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Assam: Congress spokesperson gets bail; Jairam Ramesh says arrest a "targeted effort"

A day after Assam Congress spokesperson Reetam Singh got bail from the Guwahati High Court, the party's General Secretary in-charge Communications Jairam Ramesh said on Saturday that the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Assam government had targeted their party me... read..

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma credits Assam Police for decline in crime rates

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the strong measures taken by Assam Police against crimes and criminals are responsible for the substantial decline in crime rates, as the state witnessed no disruption in the smooth conduct of g... read..

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Redevelopment of 60 railway stations under Amrit Bharat scheme begin in North East

Under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, redevelopment works are underway in 60 railway stations across the North East. Of these, 50 railway stations in Assam have been selected.... read..

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Sara Ali Khan to add Bollywood tadka to IPL mega celebrations in Guwahati

Before the commencement of the Chennai Super Kings' match against the Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati on March 30, the audience will get a chance to witness a dance performance by Bollywood star Sara Ali Khan.... read..

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Reimagining Chai, Brewing for the Future: HUL's 'Tea Next' initiative to empower small tea growers

Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) launched a new initiative, Tea Next, dedicated to training and capacity building for small holder farmers in the tea industry. Recognizing their pivotal role, HUL brought together small tea growers, industry leaders and ke... read..

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"Assam Police has not arrested any journalist in recent times," CM Sarma clarifies

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday clarified that the state police have not arrested any journalist in recent times.... read..

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IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock etches his name in history book with sizzling 97 against Rajasthan Royals

With an unbeaten 97-run blitzkrieg against Rajasthan Royals, Quinton de Kock etched his name in the history books by posting the highest individual score for Kolkata Knight Riders in run-chases in the Indian Premier League.... read..

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Assam Gunotsav 2025 results declared today

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Thursday that the results of Gunotsav (a state government initiative to improve the quality of school education) 2025 were declared on Thursday and said that this citizen-led evaluation now covers 44,077 ... read..

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KKR all-rounder Moeen Ali feels "he did a nice job" while filling shoes of "hard to replace" Narine

Moeen Ali feels he did a satisfactory job with the ball in the absence of Kolkata Knight Riders' premier spinner, Sunil Narine, against Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025.... read..

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Assam Minister Hazarika questions Journalist Mozumder's profession amid protest over his arrest

After the arrest of Assam journalist Dilwar Hussain Mozumder and the protest by press bodies, Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika on Thursday questioned the professional background of Mozumder in a tweet directed at the President and Secretary of the Guwahati ... read..

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Assam Minister Bimal Borah urges youth to take advantage of echo-system created by Advantage Assam 2.0

Assam Industry Minister Bimal Borah on Thursday urged the state's youth to take advantage of the echo system created by Advantage Assam 2.0.... read..

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"Wanted to make it count: Quinton de Kock after his match-winning knock against Rajasthan Royals

After giving a match-winning performance against Rajasthan Royals in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) opener Quinton De Kock expressed his feelings on scoring an unbeaten fifty in the sixth match of the competition.... read..

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"We make sure to come back for Chennai with a fresher mindset": Riyan Parag after 8 wicket loss to Knight Riders in IPL 2025

Following the loss against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Wednesday, Rajasthan Royals (RR) stand-in captain Riyan Parag said that the team will work on their mistakes and will try not to repeat it again in their nex... read..

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"Happy with what he did with the ball": Ajinkya Rahane hails Moeen Ali's bowling performance against Rajasthan Royals

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane lauded off-spinner Mooen Ali's exceptional bowling performance against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the sixth match of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 which was played at the Barsapara Cricket St... read..

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IPL 2025: Quinton de Kock's unbeaten fifty guides Kolkata Knight Riders to victory over Rajasthan Royals by 8 wickets

Opener Quinton de Kock's marvellous batting performance stormed Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to victory over Rajathan Royals (RR) by eight wickets in the sixth match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Guwahati on We... read..

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State govt endeavours to establish Assam as leading state in education sector by 2030: CM Sarma

Expressing confidence in the state's trajectory, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma affirmed Assam's goal of securing a leading position in India's education sector by 2030.... read..

