Key Issues Shaping Assam's 2026 Assembly Elections
Ahead of Assam's 2026 assembly polls, issues like Zubeen Garg's legacy, 'vote chori' allegations, floods, and infiltration dominate the BJP vs Congress battle. Explore the key political flashpoints.
Ahead of Assam's 2026 assembly polls, issues like Zubeen Garg's legacy, 'vote chori' allegations, floods, and infiltration dominate the BJP vs Congress battle. Explore the key political flashpoints.
A leopard was captured on drone camera in Bhedpura village, Jalaun, causing panic. Forest department launches major operation to safely capture and relocate the big cat. Stay updated.
Two young farmers injured in a leopard attack in Dibrugarh's Deodhai village. Forest officials launch operation, use blank fire to deter big cat. Read the full details.
A 20-year-old was injured in a leopard attack near Nashik's Lahavit village. Separately, a young female leopard was fatally struck by a train near Deolali. Forest officials are investigating.
A male leopard terrorising Dhandri village near Pauri, Uttarakhand, was finally put down by forest authorities after a 48-day operation. The big cat had attacked villagers and killed livestock, forcing residents indoors. Read more on the growing human-leo
Panic in Rawa village, Jalaun, after a leopard hit by a car escapes into fields. Forest department launches drone-assisted search. Read the full story.
A leopard that spread fear across Prayagraj villages for six months was finally captured after a dramatic three-hour standoff in Chibaiya. Locals trapped it in a house before authorities arrived. Read the full story.
In a brave act, Shivam rescued his 9-year-old sister from a leopard in Upwale village, Maharashtra. The girl suffered minor injuries. Read this inspiring story of courage.
As Assam heads to polls, the state's proposal to grant ST status to six communities faces fierce opposition from existing tribes, threatening to reshape the political landscape. Explore the complex framework and high-stakes conflict.
A man in an inebriated state was shot dead by Assam Police after he attempted to attack officers with a sharp weapon in Darrang district. The incident occurred on Sunday night.
A female leopard causing panic in Bahraich's Sujauli village was captured swiftly by forest officials. The big cat killed 13 goats before being trapped. Read the full story.
A leopard captured in Mumbai's suburbs is now being monitored via GPS & radio signals. Forest staff & an NGO team are tracking its movements. Read more.
A leopard cub's body was discovered in a Shankargarh field. Forest officials suspect death by fence entanglement. Postmortem underway to confirm cause.
Forest officials are tracking a leopard released after a Bhayander attack using a GPS radio collar. Monitoring aims to prevent future man-animal conflicts in MMR. Read more.
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi frames the upcoming Assam assembly elections as a battle between the people and a 'raja', accusing the government of divisive tactics. Elections expected in March-April 2026.
A unique pale reddish-pink leopard, named the 'Sandalwood Leopard', has been documented in Karnataka's Vijayanagara district. This marks only the second such sighting in India and highlights the state's incredible wildlife diversity. Discover the story be
Wildlife researchers document an extremely rare pale 'Sandalwood' leopard in Karnataka. The female was even seen with a normally colored cub. Discover this unique find.
A leopard sighted in Panchkula's Sector 5 days ago continues to evade capture, causing alarm. Wildlife authorities are on high alert, conducting night patrols and advising residents. Latest sighting reported from Command area.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 2026 as the election year, with BJP's central goal to return to power. He highlights women empowerment schemes distributing crores in financial aid.
A leopard sighting near Hubballi's airport road has caused panic. Forest officials deploy 11 CCTV cameras and 3 cages as residents demand urgent capture. Latest updates.
Two women killed in separate leopard attacks in Nainital district within five days, sparking panic. Locals demand urgent action from forest officials. Read more.
A leopard was sighted near a water-body in Reechhoda Kheda village, Shujalpur, Ujjain. Forest officials advise caution, patrols deployed. Read the full story for safety guidelines.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Assam's Lakhimpur, urged voters to elect a government committed to driving out infiltrators and protecting the state's culture. He highlighted the BJP's track record on security and development.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a day-long visit to Assam, reviewing security and development projects. Key meetings on AFSPA and election preparedness scheduled.
A leopard dragged a dog in Nagpur's Godhani area early Sunday, causing panic. Forest officials confirm presence via pugmarks. Experts urge caution for residents. Read more.
Two labourers were injured in a leopard attack while working in a field in Banai village, Jhunjhunu. Forest department teams are now searching for the animal. Read for details.
A leopard sighting in Panchkula's Sector 6 prompts alerts across multiple sectors. Forest Dept & police use drones for safe rescue. Stay indoors, authorities urge.
A leopard from Chandimandir forest caused panic in Panchkula's affluent Sector 6, leaping walls and hiding near General V P Malik's home for three hours before escaping. Read the full story and crucial safety guidelines.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns of a potential attempt to merge Assam with Bangladesh if demographic trends continue. He frames the upcoming elections as a battle for identity and culture. Read more.
Assam's draft electoral roll shows over 2.5 crore voters, a 7% rise since 2021. The list excludes 93,021 'D' voters. Public claims and objections open until Jan 22, 2026.