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  Assam Cabinet approves 3 per cent hike in dearness allowance for state government employees

  October 27, 2024 16:02 IST

  The Chief Minister said that Cabinet also decided to celebrate Bhasha Gaurav Saptah (language pride week) from November 3 to November 9, 2024, to honour the Assamese language and its recent status as a classical language approved by the Union Cabinet.

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  Assam bypolls 2024: AGP picks Diptimoyee Choudhury, wife of 8-time MLA; UPPL announces candiadates

  October 21, 2024 18:31 IST

  The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) have announced their candidates for Assam's upcoming by-elections, with AGP fielding Diptimoyee Choudhury for Bongaigaon and UPPL nominating Nirmal Kumar Brahma for Sidli, as parties prepare for polls on November 13.

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  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Mission Basundhara 3.0 to grant land rights

  October 20, 2024 17:23 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 to grant land rights to indigenous communities, emphasising digitization and accessibility while declaring it the final phase of the initiative.

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  'Illegal infiltrator from Bangladesh apprehended, sent across border,' informs Assam CM Sarma

  October 19, 2024 10:23 IST

  Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has been very vocal about infiltration, asserted that it is everyone's responsibility to stop infiltration, not just that of the Union government.

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  Assam: Restoration underway after 8 coaches of Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Terminus Express derail

  October 18, 2024 9:25 IST

  Restoration is underway after eight coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed in Assam’s Dimahasao district. No injuries were reported, and several trains have been cancelled or suspended. Relief efforts are ongoing.

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  Earthquake jolts parts of Assam, tremors felt up to Bhutan

  October 13, 2024 10:43 IST

  The earthquake was mild and was centred near Udalguri. The tremors were felt across Northeastern states including Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland. The tremors were also felt in neighbouring country Bhutan.

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  Assam: Four children killed by speeding car in Dhubri district

  October 11, 2024 17:34 IST

  Three children died on the spot, while another died on the way to a hospital, Singh said. The victims were identified as Mariyam Khatoon, Jouai Rahman, Abu Raihan, and Mehedi Husein.

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  Ratan Tata, 'Asom Baibhav' recipient, envisions cancer care to semiconductors for Assam

  October 10, 2024 11:49 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mourned Ratan Tata's passing, highlighting his transformative impact on the state through initiatives in cancer care and the establishment of a semiconductor industry.

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  Assam CM hands over first instalment of monthly stipend to girl students under 'Nijut Moina' scheme

  October 06, 2024 16:36 IST

  The scheme aims to cover 10 lakh girl students with an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore. In the first year, over 1.6 lakh girls will get Rs 240 crore.

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  Indian Railways announces festival special trains for Northeast: Check list, schedule, route

  October 04, 2024 17:27 IST

  The Northeast Frontier Railway is set to operate two pairs of special trains, including a Puja special from Anand Vihar to Katihar, to accommodate increased passenger traffic during the festive season.

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  NIA recovers live IED from Assam's Lakhimpur district

  October 01, 2024 19:51 IST

  The explosive, placed by ULFA (I) terrorists as part of their Independence Day disruption conspiracy, was recovered early this morning by an NIA team.

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  Mobile internet services to be suspended in Assam for recruitment exam on Sunday

  September 28, 2024 20:32 IST

  Mobile internet services in Assam will be suspended for eight hours on Sunday to ensure a fair recruitment process for the Grade III examination, affecting over 734,000 candidates.

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  Assam Police pushed back 17 Bangladeshis across the border, informs Himanta Biswa Sarma

  September 28, 2024 12:56 IST

  Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has been very vocal about infiltration, asserted that it is everyone's responsibility to stop infiltration, not just that of the Union government.

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  CM Himanta holds meet with AASU leaders on Clause 6 recommendations of Assam Accord

  September 25, 2024 19:46 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with AASU leaders to discuss the implementation of recommendations from the Justice (Retd) Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee regarding Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, emphasising local engagement and a roadmap for execution.

