The results of the Assam Assembly elections 2026 have once again drawn attention to a stark imbalance in political representation, with women securing only a handful of seats in the 126-member House. Out of all constituencies, just six elected women candidates—accounting for less than 5% of the total—underscoring the continuing
Category: Assam
In politics, timing can matter as much as ideology—and the 2026 Assam Assembly elections 2026 offer a clear illustration of that reality. Few results highlight this better than the victories of Prakash Chandra Das and Jibesh Roy—two leaders whose last-minute political shifts have carried them into the Assam Legislative Assembly
In his initial response, Sherman Ali Ahmed called for calm and focus within the Muslim community, urging people not to be swayed by what he described as the “intoxication of power” of Himanta Biswa Sarma. He stressed the importance of education and perseverance, encouraging families to prioritise their children’s future.
28 April 2026: The multidisciplinary art centre Shobdoghor, established in 2023, is set to celebrate the 165th birth anniversary of Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore with a three-day programme from 1st to 3rd May, continuing its annual tradition. The event, titled “Alokshikha Jwaluk Prane”, will be held at the Pragjyoti ITA Centre
PALASBARI, April 27: The first foundation day of Natya Aalo – The Light of Drama School, located at Chhaygaon in Kamrup district, was celebrated on Sunday evening with a vibrant cultural programme. The drama school was established in 2025 under the leadership of Hafiza Tiku, a student from Chhaygaon with