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LS polls: EC gears up for phase 1 in Assam, vehicles carrying EVMs equipped with GPS devices

As the first phase of Lok Sabha elections will be held on April 19, the Election Commission is geared up to ensure a free and fair election. The Chief Electoral Officer of Assam, Anurag Goel said that all the vehicles carrying EVMs will be equipped with G... read..

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Assam CM Himanta Sarma calls Rahul Gandhi, sister Priyanka 'Amul Babies'

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took a potshot at Congress leaders Priyanka Gandhi Vadra and Rahul Gandhi, comparing them with the 'Amul Babies'.... read..

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Assam: PM Modi holds roadshow in Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Assam's Guwahati on Tuesday in the run-up to the Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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Anant Ambani offers prayers at Kamakhya Temple in Assam

Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani's youngest son, Anant Ambani, visited the Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati, Assam, on Tuesday.... read..

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"Full of vision, ambition, dreams...": Assam Minister Ashok Singhal hails BJP's manifesto

Assam Minister Ashok Singhal hailed the BJP's election manifesto, or Sankalp Patra, saying it is "full of vision, ambition, dreams, and a resolve to make India a developed nation by 2047."... read..

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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.... read..

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Northeast United FC finish seventh with a clinical win over Odisha FC

NorthEast United FC bowed out of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on a high with a resounding 3-0 victory against Odisha FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday.... read..

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"North East will give all 25 seats to PM Modi as gift...": BJP leader Numal Momin

Numal Momin, Deputy Speaker of Assam Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader on Saturday said that this election is a symbol of development and this time the North East will give all 25 seats to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a gift for his visionary ... read..

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ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC aim to gain momentum ahead of playoffs

Odisha FC will eye to get some momentum before the Indian Super League playoffs by sealing a positive result against NorthEast United FC at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati on Saturday.... read..

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NDA will win over 400 seats in Lok Sabha polls, says Assam Minister Atul Bora

Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) president and Assam Minister Atul Bora on Friday exuded confidence in NDA's victory on over 400 seats in the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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Sikkim: Army conducts anti-tank guided missile firing at super-high-altitude

Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army conducted a training exercise, involving the firing of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGMs) at a super high-altitude area of 17000 feet in Sikkim on Thursday, Defence PRO, Guwahati informed through a press release.... read..

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Student dies by suicide at IIT Guwahati

A student allegedly died by suicide at the Indian Institutte of Technology (IIT)-Guwahati in Assam, police said on Friday.... read..

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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.... read..

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Assam Rifles conducts national integration tour for cadets of Sainik School Satara

A group of 47 cadets and two teachers, including 10 girls, participated in a week-long National Integration Tour of the North Eastern Region from April 3 to 10, according to an official release.... read..

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Assam Rifles holds medical camp in far-flung area of Mizoram on World Health Day

The Assam Rifles organised a medical camp at Mimbung and Lungpuk villages in Mizoram on World Health Day, Sunday.... read..

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Assam: Congress launches 'Ghar Ghar Guarantee Abhiyan' in Guwahati

Assam Pradesh Mahila Congress Chief and Congress candidate for Guwahati Mira Borthakur Goswami on Sunday launched the "Ghar Ghar Guarantee Abhiyan" to distribute Congress Guarantee Cards to every home.... read..

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ISL: NorthEast United boost playoff hopes with 2-0 win over struggling Kerala Blasters

NorthEast United FC defeated Kerala Blasters FC by 2-0 at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium to cap off Saturday's doubleheader of matchweek 21 of the Indian Super League (ISL) 2023-24 on Saturday.... read..

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Delhi Minister Atishi to next week campaign for AAP candidates in Assam

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader and Delhi government minister Atishi will visit Assam next week to campaign for the party candidates for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections, a party statement said Saturday.... read..

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Chairperson Railway Board CEO Jaya Varma Sinha oversees progress of Sivok - Rangpo rail project

Jaya Varma Sinha, Chairperson Railway Board and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), led an inspection of the ongoing Sivok - Rangpo Rail Project (SRRP) on Saturday.... read..