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  Assam Police arrests 15 in connection with ULFA(I)'s Independence Day bomb planting case

  September 22, 2024 16:38 IST

  The operation, held in collaboration with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), led to the arrest of 15 persons, including three women, who have revealed incriminating information regarding the incident.

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  Assam: Authorities revise school hours in Kamrup Metro amid heatwave | CHECK DETAILS

  September 20, 2024 23:59 IST

  In response to the ongoing heatwave, school hours for private, state government, and central schools in Kamrup Metro district have been revised. Schools will now operate from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM starting from September 21, with additional guidelines to ensure student safety.

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  Assam: CM Himanta directs probe into search of female student's inner garments during ADRE exam

  September 16, 2024 18:35 IST

  The Assam Direct Recruitment Examination to fill up vacant Group III posts was held on Sunday, amid tight security and suspension of internet services for three and a half hours across the state. During the exam, a female candidate's inner garment was searched by a lady constable.

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  Himanta Biswa Sarma appeals to ULFA-I chief: Avoid actions that harm Assam's youth

  September 14, 2024 19:53 IST

  Sarma condemned the recent bomb planting incidents at multiple locations, including Guwahati, attributed to ULFA-I, which occurred on August 15 and called on the group's leader, Paresh Baruah, to reconsider their approach.

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  Assam: Two die, over 20 policemen injured during eviction drive clashes in Sonapur area

  September 13, 2024 8:17 IST

  Assam news: The two deceased were identified as Juwahid Ali and Haider Ali- both were declared dead at Sonapur District Hospital after suffering injuries that were allegedly caused by a police shooting.

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  Himanta slams Rahul over his 'quota remark', says 'It reflects long-standing views of Gandhi family'

  September 11, 2024 16:30 IST

  Top Bharatiya Janata Party leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah, criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. In a strong-worded note on X, Shah said as long as the BJP is there, neither can anyone abolish reservations nor can anyone mess with the nation's security.

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  IIT Guwahati student found dead in hostel room, 4th incident of the year, probe underway

  September 10, 2024 6:44 IST

  The deceased was a native of Uttar Pradesh. His body was found in his room in the Brahmaputra Hostel. The police have launched an investigation into the incident.

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  New applicants for Aadhaar in Assam need to submit NRC application receipt number: Himanta

  September 07, 2024 18:23 IST

  Submission of the NRC application receipt number will not be applicable for the 9.55 lakh people whose biometrics were locked during the National Register of Citizens (NRC) process, and they will get their cards.

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  Assam: Two absconding accused in Dhing gang rape case apprehended

  September 07, 2024 16:27 IST

  The police launched a massive search operation to apprehend the suspects, but their families informed authorities of their intention to surrender. "

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  'Mother, forgive me... I am leaving you today': Medical student found hanging in his room

  September 05, 2024 8:03 IST

  The final-year student was found hanging in his room on Tuesday night. The police have also recovered a suicide note which was addressed to his mother.

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  Ripun Bora, Assam TMC chief, quits party, says 'gave many suggestions to Mamata Banerjee, but...'

  September 01, 2024 15:48 IST

  He said that he has served as the state president of Assam TMC for over two years and during this period, he interacted extensively with people across the state.

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  Jumma break in Assam Assembly abolished with consensus of Hindu-Muslim MLAs: Himanta Biswa Sarma

  August 31, 2024 14:29 IST

  The Assam Assembly on Friday (August 30, 2024) abolished a British-era rule that enabled Muslim members to take a two-hour break to offer namaz on Fridays.

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  Assam Assembly ends two-hour of Jumma break, running since 1937, tweets Himanta Biswa Sarma

  August 30, 2024 15:06 IST

  Assam Assembly has eliminated the two-hour Jumma break, a remnant of colonial-era practices, in favor of enhanced productivity. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commends the decision as a historic step toward modernization.

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  Assam Assembly passes bill to abolish Muslim marriages, divorce act

  August 29, 2024 14:55 IST

  The bill was passed amid chaos in the Assam Assembly on Thursday. Sarma stated that the Cabinet has taken a significant step to ensure justice for the daughters and sisters of Assam by adding additional safeguards against child marriage.