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27 Mar

Amit Shah to hold road show in Guwahati tomorrow

riya EditorAssam

As all parties are intensifying their campaigning for the Assam Assembly polls, Union Home Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah will hold a road show in Guwahati tomorrow. BJP sources said that Shah will lead the road show from Arya Vidyapeeth College playground at 5 pm in support of the party candidate for Guwahati Central constituency Vijay Kumar Gupta. Senior leaders of the BJP's state unit will also take part in the road show.The Guwahati Central constituency is likely to witness a straight contest between the BJP and Assam Jatiya Parishad's (AJP) Kunki Choudhury, who is backed by the…

27 Mar

Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati Creates Sustainable Bricks to Beat Heat, Cut Power Consumption

riya EditorAssam

Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-G) has developed energy-efficient bricks designed to promote sustainable construction by naturally cooling buildings. This research, co-authored by Prof. Pankaj Kalita and his team, addresses the challenge of reliance on air conditioning, which significantly contributes to energy consumption and carbon emissions. The innovative bricks utilize Phase Change Materials (PCMs), specifically OM35, which melts at 35 degrees Celsius, making them ideal for hot and humid regions. These materials absorb excess heat during the day and release it when temperatures drop, stabilizing indoor climates. To mitigate leakage issues commonly associated with PCMs during melting, the research team integrated…

27 Mar

BJP Confident of Third Term as Campaign Gains Momentum

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday expressed strong confidence that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) will secure a decisive victory in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, saying the party is set for a “historic result”. Speaking to reporters, Sarma said the response to the BJP’s campaign activities has been very positive. Referring to the party’s outreach programme, he said the “Vijay Sankalp Yatra” received wide public support across the state. “A large number of people came forward and blessed us. We are confident that this support will reflect in the election results,” he said. The Chief Minister also launched sharp criticism…

27 Mar

Ajmal Announces Owaisi’s Two-Day Poll Visit to Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Badruddin Ajmal on Friday said that Asaduddin Owaisi will visit Assam in early April to campaign for candidates of the All India United Democratic Front ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections. Ajmal said the visit was decided after a meeting between his son Abdul Rahman Ajmal and Owaisi in Delhi. He said the discussion began during a dinner meeting and later continued over a phone call with him, after which both sides agreed on the visit.“Today my son went to meet him for dinner. They spoke there, then I also spoke to him on the phone. After that, it was…

27 Mar

3rd Test of Border-Gavaskar Trophy Slated for Guwahati

riya EditorAssam

Having hosted its inaugural Test match against South Africa in November, ACA Stadium in Guwahati will again feature as one of five venues for the upcoming Border-Gavaskar Trophy series between India and Australia. The series will kick off with the first Test in Nagpur on January 21, followed by a Test in Chennai from January 29 to February 2. Guwahati will host its second Test from February 11 to 15 after an eight-day interval. The fourth Test will take place in Ranchi from February 19 to 23, culminating with the final Test in Ahmedabad starting February 27. BCCI Secretary Devajit…

27 Mar

Four Nabbed as Assam Rifles Dismantles Inter-State Tout Racket

riya EditorAssam

On Wednesday, Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Cachar Police, successfully dismantled an active network of touts in Silchar, as confirmed by official sources. The operation, which was propelled by intelligence inputs, resulted in the apprehension of four suspects, including a Nigerian national named Emeka and three Indian nationals: K Malsawmdawngi from Aizawl, and Tinku Hussain Barbhuiya and Ramina Begum Barbhuiya, both from Silchar. The investigation revealed that this module was engaged in the organized illegal entry of foreign nationals from neighboring Bangladesh and Myanmar via the states of Tripura and Mizoram. Additionally, it was noted that the network was also…

27 Mar

Assam Elections: Sarbananda Sonowal Confident NDA Will Secure Over 100 Seats

riya EditorAssam

Senior BJP leader and Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal announced that the BJP-led NDA is projected to secure over 100 seats in the upcoming Assam Assembly elections. Speaking at a media conference, he emphasized a growing public sentiment favoring the alliance and expressed confidence in the formation of a stable, peace-oriented government that would continue its development agenda. Sonowal reaffirmed the government's commitment to removing illegal immigrants and reclaiming encroached land to protect the rights and identity of Assam's indigenous population. He asserted that tackling illegal immigration has been a focal point of governance, highlighting the BJP's efforts to safeguard Assamese…

26 Mar

BJP Strengthens Base in Rongkhang with New Entrants

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a key political development ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, around 400 Hindi-speaking leaders, workers and supporters joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in West Karbi Anglong district.The joining programme was held at the party’s district office in Ghelani, Donkamokam. Several senior BJP leaders were present at the event. Among them were Tuliram Ronghang, Chief Executive Member of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council and BJP candidate from the 111-Rongkhang Legislative Assembly Constituency, and district BJP president Radip Ronghang. All the new members are said to be voters from the Rongkhang constituency, where polling is scheduled as part of the…

26 Mar

Election Commission Tightens Preparedness for Peaceful Assam Elections

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

With Assam heading for Assembly elections on April 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has asked voters to come out and vote without fear. The Commission said all steps are being taken to ensure a safe and peaceful polling process across the state.In the run-up to the polls, the ECI held an online review and training meeting with senior officials from across Assam. District Election Officers (DEOs), Superintendents of Police (SPs), and other administrative and police officials took part in the meeting. The focus was on reviewing law and order, polling arrangements, and overall preparedness.Earlier, Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh…

26 Mar

99-Year-Old War Veteran Felicitated by Territorial Army, Padma Shri Awardee Honored

riya EditorAssam

The Territorial Army, alongside the 23 Sector Assam Rifles, commemorated the 99th birthday of Havildar Lalbiakthanga Pachuau (Retd), a notable veteran of the 3rd Battalion, The Assam Regiment. Defence spokesman Lt Col Mahendra Rawat highlighted Pachuau’s embodiment of the Indian Army's traditions. With a distinguished military career, including World War II service, Pachuau transitioned to journalism and social service after retiring from the Army after 17 years. Awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 for his contributions to Literature and Education, Pachuau is recognized as India's oldest working journalist, dedicated to truthful reporting and community development in Mizoram. The event, themed…