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ISL: Northeast United lock horns with out-of-form Kerala Blasters at home

Kerala Blasters FC will take on NorthEast United FC on Saturday, at 7:30 pm IST in Guwahati, hoping to regain momentum before the final leg of the season commences, having already qualified for the season.... read..

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ISL: Northeast United FC take on struggling Kerala Blasters FC at home

Kerala Blasters FC will take on NorthEast United FC on Saturday in the ongoing Indian Super League (ISL), hoping to regain momentum before the final leg of the season commences, having already qualified for the season.... read..

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Guwahati gears up for Rongali Bihu celebrations with vibrant Bihu dance workshops

As the country gears up for Lok Sabha elections, the festive ambiance of Rongali Bihu fills Guwahati and other parts of the state with vibrant arrangements being made to celebrate Assam's most significant festival.... read..

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Assam CM Sarma hit out at Gandhi family, accusing them of misusing power

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarm alleged that the Gandhi family of Congress is the most corrupt in the country and accused of misusing power.... read..

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Assam STF seizes heroin worth Rs 500 cr in Silchar

The Special Task Force (STF) of Assam police and Cachar district police seized 21 kg of heroin including 18 kg of pure form of heroin from the Silchar area, the market value of the seized drugs could be worth more than Rs 500 crore in the international ma... read..

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Assam: APCC issues show-cause notices to spokesperson, MLA for 'anti-party activities'

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has issued show cause notices to its MLA Abdur Rashid Mondal and the party spokesperson, Romen Kumar Borthakur, for their involvement in 'anti-party-activities'.... read..

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Guwahati NCB seizes over 23 kg of tramadol, 2200 Nitrazepam tablets, arrests 3 individuals

In a significant achievement, the Narcotics Control Bureau's Guwahati Zonal Unit conducted a specialized operation to combat drug trafficking ahead of the upcoming Lok Sabha elections.... read..

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Assam seeks deferment in mandatory sale of dust tea through public auction

The Assam government has sought deferment in mandatory 100 per cent sale of dust tea through public auction system, which was set to kick in with effect from April 1, 2024.... read..

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"ED, CBI and I-T are the branches of BJP": Assam Congress leader Jakir Hussain attacks Centre

Launching a scathing attack on the central agencies, Assam Congress leader Jakir Hussain Sikdar said on Monday that the ED, CBI and Income tax Department are the branches of the Bhartiya Janata Party.... read..

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IIT Guwahati partners with Samagra Shiksha Assam to host Mega Science and Maths Olympiad with over 1 lakh students

With the aim of fostering scientific curiosity and mathematical proficiency among students in the state, the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati in collaboration with Samagra Shiksha Assam, organised a massive Science and Maths Olympiad, one of the la... read..

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Assam CM Himanta Sarma thanks Amit Shah for relief assurance after devastating rains

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday thanked Union Home Minister Amit Shah for extending support and assistance to deal with the ongoing storm situation.... read..

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19 traditional products, crafts of Assam receive GI tag: CM Sarma

As many as 19 traditional products and crafts of Assam, including Bihu Dhol', Jaapi' and several items of the Bodo community, have been accorded with the Geographical Indication (GI) tag, Chief Minister Himanda Biswa Sarma said on Sunday.... read..

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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.... read..

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Several leaders of Congress, Bodoland People's Front join BJP in Assam

In a boost to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ahead of the Lok Sabha polls, several leaders of the Congress and Bodoland People's Front (BPF) joined the BJP on Sunday during a programme held at the Assam State BJP headquarters in Guwahati in the presence... read..

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Portion of roof sealing collapses at Guwahati airport after heavy downpour

A severe storm and heavy downpour on Sunday hit Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, leading to the collapse of a portion of the outside roof sealing.... read..

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"Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on April 6": CM Himanta Sarma

Ahead of the Lok Sabha poll, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on April 6, said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.... read..

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Traditional Assamese Gamosa sees surge in demand ahead of Lok Sabha elections, Rongoli Bihu

With the Lok Sabha elections and the Rongali Bihu just around the corner, there has been a surge in demand for the traditional Assamese Gamosa, one of the state's most recognisable cultural symbols.... read..

