- Explained: The caracal, a favourite of royals, now critically endangered
- Will stand by you for all honest decisions: PM to financial sector
- Simply Put: The Sri Lanka-Pakistan tango
- Hardik Patel Interview: ‘I believe people of Gujarat do not like BJP, but they do not vote for Congress because it is not aggressive’
- Deep Sidhu claims tried to pacify crowd at Red Fort, court asks police to unearth ‘true picture’
- ‘Video footage shows no gunshot, protesters didn’t let us help victim’
- Delhi Riots: One year later, the next of kin
- UN rights envoy talks about farm protests, India hits back
- Sexual harassment allegations cannot be brushed under carpet: SC
- Elections 2021 schedule: Bengal to vote in 8 phases, Assam in 3; results on May 2
ASSAM NEWS
BPF quits NDA in Assam; boost for Congress
The BJP has already said it will not have any alliance with BPF in the Assembly polls.
RJD will contest Assam Assembly polls in alliance with like-minded parties: Tejashwi
Tejashwi Yadav, during his first visit to Guwahati, said he has already spoken to Congress and will hold talks with the AIUDF later in the day to formalise the alliance.
Assam polls: Congress hopes to cash in on anti-CAA sentiment, BJP focuses on schemes
From five seats in 2011 to a massive 60 in 2016, the BJP got a stunning mandate in the previous Assembly elections. Its alliance with the regional AGP and the tribal Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) further cemented its position — together, the three won 85 seats of the 126-member Assembly.
Meet Sikari Tisso, the man on a life-long mission to document the Karbi language
Sikari Tisso — awarded the Linguistic Society of America’s Excellence in Community Linguistics Award (2021) — has been documenting the Karbi language for two decades now
ULFA-I chief: ‘Kidnapped oil drilling firm staff won’t be killed’
Barua, speaking to a senior functionary of Guwahati Press Club (GPC) over the telephone, said the outfit’s statement about “extreme steps” was misconstrued by sections of media and never meant killing.
Rare and revered: Black-necked crane visits Assam for the first time, gets a divine name
Often associated with peace and luck, the Black-necked crane is central to Buddhist mythology and culture.
ULFA declares it will take ‘extreme steps’ against abducted men
The ULFA-I statement, signed by the outfit’s “publicity cell” member Rumel Asom, said that its demands had not been fulfilled till the deadline on Friday.
Clause 6 panel: Can’t implement inputs, says Himanta Biswa Sarma
The Sarbananda Sonowal-led state government had promised a speedy implementation of Clause 6 in December 2019, in a bid to quell the protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act in Assam.
6 held in POCSO case for spreading photo of politician, daughter with ‘salacious’ intent
The websites had allegedly shared a photo of the politician and his minor daughter without mentioning who she was, after which it went viral.
Assam: Congress to build memorial to commemorate anti-CAA martyrs, if voted to power
While the Congress has taken a hardened stand on the CAA issue, the BJP has largely stayed away from referring to it.
Assam: 50-year-old arrested for throwing acid on woman
The accused is a man named Buddhadeb Das, the police said.
Himanta Biswa Sarma: CAA non-issue, Ajmal ‘enemy’ of Assam
Himanta targeted AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal, saying the perfume baron-MP was an “enemy” of Assam.
Ahead of polls, Assam govt removes Covid additional cess on fuel, liquor
Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma listed all the achievements of the Sarbananda Sonowal-led government and the various schemes successfully implemented in different sectors.
Assam govt presents vote on account in Assembly; petrol, diesel to become cheaper by Rs 5 per litre
Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also proposed to remove an additional cess of around 25 per cent imposed on alcoholic beverages in the last year.
Assam: Dibrugarh University VC suspended over allegations of financial mismanagement
Mukhi also constituted a high-level inquiry committee to go into details of the functioning of the Dibrugarh University for the last five years and enquire into financial allegations.
Award-winning Assamese film bridges understanding about the annual deluge
Honoured with the ‘Special Mention’ award at the IFFI in Goa last month, the Assamese language film Bridge is about living with — and overcoming — the Assam floods.
Two new Assam parties enter into pre-poll alliance
Both the new parties owe their origin to the massive anti-CAA protests that rocked Assam in 2019.
