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With the aim of increasing voter awareness in the upcoming Assam Legislative Assembly eections, particularly to attract young voters, a special voter awareness programme titled “Power of Vote” was organised today by the Kamrup Metropolitan district administration under the SVEEP initiative in collaboration with the Electoral Literacy Club and Nirbak.At the beginning of the program held at Dispur College, Principal Dr Nabajyoti Bora delivered the inaugural speech, emphasizing the importance of increasing voter awareness and describing voting as a sacred duty. Assistant Commissioner of Kamrup Metropolitan district Richivandana Gogoi highlighted the importance of such creative initiatives in raising awareness among…

In a significant political development ahead of the elections in Assam, the Rabha National Council (RNC), representing the Rabha community, has withdrawn its support from the BJP-led alliance and extended backing to Congress candidate Ramen Singh Rabha in the Boko-Chaygaon constituency. The announcement was made late on April 4 during a press conference attended by key RNC leaders, including Chief Secretary Govinda Rabha, Central Member and Auditor Aditya Rabha, Executive President Arun Diya, Kamrup District Member Manoj Rabha, and Ribhoi District President Pradip Rabha. RNC leaders stated that although some members of the Rabha Joutho Mancha have aligned with BJP…

Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on April 6 rejected allegations of holding foreign assets, asserting that neither she nor her family has any business interests or properties outside India. Responding to a post by Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi, she said, “Neither I, nor my children, nor my husband have any business interests or assets in Dubai or anywhere outside India.” In a sharp counter, she questioned Gogoi whether his wife has or has ever had a bank account in Pakistan, and asked if he would make such details public. She also accused him of…

The North East India Tourism Confederation (NEITC) on Monday announced the signing of a strategic memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Association of Buddhist Tour Operators (ABTO) to promote Buddhist cultural tourism in the Northeast.NEITC, the apex body representing tourism organisations across the region, said the MoU was formalised during the National Tourism Convention and Familiarisation (FAM) Tour held in March at Namsai in Arunachal Pradesh.According to NEITC, the partnership aims to facilitate international travel to Buddhist sites across the Northeast by providing structured information access and improving travel coordination for foreign visitors.The collaboration is also expected to support the…

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya chaired an industrialists meet with a delegation from Indian Industries Association at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati on Monday.During the meeting, the Governor highlighted Assam’s strategic location, improved connectivity, policy support and investor-friendly environment as a preferred investment friendly destination.The Governor informed about the pivotal role of the Central Government in accelerating the State’s infrastructure and industrial development, including emerging industries like semiconductors.Urging the industry leaders to explore Assam’s vast potential, the Governor assured that the State Government remains committed to providing a conducive and investor-friendly environment to ensure sustainable and inclusive economic growth.The Governor called…

In the run-up to Assam Assembly polls, unidentified miscreants hurled a grenade at the residence of BJP's Sarupathar candidate and incumbent MLA Biswajit Phukan at Changpool in Golaghat district today.However, a major disaster was averted as the grenade failed to explode. Phukan was not at the house at the time of the incident.Police reached the spot soon after and have launched an investigation into the incident.The incident has created panic and heightened tension in the constituency. Questions are being raised over how a grenade was thrown at the residence of a candidate amid tight security arrangements for the elections.Senior police…