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“China’s Planned Dam Will Make Brahmaputra Ecosystem Fragile”: Himanta Sarma

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“China’s Planned Dam Will Make Brahmaputra Ecosystem Fragile”: Himanta Sarma

China’s plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra could make the entire ecosystem that depends on the river fragile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned on Wednesday, adding that India has already communicated its concern to Beijing.  Last week, the Chinese government approved the construction of the world’s largest hydropower dam, which…

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Key Member Of Al-Qaeda Linked Terror Group Arrested In Assam

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Key Member Of Al-Qaeda Linked Terror Group Arrested In Assam

A key member of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT), a Bangladesh-based terror group affiliated with Al Qaeda, was arrested from Assam’s Kokrajhar district, officials said on Monday. Gazi Rahman (35), is a member of the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) who had been on the run. Rahman’s arrest was a part of Assam’s Special Task Force…

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17-Feet-Long Python, Weighing Nearly 100 Kg, Found In Assam

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17-Feet-Long Python, Weighing Nearly 100 Kg, Found In Assam

Videos emerged showing several people attempting to corner and capture the snake. A 17-feet-long python, weighing nearly 100 kg, was found in Assam’s Silchar last week. The reptile was the largest ever to be discovered in human habitat in the Barak Valley. The snake was first seen near Assam University’s Silchar campus, near Girls Hostel…

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First-Ever Tagging Of Ganges River Dolphin Conducted In Assam

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First-Ever Tagging Of Ganges River Dolphin Conducted In Assam

The Ganges River Dolphin is India’s national aquatic animal. New Delhi: The first-ever tagging of the iconic Ganges River Dolphin, found in the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna River system and its tributaries, has been conducted in Assam, the Union Environment Ministry said on Wednesday. The Wildlife Institute of India (WII), in collaboration with the Assam Forest Department and…

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Assam Announces No Aadhaar Card To Persons Who Did Not Apply For NRC

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Assam Announces No Aadhaar Card To Persons Who Did Not Apply For NRC

Himanta Biswa Sarma said that infiltration from Bangladesh is a concern for us. Guwahati:  In an attempt to link the Aadhaar Card with the National Register of Citizens (NRC), the Assam government on Wednesday decided that all applications to get the unique identity card will be rejected if the applicant or the family had not…

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Woman Ostracised, ‘Fined’ Rs 5,000 For Wearing Salwar-Kameez In Assam

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Woman Ostracised, ‘Fined’ Rs 5,000 For Wearing Salwar-Kameez In Assam

Villagers objected to her salwar-kameez and took the decision in a kangaroo court. (Representational) Mangaldai: In a case of moral policing, a woman was socially ostracised and fined Rs 5,000 for wearing salwar-kameez in Darrang district of Assam, officials said on Wednesday. According to an official of the district commissioner’s office, the incident took place…

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Ward Boy In Assam Hospital Arrested For Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Minor

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Ward Boy In Assam Hospital Arrested For Alleged Sexual Harassment Of Minor

Guwahati: A ward boy at a private hospital in Assam’s Guwahati has been arrested for alleged sexual harassment of a minor patient inside the Intensive Care Unit. The 40-year-old has been charged under the provisions of the POCSO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offences) Act. According to reports, the ward boy at the Metro Hospital…

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Four New Ministers Join Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

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Four New Ministers Join Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expanded his cabinet with four ministers taking oath. Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday expanded his cabinet with four ministers taking oath. Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office to the four new ministers – Prasanta Phookan, Kaushik Rai, Krishnendu Paul, and Rupesh…

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Himanta Sarma Ready To Ban Beef In Assam If Congress Asks For It

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Himanta Sarma Ready To Ban Beef In Assam If Congress Asks For It

The Chief Minister said that he would write to the state Congress president about his stand. Guwahati: Responding to the allegation that BJP distributed beef to win the Muslim-dominated Samaguri, which was under Congress control for five consecutive terms, Mr Sarma said he was happy that the opposition party raised the matter. “Samaguri was with…

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After Stunning Win In Minority Stronghold, Assam BJP Eyes 5 Such Seats

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After Stunning Win In Minority Stronghold, Assam BJP Eyes 5 Such Seats

BJP’s Diplu Ranjan Sarmah celebrates as he wins Samaguri assembly by-election Guwahati: After the by-election win in longtime Congress stronghold Samaguri, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is eyeing for victories in five more minority-dominated seats in the next assembly election. “Our focus is always on minority votes, but with appeasement to none and justice…

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