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.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launches 100 advanced ambulances with GPS & ICU facilities. Aim: 15-min city, 30-min village response. A major boost for emergency healthcare.
Frustrated TGSRTC retirees announce a sit-in protest at Bus Bhavan on Jan 21, demanding immediate clearance of long-pending retirement dues, including gratuity and arrears, citing severe financial distress.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led a symbolic Shaurya Yatra with 108 horses to honour the defenders of Somnath Temple. The event marked the culmination of a year-long celebration of the temple's reconstruction.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court dismisses businessman's plea to quash FIR in abetment of suicide case, emphasizing limits of judicial intervention under CrPC Section 482. Read the full legal analysis.
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Haveri's district-level sports meet for state employees highlighted health as the greatest wealth. Officials stressed fitness, duty, and celebrated improved exam results in govt schools.
Private sector employees may see their PF contribution limit raised to Rs 30,000 by 2026, boosting retirement savings. Learn what this means for your Provident Fund balance.
Following contract expiry, 104 Janani Express ambulances stop operations in Rajasthan, severely impacting pregnant women. Health dept redirects calls to 108 service. Read about the crisis and govt response.
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.
22,000 Assam NHM employees face salary cuts for joining protests. They threaten renewed agitation in the New Year if cuts are not reversed. Health services were disrupted earlier.
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Himachal Pradesh State Electricity Board employees warn a new policy reversal could increase power costs for consumers. Learn about the protest and its potential impact.
The SIT probing the suicide of Dr Gauri Palave, wife of BJP minister's aide, finds no proof for abetment charges. Case may be limited to cruelty, carrying a 3-year term. Details inside.
Over 3,000 terminated 108 emergency service employees in Assam protest recruitment flaws and patient safety risks as services resume with new staff. Demands include job security and better pay.
Despite staff agitation, Assam's Mrityunjoy 108 ambulance service managed a record 23,631 emergency cases in December. Discover how they maintained operations and improved response times.
Delhi's MCD launches a revamped cashless health scheme for its 1.4 lakh employees and dependants. The scheme, funded by employee contributions, aims to end payment delays and ensure seamless treatment at empanelled hospitals. Learn how it works.
Gujarat's EMRI 108 service recorded a staggering 98,582 heart-related emergencies in 2025, a 16% annual spike. Ahmedabad leads with 27,297 cases. Experts blame lifestyle diseases. Read the full analysis.
EMRI 108 service in Ahmedabad received over 3 lakh calls in 2025, averaging 837 daily. Gujarat saw a 5% YoY rise, with Surat leading at 9%. Cardiac and accident emergencies spike. Read the full analysis.
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.
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Madhya Pradesh's 108 ambulance service faced a hectic New Year, responding to 422 road accidents and 186 trauma cases in 24 hours. Officials urge responsible driving during festivities.
Jharkhand's 108 ambulance service received 345 road accident calls on New Year's Eve, a sharp rise from daily average. RIMS also reported a 10% increase in trauma cases. Read the full report.
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 19-year-old woman in Hathras died by suicide after her neighbour allegedly refused to marry her. Police have arrested the man under BNS Section 108. Read the full details of the tragic case.
Karnataka health department deploys 108 ambulance fleet on high alert for New Year's Eve, anticipating a 30-35% surge in accident cases. Stay safe tonight.
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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 quarter of Karnataka's crucial 108 ambulance fleet is offline for repairs, sparking fears of delayed emergency response. The usual 20-minute response time is under threat. Read more.