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28 Feb

Christian families converts into Hinduism

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On February 27, Christian tribal families converted themselves into Hinduism in Assam, Jagiroad. According to the reports, the families those who converted themselves into Hindu were before Hindu by birth under Assam Gobha Deuraja Raj Parishad. The organiser of the program, Jursing Borodoloi said, “We have already conducted Abhiyan and residents of 2 villages in Kamrup have come back to their original Hindu religion. Today Gobha Deuraja Raj Parishad has organised a programme named Tiwa Bhasha Sanskriti aru Udyoga Parva. 11 families (43 people) of Tiwasong who earlier converted to the Christian religion, come back to the Tiwa community (Hindu…

28 Feb

‘Encounter of a wrong person’ Assam CM seeks probe

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On February 25, a robbery was foiled near No. 1 Dhansirikhuti Daifang village under Rowta police station of Udalguri. A man was encountered during the movement. According to the sources, accused is identified as Kenaram Basumatary. To a inquiry it is claimed that he is suppose to be the wrong man encountered. Assam Chief Minister asked the Director-General of Police, G.P. Singh, to ensure the completion of the probe within two weeks. GP Singh to initiate a CID inquiry to ascertain the details.

27 Feb

Despite sealing border at Assam people continue shopping

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The order was issued to seal all cross borders for 72 hours from February 25 to February 27 as per standard operating procedures of the Election Commission of India. Despite the sealing of the border, people of Dimapur continued to shop at Sunday Market, Dilai Gate, Karbi Anglong Assam to procure their daily needs. Vehicles are not allowed in Assam. However, the vehicles were parked near the inter-state check gate and Dimapur residents continued their marketing. As per the order, the movement of essential commodities and other emergency services vehicles was allowed by registering the details of vehicles and persons…

27 Feb

PRO arrested for murdering a woman

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On Saturday, an Army officer was arrested for allegedly being involved in a woman’s murder case he was posted as Public Relation Officer at Tezpur-based 4th Corps. The accused is identified as Lt. Col Amrinder Singh Walia from Punjab and the deceased is identified as Bandana Shree hailed from Tamil Nadu. According to the reports, the officer was for a long time relationship with the woman. The body was dumped near NH 31 in a plastic bag. The body was recovered from Changsari in Kamrup district on February 15.

26 Feb

Actress Sara Ali Khan drops a picture with her ‘sapno ki rani’ Sharmila Tagore; Fans are all heart

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Actress Sara Ali Khan, took to Instagram and shared a gorgeous picture with her grandmother and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore. Sara is gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie, Gulmohar starring Manoj Bajpayee and Amal Palekar. As the actress posted the pictures, fans were seen commenting heart emojis on her post. One fan commented, "Ur Grand Ma is so good." Another fan wrote, "Sharmilaji is the classiest and most elegant one along with Wahidaji and Ashaji."

25 Feb

‘Chintan Shivir’ is to be organized in Assam

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From February 27, ‘Chintan Shivir’ is about to get started in Kaziranga National Park, Assam and is to organize by Union Minister of Ayush. According to the sources, the session will be inaugurated by Union Minister of Ayush Sarbananda Sonowal and MoS for Ayush Munjapara Mahendrabhai. The first session will be on ‘Digital Health and Technology in Ayush’ which is to be on February 27. The second session on ‘ Ayush Research, Future strategy, Challenges and Way Forward’. The second session is to be held on the same day of first session, 27 feb. And the third session eminent speakers…

25 Feb

Despite Assam-Meghalaya border dispute peaceful environment witnessed

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Three months ago, people in Assam-Meghalaya clashed in Mukroh village when Assam forest guards intercepted a truck transporting illegally cut timber. Five residents of Meghalaya and a forest guard from Assam were killed during the violent clashes. Residents of Mukroh village are demanding to indulge in dancing and cheering in the election rally ahead of assembly polls on February 27. Mukroh falls under Mookaiaw assembly constituency in West Jaintia Hills district of East Meghalaya. The MLA said talks between the two states have progressed well but the dispute in Mukroh and a few other villages is yet to be resolved.…

24 Feb

Pawan khera tendered apology for his objectional remark

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On Thursday, Congress leader Pawan Khera was arrested by the Assam Police from the Delhi airport for filing an FIR against Assam. Earlier, the Congress leader had also made some alleged comments against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. When Khera was brought to Assam after his arrest, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma claimed that Khera had apologized for his offensive remarks against Prime Minister Modi. “The majesty of law shall always prevail. The accused has tendered an unconditional apology (Para 7) we hope that keeping the sanctity of public spaces, no one will use uncivilized language in political discourse hereafter.…

24 Feb

Road accident; 5 lives ended

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On Friday, five people lives ended as they met with an accident near Balipara in Assam's Sontipur district. According to the reports, the incident occurred due the vehicle they were travelling lost control and crashed into a roadside ditch and they were on the way to Tezpur. Further for now deceased identities are not recognized as their bodies are sent for post-mortem. Police are investigating also some other people were injured during the incident. They are shifted to the nearby hospital.

23 Feb

Another murder case from Jorhat, Assam

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On Monday night, a drunken youth cuts off his friend’s head after an argument. The incident took place on Jorhat, Assam dibrugarh district. The accused is identified as Lohit Gogoi and the victim is identified as Ratul Saura Alias Fai. According to the reports, both were drinking together at the former’s house. Soon there was as argument between the youths which caused the incident. Lohit chopped off his friend’s head due to the argument. Meanwhile, Lohit mother and sister saw Lohit with the chopped head and informed the police about the incident. Lohit was also a drug addict, a report…