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Two Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists held in Assam; mobile phones, SIM cards seized

Two Al-Qaeda-linked terrorists held in Assam; mobile phones, SIM cards seized

In Assam's Goalpara district, 2 suspected terrorists were arrested on Aug 20 who later confessed to being members of AQIS.

Aug 21, 2022, 11:08 AM IST
Anti-CAA protests: Assam govt urges AASU not to disrupt recruitment drive

Anti-CAA protests: Assam govt urges AASU not to disrupt recruitment drive

We may have differences in terms of our ideology, but one should not create a restless environment during one of the largest recruitment drives of the state government, Pijush Hazarika urges

Aug 18, 2022, 23:18 PM IST
Anti-CAA protests ERUPT again in Assam as AASU hits the streets

Anti-CAA protests ERUPT again in Assam as AASU hits the streets

AASU hits the streets of Assam, as they resume anti-CAA protests after two long years. The protest was held in every district headquarters of the state.

Aug 17, 2022, 19:56 PM IST
'Will withdraw 1 lakh cases INCLUDING...', Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma makes BIG announcement on Independence Day

'Will withdraw 1 lakh cases INCLUDING...', Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma makes BIG announcement on Independence Day

"The reduction of 1 lakh cases will help judiciary in giving special focus to pending cases related to serious crimes such as rape and murder, among others," Sarma said.

Aug 15, 2022, 13:41 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Sarma's jibe at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, says 'he is 'Margdarshak' for those who....'

Assam CM Himanta Sarma's jibe at Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, says 'he is 'Margdarshak' for those who....'

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar told reporters that "Those who came to power in 2014, will they be victorious in 2024? I would like all (opposition) to be united for 2024. I am not a contender for any such

Aug 11, 2022, 15:37 PM IST
Assam, Mizoram hold ministerial-level discussion, sign joint statement on resolving border dispute between two states

Assam, Mizoram hold ministerial-level discussion, sign joint statement on resolving border dispute between two states

The next meeting between High-Level delegations of two states will take place at Guwahati in October this year where issues and claims will be deliberated in detail. 

Aug 10, 2022, 08:24 AM IST
Assam CEE Result 2022 RELEASED at astu.ac.in- Direct link to check scorecard here

Assam CEE Result 2022 RELEASED at astu.ac.in- Direct link to check scorecard here

Assam CEE Results 2022 is declared, scroll down for the direct link to check scorecard.

Aug 09, 2022, 15:14 PM IST
Assam PAT Results 2022 TODAY at dte.assam.gov.in- Check time and more here

Assam PAT Results 2022 TODAY at dte.assam.gov.in- Check time and more here

DTE, Assam will declare the result for the Polytechnic Admission Test (PAT) 2022 today, August 2 at 4 PM, candidates can check the result from the official website.

Aug 02, 2022, 14:49 PM IST
‘Even top Congress persons keep in touch...’: Assam CM makes BIG claim after Congress leader’s horse-trading allegations

‘Even top Congress persons keep in touch...’: Assam CM makes BIG claim after Congress leader’s horse-trading allegations

“Even topmost persons of Congress keep in touch with me. We don’t talk about politics but being in a party for over 22 years, we keep in touch. I don’t know why FIR was filed on this,” Himanta Biswa

Aug 01, 2022, 07:32 AM IST
Al-Qaeda-linked terror module busted in Assam; Madrasa teachers among 17 held

Al-Qaeda-linked terror module busted in Assam; Madrasa teachers among 17 held

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The government-run madrasas have already been shut down in the state. These are two religious madrasas. We have already sealed one and the district

Jul 29, 2022, 07:49 AM IST
Japanese encephalitis virus kills 27 people in this Indian state; check signs and symptoms

Japanese encephalitis virus kills 27 people in this Indian state; check signs and symptoms

Japanese encephalitis virus is a mosquito-borne flavivirus and belongs to the same genus as dengue, yellow fever, and West Nile viruses.

Jul 17, 2022, 09:47 AM IST
Japanese Encephalitis: Assam reports nine new cases, four more fatalities, death toll rises to 27

Japanese Encephalitis: Assam reports nine new cases, four more fatalities, death toll rises to 27

Japanese Encephalitis: Three fresh cases were reported from Assam's Golaghat district, two each from Sivasagar and Sonitpur along with one each from Goalpara and Kokrajhar districts.

Jul 16, 2022, 22:37 PM IST
Covid-19 fourth wave alert? India records over 20,000 new cases after 145 days, 38 fatalities in past 24 hours

Covid-19 fourth wave alert? India records over 20,000 new cases after 145 days, 38 fatalities in past 24 hours

In a span of 24 hours, an increase of 3,619 cases has been recorded in the active COVID-19 caseload, while the daily positivity rate was at 5.10 per cent and the weekly positivity rate stood at 4.37

Jul 14, 2022, 11:45 AM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits flood-affected areas of Hojai district, assesses damage

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma visits flood-affected areas of Hojai district, assesses damage

The Chief Minister interacted with local people at Dakhin Kenduguri Bornamghar and assured them of all the necessary steps to check erosion and construction of an embankment to protect the area from

Jul 12, 2022, 07:05 AM IST
Assam floods: Over 3 lakh people still remain affected, 416 villages lay inundated

Assam floods: Over 3 lakh people still remain affected, 416 villages lay inundated

As many as 3,79,200 people still continue to remain affected due to floods in Bajali, Biswanath, Cachar, Chirang, Hailakandi, Kamrup, Morigaon, Nagaon, Sivasagar and Tamulpur districts. In all,

Jul 11, 2022, 21:44 PM IST
Assam cabinet approves process for identification of Indian Muslims in state

Assam cabinet approves process for identification of Indian Muslims in state

The move will ensure their development in health, cultural identity, education, financial inclusion, skill development and women empowerment, Assam CM said.

Jul 06, 2022, 06:27 AM IST
Assam floods: Experts suggest climate change, poor planning worsened situation

Assam floods: Experts suggest climate change, poor planning worsened situation

Assam floods: "Flood predictions and early warnings do not reach the vulnerable population on occasions", said Environmental scientist Dr Partha Jyoti Das in an interview with PTI.

Jul 03, 2022, 14:51 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma files criminal defamation case against Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma files criminal defamation case against Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia

Last month, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had alleged that the Assam government had given contracts to Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife’s firms and son’s business partner to supply PPE kits

Jul 01, 2022, 13:46 PM IST
Assam: Chemotherapy provided on road as THIS cancer hospital faces heavy flooding

Assam: Chemotherapy provided on road as THIS cancer hospital faces heavy flooding

Assam floods 2022: The 150-bed Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre has been inundated by flood water, leading to the shifting of patients outside the hospital premises.

Jun 28, 2022, 15:38 PM IST
Assam floods death toll rises to 126, over 22 lakh people still affected

Assam floods death toll rises to 126, over 22 lakh people still affected

The total number of affected people declined to 22.21 lakh in 28 districts on Sunday while the figure was 25.10 lakh on the previous day, according to a bulletin issued by the ASDMA.

Jun 27, 2022, 20:47 PM IST