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11 Mar

Assam Congress sacrifices seats for allies to oust BJP

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The decision of the Congress to sacrifice seats for its allies in its strongholds may weaken its organisational base, but for the grand old party, which has ruled Assam for half a century, defeating BJP is more important than keeping intact its influence in all the constituencies, reports Times of India. AICC general secretary and the party's Assam in-charge Jitendra Singh told TOI on Tuesday that Congress is keeping the broader picture in mind and not the dissent within the party. Aggrieved workers from minority-dominated Dhubri district staged massive protests at the state party headquarters, Rajiv Bhawan, here on Tuesday,…

11 Mar

BJP candidate Dr N Momin files nomination for Bokajan A/c

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BJP candidate for 17 Bokajan (ST) constituency Dr Numal Momin filed his nomination for the upcoming state Assembly Election before the returning officer at Bokajan SDO(C) office today. Hundreds of supporters including MP Horensing Bey, KAAC Speaker Lonki Timing, EM Jagatsing Engti, EM Madhujya Dhekial Phukan, MAC Mukut Mahanta, MAC Pabitra Rongpi and MAC Richard Tokbi accompanied Dr Momin while he proceeded to file nomination. The supporters took out a rally in support of Dr Momin and later assembled in front of the SDO(C) office while Momin filed his nomination inside. "In the last five years, I have received tremendous…

11 Mar

Rs 40 lakh in cash seized by police in East Karbi Anglong

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In a major development, the Barpathar Police seized cash amounting Rs 40 lakh for violation of the model code of conduct in East Karbi Anglong on Tuesday. As per reports, police seized the cash from a passenger bus during a naka check conducted over NH 36 in Khakrajan area under Barpathar Police Station in Karbi Anglong. The bus bearing registration number AS 09C 2272 was bound to Golaghat from Dimapur."The cash was seized from the possession of one Pawan Kumar Sharma who is a resident of Golaghat district. Sharma, a businessman by profession, had reportedly brought the cash from Dimapur.…

10 Mar

Rakhi Sawant wants to play Sridevi in Naagin remake, shares her screentest

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Rakhi Sawant wants to play Sridevi in Naagin remake, shares her screentest Rakhi Sawant shared a deepfake video on social media, where she replaced Sridevi in the iconic song Main Teri Dushman from Naagin, leaving fans bemused. Rakhi’s latest outing in Bigg Boss 14 has brought her a new wave of followers, and the actor is famous for doling out her personal brand of entertainment. While we are not yet over her Julie avatar in the Bigg Boss house — where she claimed to be a ghost, and now she has taken on the mantle of a ‘naagin’. Rakhi can…

10 Mar

When Priyanka Chopra stood up for Meghan Markle, said she is ‘not just Prince Harry’s girlfriend’

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When Priyanka Chopra stood up for Meghan Markle, said she is ‘not just Prince Harry’s girlfriend’ Meghan Markle and husband Prince Harry’s tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey has led to explosive reactions online. Meghan’s revelations about the comments around son Archie’s skin colour, losing royal protection and the intense pressures that led her to contemplate suicide forced Queen Elizabeth II to issue a reaction. While many celebrities like Serena Williams, Jameela Jamil, Ava DuVernay and Gabrielle Union have voiced their support, one person who once stood up for Meghan and slammed the ‘racist’ treatment by UK media, Priyanka Chopra, is…

10 Mar

Nora Fatehi pairs ₹73k heels with multicoloured mini dress for new shoot

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Nora Fatehi pairs ₹73k heels with multicoloured mini dress for new shootActor Nora Fatehi's undying love for dresses is no secret. The actor is often spotted wearing a stunning piece with a gorgeous print. Every time she steps out wearing a new dress, we are inspired to upgrade our wardrobe. The Bharat actor's off-duty style is all about the comfy yet chic vibe that most people relate to.The recent pictures that Nora shared of herself in a mini dress from a photoshoot have us swooning. For the shoot, the actor wore a multicoloured piece that had a black base. The…

10 Mar

Was hurt when he was denied party ticket from Chaubattakhal: Tirath”s wife

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Tirath Singh Rawat was denied the BJP ticket to contest the Uttarakhand assembly polls in 2017. Four years later, the party has picked him for the top job in the state.Replacing Trivendra Singh Rawat ahead of next year's assembly polls, the new CM, sworn in Wednesday, has the reputation of being a simple and down-to-earth leader. Though a first-time MP, Mr Rawat has held key organisational positions with the party, both in the state and at the Centre. The decision to appoint Rawat was taken at the BJP legislative party meeting in Dehradun. The developments come a day after Trivendra…

10 Mar

Ananya Panday wishes sister Rysa on 17th birthday, asks her to stop growing

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Ananya Panday's sister Rysa turns 17 and the Bollywood actress cannot keep calm. Taking to Instagram, Ananya shared a series of gorgeous pictures with Rysa as they celebrate the latter's birthday. In the pictures, the sibling duo can be seen posing in front of a wall decked up with balloons. In the candid photos, Ananya strikes funny poses and showers Rysa with hugs. Captioning the post, she wrote, "She’s 17!!!!! Ughhhhh! stop @rysapanday hbd (sic)." Ananya's reaction to Rysa growing up drew hilarious responses from celebrities. Her "Khaali-Peeli" costar, Ishaan Khatter, commented on her post writing, "Hahahaha you’re really devastated…

10 Mar

KUD elects new team: Nagaland

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Konyak Union Dimapur (KUD) has elected new team of office bearers for the tenure 2021-2023. The team will be led by A Mosa Konyak as president, Longchi Konyak as vice president, M Jeange Konyak as general secretary along with five other members.

10 Mar

Meghalaya CM blames previous Cong govt for power crisis

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Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday blamed the previous Congress government in 2007 for signing a “lopsided” agreement with National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC) for the current power crisis in the State saying it’s like “hitting an axe on one’s feet.” He said the Congress government signed an agreement with NTPC in 2007 which bars the State to purchase power from other power companies. “Based on the agreement signed, the NTPC is arm-twisting the State government not to buy power from other power companies,” Sangma said in the course of his reply to the motion on law and order…