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  Assam declares 7-day state mourning in honour of former PM Manmohan Singh

  December 27, 2024 12:36 IST

  Singh, who represented Assam in the Rajya Sabha for 28 years is remembered fondly by the state's leaders and citizens. His passing marks the end of an era in Indian politics and economic leadership.

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  Assam drug haul: Police seize 1.50 lakh YABA tablets worth Rs 45 crore in Sribhumi

  December 25, 2024 6:38 IST

  The Assam Police seized 1.5 lakh YABA tablets worth Rs 45 crore in Sribhumi. The drug haul is one of the biggest in Assam. The development was shared by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

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  MHA constitutes tribunal to review ULFA's status as an unlawful association under UAPA

  December 24, 2024 16:39 IST

  The Ministry of Home Affairs has established a tribunal to decide if ULFA should be declared an unlawful association following its extended ban due to continued violent and separatist activities.

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  Over 400 arrested in 48 hours as Assam govt launches third phase of child marriage crackdown

  December 22, 2024 15:54 IST

  Assam's third phase of its crackdown on child marriage has led to 416 arrests and 335 cases registered, continuing the state's efforts to combat the issue.

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  Assam: Two minor siblings beheaded a day after they went missing in Udalguri district

  December 21, 2024 15:57 IST

  Two minor siblings, Gaurav and Kaushik Sharma, were found beheaded and brutally murdered in Assam’s Tangla town, a day after going missing on their way to school.

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  Assam: Section 163 imposed in Dispur after Congress worker’s death, public gathering banned

  December 19, 2024 15:45 IST

  In an official order, the Deputy Commissioner of Police, East Police District, has prohibited the assembly of more than five persons, along with any agitation, demonstration, procession, or slogan-shouting within a 1 km radius of the Capital Complex in Dispur.

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  Assam to make 'Lakhpati Didis' out of 30 lakh SHG members, women to earn Rs 1 lakh per year

  December 17, 2024 16:13 IST

  The Assam government plans to empower 30 lakh women SHG members to become "Lakhpati Didis," aiming to generate an annual business of Rs 30,000 crore over the next decade.

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  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lands in Bhutan for 3-day visit: Talks to boost bilateral ties on agend

  December 16, 2024 17:38 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma begins a historic three-day visit to Bhutan to strengthen bilateral ties, attending Bhutan's National Day celebrations as a special guest.

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  Assam govt plans to provide pulses, sugar through ration cards to stabilise price, says CM Sarma

  December 15, 2024 23:06 IST

  Sarma launched the first phase of distribution of new ration cards, covering 49 newly delimitated assembly constituencies.

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  Assam: Final suspect arrested in Guwahati gang rape case, chilling confession reveals details

  December 14, 2024 16:26 IST

  All nine accused in the horrific Boragaon gang rape case have been arrested, with the final suspect, Krishna Barman, apprehended late Friday night.

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  Woman gangraped in Guwahati, seven arrested after obscene video goes viral on social media

  December 13, 2024 16:20 IST

  Seven people were arrested in connection with a gang rape that occurred in Guwahati on November 17, after a video of the crime went viral.

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  Assam bomb scare: Guwahati railway station, Gauhati University receive bomb threats call

  December 12, 2024 23:53 IST

  Assam: On Thursday, at around 11:00 am, the City Police Control in Guwahati received a telephonic call from the 112 Shillong Police. The caller, using a mobile number, informed the 112 Shillong Police that they were planning to blast a bomb at the Railway Station in Paltan Bazar, Guwahati.

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  Assam govt announces no Aadhaar cards to persons who did not apply for NRC

  December 11, 2024 23:23 IST

  No NRC, no Aadhar: The decision was taken during a cabinet meeting in view of an infiltration attempt by citizens of trouble-hit Bangladesh

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  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma expands cabinet with swearing-in of four new ministers in Guwahati

  December 07, 2024 15:48 IST

  The Assam cabinet was expanded with the induction of four new ministers, aiming to enhance regional representation and community inclusivity.

