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Payback time for BJP in Asom Gana Parishad’s quest for Parliament berth

The Asom Gana Parishad was the BJP's stepping stone to power in Assam. More than two decades later, it is payback time for the latter in the regional party’s quest for a berth in Parliament

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Nagaland indefinite business shutdown affects normal life; people rush to Assam to buy goods

Indefinite shutdown in Nagaland due to protests against extortion by Naga political groups, impacting normal life and businesses.

The Hindu

Now, BJP indulging in Muslim appeasement, says party’s former Assam unit president

BJP's Rajen Gohain warns against Muslim appeasement strategy in Assam to win Lok Sabha elections, highlighting demographic changes.

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Assam: Students, community members collect fodder plant seeds to restore elephant habitats

Aaranyak, a leading research-driven biodiversity conservation organisation, has partnered with local schools and community groups to launch a seed collection drive throughout the Udalguri and Baksa districts of Assam as part of its larger goal of restoration of degraded elephant habitats in the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Northeast’s largest dairy cooperative clocks 28% growth

The West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd. (WAMUL), popularly known as Purabi Dairy, recorded a 28% growth during the 2023-24 fiscal with a turnover exceeding ₹262 crore.

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In Assam, two valleys divided on CAA, united in its absence as poll plank

“Even if somebody had come from Bangladesh, he won’t be able to apply under CAA, given the way rules are made. As per the rules, one needs to produce documents from Bangladesh. How is that possible, tell me?”

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India election 2024 Phase 2: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Across 13 states, 88 constituencies go to the polls on April 26 in the second phase of the world’s largest election.

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In Assam, BJP tries to woo 1.21 cr women voters with schemes, ‘fake forms’

Gitarthi Bora, a 43-year-old resident of Bharti village in Assam's Sivasagar district, received a message last week on a WhatsApp group for the self-help group she is part of. It was from a senior, and invited her to attend chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s public meeting.

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Will build madrasas after securing Lok Sabha victory: Badruddin Ajmal

Maulana Badruddin Ajmal said the elected leaders of his party would build 700 madrasas to compensate for some 750 madrasas closed down in Assam.

The Hindu

No forests or wildlife will be left if animal-human conflicts are not resolved, SC warns

Supreme Court warns of danger to forests and wildlife due to animal-human conflicts, emphasizes need for balance.

The Hindu

Congress manifesto more aligned with interests of Pakistan, says Assam CM

The election manifesto of the Congress is more aligned with the interests of Pakistan than India, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said.

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No plan to relocate refugees from Arunachal in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said there were no plans to relocate the Chakma and Hajong refugees from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam

The Hindu

Assam MP’s nomination rejected over invalid ST certificate

Naba Kumar Sarania's nomination papers rejected due to invalid ST certificate, impacting his candidacy in Assam's Kokrajhar constituency.

The Hindu

Raped and murdered after her Class 10 exam, Assam girl posthumously secures first division

Tragic story of a 16-year-old rape victim who achieved first division in Assam's Class 10 exams.

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SC seeks Centre, Assam's reply on fresh plea challenging CAA rules

With the unveiling of the rules on March 11, days ahead of the announcement of the Lok Sabha elections, the Modi government kicked off the process of granting Indian citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians -- from Pakistan, Afghanistan and Bangladesh.

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Assam MP files nomination after court faults Scheduled Tribe certificate

Naba Kumar Sarania files nomination from Kokrajhar after court dismisses his ST status, plans to challenge decision.

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60 candidates filed nominations in Assam for four seats

60 candidates filed their nomination for four Lok Sabha seats in Assam where elections will be held in the third phase on May 7.

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Assam CM vows citizenship for Bengali Hindus, scholarship for female students

Assam election updates: 'Mama ka warranty' follows 'Modi ka guarantee' as BJP makes promises for the future.

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Loss of ₹650 crore likely if 10% of migrant workers in Kerala go home to vote

A rough estimate reveals that if at least 10% of the migrant labourers in Kerala return to their home State to vote, the total financial loss incurred will be around ₹650 crore.

The Hindu

Gauhati HC dismisses Assam MP's petition challenging cancellation of ST status

The Gauhati High Court on April 18 dismissed a writ petition by two-time MP Naba Sarania, challenging a State Level Scrutiny Committee’s order striking down his Scheduled Tribe (Plains) status.

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Over 1800 polling stations ready for Lok Sabha elections in Assam's Sonitpur

The Sonitpur district election office dispatched polling parties to their respective polling stations on Thursday for the first phase of elections. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

BJP turned Congress-created problems into possibilities in northeast: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises free ration and healthcare for all in Nalbari, Assam during election rally.

The Hindu

Ahead of poll rallies, PM holds roadshow in Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Guwahati, ahead of his election rallies in Assam and Tripura.

Newslaundry

‘BJP duping people, women to vote against it’: Cong’s Gaurav Gogoi on polls, Assam, CAA

Gaurav Gogoi, Congress leader and deputy leader of opposition, is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Jorhat. The constituency, which was a Congress stronghold for 18 years till 2009, has recorded the BJP’s win in the last two general elections.

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Assam Rifles vehicle ambushed near Namdhang; one personnel injured

At least one Assam Rifles personnel was injured after unidentified gunmen ambushed a vehicle of the security force at Namdang area in Margherita. Read further on Dynamite News:

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