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Guwahati, May 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday formally received a Japanese delegation led by Speaker of the House of Representatives of Japan, Nukaga Fukushiro. The high-level 45-member Japanese delegation arrived in Guwahati on a three-day visit to Assam. The Assam Chief Minister called the visit a huge milestone for deepening ties between Assam and Japan. Receiving the Speaker and the delegation at his office in Lok Sewa Bhawan on Saturday evening, Chief Minist ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, April 4: Despite a decade of national push for clean energy, Meghalaya remains trapped in a "smoke-and-firewood" era, ranking as India's second-worst state for LPG adoption with a staggering 65% of households still dependent on traditional fuel. According to the latest reports, only 29% of households in Meghalaya have an LPG connection, the lowest in the country after Odisha (26%). Within the Northeast, Meghalaya trails significantly behind Tripura, which holds a 36% coverage rate. ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Prime Minister Narendra Modi sought to allay the fears of the Christian community following the apprehensions generated by the NDA government's Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill. Addressing an election rally in the Christian heartland of Thiruvalla, Modi alleged that the Congress and LDF have been telling lies about their character, constantly misleading the country. "When the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) came, they spread countless lies, yet once it was im ...Read More >
A high-stakes political confrontation is brewing between the BJP-led NDA government and the Congress over the implementation of the Women's Reservation law, turning what was hailed as a landmark reform into a fierce electoral and constitutional battle. At the heart of the clash is the Centre's decision to convene an extended budget three-day Parliament session from April 16, triggering sharp objections from the Opposition. Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has defended the move, sayi ...Read More >
BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Saturday (April 4, 2026) alleged that the previous Congress governments in Assam had turned Barak Valley into a "crime hub" for vote bank politics. He said people punished the grand old party for its "politics of appeasement of infiltrators" by voting it out of power in the State. Cow, buffalo for each Assam tribal family, promises Amit Shah Addressing a poll rally in support of the party's Ram Krishna Nagar candidate in Sribhumi district, Mr. Nabin said, ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued an orange warning across several states, forecasting widespread hailstorms, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty to squally winds reaching speeds of 60-70 kmph. The warning covers Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Vidarbha, East Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. According to the IMD, these regions are likely to witness intense weathe ...Read More >
Tiruvalla (Kerala), April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Placing women's political empowerment at the heart of his campaign pitch, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday underscored the Centre's commitment to the Women's Reservation Bill, asserting that 33 per cent reservation for women in legislatures would become a reality and be reflected in the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. Addressing a mammoth NDA rally in Tiruvalla, PM Modi said Parliament would take up discussions on the Bill from April 16 to 18 and c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The India Meteorological Department on Saturday issued an orange warning across several states, forecasting widespread hailstorms, thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty to squally winds reaching speeds of 60-70 kmph. The warning covers Punjab, Haryana, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, East Rajasthan, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Vidarbha, East Uttar Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. According to the IMD, these regions are likely to witness intense weathe ...Read More >
Dibrugarh: Union minister of ports, shipping and waterways Sarbananda Sonowal mounted a fierce attack on Congress on Thursday, asserting that the overwhelming public response at campaign rallies in Sadiya and Naharkatia signals a decisive popular rejection of the opposition's politics and a firm mandate for continued BJP-led governance in Assam.Sonowal campaigned in support of BJP candidates Bolin Chetia in Sadiya and Taranga Gogoi in Naharkatia, addressing public meetings at Dangari under the S ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 4: One of Assam's finest and most charismatic footballers, Gilbertson Sangma, died at his Kahilipara residence on Saturday morning. He was 71. Born on April 21, 1955, in Dibrugarh, Sangma was a towering figure in Assam football through the 1970s and 80s, captivating fans with his skill and flair. He represented the Indian senior team in 1975, earning three caps in friendly matches against Indonesia and Thailand. Sangma spent his entire domestic career with Assam and Assam Poli ...Read More >
Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): As the 2026 Assam Assembly elections heat up, the Sibsagar (Sivasagar) constituency has emerged as one of the most-watched battlegrounds. Incumbent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi is looking to retain his stronghold in the historic Ahom capital, but the challenge has taken a complex turn with a "friendly contest" between the ruling NDA allies. Also Read | Ashok Kharat Viral Videos Case: Godman Impregnated Victim, Gave Her Abortion Pills, Say Polic ...Read More >
Sivasagar (Assam) [India], April 4 (ANI): As the 2026 Assam Assembly elections heat up, the Sibsagar (Sivasagar) constituency has emerged as one of the most-watched battlegrounds. Incumbent MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi is looking to retain his stronghold in the historic Ahom capital, but the challenge has taken a complex turn with a "friendly contest" between the ruling NDA allies. Gogoi is fighting to retain his seat against two NDA alliance candidates: Prodip Hazarika (AGP) and Kusha ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress termed the convening of a "special session of Parliament" on April 16-18 a violation of the model code of conduct, accusing the BJP of trying to use the women's quota bill to influence elections in Tamil Nadu and Bengal, which go to polls later this month.AICC spokesman Jairam Ramesh said Congress opposes any "change in relative strength of states" in the Lok Sabha, criticising a "hasty proposal" for a "proportionate" increase in parliamentary seats. He said such a move would ...Read More >
New Delhi: Senior CPI (Maoist) politburo member Prashant Bose, widely known by as Kishan Da, passed away at the Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi on Friday morning following a prolonged illness. He was over 80 years old. Bose, who carried a bounty of Rs 1 crore on his head, had been in judicial custody at Birsa Munda Central Jail since his arrest in November 2021. His health deteriorated sharply early on Friday, with reports indicating severe breathing difficulties. He was ...Read More >
Raipur, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Six-time World Championship medallist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia underlined the importance of grassroots investment and structured development pathways while addressing reporters at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 in Raipur on Friday. For creating future champions, both the legendary sportspersons maintained that Indian families need to discourage children from indulging in more screen time and rather send them to playgrounds t ...Read More >
RAIPUR: Six-time World Championship medalist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia on Friday said that talent exists in the tribal regions, but needs an ecosystem to flourish. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the closing ceremony of the first Khelo India Tribal Games, in Raipur, the two legendary sports personalities said that the tribal communities naturally have immense sporting talent and it has already been established. Northeast particularly produced so many ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Former Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia hailed the Khelo India Tribal Games as a great platform for athletes of the tribal community and said there is huge scope for sports in the tribal belt. During the competition, the hosts Chhattisgarh finished ninth on the medals tally with 3 gold, 10 silver and 6 bronze medals. Karnataka were crowned the overall champions, claiming 23 gold along with 8 silver and 7 bronze. Odisha finished second with 21 gold ...Read More >
Raipur (Chhattisgarh) [India], April 3 (ANI): Six-time World Championship medallist Mary Kom and former India football captain Bhaichung Bhutia underlined the importance of grassroots investment and structured development pathways while addressing reporters at the Khelo India Tribal Games 2026 here on Friday. For creating future champions, both the legendary sportspersons maintained that Indian families need to discourage children from indulging in more screen time and rather send them to playg ...Read More >
While the milder weather should provide some respite to customers, and also lower power demand in the midst of an energy crisis brought about by the war in West Asia, a wet April could damage standing ready-for-harvest crops, some of which have already been impacted by western disturbances in the second half of March. ALSO READ | More rain for Delhi this week, IMD warns of thunderstorms across North India In what could further impact the farm sector, the agency predicted an 80% likelihood of a ...Read More >
Sonitpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "Congress has always promoted infiltration and riots, whereas the BJP drives out such elements. Earlier, infiltrators used to take away the rights of the youth and consume the ration meant for the people of Assam, but now the double-engine government guarantees that every citizen receives their due." Addressing a public rally in support of BJP candidate Ritu Baran Sarma from the Barchala Assembly constituency in the Assam Assembly elections, he urge ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 3 (UNI) Former Meghalaya minister and BJP legislator, Alexander Laloo Hek, has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, expressing serious apprehension over the union government's introduction of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) (FCRA) Amendment Bill, 2026 in parliament. "The proposed amendments raise significant concerns regarding their potential impact on the operational viability, autonomy, and effectiveness of the non-profit sector," Hek argued, while urging the Prime Min ...Read More >