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  Assam Cabinet expansion on December 7, four new ministers to be inducted | Check full list

  December 05, 2024 18:11 IST

  Assam Cabinet expansion: The expansion will increase the strength of the council of ministers to 20 in the Assam Cabinet.

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  Beef will not be served in any restaurant or hotel in THIS Indian state: Details

  December 04, 2024 19:56 IST

  Beef ban: The Assam Cattle Preservation Act of 2021 already prohibits the slaughter and sale of cattle for beef in areas predominantly inhabited by Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs, as well as within a five-kilometre radius of temples or satras (Vaishnavite monasteries).

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  Assam to get new Vande Bharat Express on Dibrugarh-Guwahati route: Check expected launch date

  December 04, 2024 17:44 IST

  A new Vande Bharat Express is likely to be launched in Assam on Dibrugarh and Guwahati route before June next year. This piece of information was revealed to a group of citizens by the railway officials in Guwahati.

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  PM Modi to attend Assam Investor and Infrastructure Summit, mega Jhumur performance in February 2025

  December 02, 2024 16:45 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma invited Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the Assam Investor & Infrastructure Summit and Mega Jhumur Performance in February 2025, both aimed at showcasing the state's infrastructure and cultural heritage.

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  CM Himanta Biswa Sarma open to beef ban in Assam if Congress leader requests

  December 01, 2024 16:55 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma offered to ban beef in the state if Congress leader Bhupen Kumar Borah formally requests it, following comments by Congress MP Rakibul Hussain condemning the practice of offering beef to win votes.

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  Assam: Seven arrested for gang-raping 14-year-old girl in Tinsukia

  November 29, 2024 14:24 IST

  Seven men, including four minors, were arrested in Assam for gang-raping a 14-year-old girl who is now 23 weeks pregnant.

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  Himanta Sarma cabinet renames Hojai district headquarters as Srimanta Shankardeva Nagar

  November 26, 2024 23:35 IST

  Hojai, earlier a part of Nagaon district, was made a separate district on August 15, 2015.

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  PM Modi to inaugurate two-day investment conclave Advantage Assam 2.0 in Guwahati on Feb 24

  November 25, 2024 14:12 IST

  Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Advantage Assam 2.0 - Investment & Infrastructure Summit 2025 in Guwahati on February 24, 2025, with a focus on attracting investment and infrastructure development, announced Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

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  Gorajan tragedy: Assam Police to form SIT to probe murder of four found in pool of blood

  November 24, 2024 19:10 IST

  The police stated that the CID and forensic science experts had already collected evidence from the crime spot, and now a SIT will be formed to take forward the probe.

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  Assam Bypoll Results: BJP-led NDA leads in four constituencies, tight race in Samaguri

  November 23, 2024 11:12 IST

  The ruling NDA alliance in Assam leads in four of five Assembly constituencies in the ongoing bypolls, with BJP candidates showing strong performance in key seats.

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  Assam Bypoll Results: Himanta Biswa Sarma-led NDA sweeps state, secures 5-0 victory

  November 23, 2024 19:11 IST

  The vote counting for the Assam bypolls to five Assembly seats—Dholai, Sidli, Bongaigaon, Behali, and Samuguri—is set for November 23, following a competitive campaign involving candidates from BJP, Congress, AGP, UPPL, and AAP.

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  Assam govt issues notification on renaming Karimganj district to Sribhumi

  November 21, 2024 17:38 IST

  The Assam government officially renamed Karimganj district and town as Sribhumi, fulfilling a long-standing public demand.

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  Assam: Six elephants rescued after being trapped in brick factory pit in Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary

  November 21, 2024 13:35 IST

  Six elephants were rescued after being trapped in a brick factory pit near Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam, highlighting concerns over human-wildlife conflict due to habitat encroachment.

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  Assam renames Karimganj district | Check its new name

  November 19, 2024 20:31 IST

  The Assam government renamed Karimganj district as ‘Sri Bhoomi’ honoring Tagore’s century-old reference. The Cabinet also finalised panchayat election dates and announced a Global Investment Summit for February 2025.