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28 Mar

BJP Banks on Modi’s Digital Outreach Ahead of Assam Elections

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the people of Assam through the NaMo App on March 30 at 1 PM, in what is seen as a key outreach effort ahead of the upcoming Assembly elections in the state.According to a statement issued on March 27 by the Bharatiya Janata Party Assam unit, the Prime Minister will directly interact with party workers as well as the general public through the digital platform. The interaction is expected to focus on government initiatives and development work carried out in Assam, along with the party’s approach to the elections.The BJP described the…

28 Mar

Himanta Biswa Sarma Bets on Youth Surge for Big BJP Win

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

With the Assembly elections drawing near, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has expressed strong confidence in the prospects of the BJP-led NDA alliance, saying that women and young voters from Gen Z are playing a key role in shaping the electoral mood across the state. Speaking on March 27, Sarma said that there is visible energy in election meetings and rallies, especially among women and first-time or young voters. According to him, this growing participation is not limited to a few areas but can be seen widely during campaign events. “You will find women at public meetings and youth…

27 Mar

Modi to address people of Assam via NaMo App on March 30

Paromita EditorAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will directly interact with party karyakartas as well as the people of Assam on March 30 at 1 pm. In this regard, the State BJP earnestly calls upon all party workers and the citizens of Assam to download and register on the “NaMo App”, thereby becoming an integral part of this unique and interactive initiative. To facilitate easy access, individuals may give a missed call on 1800-209-0920 to download the application, a statement issued by state BJP said.Furthermore, for seamless registration on the NaMo App, citizens may also click on the following link: https://www.narendramodi.in/mbsmasm The State…

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…