Guwahati: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on a campaign trail in poll-bound Assam, on Friday accused the previous Congress regime of "facilitating" infiltration and credited the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) government with driving out such elements. Addressing his second poll rally in Assam's Barchalla, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister said: "Congress always promoted infiltration and riots, whereas the BJP drives out such elements. Earlier, infiltrators used to take away the right ...Read More >
Guwahati: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, on Friday, launched a sharp attack on the Congress and AIUDF while campaigning for NDA candidate Deepak Kumar Das in Assam's Barpeta, asserting that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led alliance would not allow the state to become a hub of "love jihad" or "land jihad". Addressing a public rally, Chief Minister Adityanath alleged that the Congress had "already fled the electoral field", while claiming that the time had come to politically s ...Read More >
Agartala, Apr 3 (PTI) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Friday criticised Tipra Motha Party chief Pradyot Kishore Manikya Debbarma for his promise of 'Greater Tipraland' by incorporating parts of Bangladesh, claiming that such a demand will mislead people. Addressing a tribal council election rally at Silachari Motorstand in Gomati district, Debbarma had on Wednesday said he aimed to form a 'Greater Tipraland' by incorporating Bangladesh's Cox's Bazar, Chittagong and Khagrachhari, and called ...Read More >
Longkhum, Apr 2 (UNI) Meghalaya Chief Minister and National People's Party (NPP) National President, Conrad Sangma on Wednesday campaigned for party candidate I. Abenjang ahead of the upcoming bye-election to the 28-Koridang Assembly Constituency in Nagaland, scheduled on April 9. Sangma arrived at Longkhum village in Mokokchung district, where he was accorded a traditional Ao welcome. He interacted with village elders and the Village Council Chairman at the community hall, where he later add ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Congress on Friday alleged that the government has called a "special session" for passing bills related to amending the women's quota law and delimitation to "grab political mileage" in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu polls, which is a "gross violation" of the model code of conduct. Asserting that the government's push for rushed delimitation exercise would have "dangerous consequences", Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said "we do not want any disturb ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Friday alleged that the government has called a "special session" for passing bills related to amending the women's quota law and delimitation to "grab political mileage" in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu polls, which is a "gross violation" of the model code of conduct. Asserting that the government's push for rushed delimitation exercise would have "dangerous consequences", Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said "we do not want any disturb ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) The Congress on Friday alleged that the government has called a "special session" for passing bills related to amending the women's quota law and delimitation to "grab political mileage" in West Bengal and Tamil Nadu polls, which is a "gross violation" of the model code of conduct. Asserting that the government's push for rushed delimitation exercise would have "dangerous consequences", Congress general secretary in-charge communications Jairam Ramesh said "we do not want ...Read More >
Shillong, Apr 3 (PTI) Meghalaya is likely to experience above-normal temperatures and below-normal rainfall during the April-June period this year, though no heat wave conditions are expected, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. According to the seasonal outlook issued by the IMD, maximum and minimum temperatures across the state are likely to be above normal. Despite the rise in temperatures, heat wave conditions are not likely across the state during the period, the weather offic ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 25 : Former Manipur Chief Minister and Congress leader Okram Ibobi on Sunday said that ... New Delhi [India], June 25 : Former Manipur Chief Minister and Congress leader Okram Ibobi on Sunday said that violence in Manipur has continued for over 50 days but PM Narendra Modi has not mentioned a single word about it, so it seems the Prime Minister is angry with the state. While addressing the national convention on Peace in Manipur in Delhi, Okram Ibobi said, "It has been ...Read More >
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