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  This isn't an April Fool prank: Assam slashes power tariffs, bills to actually go down

  April 01, 2025 18:02 IST

  The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), regulated by the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC), oversees the power distribution and tariff implementation. 

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  Former Assam Minister Bhrigu Kumar Phukan's daughter dies by suicide

  March 31, 2025 14:00 IST

  During the preliminary investigation, it was found that she had been battling mental health issues for a long time and was under treatment.

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  Amrit Bharat scheme: Redevelopment of 60 railway stations begins in North East | Here are details

  March 29, 2025 13:38 IST

  Amrit Bharat scheme: The redevelopment of these stations aims to enhance the travel experience for passengers while advancing the broader vision of transforming Indian Railways into a world-class transportation service.

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  AFSPA removed from this district of Assam, to be developed as state's second capital

  March 28, 2025 8:56 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that AFSPA will now be in force in Tinsukia, Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. The AFSPA empowers security forces to arrest a person without a warrant, enter or search premises without a warrant, and perform other actions.

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  Assam paper leak happened at the school level, says state Education Minister

  March 25, 2025 20:10 IST

  Assam Higher Secondary first year or Class 11 examinations scheduled between March 24 and 29 were cancelled following reports of paper leak.

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  Assam CID takes over investigation into HS exam paper leak, fresh exam dates under discussion

  March 24, 2025 11:33 IST

  The Assam Police CID has taken over the investigation into the recent HS first-year exam paper leaks, which led to the cancellation of several exams, amid ongoing concerns over the state's examination security.

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  NIT Silchar's assistant professor arrested for 'sexually harassing' student

  March 22, 2025 12:45 IST

  As per the student, the teacher called her into his chamber to discuss marks and asked her to close the door. NIT Silchar suspected the accused teacher immediately.

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  Assam: Coaching Institutes Bill introduced in state Assembly, CM says 'will bring transparency'

  March 22, 2025 9:13 IST

  Assam: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The bill will ensure strict adherence to rules, bring transparency in private coaching institutes and help in the overall welfare of students."

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  Assam: Shops to remain open for 24 hours in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar | Check details

  March 20, 2025 22:47 IST

  This decision to allow shops to operate 24 hours will help small businesses and eventually lead to the generation of more jobs due to an increased number of shifts.

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  Punjab Police to transport seven aides of Amritpal Singh from Dibrugarh Central Jail in Assam today

  March 20, 2025 12:52 IST

  Amritpal Singh along with Papalpreet Singh and Varinder Singh Johal will continue to be held under NSA, with their detention scheduled to expire in June.

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  Congress made fun of Bodo agreement, but it brought peace, development: Amit Shah in Assam

  March 16, 2025 16:18 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah said that 82 per cent of clauses of the Bodo accord have been implemented and the remaining will be done in the next two years.

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  Amit Shah inaugurates first phase of Lachit Barphukan police academy in Assam's Golaghat

  March 15, 2025 12:53 IST

  In the first phase of the police academy, a museum, parade ground, a five-story building housing smart classrooms, a weapon simulator, research labs and administrative offices, among others.

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  Assam: Woman critically injured after being assaulted on suspicion of witchcraft in Romai Tea Estate

  March 11, 2025 12:59 IST

  A 62-year-old Adivasi woman in Assam was critically injured after being assaulted by a mob on suspicion of witchcraft, highlighting the ongoing issue of witch hunting in the region.

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  Assam govt presents Rs 2.63 lakh crore budget for 2025-26: Key announcements and welfare measeures

  March 10, 2025 13:52 IST

  Assam's 2025-26 budget, presented by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog, allocates Rs 2.63 lakh crore with key provisions for social welfare, including financial aid for tea workers, women's empowerment, and pension reforms.