Assam: 1 dead, 177 in hospital due to ‘food poisoning’
The high profile event was attended by CM Sarbananda Sonowal and Health Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Sarma, at a press conference in Guwahati on Wednesday, said that he too had food from the same kitchen and suffered a minor stomach upset.
Himanta Biswa Sarma: Don’t need Miya Muslim vote… they are very communal
Sarma said the BJP will not give tickets to those who identify themselves as Miya Muslims and urged the Congress to do the same.
PM Modi, Sitharaman in poll-bound Assam over weekend, launch multiple projects
Sitharaman will lead an event to ceremonially kick-off a direct benefit transfer (DBT) scheme for Assam tea garden workers on February 6.
Assam: BJP to seek people’s suggestions for manifesto
BJP state president Ranjeet Dass told The Indian Express, “We are sending out 100 such vans across the state. They will spread the word about our government’s work and seek people’s suggestions on what important points our manifesto should include.”
Assam: Two killed in firing by suspected militants
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal condoled the deaths and directed the police to take strict action against the perpetrators.
‘Cong-AIUDF will open gates to infiltrators’: Shah
Congress and Badruddin Ajmal cannot protect Assam from infiltrators. Their alliance will open all doors for infiltrators and allow infiltrators to come into Assam because that is their vote bank.
‘Many denied land ownership for years’: PM Modi aims at opposition in Assam
Paying homage to Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose on his birth anniversary on Saturday, PM Modi said the celebration of the freedom fighter's 125th birthday as Parakram Divas' will inspire hope and national pride.
Assam: Three killed, 23 injured in road accidents
Two persons were killed and as many injured when their car went out of control and plunged into a 30-feet deep ditch in Balijan area in Biswanath district on Friday night, they said.
BEST OF EXPRESS
Atmanirbhar campaign is a national spirit: PM Modi during Mann ki Baat
Explained: ISRO’s PSLV-C51 launch and why Anand satellite missed the flight
EntertainmentShor Machega: Yo Yo Honey Singh song from Mumbai Saga fails to pack punch
EntertainmentTaapsee Pannu celebrates one year of Thappad: Cheers to respect, happiness
TrendingArchitect impresses Anand Mahindra with mobile home built on auto-rickshaw
Trending‘Most thrilling experience’: Kerala vlogger Sebin Cyriac who shot Rahul Gandhi’s deep sea adventure
SportsRavichandran Ashwin: 'Pink ball has given a new dimension to the game'
SportsSunil Gavaskar Interview: 'Test match batsmen should be able to handle turn'
OpinionThe court was a passive spectator, routinely upholding arrests and mindlessly sending people to police custody or judicial custody
Pune overtakes Bengaluru, now second worst hit city after Delhi
Borsalino looks ahead with cool bucket hats, baseball caps
TechnologyInterview: Microsoft India Surface head talks business strategy, competition and more
Must Read
- SportsRavichandran Ashwin: 'Pink ball has given a new dimension to the game'
- SportsSunil Gavaskar Interview: 'Test match batsmen should be able to handle turn'
SportsThe spinner's hand speed is a giveaway: Barry Richards- TechnologyInterview: Microsoft India Surface head talks business strategy, competition and more
TechnologyBuying guide: How to buy a Samsung Galaxy smartphone in 2021
TechnologyRealme CEO: ‘We lost a quarter… but still grew in 2020’- Borsalino looks ahead with cool bucket hats, baseball caps
Feb 28: Latest News
Messi goal, sublime assist gives Barcelona 2-0 win at Sevilla: Watch
TMC to retain Bengal, LDF headed for 2nd term in Kerala: ABP Opinion Poll
BPF to be a part of ‘Grand Alliance’ against BJP in Assam
HC refuses to quash FIR against Mumbai-based producer booked for allegedly raping actress
Activist begins hunger strike to save the last lake in Chandrapur
Schools, colleges in Pune to remain shut till March 14
Manish Mundra to make his directorial debut with Vineet Kumar Singh starrer Siya
Man from Odisha arrested with marijuana worth Rs 50,000
Melghat Tiger Reserve relocation: For those left behind, no govt facility
Maharashtra extends 80:20 reservation ratio in private hospitals till May 31