Category: Assam

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BJP MLA Hemanga Thakuria slams Rahul Gandhi over EVM allegations

Guwahati: BJP MLA Hemanga Thakuria on Sunday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for his recent allegations against the Election Commission for electoral malpractice, asserting that the Congress party’s decline stems from its inability to accept the reality of BJP’s electoral successes across states like Maharashtra. Speaking to the media, Thakuria dismissed Gandhi’s allegations of EVM.

Assam Minister distributes smartphones to 2,137 Anganwadi workers in Morigaon

Assam: Assam Water Resources, Information and Public Relations Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday formally distributed smartphones to Anganwadi workers of Morigaon district in a special function held at the District Library Auditorium. He was joined by Kaushik Rai, Guardian Minister of the district. The distribution programme, organised by the District Women and Child Welfare Department.

CBI Nabs Kanan Singh in connection with 2023 Manipur violence, shifts trial to Guwahati

Guwahati: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday arrested a member of the Meitei outfit Arambai Tenggol (AT) at Imphal Airport. According to a release by the CBI, the member was involved in various criminal activities related to the 2023 Manipur violence. As per media query on press release, the member was identified as.

16 arrests made in illegal cow slaughter cases: Assam CM Sarma

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday raised serious concerns over reports of illegal cattle slaughter during the Eid-ul-Zuha celebrations across the state. In a post on X, CM Sarma said that while the Constitution guarantees religious freedom, it also upholds the rule of law and public order. “IIlelgal cattle slaughter during Eid-ul-Zuha,.

Three YouTubers arrested in Assam for killing rare birds, sharing videos online

Guwahati: In a deeply troubling incident reported on World Environment Day, three YouTubers were arrested in Assam’s Simen Chapori area in the Dhemaji district for allegedly killing rare wild birds and uploading graphic footage of the act to their YouTube channel in a bid to boost viewership.  Forest officials identified the accused as Munindra Mushahary.

Sarma welcomes Caste census, says it will empower Assam’s indigenous muslims

Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday welcomed the Centre’s decision to include caste enumeration in the 2027 national census, calling it a long-overdue step that will significantly benefit the state’s indigenous Muslim communities.   Speaking on the sidelines of a World Environment Day event, Sarma said the move would help these communities assert.

Op Jal Rahat-2: Army rescues over 2,500 flood-hit people in Manipur

Imphal: Amid relentless rains and severe flooding in Imphal and surrounding districts, the Indian Army and Assam Rifles have launched massive relief and rescue operations under ‘Operation Jal Rahat-II’. Operating under extreme conditions since May 31, the Indian armed forces have evacuated nearly 2,500 civilians to safety, often stepping in even before formal requests were.

Assam: 12 dead, over 6.3 lakh affected as floods worsen across 21 districts

Morigaon (Assam): Due to ongoing heavy rainfall and rising water levels of the Brahmaputra River, many families in Assam’s Morigaon and Darrang districts have been displaced. Residents like Md Raham Ali and his family are now residing in makeshift tents after floodwaters inundated their homes. The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that over.

Assam Cabinet approves expansion of Kaziranga National Park by over 47,000 hectares

Guwahati (Assam): The Assam Cabinet, headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved the expansion of Kaziranga National Park by over 47,000 hectares as part of its sixth extension. This move aims to bolster biodiversity conservation and encourage sustainable tourism at the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The expanded area includes villages such as Gopal Jarani,.

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 11; over 5.15 lakh people affected across 22 districts

More than 5.15 lakh people of 22 districts of Assam have been affected by the deluge.