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"What has he been doing for last 12 years...?": Pawan Khera slams PM Modi over fast-track courts announcement

Congress MP Pawan Khera on Thursday targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks on setting up fast-track courts to ensure stringent punishment for those involved in paper leaks, questioning what he did for the 12 years amid numerous paper leaks... read..

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Assam Chief Secretary Ravi reviews current flood situation, asks agencies to enhance restoration of essential services

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Wednesday reviewed the current flood situation of the Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat districts and the preparedness of the various line departments.... read..

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Assam flood claimed 10 more lives in last 24 hours taking death toll to 41

According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), in the last 24 hours, 10 people, including four children, lost their lives due to floods in the state.... read..

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Assam Minister Kaushik Rai reviews relief operations, commodity supply in flood-hit districts for timely distribution of essentials

Assam Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai on Thursday chaired a video conference with officials of the district administrations of the major flood-affected districts of Upper Assam and North Assam to review the lifting and ... read..

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Inaugural Assam Premier League set for August 1 start; 43 matches to crown first-ever champions

The stage is set for the inaugural season of the Assam Premier League (APL), with eight teams preparing to battle for the coveted title across a packed 23-day cricketing calendar from August 1 to 23, 2026.... read..

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Assam floods claim 21 lives in 24 hours, death toll rises to 31

At least 21 people lost their lives in floods across Assam in the last 24 hours, taking the death toll to 31, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).... read..

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Assam CM visits flood-hit areas in Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat; takes stock of relief ops, assures necessary assistance

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited flood-hit areas in Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat districts to take stock of the prevailing flood situation.... read..

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Assam Congress organises protest rally demanding immediate resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee on Wednesday organised a protest rally in Guwahati, demanding the immediate resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, holding him morally responsible for the alleged irregularities linked to the NEET ... read..

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Assam govt to extend all possible assistance to flood-affected people: BJP

The Assam government will extend every possible assistance to people affected by the unprecedented floods in Upper Assam's Jorhat, Sivasagar and Charaideo districts, the BJP Assam Pradesh said in a press release on Wednesday.... read..

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Guwahati Royals' Abu Nechim praises Assam Premier League for nurturing young talent

Former Indian Premier League (IPL) pacer Abu Nechim of the Guwahati Royals has called the Assam Premier League (APL) a vital platform for the state's next generation of cricketers, saying the league gives emerging players a professional stage alongside es... read..

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Multi-institutional team led by IIT Guwahati develops framework to strengthen informal transport, address congestion

Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, IIM Kashipur, and the National University of Singapore have developed a framework that can integrate private transportation services such as autorickshaws, minibuses, and vans into mainstream u... read..

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Assam: NF Railway deploys additional special trains for passengers stranded due to floods

Due to severe flooding in and around Simaluguri town in Sivasagar district under the Tinsukia Division of Northeast Frontier Railway, train services between the Simaluguri-Namtiali and Simaluguri-Selenghat sections have been suspended in the interest of p... read..

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Assam government ramps up flood relief, 101 camps operational across affected districts

The Assam government has mounted a "swift, coordinated and people-centric response" to the flood situation caused by intense monsoon rainfall across the state and neighbouring hill regions, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Assam spokesperson Mita Nath Bora sa... read..

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Indian Army rescues over 200 civilians in flood-hit Upper Assam

The Indian Army has intensified flood relief operations in Upper Assam under Operation Jal Rahat and has rescued more than 200 stranded civilians so far.... read..

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ASDMA urges Guwahati residents to stay alert as IMD forecasts heavy rainfall

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) on Monday urged residents of Guwahati to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions following the India Meteorological Department's (IMD) forecast of moderate to heavy rainfall accompanied by thund... read..

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Assam Govt launches war-footing response across Jorhat, Sivasagar, and Charaideo amid flood crisis

The Government of Assam has launched an intensive, war-footing response to the prevailing flood situation across the severely affected districts of Jorhat, Sivasagar, and Charaideo, while simultaneously ensuring the timely delivery of essential relief and... read..

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Assam: Five more people die in floods, death toll climbs to 10

The flood situation in Assam has been deteriorating as nearly 3.63 lakh people of 16 districts have been affected by the deluge and in the last 24 hours, five more people, including three males and two children, lost their lives in floods in the state, sa... read..

