8 new faces among 18 Assam ministers sworn in

Experience and performance in the previous government were on the mind of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi when he picked his 18-member council of ministers. They were administered oath of office......

Tarun Gogoi elected Assam CLP leader

Tarun Gogoi is all set to become the chief minister of Assam for the third consecutive term with the Congress Legislature Party unanimously electing him as its leader in the meet held at the......

Assam polls: 70 per cent turnout in second phase

Over 70 per cent turnout was recorded in the second and final phase of the Assam assembly elections held under tight security in 14 districts amid sporadic incidents of violence. Serpentine queues......

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......