'Assam govt pushed back over 330 illegal infiltrators': CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government had pushed back over 330 illegal Bangladeshi infiltrators in recent months and would expedite the p...

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Assam CM holds meeting with Meghalaya CM; discusses border dispute and joint irrigation power project

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad Sangma held a high-level meeting on Monday evening at the State Guest House in Koinadhara, Guwahati.

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Assam flash floods, landslides kill eight people in past 24 hours

Eight people have lost their lives due to flash floods and landslides in Assam over the past 24 hours, according to officials from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority.

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Assam: Landslides claim 5 lives, including children in Kamrup, says ASDMA

At least five people, including children, lost their lives in landslides that occurred in Kamrup (Metro) district over the past 24 hours, according to the Assam State Disaster...

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Assam: Armed poacher killed in gunfight with security forces in Kaziranga National Park

An armed poacher was killed in a gunfight with security personnel in Assam's Kaziranga National Park & Tiger Reserve, according to an official statement released by the park a...

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Assam Cabinet approves arms licences for indigenous people in vulnerable areas

The Assam Cabinet has approved the granting of arms licences to original inhabitants and indigenous Indian citizens residing in vulnerable, remote, and border areas of the state.

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Assam: Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi to take charge as APCC president on June 3, preparations underway

Gaurav Gogoi, the newly appointed President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, will formally assume charge as APCC P...

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Assam: Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary sees surge in tourists, revenue; earns INR 62 lakh this season

The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam’s Morigaon district has recorded a significant rise in tourist footfall and revenue during the ongoing 2024–25 tourist season.

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Assam CM Sarma showcases elimination of child marriage as best practice in NDA CMs' Conclave

Assam's relentless campaign to eradicate child marriage was commended during the NDA CMs' Conclave in New Delhi, the Chief Minister's Office said in an official statement.

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Drugs worth over INR 2,600 crore seized, more than 20,000 arrested in Assam since 2021: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday highlighted the state government's sustained crackdown on drug trafficking under Mission #AssamAgainstDrugs.

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Assam: Orang Nature Camp engages students in biodiversity conservation through immersive learning in tiger reserve

The Assam Forest department has inaugurated the fourth edition of the Orang Nature Camp at the Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve to engage students in biodiversity preserv...

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Assam Police seizes huge consignment of foreign-made cigarettes, two held

The Assam Police apprehended two individuals and seized a large consignment of foreign-made cigarettes from their possession in Guwahati, officials said.

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Voting starts for first phase of Assam panchayat polls

Voting began on Friday for the first phase of panchayat elections in 14 districts of Assam, with long queues of voters seen at several polling stations in the morning.

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Congress files FIR against Assam CM Sarma over alleged remarks on women

The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee has lodged an FIR against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for his alleged derogatory remarks towards the women of the state.

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IIT Guwahati develops hybrid aerogel for wastewater, oil spill treatment

Guwahati IIT has developed a multi-functional aerogel with significant potential to address major environmental challenges, including wastewater treatment and industrial pollu...

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Assam: BJP releases manifesto for upcoming panchayat polls

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Bharatiya Janata Party's state chief, Dilip Saikia, released the party's manifesto (Sankalp Patra) on Saturday for the upcoming pa...

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Guwahati Tea Auction Centre sets new record, sells tea worth INR 3,850 crore in FY 2024–25

The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre, GTAC, has set a new milestone by selling tea worth INR 3,850 crore during the financial year 2024–25.

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Assam man's orchid garden in Jorhat blooms with 9,000 Kopou phool, cultural and conservation marvel

Nestled in the verdant landscape of Rangajan, Jorhat, lies a vibrant orchid garden home to more than 9,000 Kopou phool (Rhynchostylis retusa), lovingly cultivated by Mithu Gogoi.

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