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Assam: Northeast Frontier Railway cancels several trains in Sivasagar district following track damage due to flash floods

The Northeast Frontier Railway has cancelled several trains and diverted or short-terminated a few others following track damage due to flash floods in the Shimaluguri area in Sivasagar district on Monday.... read..

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Assam floods: CM Sarma assures all assistance as rising rivers inundate 12 districts, over 1.70 lakh people affected

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the government has intensified relief and rescue efforts as the flood situation worsened, affecting over 1.70 lakh people across 12 districts across the state..... read..

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Over 1.7 lakh people affected across 12 districts as Assam battles severe flooding

The flood situation in Assam has deteriorated as over 1.70 lakh people of 12 districts of the state are affected in the deluge. In the last 24 hours, one person died after drowning in flood waters at the Amguri area in Sivasagar district, and this year's ... read..

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Assam Congress backs Rahul Gandhi's 'Chatro Ki Gunj' campaign, attacks Centre and state over education policies

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) on Sunday held a press conference at Rajiv Bhawan in Guwahati in support of Lok Sabha Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhi's nationwide "Chatro Ki Gunj" campaign, alleging that students across the country are f... read..

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Lovlina Borgohain to bring more glory to India at Commonwealth Games: Assam BJP

BJP Assam Pradesh Spokesperson Brojen Mahanta on Sunday congratulated Olympian Lovlina Borgohain on being chosen as the flag bearer of the Indian contingent at the forthcoming Commonwealth Games and expressed confidence that the accomplished boxer will br... read..

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NF Railway to begin multi-section digital axle counter commissioning at New Jalpaiguri Yard

Northeast Frontier Railway has achieved another significant milestone in its journey towards modernising railway infrastructure with the commissioning of the Multi Section Digital Axle Counter (MSDAC) at New Jalpaiguri Yard under Katihar Division.... read..

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Denish Das tops marquee player buys at Assam Premier League player auction at Rs 12.60 lakh

Denish Das emerged as the most expensive buy during the marquee player round of the Assam Premier League (APL) Player Auction, with Barpeta Braves securing his services for Rs 12.60 lakh following an exciting round of bidding in Guwahati on Sunday.... read..

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Assam: Unplanned earth-cutting triggers massive landslide in Guwahati's Kharghuli; no casualties

A massive landslide struck the Kharghuli area of Guwahati on Sunday after boulders and debris rolled down a hillside, blocking a road and prompting authorities to launch clearance operations. No casualties have been reported.... read..

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Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi slams police action against Sonam Wangchuk, demands Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Raijor Dal chief and MLA Akhil Gogoi on Saturday condemned the "forcible" hospitalisation of climate and social activist Sonam Wangchuk, terming it a violation of fundamental and constitutional rights.... read..

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Assam: Two held for painting Sonam Wangchuk's mural on public wall in Guwahati

Two individuals have been apprehended for allegedly defacing public property near the Jyoti Bishnu Auditorium in the Khanapara area, Guwahati police said.... read..

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Assam Governor inaugurates redeveloped Majbat Railway Station under Amrit Bharat

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday attended the inauguration of the redeveloped Majbat Railway Station under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, which was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as part of a nationwide programme c... read..

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Assam ranks top among Northeast, 14th nationally in NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index

Assam has emerged as a front-runner in the NITI Aayog Investment Friendliness Index, ranking second among the northeastern and hilly states and 14th overall among 36 states and Union Territories, according to the report released by the government think ta... read..

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Assam plans Rs 77,353 crore investment to generate 8,457 MW power, aims to become energy-surplus state

Assam has unveiled plans to invest more than Rs 77,353 crore across hydro, solar, thermal and energy storage projects to generate 8,457 MW of power, marking the largest investment pipeline in the state's power sector history.... read..

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Assam Budget 2026-27 allocates Rs 10,000 cr for AsomMala IV, announces high-speed corridors

The Assam BJP on Thursday said the 2026-27 Budget presented by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma marks a major step towards the state's infrastructure development and lays down a roadmap for a... read..

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IndiGo to commence operations from new Terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport from July 20

Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport (LGBIA) announced that IndiGo will transition all its flight operations to the T2 (New Terminal) with effect from 12:01 AM on July 20, a release stated.... read..

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