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Made Archer look like he was bowling quite slow: Moeen Ali's special praise for Quinton de Kock

Moeen Ali showered praise on Quinton de Kock for his flamboyant 97*, which steered Kolkata Knight Riders to a comfortable victory over Rajasthan Royals in the ongoing Indian Premier League.... read..

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AFSPA removed from Assam's Dibrugarh, now applicable in three other districts

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the Union Home Ministry has removed the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) from the Dibrugarh district of the state.... read..

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Assam Rifles seizes fake Indian currency worth over Rs 37 lakh in Silchar, 1 held

In a blow to counterfeiters, Assam Rifles apprehended an individual and seized fake Indian currency worth over Rs 37 lakh in Assam's Silchar district on March 25.... read..

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"Sport is about failing but champions like Russ always bounce back": KKR bowling coach Bharat Arun backs Andre Russell

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) bowling coach Bharat Arun has thrown his support behind star all-rounder Andre Russell after his failure in the team's opening game against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Russell managed just four runs in KKR's seven-wicket... read..

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"Everyone knows what to do under a new leader": Riyan Parag on leading Rajasthan Royals

Rajasthan Royals' stand-in skipper Riyan Parag is confident about leading the team in the absence of regular captain Sanju Samson, stating that the transition has been smooth with strong support from senior players and coaches. Ahead of their crucial clas... read..

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Assam: Police seizes 66,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 20 crore in Cachar

Assam Police has recovered and seized 66,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 20 crore in Assam's Cachar district on Tuesday, police said.... read..

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Blue Tigers play goalless against Bangladesh in the Asian Cup Qualifiers opening match

India's campaign in the AFC Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers Final Round didn't have the best start as they were held goalless by Bangladesh in the opening Group A match at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Shillong on Tuesday.... read..

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Panchayat elections to be held in April: Assam Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass

Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Tuesday said that the Panchayat elections in the state will be held in the month of April.... read..

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World Theatre Day: Samahar Natya Gosthee to present its famous play 'Nyay' in Guwahati

Samahar Natya Gosthee, a well-known amateur theatre group, will stage its widely appreciated play 'Nyay' on the occasion of World Theatre Day on March 27.... read..

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Assam Rifles Commander Conference 2025 focuses on enhancing combat potential, border security

The Assam Rifles Commander Conference 2025 was held at Headquarters Directorate General Assam Rifles in Laitkor, Shillong on Tuesday.... read..

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Congress can't lecture on FOE after assaulting Deputy Speaker: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday criticized the Congress party, stating that it has "no right to lecture anyone on Freedom of Expression."... read..

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No will to protect rhino during Congress regime: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday alleged that the previous Congress government lacked the will to protect rhinoceroses in the state. CM Sarma also accused the Congress regime of failing to act against corruption.... read..

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Assam Zoo gets 15 new species under exchange programme with Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh

The Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden has received 15 new species through an animal exchange programme with Chhatbir Zoo, Chandigarh, regulated by the Central Zoo Authority. This initiative has significantly enriched the zoo's biodiversity.... read..

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BJP's Bhabesh Kalita accuses Congress of "destroying democracy" after alleged attack on Assam Deputy Speaker

Assam BJP MLA Bhabesh Kalita on Monday condemned Congress MLA Nurul Huda for allegedly attacking Deputy Speaker Numal Momin during question hour in the Assembly, accusing the Congress of disregarding rules and attempting to "destroy democracy."... read..

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Guwahati to host its first Test match against South Africa this November

Guwahati will host the home Test match against South Africa in November this year, Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Secretary Devajit Saikia confirmed on Monday.... read..

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma highlights plans for skilled workforce training in Japanese language for jobs in Japan

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted plans to train the state's skilled workforce in Japanese, enabling them to access job opportunities in Japan, during a virtual address at a seminar on Innovation in Human Resources, where Japa... read..

