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The Union Home Ministry decided to extend the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA),1958, for another six months in Nagaland. AP Photo/Yirmiyan Arthur

Centre Extends AFSPA In Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland For 6 Months, Removes It From Several Areas

In Assam, the AFSPA is now limited to only eight districts as compared to nine last year. In Manipur, now the Centre has removed AFSPA in four police station jurisdictions. In Nagaland, AFSPA has been removed from three...

25 March 2023

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sarma Launches ‘Mission Lifestyle For Environment’ In Assam

Sarma said it promotes an environmentally conscious lifestyle, focusing on utilisation instead of wasteful consumption.

22 March 2023

Rani Mukerji

Rani Mukerji Visits Kamakhya Temple To Seek Blessings, Say 'Thank You'

As she turned 45 on Tuesday, Rani Mukerji paid visit to Kamakhya temple in Assam to thank the goddess and to seek her blessing for her film 'Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway'. On the visit, the actress says it is important that in...

21 March 2023

In or Out: Morigaon disrict of Assam, August 2019: a man checks for his name in the final published list of the NRC

The Lives Of Bengali Muslims In Assam Post-NRC

The harassment of the marginalised in Assam is a modus operandi of the xenophobic and patriarchal nature of the state since its inception

24 March 2023

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Cash For Job Scam: 57 Civil Servants Arrested, Dismissed

On Tuesday, The Assam government said that 57 state civil servants from the 2013, 2015, and 2016 batches have been arrested and dismissed for "cash for job scam", while three others have become approvers.

21 March 2023

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

No Info When Delimitation Will Be Over: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has stated that his government has no information on when the delimitation process for constituencies in the state will be completed. The Election Commission's full team is set to...

20 March 2023

Assam Child Marriages

Focus Needed On Better Healthcare, Education: Mary E John On Assam Child Marriage Action

Last month, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a massive crackdown on child marriages in the state with his anti-child marriage drive and vowed to end the ‘menace’ by 2026. The move has drawn outrage from...

22 March 2023

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PM Modi at India Today Conclave

PM Lauds Assam Guv, CM's Gesture Of Visiting 3 Iconic Places In Delhi

In a tweet, Kataria said, "I along with CM Dr. Himantab Biswa Sarma  and his cabinet colleagues, had the profound privilege of visiting the National War Memorial in New Delhi today."

20 March 2023

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19 March 2023
Assam: Seven Students In Sivsagar Questioned For Geography Paper ‘Leak’

Assam: Seven Students In Sivsagar Questioned For Geography Paper ‘Leak’

They are all 'admins' of a WhatsApp group through which the purported first page of the Geography question paper was circulated on Saturday, police said.


18 March 2023
Assam Govt Rejects Reports Of Another Question Paper Leak Amid Questions Going Viral

Assam Govt Rejects Reports Of Another Question Paper Leak Amid Questions Going Viral

Question papers of Assam state board exams for science and Assamese were leaked earlier, following which these two exams were postponed.


18 March 2023
Assam Hit By Two Earthquake Of 3.6 And 2.8 Magnitudes

Assam Hit By Two Earthquake Of 3.6 And 2.8 Magnitudes

There was no immediate report of any injury to anyone or damage to any property due to either of the quakes.


17 March 2023
Closed 600 Madrassas, Will Close All: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Says In Karnataka

Closed 600 Madrassas, Will Close All: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Says In Karnataka

The chief minister had introduced a controversial law in Assam in 2020, which planned to convert all state-run madrasas into regular schools that impart...


17 March 2023
Assam Paper Leak: Entire Exam System To Be Analysed And Rectified, Says Minister After 2 Papers Leaked

Assam Paper Leak: Entire Exam System To Be Analysed And Rectified, Says Minister After 2 Papers Leaked

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of Assam Police is investigating the question paper leaks. A school headteacher is the suspected mastermind.


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16 March 2023
Class 10 Paper Leak Reflects Failure On Part Of Govt: Assam CM

Class 10 Paper Leak Reflects Failure On Part Of Govt: Assam CM

 The government, in future, will take all possible steps to further strengthen the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA), which conducts the Class 10...


16 March 2023
First Case Of H3N2 Detected In Assam

First Case Of H3N2 Detected In Assam

According to the bulletin issued by the National Health Mission, Assam on Wednesday night, a confirmed case of H3N2 influenza was detected.


15 March 2023
Over 1.50 Lakh Illegal Foreigners Detected In Assam, 30,067 Deported

Over 1.50 Lakh Illegal Foreigners Detected In Assam, 30,067 Deported

On Wednesday, Over 1.50 lakh illegal immigrants have been identified according to the Assam Accord so far and more than 30,000 of them have been deported from...


15 March 2023
Climate Change, Fertility Loss, Population Rise Challenges To Assam's Agri Sector: Minister

Climate Change, Fertility Loss, Population Rise Challenges To Assam's Agri Sector: Minister

In recent times, we have seen educated, new-generation youths getting involved in the agriculture sector. This trend increased after the Covid pandemic.


14 March 2023
Leaked Photos Suggest 'MasterChef India' Winner Is Nayanjyoti Saikia

Leaked Photos Suggest 'MasterChef India' Winner Is Nayanjyoti Saikia

As the cooking-based reality show, 'MasterChef India' is heading toward its finale on March 31, some photos from the set have leaked which suggest that Assam's...


13 March 2023
Assam State Board Science Exam Postponed After Question Paper Leak

Assam State Board Science Exam Postponed After Question Paper Leak

Assam Director General of Police GP Singh said a criminal case has been registered and Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is on the case.


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12 March 2023
Assam: Suspected 'Dacoit' Shot Dead In Police Encounter Was A Farmer, Reveals CID Probe

Assam: Suspected 'Dacoit' Shot Dead In Police Encounter Was A Farmer, Reveals CID Probe

Kenaram Boro is a former member of the banned outfit National Democratic Front of Bodoland and wanted in several cases of armed robberies in Assam and...


11 March 2023
Assam To Soon Get Advanced Cancer Research Facility

Assam To Soon Get Advanced Cancer Research Facility

The advanced research centre will make Assam the flagbearer of northeastern states on the global map of research hubs, officials said on Saturday.


09 March 2023
Assam Eyes Over 1 Crore Domestic Traveller Footfall In FY23

Assam Eyes Over 1 Crore Domestic Traveller Footfall In FY23

Assam had witnessed visitor footfall of 13.5 lakh during 2020-21, and 17 lakh during 2021-22, according to Tourism and Managing Director of Assam Tourism...


08 March 2023
‘Doul Mahotsav’ At Barpeta Satra In Assam

‘Doul Mahotsav’ At Barpeta Satra In Assam

The ‘kirtanghar’ is an architectural marvel, reflecting the simple but distinctive characteristics of the `namghar’ (prayer hall )  as visualised by...


08 March 2023
PM Holds Meeting With Assam Council Of Ministers

PM Holds Meeting With Assam Council Of Ministers

The PM is on a two-day visit to the northeast to attend the oath-taking ceremonies of the new governments in Meghalaya, Nagaland and Tripura.


04 March 2023
Railways To Launch Bharat Gaurav Train To Northeast On March 21

Railways To Launch Bharat Gaurav Train To Northeast On March 21

On Saturday, The Indian Railways is set to launch its first Bharat Gaurav train to the northeast on March 21 which will offer passengers a tour of the region,...


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