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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.

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  Assam: Nearly 2 lakh people continue to suffer as flood situation persists

  July 20, 2024 12:50 IST

  Around 2 lakh people in the state are still affected with Nagaon being the worst hit, according to sources. Cachar and Dhubri are the other two worst-affected districts in the state.

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  'Assam to become Muslim-majority state by 2041': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  July 19, 2024 13:37 IST

  Assam CM said the population of the Hindu community is rising by around 16 per cent every 10 years. He added that his government has taken steps to reduce population growth among the Muslim community.

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  Assam decides to repeal Muslim Marriages Act in BIG move, announces CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  July 18, 2024 19:35 IST

  The Assam Cabinet has also directed that suitable legislation be brought for the registration of Muslim marriages in Assam, to be considered by the next session of the Assembly.

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  Assam: Three Hmar militants killed, policemen injured in major encounter

  July 17, 2024 23:20 IST

  "The entire area has been cordoned off by security personnel and a search operation is being carried out to trace the fleeing militants," Cachar SP Numal Mahatta

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  Assam: Fire breaks out in coaches of Gandhi Dham Express in Bongaigaon | VIDEO

  July 17, 2024 19:45 IST

  A massive fire has been reported in some coaches of the Gandhi Dham Express while it was passing from Bongaigaon in Assam.

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  Only 8 applied for citizenship under CAA in Assam, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  July 15, 2024 19:54 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said anyone who came to the state in 2015 or later will be deported back to their country of origin.

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  Assam flood situation slowly improves; two more die, nearly six lakh affected

  July 15, 2024 8:22 IST

  Embankments, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have also been damaged by flood waters in Dhemaji, Golaghat, Nagaon, Tamulpur, Cachar, Chirang, Darrang, Dhubri, Goalpara and Karimganj, it said. The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark at Nimatighat, Tezpur and Dhubri.

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  Assam flood situation remains grim, nearly 14 lakh affected

  July 12, 2024 9:44 IST

  Cachar, Barpeta, Kamrup, Nagaon, Dhubri, Darrang, Biswanath, Golaghat, Goalpara, Hailakandi, Sivsagar, Dibrugarh, Morigaon, Tinsukia and Nalbari were among the 26 inundated districts, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin said.

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  'Proficiency in local language mandatory for government jobs in Assam': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  July 11, 2024 13:33 IST

  The circular issued by the Director of Higher Education had evoked criticism from several quarters with the All Assam Students Union condemning the move and asking the government to be more responsible towards local people.

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  Assam: Eight more die in devastating floods as condition worsens in 28 districts

  July 07, 2024 22:31 IST

  With the latest report of casualties, the death count in floods, and other natural disasters in Assam this year has risen to 78. As many as 10 rivers including Brahmaputra are flowing above the red mark affecting about 2.4 million people.