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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.

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  9.35 lakh people to get Aadhaar cards in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

  August 28, 2024 12:54 IST

  In Assam, lakhs of people face challenges in obtaining Aadhar Cards due to the NRC. UIDAI blocked the issuance of Aadhaar cards between February 2019 and August 2019 during the NRC process.

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  Assam gang rape case: Prime accused dies after jumping into pond while escaping police custody

  August 24, 2024 11:13 IST

  Following the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Assam's Nagaon district, the prime accused died while attempting to escape police custody.

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  Assam to introduce mandatory marriage, divorce registration for Muslims

  August 22, 2024 9:18 IST

  The Assam government will introduce the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024, in the upcoming state assembly session starting August 22. The bill mandates government registration of marriages and divorces within the Muslim community.

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  Assam Police forms multiple special investigation teams to crack ULFA-I bomb cases

  August 18, 2024 23:43 IST

  Assam's DGP G P Singh has announced a ₹5 lakh reward for credible information leading to the identification of those involved in the ULFA(I) bomb plot.

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  Assam Police announces Rs 5 lakh reward for information on ULFA bomb plot

  August 17, 2024 12:42 IST

  Assam's DGP G P Singh has announced a ₹5 lakh reward for credible information leading to the identification of those involved in the ULFA(I) bomb plot.

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  Assam: ULFA-I threatens to plant 24 bombs across state, police launch widespread search

  August 15, 2024 16:35 IST

  Police have closed all roads in and around the places mentioned in the mail. Senior police officials have rushed to all the places and are monitoring the search operations.

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  Assam hospital cancels its advisory asking women staff to 'avoid being alone' after uproar

  August 14, 2024 14:16 IST

  An advisory issued by Silchar Medical College & Hospital - a state-run medical college in Assam - created an uproar on the campus as students expressed their objection to it, demanding enhanced security measures in the hospital.

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  'Avoid being alone': Assam hospital's advisory days after Kolkata rape-murder, later withdraws

  August 14, 2024 14:08 IST

  The advisory also instructed female students to refrain from leaving the hostel or lodging rooms during night hours unless absolutely necessary and must step out only after informing authorities.

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  Assam: Five killed, three injured after speeding truck hits devotees in Kokrajhar

  August 12, 2024 13:06 IST

  According to eyewitnesses, the speeding truck rammed the devotees when they were going to a temple in Kokrajhar. In the holy month of Sawan, people, in a large number, visit the temples to offer prayers.

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  'Hindu population in Assam declined by 10 pc between 1951 to 2011', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  August 10, 2024 17:27 IST

  Himanta Biswa Sarma added that the census report said that in Assam, the Hindu population declined by around 9.23 per cent from 1951 to 2011, and in Bangladesh, it declined by 13.5 per cent.

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  IIT Guwahati student found dead in hostel room, probe underway

  August 09, 2024 18:42 IST

  The girl student was from Uttar Pradesh and lived in Disang Hostel. Her body was found after her friends noticed her absence from classes during the day.

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  Bangladeshi national arrested in Assam's Nagaon for illegally entering India

  August 08, 2024 23:00 IST

  Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5 and moved to India temporarily after massive violent protests in Bangladesh.

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  AFSPA removed from most parts of northeast: Govt in Parliament

  August 06, 2024 18:44 IST

  The Union Minister said the decision to lift AFSPA from northeastern states was based on a careful assessment of the security environment, indicating a return to normalcy and peace in regions that were once affected by insurgency and violence.

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  'Assam govt to introduce two laws to stop love, land jihad cases', says Himanta Biswa Sarma | VIDEO

  August 04, 2024 21:34 IST

  Assam news: Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed concerns about population control and the need to protect the interests of the indigenous population of Assam.

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  Assam cash-for-jobs case: Ex-APSC chairman sentenced to 14-year jail, 10-year for two others

  July 29, 2024 22:43 IST

  Former Assam Public Service Commission chairman Rakesh Paul, along with other members and officials of the APSC, were earlier arrested in connection with another cash-for-jobs case related to the Combined Competitive Examinations (CCE) in Assam.

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  Assam: Only vegetarian food at government functions, here is 'why'

  July 29, 2024 20:43 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered district commissioners to simplify government functions and serve only vegetarian food, emphasizing the end of VIP culture and efficient administration at the DCs' conference.

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  Assam: Six, including 18-month-old, killed after autorickshaw collided with car in Karimganj

  July 23, 2024 23:06 IST

  While the tragic incident claimed six lives, one was critically injured and was referred to Silchar Medical College and Hospital. CM Sarma expressed condolences to the kin of the deceased.

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  What Assam govt has done for state's future, CM Himant Biswa Sarma answers

  July 20, 2024 20:38 IST

  On Friday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the rate of population increase of Muslims is much higher than that of Hindus and as per the current population rate, the Muslims would be a majority in the next 17 years.