apr 02, 2016, 00:58 AM IST

Crorepati candidates in Assam polls

Former MLA Rahul Roy has immovable assets worth Rs 21,85,56,000 and movable assets of Rs 3,15,43,788 adding up to Rs 25,00,99,788 crore.

Apr 01, 2016, 21:17 PM IST

After Sonia, Rahul Gandhi to address rallies in Assam today

For Congress it is perform or perish situation in Assam. A day after Sonia Gandhi aggressively campaigned for the party in the state, her son Rahul Gandhi too will on Thursday hold rallies.

Mar 31, 2016, 07:39 AM IST

Gogoi counters Modi's comment on his age

 Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today countered Prime Minister's comment on his advancing age, saying he was as enthusiastic as a youth.

Mar 27, 2016, 18:53 PM IST

PM Modi says fight not against Tarun Gogoi, but to bring development in Assam

Addressing a huge poll rally in favour of BJP's chief ministerial candidate Sarbananda Sonowal, Modi said 79-year old Gogoi had been projecting the Assembly elections as a direct fight between him and the Chief Minister.

Mar 26, 2016, 20:13 PM IST

Gogoi and wife have movable assets worth Rs 99,83,739

Sarbananda Sonowal, contesting from Majuli Assembly constituency, has movable assets worth Rs 70,44,919, according to his affidavit.

Mar 21, 2016, 19:02 PM IST

Huge amounts of cash, liquor seized in poll-bound Assam

Polling for the 126-seat assembly will be held in two phases on April 4 and 11.

Mar 20, 2016, 18:08 PM IST