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  Assam's Electronic City to be named after Ratan Tata: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma | Video

  March 05, 2025 6:50 IST

  Assam: Industrialist-philanthropist Ratan Tata passed away on October 9 at the age of 86. He was the Chairman of Ratan Tata Trust and Dorabji Tata Trust, two of the largest private-sector-promoted philanthropic trusts in India.

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  Assam CM alleges Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi received 'wedding gift' from cash-for-job scam accused

  March 04, 2025 9:26 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged that Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi received a wedding gift from 'cash-for-job' scam accused Rakesh Kumar Paul, calling it a case of corruption.

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  Ex-Assam CM's daughter assaults driver | Here's what she said after video goes viral

  March 03, 2025 23:54 IST

  The viral video shows the daughter of former CM Prafulla Mahanta hitting the driver in the MLA hostel area in Dispur. She said that the driver used to hurl abuses and comment on her in a drunk condition.

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  From Assam to UK: CM Sarma cheers Binita Chhetry for dazzling Britain's Got Talent performance

  March 03, 2025 7:27 IST

  Eight-year-old Binita Chhetry from Assam wows judges on Britain’s Got Talent, earning praise from CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and inspiring fans worldwide.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 5 hits Assam’s Morigaon district

  February 27, 2025 10:27 IST

  According to the National Center for Seismology (NCS), the earthquake occurred at a depth of 16 kilometre at around 2:25 am, hitting the Morigaon district of the northeastern state.

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  Work on road projects worth Rs 80,000 crore to soon commence in Assam: Nitin Gadkari

  February 26, 2025 17:52 IST

  Highlighting Assam’s potential in the bamboo-based new-age industry, Nitin Gadkari stressed its role in fuel manufacturing and other economic sectors.

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  Centre to spend Rs 4,800 crore for developing waterways in Assam in next five years, says Sonowal

  February 26, 2025 15:08 IST

  Sonowal said a centre of excellence in maritime education will also be established in the state, which will provide 5,000 skilled youth to the shipping industry annually.

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  PM Modi at Advantage Assam Investment Summit: ‘Northeast going to start new future from today’

  February 25, 2025 12:29 IST

  PM Modi inaugurated the Advantage Assam 2.0 Infrastructure and Investment Summit 2025, aimed at fostering innovation and sustainable development in the state.

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  PM Modi at historic Jhumoir Binandini 2025: 'Who knows tea better than a chaiwala'

  February 25, 2025 6:15 IST

  A grand performance by 8,500 youths will begin at 5:30 pm on February 24, witnessed by PM Modi, EAM Jaishankar, and 60 foreign ambassadors.

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  Assam: After chancellor, 5 teachers of USTM sent to judicial custody over malpractice in exams

  February 23, 2025 21:24 IST

  USTM chancellor, Mahbabul Haque, along with five teachers of a school in Pathakandi of the district, were sent to 14 days judicial custody after a late-night hearing.

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  Assam: USTM chancellor arrested, CM Himanta claims he promised high scores in CBSE exams

  February 22, 2025 23:55 IST

  University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) chancellor was arrested by a team of the Sribhumi district police. CM Himanta calls him a 'big fraud'.

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  Massive drug bust in Assam: Rs 14 crore worth of Narcotics seized, one arrested

  February 18, 2025 16:33 IST

  Assam Police seized Rs 14 crore worth of narcotics, including Yaba tablets and heroin, arresting a drug trafficker in a major crackdown on the illegal drug trade.

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  Assam Police files FIR against Pak national Ali Tauqeer allegedly linked to Gaurav Gogoi's wife

  February 17, 2025 16:55 IST

  The Assam Cabinet had earlier decided not to register any case against Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi or his British spouse, despite the BJP's allegations of her links with ISI. However, the Cabinet instructed the Director General of Police (DGP) to file an FIR against Sheikh.

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  SIT likely to investigate Gaurav Gogoi's wife's 'links' with Pakistan: Assam CM Himanta

  February 15, 2025 23:24 IST

  Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that there is "definite information" that Gaurav Gogoi's wife visited Pakistan even after her marriage.