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11 Mar

Lok Sabha election in April-May 2024, Assam

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Ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to visit northeast India on March 14. The elections is expected to take place between April-May. Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said, "He will address two rallies in Barpeta and Kokrajhar. Now our karyakartas are busy for the meetings of the Defense Minister. Assam BJP has formed clusters in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state. The Union Ministers, BJP's central leadership will visit each cluster." Amid Lok Sabha elections, BJP will contest in 11 out of 14 seats while its ally parties AGP will contest in Barpeta and…

09 Mar

PM Modi and Assam CM unveils Lachit Barphukan statue

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives here, Assam on Saturday and unveils statue of 16th century Ahom general Lachit Borphukan in Jorhat district. The PM was accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma both in Ahom attire. According to the sources, the statue is measured 125-feet long at the Lachit Barphukan Maidam Development Project in Hollongapar, which is close to Teok area in the district. Additionally, back in February 2022, former President Ram Nath Kovind had laid the statue’s foundation.

09 Mar

Congress again questions Modi on Manipur issue

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Party Congress launches fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to Assam, on Saturday. To earlier reports, the PM is scheduled to explore world heritage Kaziranga National Park on his visit to Assam. The Congress alleges that, “We’re glad that the Prime Minister has found time amidst his various travels to spend today morning in Kaziranga, an iconic national park, which owes much to the great interest shown both by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. However, beyond Kaziranga, here are four questions for him on the increasingly disturbed situation in different parts of the northeast of India."…

07 Mar

PM Modi to explore rich biodiversity of Assam

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam and will launch development projects for the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cited about the programmes that are scheduled for the upcoming days during the PM’s visit. Assam CM cited, “On Saturday morning, the Prime Minister will visit the national park and explore the rich biodiversity of Kaziranga. He is scheduled to take Jeep and elephant safaris in the morning at 5.30 on Saturday.” The Prime Minister will launch development project worth Rs 18,000 crores. Along with it he will inaugurate the newly built Tinsukia Medical and will also…

07 Mar

A disease with jaundice symptoms affects 60 people

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A mysterious incident has unfolded which triggered people of the state. The incident unfolded in Assam's Goalpara district killing 14 people. According to the sources, a disease unfolded within the villages of the district killing 14 people, in which 60 people were affected. Six of them are affected and are under treatment. The disease resembles symptoms of jaundice. The affected villages include No. 1 Borjhar-Nadiapara, Dwapara, Bamundanga, Tilapara, Mojaipara and Chotodamal.

06 Mar

In Siliguri two arrested with a firearm and live ammunition

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Recently the police officers of Panitanki Outpost in Siliguri successfully foiled a major criminal activity and apprehended two individuals with a firearm and live ammunition. Actually the arrested accused have been identified as Gautam Biswas (30) and Pankaj Talukdar, also known as Sadhu (24). According to reports, Gautam Biswas was a notorious criminal on the police’s watchlist, while Pankaj Talukdar worked as a rickshaw-puller. Allegedly, Pankaj would scout various locations around the city while working during the day and would then carry out theft and snatching activities with Gautam during the night. Police sources revealed that on Tuesday night, patrolling…

06 Mar

On Tuesday ahead of the upcoming IPL season MS Dhoni linked up with CSK

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Recently MS Dhoni linked up with CSK on Tuesday ahead of the upcoming IPL season. In fact CSK took to X (formerly Twitter) to share pictures of their captain Dhoni landing in Chennai and joining the squad. Actually IPL 2024 will begin on March 22, with CSK facing RCB in the opener at MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. This is actually good news as famous cricketer like MS Dhoni coming in Indian Premier League and making this league more interesting. Today cricket has become very famous sport and people all over the world follow it. In fact for the popularity…

06 Mar

Ambulance delayed as ministerial convoy takes priority

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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam for two days, March 8 and 9. An incident of ambulance is alarming in the city, Jorhat, sparking high criticism. According to the sources, an ambulance with a patient was delayed in the Tarajan area due to high security measures. To some reports, the Jorhat Police, possibly fearing repercussions from higher authorities, halted the ambulance along with pedestrians for an extended period to ensure smooth passage of the minister’s convoy. Emergency services, including ambulances carrying patients, were obstructed until the ministerial vehicle and convoy passed.

06 Mar

Fake doctors illegally practicing medical activities held, Assam

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Assam, Guwahati Police operated a crackdown on fraudulent medical practitioners in which many fake doctors were arrested so far. According to the sources, the fake doctor identified as Premananda Roy was involved in illicit medical activities at New Mahamaya Medicos, the pharmacy located in Lalganesh. However, along with Roy, 32 more fake doctors were arrested within the city.

05 Mar

WPL season to begin, Assam cricketer selected

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Ahead of Women's Premier(WPL) League wicket-keeper batter Uma Chetry to join UP Warriorz for the season. According to the sources, Uma Chetry who is from Assam has replaced Vrinda Dinesh due to the shoulder which was played against the Mumbai Indians in Bangaluru. Further, Uma has etched her name in history by becoming the first cricketer from the state to be selected for the Indian national team. However, Uma is the second cricketer from Assam to play in the WPL.