High-Stakes Assam By-Elections: 34 Candidates Battle Across Five Key Constituencies
1. Bye-elections for five crucial Assam assembly seats began on Wednesday, a critical moment for the ruling and opposition parties.
2. Contested constituencies are Dholai...
Assam to Disburse Second Installment of ‘Nijut Moina’ Scheme on November 11
1. Assam is to release the second installment of the 'Nijut Moina' scheme on November 11, per CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s announcement.
2. Rs 18.39...
Assam: Tensions soar in Samaguri after firing incident during BJP rally
1. A BJP rally in Assam’s Samaguri on Nov 9 turned violent as unidentified assailants opened fire, injuring several.
2. Barhampur MLA Jitu Goswami and...
Assam: Clashes erupt in Tinsukia as protesters demand tribal status
1. A large protest by the All Moran Students' Union and All Assam Motok Youth Students' Federation demanded tribal status for the Moran-Motok community.
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Assam By-Elections: Congress Calls for Increased Security Amid BJP Allegations
1. Congress urges the Election Commission to install CCTV cameras and deploy paramilitary forces in Assam's sensitive polling booths.
2. The party alleges BJP is...
Himanta Biswa Sarma Demands Investigation into Congress-Era Job Appointments by MP Rakibul Hussain
1. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has ordered a police probe into alleged irregular job appointments by MP Rakibul Hussain during the Congress era.
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Arsenic in Assam’s Water Sparks Fears of Heart Disease Epidemic
1. Columbia University’s recent study finds that even low levels of arsenic in drinking water can significantly raise cardiovascular disease risk.
2. The risk remains...
Assam Celebrates Assamese Language as It Achieves Classical Status
1. Assam launched "Bhasha Gaurav Saptah" today, celebrating Assamese's new classical language status.
2. The celebration runs until November 9 and highlights the state's linguistic...
Railway Police Strengthens Security Amid Diwali Travel Surge
1. With Diwali and Chhath Puja nearing, RPF strengthens safety across India’s railways for peak travel.
2. RPF anticipates a surge in passengers and has...
Assam: Prime Suspect in DB Stock Scam, Dipankar Barman, Taken to Guwahati
1. Under tight security, Alleged DB stock scam mastermind Dipankar Barman was brought to Guwahati from Goa.
2. This marks a crucial step in the...