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Riyan Parag fulfils a family dream with India debut

KOLKATA: It was Mithoo Barooah, once a national record holder swimmer, who decided her son Riyan carries father Parag Das's name as his surname instead of their family name to keep his father's dream of playing for India alive through his son. Parag, a former first-class cricketer from Assam, fell…

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A victory to parade into the future

India's long-awaited WC triumph could pave the way for further development of cricket in eastern region inspire more kids to emulate their icons' feat, opine former players veterans of the game

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Assam lashed with floods, 17 wild animals drown, 72 rescued in Kaziranga National Park

According to the official, 32 wild animals are currently under treatment and 25 others were released. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam flood toll mounts to 38; Above 12 lakh people affected

The water level of the Brahmaputra River, including many other rivers, has been flowing above the danger level mark at Neamatighat, Tezpur, Guwahati, and Dhubri. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam ministers return to hate politics

In sharp contrast to the BJP’s Lok Sabha poll campaign, communal remarks have returned to the state’s politics with ministers trying to portray the Congress’s victory in three seats as a boost to criminal elements within the minority community.

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About 95 Kaziranga forest camps submerged in Assam floods

There are a total of 233 camps in the park. As a result of the flooding, the authorities have vacated six camps. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam: Rise in Brahmaputra water level raises concern following incessant rainfall

Assam is reeling under severe flooding as torrential rains over the past few days have caused the Brahmaputra River to swell, inundating large parts of the state. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam: Kamakhya Temple doors reopen after Ambubachi Mela

A large number of pilgrims from different parts of India and foreign countries offered their prayers to Maa Kamakhya on Wednesday after the doors of the temple atop the Nilachal Hill in Guwahati reopened after four days of Ambubachi Mela celebrations. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Four including three managers of Assam Gramin Vikash Bank booked by CBI for alleged fraud

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a case against four accused. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam Police seize heroin worth Rs 5 crore from Cachar, apprehends one

The Assam Police seized a large quantity of heroin worth Rs 5 crore in Cachar district. The Police also apprehended one person in connection with this. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Victims of medical negligence at Assam govt facilities are chronically ignored

This report is the second instalment of a series on medical negligence. Read the first part here.

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Assam’s flood situation remains grim, over 4 lakh affected

The flood situation in Assam remained grim on Friday with over four lakh people reeling under the deluge in several districts, officials said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam Floods: 1.5 lakh people affected in Karimganj; 40 relief camps set up in different revenue circles areas

The flood situation in Assam's Karimganj district is still grim as over 1.53 lakh people have been affected in the district. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Hindutva resistance, new faces, Cong gains: Reading the Northeast mandate

The Lok Sabha poll results from the Northeast, which is electorally small with 25 Lok Sabha seats but territorially significant, have found little space in the mainstream media. The region, however, saw significant shifts in political narratives, with the BJP-led NDA losing some of its fort in the region.

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Assam Excise Department busts cross-border illicit liquor smuggling racket

The Assam Excise department carried out an operation in the Tamulpur district on Sunday and unearthed a huge racket of illicit liquor smuggling. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam: Heavy rainfall lashes Guwahati, normal life disrupted

The streets of Anil Nagar and Chandmari areas in Guwahati have been severely waterlogged, disrupting normal life, following heavy rainfall in the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Absconding life convict arrested by Delhi police from Guwahati

A life convict, who was absconding after coming out on parole for over a year, was caught by the Delhi Police from Guwahati in Assam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP tally didn’t dip only due to minorities. But blaming them is both easy and strategic

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was the first. A “certain community”, he said, was responsible for the defeat of the BJP in three northeastern states: Manipur, Meghalaya and Nagaland. Sarma, it seemed, was referring to Christians.

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'Modi's leadership does not inspire confidence...can't complete five years' jeers Congress' Gaurav Gogoi at Modi 3.0

Gaurav Gogoi has won Lok Sabha polls from the BJP stronghold of Jorhat in Assam with a massive margin of over 1.44 lakh votes. Read further on Dynamite News:

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From Assam’s AIUDF rout to Kerala’s record: The changing face of Muslim representation

Of 78 Muslim candidates, 24 have won Lok Sabha contests in six states and three Union territories – none of them are from the NDA camp. This is a slide from the 27 MPs that were part of the lower house of Parliament the last time.

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Assam floods: Death toll rises to 14, over 13 districts affected

A total of 14 people have died in floods that inundated parts of Assam, according to official estimates. Three more deaths were reported on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam flood: 6 lakh people affected in 10 districts

The flood situation in Assam remained unchanged with more than six lakh people in 10 districts. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam: Additional NDRF team rushed to Barak Valley to control flood effects

The proactive measures are intended to provide immediate assistance and support to manage and mitigate the effects of the flooding in Barak Valley. Read further on Dynamite News:

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‘Minority exclusion’: Are Indian Muslims facing voter suppression?

Claims of voter suppression are rising – from names missing from electoral rolls to physical violence.

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Punjab 2024: Is Amritpal Singh contesting just to get out of jail?

Four days before polling, only one face dominates political posters through Punjab’s Khadoor Sahib city. That face belongs to Amritpal Singh, whose visage is splashed across the Lok Sabha constituency of the same name. The separatist leader, currently lodged in Dibrugarh jail in Assam, is contesting as an independent candidate.

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