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Parakala Prabhakar, a political economist and spouse of Nirmala Sitharaman, has publicly endorsed Kunki Chowdhury, the Asom Jatiya Parishad (AJP) candidate for the 36 Guwahati Central constituency. In a video message to voters, he emphasized the local and national importance of the upcoming elections in Guwahati Central, suggesting that the results could have lasting implications for India. Prabhakar pointed out the interconnectedness of India's political landscape, where electoral outcomes in Assam could impact regions such as Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He expressed concern that core constitutional values—secularism, democracy, tolerance, social justice, equality, and fraternity—are under threat, emphasizing the need for…

Around 100,000 LPG cylinders are being supplied daily in Assam, according to a Press Information Bureau release. Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) including IndianOil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum are prioritizing household LPG supply, ensuring a stable and adequate flow despite global energy market fluctuations. Currently, approximately 80% of LPG refill bookings are made digitally, enhancing delivery efficiency. To combat black marketing and hoarding, over 700 inspections of LPG distributors have been conducted by Indian Oil in coordination with the Assam Government, leading to actions against around 18 distributors. Across India, about 2.8 million LPG cylinders are delivered daily, with extensive…

Foreign delegations from various election management bodies will visit Assam for two days from April 8 in connection with the forthcoming assembly polls in the state.The visiting team will comprise representatives from several countries, including Angola, Bhutan, Egypt, Portugal, Sri Lanka, Mexico, Benin, and Croatia, an official release said on Saturday.Elections to the 126-member Assam assembly will be held on April 9. Votes will be counted on May 4.The initiative under the International Election Visitors' Programme (IEVP) aims to provide an opportunity to observers from abroad to witness and understand India's electoral processes first-hand, it said.On April 8, the delegates…

Assam football legend Gilberton Sangma passed away at the age of 70 on Friday morning at his Kahilipara residence in Guwahati. Recognized as one of the finest footballers from Assam, Sangma dedicated his entire domestic career to representing Assam and Assam Police. A significant highlight of his career was in 1981 when he scored the winning goal that led Assam Police to victory in the Bordoloi Trophy against Dempo SC. His death has drawn condolences from prominent figures, including Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, both acknowledging his immense contributions to Indian football and his inspirational…

Assam football legend Gilberton Sangma passed away at the age of 70 on Friday morning at his residence in Kahilipara, Guwahati. Regarded as the finest footballer from Assam, he spent his entire domestic career with his State and Assam Police. A significant highlight of his career was in 1981 when he scored the winning goal for Assam Police in the Bordoloi Trophy final against Dempo SC. Condolences poured in from notable figures, including Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, who praised Sangma’s contributions to Indian football and his influence on Northeast youth. During his 17-year career,…