Ex-president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed's kin left out of Assam NRC list

The names of the family members of former president Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed's nephew do not figure in the draft National Register of Citizens published in Assam on Monday as they could not apply for......

14 Assam constituencies record more than 90 pc turnout

In a record turnout, more than 90 per cent voters exercised their franchise in 14 constituencies in Assam in the second and final phase of just concluded assembly polls. Overall a high voter......

BJP wins big in Assam civic polls; forces Cong to 2nd spot

Bharatiya Janata Party supporters celebrate the party's win in municipality poll in Nagaon district of Assam. Photograph: PTI Photo The outcome of urban civic election in Assam has provided the......

Youngest Assam contestant is 27-yr-old; oldest 79

Age is no factor in contesting elections with septugenarians competing with youths in their 20s to win an entry to Assam assembly during the second phase of polling on April 11. Coverage: Assembly......