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BJP wins 20 Assam civic wards dominated by migrant Muslims

GUWAHATI: Winning a number of Congress-held municipal boards, and some of those where migrant Muslims are in the majority, has been a major success for the ruling BJP in Assam ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, said Assam BJP president Bhabesh Kalita.

The Times of India

30 of 36 disputed villages along Meghalaya-Assam border to remain in Meghalaya: CM Sangma

Thirty of the 36 disputed villages along the Meghalaya-Assam border will remain in Meghalaya as recommended by regional committees of the two States, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma informed the Assembly on March 7.

The Hindu

Bypoll to Majuli Assembly seat in Assam peaceful, 32.40% voter turnout recorded till 11 a.m.

By-election to Majuli Assembly constituency in Assam has been peaceful with around 32.40% of electors exercising their franchise in the first four hours of polling on March 7, an official said.

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Two Assam ex-MLAs get 2-year jail for assaulting ranger at Kaziranga National Park

Duo, 3 others assaulted a forest ranger in 2009

The Hindu

Lalit Yadav and Rajneesh Gurbani put Vidarbha in sight of knockout spot

NAGPUR: Speedsters Lalit Yadav (5-22) and Rajneesh Gurbani (4-33) bailed Vidarbha out after they conceded lead and put them on a winning course with their sizzling spells on Saturday. After an extraordinary effort from pace batteries, fortune fluctuated as Vidarbha's top-5 batters faltered when they were chasing a tricky 156-run…

The Times of India

Aditya Sarwate's 200th wicket only bright spot for Vidarbha vs Assam on Day 1

NAGPUR: No matter what conditions are on offer, if Vidarbha need wickets, they turn to Aditya Sarwate. On a pacers' paradise - Lahli, Rohtak - on Thursday, Vidarbha pacers proved ineffective but left-arm spinner Sarwate looked as lethal as he is on any spin-friendly track.

The Times of India

Still remember the day when he got selected in Indian Test team: Raj Kumar Sharma on Virat Kohli

GUWAHATI (Assam): Ahead of Virat Kohli's 100th Test match, his childhood coach Raj Kumar Sharma recalled the day when the batter got selected for Team India.

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Ranji Trophy: Vidarbha need outright win over Assam to reach knockouts

NAGPUR: A typical out-swinger, widely known as banana swing, from Rajneesh Gurbani in the nets last week in Sultanpur reflected how the pace battery is raring to go. The video that captured Gurbani’s delivery was a hit on social media. However, the pacer warmed the bench in the initial matches…

The Times of India

The history of the Kuki insurgency in Manipur

Who are the Kukis and what are their political aspirations and demands?

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma is a past master of breaking up parties: JD-U leader

IMPHAL: The JD (U), which has become a strong force in Manipur ahead of the crucial state assembly polls, has come down heavily on BJP strongman and Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his craftsmanship of breaking up political parties.

The Times of India

Court summons Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for ‘flouting’ model code

GUWAHATI: A chief judicial magistrate here has summoned Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to appear before his court on February 25 in an alleged case of violation of model code of conduct during the Lok Sabha election in 2019.

The Times of India

Assam: BJP promises infra devpt, solution to civic issues

GUWAHATI: The ruling BJP on Thursday released its “Sankalp Patra” (manifesto) for the municipal elections, which is scheduled to be held on March 6, with promises of infrastructure development and solutions to different civic issues, including waste management and round-the-clock tap water for households.

The Times of India

Assam chief minister says 'misunderstanding' over football ground's use for cricket

GUWAHATI: Days after hundreds of football players and fans hit the streets demanding a permanent football ground in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday claimed that a "misunderstanding" has led to this situation.

The Times of India

Habitat loss likely reason why Mandarin duck flew away

GUWAHATI: A solo Mandarin duck, spotted close to the Baghjan oil blowout site in upper Assam’s Tinsukia district on Sunday, unfortunately could not be seen on Monday. The beautiful migratory bird had created considerable flutter at the Maguri-Motapung wetland because of its sighting for the second consecutive year.

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Assam Police freeze drug kingpin’s properties

GUWAHATI: Assam Police has been able to freeze the illegally acquired properties of a suspected drug kingpin, probably for the first time in the country, a top official said on Monday.

The Times of India

Better-than-average winter in Mumbai a balm for Covid-hit Tibetan sweater-sellers

MUMBAI: Winter is going but the ice-breakers keep coming. "Are you from Assam?" asks a woman mounting the backseat of a bike after purchasing a bunch of woolen caps and socks from Recho Pelmo. "I'm Tibetan," replies the 65-year-old hawker from Karnataka.

The Hindu

Assam govt. guesthouse on Kaziranga animal corridor

The park’s director updates Forest Department on the encroachment status, seeking necessary action in keeping with a Supreme Court order in 2019

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Railways downs Tamil Nadu in Federation Cup volleyball

Kerala scored a fighting 3-2 victory over Assam

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Congress women leaders approach Women’s Commission against Assam CM

Telangana Mahila Congress leaders, including TPCC working president J. Geeta Reddy and former Union Minister Renuka Chowdary, stepped up their demand for action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma by submitting a complaint with the Telangana State Women’s Commission and later burning his effigy.

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Ranji Trophy: Shah's maiden double ton takes Maharashtra to 415; Assam 81/2 in reply

ROHTAK: Debutant Pavan Shah slammed his maiden double hundred to take Maharashtra to an imposing 415 and put them in a commanding position against Assam on the second day of their Elite Group G Ranji Trophy game on Friday.

The Times of India

Distribution of free textbooks begins in Assam

GUWAHATI: The state education department on Thursday started distributing over 3.22 crore textbooks in nine mediums and 19 languages for around 62 lakh students. Sources in the education department said that the number of students enrolled would be known at the beginning of the new academic session in April, but…

The Hindu

Man wanted for rhino poaching in Assam arrested in Malappuram

Assam government had declared him a ‘wanted’ accused

The Hindu

Manipur Assembly elections | Freebies for students, ‘Fo Fo’ train in BJP poll manifesto

BJP replicates Assam model with promise of free scooties and laptops

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Police diluted complaint against Assam CM at KCR’s behest: Revanth

He lodges fresh complaint with punishable sections citing court judgments

The Hindu

Hyderabad Police registers case against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao had also condemned Himanta Biswa Sarma’s remarks

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