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"Phenomenal achievement under PM Modi's leadership," says Assam CM as social protection soars to 64.3 per cent

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma called it a 'phenomenal achievement' under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, as India's social protection coverage for the poor rose from 19 per cent in 2015 to 64.3 per cent in 2025, according to the late... read..

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Gelephu Mindfulness City will strengthen institutional collaboration, ties between Assam and Bhutan: CM Sarma

An eleven-member delegation from Bhutan's Gelephu Mindfulness City Project that is on a visit to Assam and Meghalaya, on Tuesday, met Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at the latter's office at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati.... read..

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Meghalaya murder: 4 accused brought to Guwahati for transit to Shillong

The four accused in the Raja Raghuvanshi murder case have been brought to Guwahati airport in Assam by Shillong Police from Indore on Wednesday morning. The accused will now be taken to Shillong from here.... read..

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Assam government to constitute a permanent Satra Aayog to look after all aspects

The Satra Aayog formed for reviewing and assessing the problems of the Satra lands in Assam, submitted its final report to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa at a programme held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati on Monday.... read..

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"Assam govt pushed back over 330 illegal infiltrators": CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government was responsible for "pushing back" over 330 illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in the last few months and intends to speed up the process.... read..

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Assam floods and landslides claim 3 more lives, toll rises to 26

Floods and landslides in Assam claimed three more lives on Sunday, raising the total death toll to 26 this year, officials said.... read..

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Kanad Purkayastha, Birendra Prasad Baishya from Assam file their nominations for Rajya Sabha seat

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidate Kanad Purkayastha and Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) candidate Birendra Prasad Baishya from Assam filed their nominations for the Rajya Sabha seat on Monday.... read..

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Gauhati University becomes first in India to pioneer experiments with VECC's superconducting cyclotron

Gauhati University has become the first institution in India to conduct experiments using the recently commissioned Superconducting Cyclotron at the Variable Energy Cyclotron Centre (VECC) in Kolkata, marking a significant development in Indian nuclear ph... read..

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Assam CM Sarma chairs key meetings on police reforms, welfare schemes, capital projects, agri exports

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday chaired a series of high-level meetings addressing a wide range of governance and developmental issues in Assam, including police welfare, social welfare schemes, capital investment projects, and agricult... read..

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CBI arrests Arambai Tenggol member linked to 2023 Manipur violence at Imphal Airport

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday arrested a member of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol (AT) at Imphal Airport.... read..

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AGP announces Birendra Prasad Baishya as party candidate from Assam for upcoming RS polls

The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) announced Birendra Prasad Baishya as its candidate for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections from Assam.... read..

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16 arrests made in illegal cow slaughter cases: Assam CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday raised serious concerns over reports of illegal cattle slaughter during the Eid-ul-Zuha celebrations across the state.... read..

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"Rahul Gandhi should know reality...Congress has deteriorated": BJP MLA Hemanga Thakuria

BJP MLA Hemanga Thakuria on Sunday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent allegations against the Election Commission for electoral malpractice, asserting that the Congress party's decline stems from its inability to accept the reality of BJP... read..

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BJP Assam announces statewide campaign to celebrate '11 Years of Modi Govt'

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Assam, has announced a comprehensive statewide campaign titled "11 Years of Modi Government: From Sankalp to Sidhi" to commemorate the 11th anniversary of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government.... read..

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Assam CM launches Mukhya Mantrir Jiban Anuprerana Scheme to extend financial assistance to research scholars

Empowering Assam's research scholars, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday launched Mukhya Mantrir Jiban Anuprerana Scheme at a function held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati.... read..

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Assam floods and landslides claim two more lives, toll rises to 23

Floods and landslides in Assam claimed two more lives on Saturday, raising the total death toll to 23 this year, officials said.... read..

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Assam CM lays foundation, performs bhumi pujan for centralised community kitchen in Nalbari

During his one-day visit to Nalbari, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday laid the foundation stone and performed the bhumi pujan for the centralised community kitchen of the Akshaya Patra Foundation at Gandhia.... read..

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Assam: Rescue operation underway in Guwahati's Rupnagar locality after landslide

Following a landslide triggered by continuous rainfall in Assam's capital, Guwahati, NDRF teams launched a time-sensitive rescue operation in the Rupnagar locality as two houses were reduced to rubble.... read..

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Assam CM visits Barak Valley; Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah says, "Flood situation improving"

Assam Housing and Urban Affairs Minister (DoHUA) Jayanta Mallabaruah said that the flood situation in Assam was under control and the state government was prepared to face any challenge.... read..

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Assam Floods: Morigaon district sees slight improvement, but 117 villages still submerged

The flood situation in Morigaon district of Assam has shown a slight improvement, but the district is still struggling, with 117 villages remaining submerged on Friday.... read..

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Assam CM Sarma visits flood-hit Hailakandi, Sribhumi districts, asks DCs to intensify relief works

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on yet another visit to flood-hit Barak valley, on Friday visited Hailakandi and Sribhumi districts, reviewed the prevailing flood condition with district administrations and other line departments, and assured th... read..

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Assam CM Sarma flags off 129 vehicles of Forest & Environment dept, distributes arms to commandos of AFPF battalions

As part of an initiative by the Department of Forest and Environment, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday attended the World Environment Day event held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati.... read..

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Assam Police is camping in Bengal: CM Sarma on Sharmishta Panoli case

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday celebrated World Environment Day with various programs, including the launch of a portal to encourage people to plant trees in the name of their mothers. The initiative is inspired by Prime Minister Nar... read..

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurates Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain's Boxing Academy in Guwahati

The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, and Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain inaugurated the Lovlina Borgohain Boxing Academy in Barchandra, North Guwahati. This inauguration marks a significant milestone in Borgohain's vision to empower youth... read..

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State government to observe Dr Bhupen Hazarika's birth centenary as a public celebration: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday chaired the first meeting of the Core Committee at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati to mark the birth centenary of Bharat Ratna Xudhakantha Dr Bhupen Hazarika, according to the official statement.... read..

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