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Assam bypolls: Election Commission warns CM, asks him to ‘exercise restraint’ while campaigning
October 27, 2021 13:22 IST
The EC had sent a notice to Sarma on the basis of two complaints made by Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia and Assam Congress President Bhupen Kumar Borah
Assam eviction drive: Arrested Congress legislator now held by CM’s SVC for “misappropriating government funds”Subscriber Only
October 9, 2021 07:58 IST
A release from the CM’s SVC said that the case was related to the misappropriation of funds worth Rs 25,08,323 for a road construction project of Rs 65 lakh under the MLALAD scheme in Mandia Block under Baghbar constituency
Assam bypolls: As seat-sharing talks with Akhil Gogoi outfit stall, Cong announces 5 candidatesSubscriber Only
October 6, 2021 08:41 IST
On Sunday, state Congress president Bhupen Borah announced that the grand old party would be contesting in four of six seats, leaving out Majuli and Bhabanipur for the AJP and the RD
Assam eviction drive: Under tin sheets, belongings strewn, families say ‘As good as being dead’Subscriber Only
September 25, 2021 09:09 IST
Where the families lived till Thursday morning – for 40 years, they claim – now stretches vast barren ground, barring pieces of broken roofs and tin sheets. A lone chest of drawers stands incongruously erect.
Centre reopens talks, two CMs meet Naga rebel group NSCN’s MuivahSubscriber Only
September 22, 2021 10:11 IST
The Naga movement is considered India's longest-running insurgency. In 1997, the Centre had signed a ceasefire agreement with the NSCN-IM.
Himanta most communal, divisive CM in history of Assam: Akhil Gogoi
August 15, 2021 22:51 IST
Addressing a press conference, Gogoi apologised to the people of Assam for not being able to stop the passage of the cow protection bill as he was the lone MLA from his Raijor Dal.
Assam: Himanta for neutral agency to probe border clash with Mizoram
July 31, 2021 19:01 IST
Why is the case not being handed over to a neutral agency, especially when the place of occurrence is well within the constitutional territory of Assam, tweeted Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Indian Union Muslim League hits out at proposed two-child norm of Assam govt
June 20, 2021 23:09 IST
The party also hit out at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for advocating a two-child norm for availing benefits under specific state government schemes and exempting certain communities from it.
Assam proposes two-child norm to avail of govt schemesSubscriber Only
June 20, 2021 01:35 IST
The proposed population control policy will, however, not be applicable in all the schemes in Assam immediately as many of the benefits are offered by the central government, Himanta Biswa Sarma said at a press conference here.
Assam will try to replicate Gujarat model in power sector: Himanta Biswa Sarma
June 16, 2021 12:37 IST
A delegation of the Assam Power department, led by Power Minister Bimal Bora will soon visit the western state to understand its best practices, the chief minister said while holding a virtual meeting with the Gujarat Energy Minister Saurabh Bhai Patel and senior officials of the Urja Vikas Nigam Limited.
Assam: Man drowns while trying to escape crackdown on gambling eventSubscriber Only
June 11, 2021 03:42 IST
Following his death, a mob pelted stones and ransacked the local police station and a hospital late on Wednesday night over excess police action.
Lightning kills 18 elephants in Assam’s Kondoli Proposed Reserve ForestSubscriber Only
May 14, 2021 17:38 IST
This is the first time that large-scale causality has been reported among elephants in Assam in nearly two decades. In 2001, at least 21 elephants were poisoned to death in the adjoining tiger reserves of Nameri and Pakke spread across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.
After 0 out of 8 score in Muslim-dominated areas, Assam BJP dissolves Minority Morcha unitsSubscriber Only
May 5, 2021 22:50 IST
The BJP had fielded eight Muslim candidates in the elections to the 126-member house. All of them lost.
People spend sleepless night as quake aftershocks rock Assam
April 29, 2021 10:59 IST
After the first quake of 6.4 magnitude struck Tezpur at 7.51 am on Wednesday, a total of 18 aftershocks hit the district and its nearby areas on both sides of the Brahmaputra in central Assam.
ULFA abduction: 2 ONGC employees rescued, ULFA claims third not in their custodySubscriber Only
April 25, 2021 05:07 IST
The two rescued employees have been identified as Mohini Mohan Gogoi and Alakesh Saikia. “The search for the third, Retul Saikia, is underway. We suspect the ULFA-I still has him,” added Mahanta.
Assam: 12-year-old ‘domestic help’ found dead, 2 held
April 23, 2021 18:26 IST
The police suspect that the minor was burnt to death by her employers.
No possibility of imposing lockdown or night curfew in Assam: Health minister
April 8, 2021 17:57 IST
The health minister also appealed to people above 45 years of age to join the inoculation drive.
Assam minister ‘threatened’ journalist with ‘dire consequences’, complains CongressSubscriber Only
April 2, 2021 12:11 IST
The Congress alleged that the BJP leader's words were in violation of the model code of conduct
Bodoland council: Gauhati HC orders floor test by Dec 26Subscriber Only
December 23, 2020 08:33 IST
The Indian Express had on Monday reported how the newly-constituted BTC is yet to start functioning in full swing over a week after its formation as elected members from the ruling alliance were away in a hotel in Shillong and a High Court ruling on the validity of the council was scheduled.
Boating, cycling: Kaziranga authorities introduce new ways to explore the park
December 16, 2020 18:38 IST
The new facilities for tourists have been introduced in the fringe area of the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve.
Assam: Kamakhya temple set to open after nearly six-month hiatusSubscriber Only
October 10, 2020 22:06 IST
However, the inner sanctum sanctorum will remain closed, and the temple will only be open for parikrama, authorities said.
Baghjan blowout: First phase of final ops to cap oilfield successfulSubscriber Only
August 18, 2020 12:00 IST
The OIL statement added that data collection at the site has been completed for the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) study by various agencies.
At Assam-Bengal border, a ‘jugaad’ lockdown weddingSubscriber Only
May 26, 2020 23:42 IST
With permission granted, the wedding was to take place in the bride’s house in Dhubri district of Assam, 175 km across the border from the groom’s house.
About Rs 30 crore paid to residents stranded out of Assam so far: HimantaSubscriber Only
April 25, 2020 04:18 IST
Sarma added that from Sunday, 150 people in Bilasipara, Chapor and Dhubri town in Dhubri district will be subjected to “sudden random” pool testing.
Arunachal Pradesh: Road through tiger reserve temporarily called offSubscriber Only
March 17, 2020 16:22 IST
“As of now I have kept the survey works (under the Pakke Tiger Reserve) in abeyance and will hold a meeting soon with Forest department, executing agency PWD and stakeholders to avoid/diversion of the road,” CM Khandu told the indianexpress.com
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