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  Assam Assembly budget session from Feb 17, main budget for 2025-26 financial year on March 10

  January 23, 2025 13:17 IST

  Following a one-day break, the rest of the session will be held at the Assam Assembly complex from February 19. Finance Minister Ajanta Neog will present the state budget for 2025-26 financial year on March 10.

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  Lok Sabha MP Dilip Saikia elected unopposed as Assam BJP president

  January 17, 2025 14:17 IST

  Saikia, aged 51, has been a prominent figure within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its youth wing for several years and is currently serving his second term as a Member of Parliament after being first elected to the Lok Sabha in 2019

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  Assam shines globally, secures 4th spot on The New York Times' '52 places to go in 2025'

  January 14, 2025 11:35 IST

  Assam shines globally by securing the 4th spot on The New York Times' "52 Places to Go in 2025," highlighting its rich culture, stunning landscapes, and growing tourism appeal.

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  Assam: Kaziranga National Park faces community fishing violations amid Magh Bihu celebrations

  January 13, 2025 14:31 IST

  The Assam Government issued a strict order to curb illegal fishing and unauthorized entry into Kaziranga National Park during Magh Bihu, highlighting the threat to its biodiversity and protected status.

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  Assam: Rescue operations enter 7th day for trapped labourers at flooded coal mine in Dima Hasao

  January 12, 2025 13:14 IST

  Rescue operations, supported by various agencies such as the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), State Disaster Response Force (SDRF), and army and navy personnel, have been enhanced through the use of drones for mapping the impacted area.

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  Assam: Fourth body recovered from flooded mine in Dima Hasao, rescue operations underway

  January 11, 2025 16:52 IST

  Rescue operations continue in Umrangso, Assam, with four bodies recovered from a flooded coal mine, as authorities investigate the illegal operation.

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  Assam village women can turn men into goats: Action against finfluencer over misinformation

  January 11, 2025 10:29 IST

  The Assam government has ordered legal action against finfluencer Abhishek Kar for spreading misinformation about the state's Mayong village in a viral podcast.

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  Assam coal mine accident: Body of one trapped miner recovered, eight still trapped

  January 08, 2025 10:26 IST

  Assam coal mine accident:r Rescue operations continue to free the others trapped, with teams from the Army, NDRF, SDRF, and Navy divers actively involved.

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  Assam coal mine incident: Navy roped in to rescue nine trapped, police refute claim of casualties

  January 07, 2025 23:26 IST

  Workers were inside the mine when water flooded it on Monday. T17 people have been rescued so far as per the reports. Nine people are still trapped inside the mine.

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  Assam coal mine tragedy: Three dead as floods trap miners, rescuers race against time

  January 07, 2025 13:44 IST

  Three workers have been confirmed dead in the Assam coal mine disaster, while rescue operations continue to free the others trapped, with teams from the Army, NDRF, SDRF, and Navy divers actively involved.

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  Assam STF arrests 21 terrorists, including ISIS India chief, in major counter-terrorism operation

  January 07, 2025 6:55 IST

  The Assam STF has made significant strides in combating crime and extremism, arresting 21 terrorists, seizing large quantities of narcotics, and dismantling illegal networks from March 2023 to December 2024.

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  Assam: Several labourers feared trapped after water enters coal mine, rescue operations on

  January 06, 2025 23:24 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) are on their way to the incident site to conduct rescue efforts.

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  Himanta Biswa Sarma meets top industry players in Mumbai ahead of Advantage Assam 2.0

  January 05, 2025 13:49 IST

  Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leads a delegation in Mumbai to promote Assam's investment potential ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, highlighting opportunities across key sectors.

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  Three new trains by Indian Railways to be launched from Guwahati today: Check full list

  January 02, 2025 23:59 IST

  Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw will flag off three trains from Guwahati and inaugurate a 10 KW FM transmitter at Akashvani Kokrajhar during a day-long visit to Assam on Friday.

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  Assam Police seizes drugs worth Rs 21.5 crore in multiple anti-narcotic operations, five arrested

  December 29, 2024 15:50 IST

  Assam Police seized drugs worth Rs 21.5 crore in multiple operations, arresting five individuals involved in the illegal trade.

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  Assam police seize drugs worth Rs 3.5 crore in Nagaon, one arrested

  December 28, 2024 15:46 IST

  Assam Police seized 532 grams of heroin worth Rs 3.5 crore in Nagaon and arrested one individual, continuing their crackdown on drug trafficking in the state.

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  Manmohan Singh rented 2 BHK apartment in Guwahati: Read the story of how he was a sedulous tenant

  December 27, 2024 21:35 IST

  Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh used to live in a rented accommodation in Assam's Guwahati when he was a Rajya Sabha member from there. House number 3989, Nandan Nagar, Sarumotoria, Guwahati, remained his address until his fifth Rajya Sabha term ended in 2019.

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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.