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12 Mar

Activists detained from holding protest against CAA in Assam

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Amidst the escalating tension in the state over the implementation of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) in the state police have detained activists opposing the act. As per sources, the Office of the commissioner of Police has issued notice on holding any protest against the act, strict security measures have been heightened accross the state, Assam. Meanwhile, activists from Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti, Chhatra Mukti Sangram Samiti, and Raijor Dal have been detained by the police from Sivasagar.

12 Mar

Amit Shah slated to visit Assam by March 15

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The Bardowa Project in Nagaon district, Assam to be inaugurated by Amit Shah on March 15. Amidst Lok Sabha elections, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is also expected to visit the state. Amit Shah during his will attend party meeting and address rally in Hojai. Meanwhile, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh who is scheduled to arrive on March 14 will also address two rallies in the state, Assam.

11 Mar

Gauhati High Court issues order towards political parties in Assam

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Assam led Government will soon implement Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) within the state, ahead of the Lok Sabha elections. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressing to the media has stated that if political parties calls for bandh against CAA, the members may be de-registered according to the issued notification by the Gauhati High Court. Assam CM stated, “People have the right to protest. But political parties should keep a Gauhati High Court order in mind before announcing bandhs against the CAA or their registration may be cancelled. A students’ body announcing bandh is a different matter, but if political…

11 Mar

Lok Sabha election in April-May 2024, Assam

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Ahead of Lok Sabha elections 2024, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh to visit northeast India on March 14. The elections is expected to take place between April-May. Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said, "He will address two rallies in Barpeta and Kokrajhar. Now our karyakartas are busy for the meetings of the Defense Minister. Assam BJP has formed clusters in 14 Lok Sabha constituencies of the state. The Union Ministers, BJP's central leadership will visit each cluster." Amid Lok Sabha elections, BJP will contest in 11 out of 14 seats while its ally parties AGP will contest in Barpeta and…

09 Mar

PM Modi and Assam CM unveils Lachit Barphukan statue

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives here, Assam on Saturday and unveils statue of 16th century Ahom general Lachit Borphukan in Jorhat district. The PM was accompanied by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma both in Ahom attire. According to the sources, the statue is measured 125-feet long at the Lachit Barphukan Maidam Development Project in Hollongapar, which is close to Teok area in the district. Additionally, back in February 2022, former President Ram Nath Kovind had laid the statue’s foundation.

09 Mar

Congress again questions Modi on Manipur issue

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Party Congress launches fresh attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his visit to Assam, on Saturday. To earlier reports, the PM is scheduled to explore world heritage Kaziranga National Park on his visit to Assam. The Congress alleges that, “We’re glad that the Prime Minister has found time amidst his various travels to spend today morning in Kaziranga, an iconic national park, which owes much to the great interest shown both by Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi. However, beyond Kaziranga, here are four questions for him on the increasingly disturbed situation in different parts of the northeast of India."…

07 Mar

PM Modi to explore rich biodiversity of Assam

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam and will launch development projects for the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma cited about the programmes that are scheduled for the upcoming days during the PM’s visit. Assam CM cited, “On Saturday morning, the Prime Minister will visit the national park and explore the rich biodiversity of Kaziranga. He is scheduled to take Jeep and elephant safaris in the morning at 5.30 on Saturday.” The Prime Minister will launch development project worth Rs 18,000 crores. Along with it he will inaugurate the newly built Tinsukia Medical and will also…

07 Mar

A disease with jaundice symptoms affects 60 people

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A mysterious incident has unfolded which triggered people of the state. The incident unfolded in Assam's Goalpara district killing 14 people. According to the sources, a disease unfolded within the villages of the district killing 14 people, in which 60 people were affected. Six of them are affected and are under treatment. The disease resembles symptoms of jaundice. The affected villages include No. 1 Borjhar-Nadiapara, Dwapara, Bamundanga, Tilapara, Mojaipara and Chotodamal.

06 Mar

Shahbaz Nadeem retired from all forms of Indian cricket

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Mahendra Singh Dhoni's teammate Shahbaz Nadeem retired from all forms of Indian cricket. The former Indian left-arm spinner announced the decision on social media on Tuesday. The 34-year-old cricketer has taken this decision to play in overseas franchise leagues.Announcing his retirement, Nadeem said, "That's itI have considered for some time. After that there are three types have decided to retire from cricket. Always felt that if you want to do something good Everyone tries to get ahead of themselves.Strives for better performance. Indian team Because I have the possibility of getting another Chance don't think so. It is better to…

06 Mar

Ambulance delayed as ministerial convoy takes priority

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Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam for two days, March 8 and 9. An incident of ambulance is alarming in the city, Jorhat, sparking high criticism. According to the sources, an ambulance with a patient was delayed in the Tarajan area due to high security measures. To some reports, the Jorhat Police, possibly fearing repercussions from higher authorities, halted the ambulance along with pedestrians for an extended period to ensure smooth passage of the minister’s convoy. Emergency services, including ambulances carrying patients, were obstructed until the ministerial vehicle and convoy passed.