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"People's firm belief in this government made it possible": Assam CM Sarma on crackdown against corruption, smuggling, and poaching

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday highlighted his government's strong action against corruption, cow smuggling, and rhino poaching, saying that "our government arrested 4,300 cow smugglers and over 500 corrupt officials."... read..

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Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika accuses Congress MLA Nurul Huda of assaulting Numal Momin

Following protests by Congress and AIUDF against BJP MLA, Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika accused Congress MLA Nurul Huda of physically assaulting Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Numal Momin. Pijush Hazarika has called the attack on Numa... read..

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Assam: Police seize 8,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 2 crore, two drug peddlers arrested

In a major operation, the Assam Police seized 8,000 Yaba tablets worth Rs 2 crore and arrested two drug peddlers in Assam's South Salmara Mankachar district on Sunday night, officials said.... read..

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Congress, AIUDF legislators stage protest against BJP MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi

Legislators of opposition parties in Assam, the Congress and the AIUDF on Monday staged a protest in the premises of the Legislative Assembly in Guwahati.... read..

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Ramon Magsaysay Awardee Dr Ravi Kannan praises Union Government's steps to combat cancer in country

Ramon Magsaysay Awardee and renowned surgical oncologist Padma Shri Dr Ravi Kannan has praised the initiatives taken by the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to combat cancer in the country.... read..

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North East Innovation festival concludes in Guwahati

The North East Innovation Festival 2025 concluded on Sunday at the National Science Centre, Khanapara, Guwahati. The National Science Centre organised the festival under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, in collaboration with the National Inno... read..

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Assam: Board cancels remaining Higher Secondary First Year exams amid question paper leak

The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has announced the cancellation of remaining subjects in the ongoing Higher Secondary First Year examination, 2025 which were originally scheduled on March 24 to March 29 due to reports of question paper leak ... read..

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Kaziranga National Park sets up community kitchens to safeguard health of anti-poaching camp staff

The Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve authorities have introduced community kitchens and improved cooking stoves in 233 anti-poaching camps to safeguard the health of field forest staff who protect the one-horned rhino habitat.... read..

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A new dawn for Dibrugarh- Assam's 2nd Capital in making: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted several measures taken by his government to bring the government and administration closer to Dibrugarh and taking steps towards establishing the city as the second capital of Assam.... read..

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Assam CM Sarma's four-day visit to Dibrugarh concludes

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's visit to Dibrugarh from 20th to 23rd March marked a significant step in strengthening governance and accelerating development in Upper Assam.... read..

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Construction works of Barak Valley Secretariat will be completed by Oct-Nov: Assam Minister Kaushik Rai

Assam Minister of Barak Valley Development Department Kaushik Rai on Sunday said that the construction works of the Barak Valley Secretariat will be completed by October-November this year and Rs 100 crores have been allocated to the Department in the Bud... read..

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CM Sarma reviews infrastructure development project of Assam Medical College and Hospital

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday held a meeting at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Dibrugarh with officials from the Public Works (Building) Department and the Medical College authorities to review the proposed residential colony pro... read..

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Coaching Institutes Bill introduced in Assam Assembly; CM Sarma says "will bring transparency"

The Assam government on Friday tabled the Assam Coaching Institutes (Control and Regulation) Bill, 2025 in the state Assembly to ensure strict adherence to rules, bring transparency in private coaching institutes and help in the overall welfare of student... read..

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Assam: NIT Silchar professor arrested after sexual harassment complaint

Police arrested a professor of the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Silchar, following sexual harassment allegations made by a female student of the institution.... read..

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Five-member SC Judges delegation leaves for Manipur's Imphal

A five-member Supreme Court Judges delegation led by Justice BR Gavai reached Guwahati airport to leave for Imphal, Manipur.... read..

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Manipur: Five-member SC Judges delegation visits relief camp in Churachandpur

The delegation of Supreme Court Judges on Saturday visited a relief camp in Churachandpur, Manipur.... read..

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Assam: 50-year old woman entrepreneur revives traditional Muga silk industry

A 50-year-old woman entrepreneur from the Nitaipukhuri area of Assam's Sivasagar district, has successfully revived the traditional Muga silk industry in the upper Assam region.... read..

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