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"If he's planning to marry again, now is the time": Assam CM takes dig at Badruddin Ajmal over UCC

In a dig at AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, who has made no secret of his opposition to the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday if the former was entertainng thoughts of a second or third marriage, he should do... read..

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Assam Forest Department, Aaranyak launch training programme on Hoolock Gibbon conservation

Research-oriented biodiversity conservation organisation 'Aaranyak' has launched a vital training programme on Hoolock Gibbon conservation strategy at the Gibbon Conservation Centre of the Hoollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Jorhat district.... read..

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Congress lacks vision, doesn't understand people's aspirations: Bodoland chief Pramod Boro

Pramod Boro, chief of United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) and Chief Executive Member of Bodoland Territorial Council, slammed the Congress party, asserting that it did not understand the hopes and aspirations of the people, the needs of the people of Ind... read..

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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.... read..

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AFSPA extended in four districts of Assam for six months

The Assam government on Friday extended the provisions of AFSPA (Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act) in four districts of Assam - Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo and Sivasagar - for a further period of 6 months with effect from April 1, 2024.... read..

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Assam: UPPL chief Pramod Boro files complaint against Congress over alleged fake social media post

The United People's Party Liberal (UPPL) and Chief Executive Member of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), Pramod Boro on Wednesday filed a complaint with the Election Commission against the Congress party.... read..

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Assam CM reviews South Bank Elevated Corridor in Guwahati, seeks infra for easing citizens' lives

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday he had reviewed the peripheral works of the South Bank Elevated Corridor in Guwahati, a big-ticket road project in the state, and issued necessary instructions to the authorities concerned to focus... read..

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"We cannot form government with BJP-NDA...": AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) Chief Badruddin Ajmal made it clear on Thursday that his party will not join hands with the Bharatiya Janata Party-led NDA alliance if they return to power at the Centre after the Lok Sabha polls.... read..

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"There's no possibility of Bhupendra Kumar leaving Congress," says party's Abdur Rashid Mandal on CM's statement

In response to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's statement, Congress MLA Abdur Rashid Mandal said that Bhupendra Kumar is the most successful president of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), so there is no possibility of him leaving the ... read..

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India suffer shock defeat against Afghanistan

India's quest for a place in the third round of the FIFA World Cup 2026 and AFC Asian Cup 2027 Preliminary Joint Qualifiers suffered a serious jolt when they went down to Afghanistan 1-2 on Tuesday. The winners trailed 0-1 at halftime.... read..

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"India a great team, we deserved that win...": Afghanistan footballer Rahmat following victory in WC Qualifiers

Following his team's win over India in their FIFA World Cup Qualifiers match, Afghanistan footballer Rahmat Akbari said that the match was very crucial for them to stay in contention for a World Cup spot and expressed hope that after this big win, his tea... read..

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Assam: Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal declares assets worth Rs 4.76 crore

Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has total assets worth around Rs 4.76 crore, an increase of Rs 1.59 crore between 2021 and 2024, according to his election affidavit.... read..

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AIFF president congratulates Sunil Chhetri on reaching 150th international

The All India Football Federation President, Kalyan Chaubey, on Tuesday met Sunil Chhetri at the Indian Senior Men's National Team hotel in Guwahati and congratulated the Indian captain on his possible 150th appearance for the senior team later in the day... read..

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IIT Guwahati completes technology transfer to roll out the first recombinant vaccine for Swine Fever Virus

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati successfully transferred a pioneering vaccine technology to BioMed Pvt Ltd, a manufacturing company specialising in high-quality vaccines, on Tuesday. This technology entails a recombinant vector vaccine designe... read..

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Atul Bora slams Congress, praises PM Modi for work done in Assam, other north-eastern states

Ahead of the Lok Sabha elections, Assam Minister and Assam Gana Parishad (AGP) chief Atul Bora attacked Congress and said that Congress was in power for a long time but they did nothing for Assam.... read..

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