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  Zubeen Garg's mortal remains reach Guwahati, fans cause ruckus and break barricades at airport

  India | September 21, 2025 7:09 IST

  Zubeen Garg cremation: In Guwahati, scenes of grief unfolded near Garg’s Kahilipara residence as hundreds of admirers gathered, blocking the roadways leading to his home. His mortal remains are expected to arrive in the city on Sunday morning and will be placed at his residence for some time.

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  Who is Nupur Bora? Assam officer under probe after Rs 2 crore in cash and jewellery recovered

  India | September 16, 2025 13:21 IST

  Nupur Bora, an Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, is under investigation following a raid at her Guwahati residence where over ₹2 crore worth of cash and jewellery were seized. The raid, conducted by the Assam Chief Minister’s Special Vigilance Cell, revealed alleged corruption and disproportionate.

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  No place in India for those who spread hatred: Maulana Mahmood Madani

  India | September 02, 2025 19:25 IST

  At a press conference in Guwahati, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind President Maulana Mahmood Madani said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma may send him to Bangladesh. But the Assam government must end its unlawful actions and derogatory treatment of a particular community.

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  Shoot-at-sight order to remain in place in Dhubri during Durga Puja, says Assam CM

  Assam | August 26, 2025 19:28 IST

  Assam Chief Minister has confirmed that shoot-at-sight orders in Dhubri will remain enforced during Durga Puja to ensure security in the communally sensitive district. The Chief Minister made it clear that the tough measures will remain in place during the festival.

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  Himanta on illegal immigrants: People above 18 years will not get first-time Aadhaar card in Assam

  India | August 21, 2025 23:58 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the decision to restrict Aadhaar card issuance is seen as part of the efforts to ensure the authenticity of citizens' identities. This move highlights the government's focus on addressing concerns about potential illegal immigration from Bangladesh.

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  'If we remain silent...': Assam CM Sarma warns of demographic threat on Independence Day

  Assam | August 15, 2025 16:44 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, in a fiery Independence Day speech, warned of a looming "demographic threat" and urged indigenous people to defend their identity, land, and culture.

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  Assam may have equal Hindu-Muslim population by 2041: CM Himanta cites Census data

  Assam | July 23, 2025 19:19 IST

  This is not the first time CM Himanta has flagged concerns over the demographic change in the northeast state. While addressing a press conference in Guwahati last week, Himanta had claimed that the indigenous communities of Assam are facing "invasion" from people of a particular religion.

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  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma downplays immediate concerns over China's Brahmaputra dam

  India | July 21, 2025 14:21 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma downplays immediate concerns over China's massive Brahmaputra dam, emphasising ongoing diplomatic efforts and the river’s multiple water sources.

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  Mamata accuses Himanta of 'threatening' Bengali-speaking people; Assam CM hits back

  India | July 19, 2025 16:11 IST

  In an 'X' post, Mamata Banerjee said BJP has crossed all the limits, but "people of Assam will fight back". To this, Himanta Biswa Sarma said his state will continue to fight to save its "heritage, dignity and people" with courage.

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  Rahul Gandhi accuses Assam CM of corruption, Himanta Biswa Sarma hits back citing legal cases

  Assam | July 16, 2025 17:32 IST

  During a day-long visit to Assam, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his family of corruption, asserting that the people of the state would “put him in jail.” Gandhi also alleged collusion between the BJP and the Election Commission and criticised media bias.

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  Dhubri communal stir: Assam CM issues shoot-at-sight orders, 38 arrested over 'beef head' incident

  Assam | June 14, 2025 12:18 IST

  Protests broke out in Dhubri town on June 7, during Eid, after pieces of meat were discovered near a temple, sharply escalating communal tensions in the area.

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  Tharoor, Owaisi defended nation but Rahul kept asking about India's losses to Pakistan: Assam CM

  Assam | June 09, 2025 19:35 IST

  During a discussion on a resolution in the state assembly over the success of 'Operation Sindoor', Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said Rahul Gandhi has been constantly asking about India's losses, but never wanted to know the damage incurred by Pakistan in the military conflict.

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  Himanta Sarma slams Rahul Gandhi over remarks on PM Modi, lists out 'surrender legacy' of Congress

  India | June 05, 2025 22:36 IST

  Rahul Gandhi on June 3 alleged at a Congress event in Bhopal that PM Modi surrendered after a call from US President Donald Trump during the India-Pakistan military conflict.

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  'Even if China reduces...': Assam CM shuts down Pakistan's scare narrative over Brahmaputra river

  Assam | June 03, 2025 12:23 IST

  Sarma urged for a fact-based approach to dispel fears about China's control over the Brahmaputra, stating that the river gains volume within India and does not shrink due to upstream activity.

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  CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reacts to Binita Chetry making history at Britain's Got Talent 2025

  June 02, 2025 12:24 IST

  Binita Chetry, who made India proud with her one-of-a-kind performances in Britain's Got Talent 2025, has secured third place in the competition, after which the Chief Minister of Assam has also congratulated her.

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  IndiGo to operate non-stop Delhi-Jorhat flight from mid-September among other routes: Assam CM

  Assam | May 31, 2025 11:06 IST

  The announcement came after drama’s recent visit to New Delhi, where he met the senior management of the airline and urged them to expand air connectivity to other key locations across Assam, particularly Silchar, Dibrugarh and North Lakhimpur.

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  ‘Proximity to Pakistan’ or ‘political cinema’? Himanta Sarma, Gaurav Gogoi clash over 2013 visit

  Assam | May 28, 2025 18:01 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused newly appointed Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi of maintaining proximity with the Pakistani establishment, claiming his 2013 visit to Pakistan was facilitated by the country's Home Department and linked to the ISI.

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  'Bangladesh has two Chicken Necks': Assam CM warns Dhaka, exposes its geographical vulnerabilities

  India | May 23, 2025 16:34 IST

  In March this year, Chief Adviser Yunus, during his visit to China, had remarked that India's seven northeastern states, which share a nearly 1,600-km border with Bangladesh, are landlocked and have no way to reach the ocean except through his country.

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  Diversity of Northeast is its biggest strength: PM Modi at Rising Northeast Investors Summit

  Assam | May 23, 2025 12:29 IST

  PM Modi said Northeast means bio-economy, bamboo, tea production, petroleum, sports, skill, an emerging hub of eco-tourism, and a new world for organic products.

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  'Will resign as CM if proven wrong': Himanta Biswa Sarma on Gaurav Gogoi’s Pakistan visit

  Assam | May 19, 2025 16:26 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has vowed to resign if his explosive claims about Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi’s alleged Pakistan visit and ISI links are proven false, promising to reveal evidence.