Amid chants of ‘Jai Shri Ram’ Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing an election rally in Assam’s Nalbari, on Wednesday, asked people to swtich on the flashlights of their mobile phones as the ‘Surya Tilak’ ritual of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya was being performed. The Prime Minister said, “Today is also […]
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Assam CM Sarma calls BJP manifesto ‘comprehensive list of PM Modi’s guarantees’
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, parsing the BJP’s election manifesto – ‘Sankalp Patra’, said that the manifesto provides a comprehensive list of PM Modi’s guarantees that fulfil the aspirations of every Indian. Soon after, the BJP released its manifesto on Sunday at its headquarters in New Delhi in the presence […]
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People’s Liberation Front of India revival case: NIA arrests one during raids in Jharkhand, Assam
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested an individual in connection with efforts to rejuvenate the People’s Liberation Front of India (PLFI) after conducting extensive raids in Jharkhand and Assam, the agency said on Thursday. The crackdown led to the arrest of one Binod Munda alias Sukkhwa from the Khunti district of Jharkhand. The […]
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STF in Assam seizes 1 kg of heroin, 3 drug peddlers arrested
The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police seized one kilogram of heroin and apprehended three drug peddlers in Guwahati, police said. Based on reliable input, a team of STF conducted a raid at Rupkonwar Path under Basistha police station jurisdiction on Tuesday and arrested three drug peddlers. The police also informed that the […]
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Assam: One held for allegedly raping minor girl’s corpse in Karimgang
In a bizarre incident, a man has been arrested for allegedly raping a minor girl’s corpse at the mortuary of a government-run hospital in Assam’s Karimganj district, police said. According to police, the accused has been identified as Manju Rabi Das, who worked as a sweeper at Karimganj Civil Hospital. Partha Pratim […]
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Assam’s Kaziranga National Park witnesses historic visitor influx in 2023-24, records 3.27 lakh tourists
Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), which is known as the place with the highest population of one-horned rhinoceros, has experienced a fabulous hike in the number of visitors in 2023-2024. According to forest officials, Kaziranga Park witnessed the arrival of more than 3.27 lakh tourists during this year, while around 3.15 […]
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Assam: Rain, hailstorm batter parts of Kamrup district; uproot trees, damage houses
After experiencing dry and hot weather for the past few weeks, heavy rains accompanied by hailstorms wreaked havoc in parts of Assam’s Kamrup district and neighbouring areas on Sunday, causing extensive damage to public and private properties. Several houses were damaged, and trees and electric poles were uprooted in the Nagarbera area of […]
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Lok Sabha polls: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal begins campaign in tea-majority areas in Assam’s Dibrugarh
Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal, launched a campaign in the tea-majority areas in Dibrugarh, emphasizing the significance of Assam tea’s 200-year legacy in elevating India’s global reputation. Union Minister Sonowal, who has been fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was canvassing for the party for the upcoming […]
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Assam: Heroin worth Rs 2 crore seized in Cachar, two arrested
Two drug peddlers were apprehended for allegedly carrying 375 grams of heroin worth Rs 2 crore in Assam’s Cachar district, police said on Sunday. The two accused persons have been identified as Md Mojibur Rahman Borbhuiya (27) and Hirumoni Laskar (27). The Superintendent of Police, Numal Mahatta, Cachar District, said […]
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“There won’t be Hindus left in Assam Congress by 2026”: Assam CM Sarma
Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections in the country, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a scathing attack on the Congress party, saying that Hindus won’t remain in the Assam Congress by 2026. He said, “By 2026, there will be no more Hindus in the Assam Congress and almost all the Muslims will leave the Congress by […]
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“People are with us…”: Assam BJP MP Pabitra Margherita exudes confidence of victory
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has intensified its preparations for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections in Assam as leaders started their poll campaigning across the state. Speaking about the party’s preparation for the first, second and third phases of nominations, BJP’s Rajya Sabha member Pabitra Margherita said, “In the first phase, we have five seats […]
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“Credible intelligence on ISIS leaders’ movement led to arrest” says Assam IGP (STF)
Assam, Partha Sarathi Mahanta, said on Thursday that the Assam police had taken action against ISIS top run based on credible intelligence received fifteen days ago. Addressing a press conference at Assam police headquarters in Guwahati following the arrest of two top-rung leaders of ISIS in India by the Special Task Force, IGP Mahanta said, “15 days ago […]
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Assam Congress MP Abdul Khaleque resigns from party ahead of Lok Sabha elections
Congress MP Abdul Khaleque on Friday resigned from the party on Friday citing its failure to address people-centric issues and expressing dissatisfaction with the attitude of AICC General Secretary in-charge Jairam Ramesh. In a letter to Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Khaleque who was a two-time MLA and a one time […]
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Assam: AAP withdraws candidate from Guwahati, demands from Congress to withdraw 2 candidates
The Aam Aadmi Party withdrew its candidate from Assam’s Guwahati Lok Sabha seat and demanded that Congress withdraw their candidates from Sonitpur and Dibrugarh. Earlier, on February 8, AAP MP Sandeep Pathak announced that AAP candidate Manoj Dhanohar will contest from Dibrugarh, Bhaven Chaudhary from Guwahati and Rishi Raj from […]
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“BJP-led NDA will win 13 out of 14 Lok Sabha seats in Assam”: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed that the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies will win 13 out of 14 parliamentary seats in the state in the upcoming Lok Sabha polls. While replying to a question in a press conference held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, the Assam CM said that […]