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Biswanath (Assam) [India], April 1 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said that Assam has witnessed significant transformation over the past decade, asserting that improved connectivity and infrastructure have changed perceptions about the state. Addressing a public rally in Biswanath, the Prime Minister said that where people were once struck by backwardness, they are now pleasantly surprised by the state's development. He highlighted advancements in infrastructure, noting that h ...Read More >
Guwahati, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the Centre has sanctioned an ambitious underwater tunnel project under the Brahmaputra River near Gohpur, which is aimed at transforming connectivity in the Northeast. Addressing a massive public rally in Assam's Biswanath district, PM Modi said the project, estimated at Rs 18,500 crore, will significantly reduce travel distance between Gohpur and Numaligarh, ushering in a new era of seamless connectivity in the r ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Congress on Wednesday opposed the bill aiming to increase the size of the Lok Sabha by 50 per cent, calling it a move that would disadvantage states in the South, Northeast and West.The party's general secretary in charge of communications Jairam Ramesh in a post on X highlighted concerns over the proposal and its potential impact on state representation."The Modi government is proposing to bulldoze a Bill to increase the size of the Lok Sabha by 50%. The number of seats allocated to ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 1 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Congress on Wednesday raised concerns over a proposed Bill to increase the size of the Lok Sabha, claiming that it could widen the disparity between northern and southern states and place the latter at a political disadvantage. Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh took to social media platform X to criticise the proposal, alleging that the government plans to increase the strength of the Lok Sabha by 50 per cent, along with a proportional rise in the numb ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): Congress MP Jairam Ramesh on Wednesday cornered Centre over delimitation exercise, asserting that government is proposing to "bulldoze" a legislation for sake of increasing Lok Sabha seats by 50 per cent. In an 'X' post, Ramesh opined that the argument to increase 50 percent Lok Sabha seats is equitable and deceptive, adding that its proportions may not change for present but its deeper implications cannot be neglected. "The Modi Govt is proposing to bulldoze ...Read More >
NEW DELHI,March 31: Above-normal heatwave days are likely over some parts of east, central and northwest India and the southeast Peninsula between April and June even as above-normal rainfall is expected in April, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said in its monthly forecast on Tuesday. Between April and June, maximum temperatures are expected to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country except most parts of east and northeast India, as well as eastern parts of central I ...Read More >
The Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha on Tuesday adopted a resolution moved by Congress MLA and AICC spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore under a private member's Bill, raising serious concerns on the impact on the Himachal-based apple growers over the proposed Free Trade Agreements (FTA) of India with the US, European Union (EU), and New Zealand. Moving the resolution, Rathore said the issue was not merely related to trade policy but directly affected the livelihoods of over 1.5 lakh apple-growing f ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJP's manifesto for Assam assembly polls, promising protection of land, heritage and dignity of indigenous people and Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from Bangladeshi Miyas, bringing in Uniform Civil Code, and ensuring the development of the state, employment opportunities for youths. Sitharaman said this manifesto ...Read More >
While four of the assurances focused on healthcare, land rights and financial support for women and senior citizens, the commitment on Garg's death stood out. "When our party's government is formed, we promise to find out how Zubeen was murdered and who was involved. We will conduct an inquiry into it and make the results public within 100 days," Kharge said while addressing an election rally in Naoboicha. The announcement comes even as a murder trial in the case is already underway, where sev ...Read More >
Interacting with BJP booth-level workers via the NaMo app, Modi urged them to inform voters about the threats posed by illegal immigrants and steps taken to address the issue. "The issue of illegal immigrants is not just an election slogan. It is an issue that is related to Assam's identity, and security of the state and the nation. It concerns the land of farmers, the livelihoods of poor and Adivasis and security of women too," he said. He alleged that Congress's policies had encouraged illeg ...Read More >
Guwahati: Setting an ambitious tone for the 2026 Assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday unveiled its 31-point 'Sankalp Patra', promising a flood-free Assam within two years, two lakh government jobs, and a broad push on welfare, infrastructure and indigenous rights. The manifesto was released in Guwahati by Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP state president Dilip Saikia and other senior leaders. The docum ...Read More >
Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday launched a blistering attack on Congress for politicizing singer Zubeen Garg's death by promising justice within 100 days in its manifesto.Calling the pledge "an unpardonable crime," Sarma said judgments are delivered by courts, not political parties, and accused Congress of exploiting a tragedy for electoral gains."Congress has committed an unpardonable crime by including Zubeen's name and his death in its election manifesto. If Cong ...Read More >
Guwahati: A community forest in Meghalaya's Ri-Bhoi district has emerged as a significant biodiversity hotspot, with a recent study documenting a rich diversity of swallowtail butterflies, including several legally protected species. The findings highlight both the ecological importance and vulnerability of these landscapes. The study, conducted by A.D. Marbaniang and S.R. Hajong, recorded 15 species of swallowtail butterflies (Papilionidae) in the Saiden Community Forest over a year-long surve ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Congress MLA and spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore said that the proposed Bilateral Trade Agreement with the United States, being projected as a diplomatic success, could prove "devastating" for domestic apple growers who operate on small landholdings of one to two acres, compared to large-scale orchards of nearly 100 acres in the US. Calling it a case of "structural inequality," Rathore underlined stark differences in productivity and state s ...Read More >
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 31 (ANI): Raising serious concerns over the impact of proposed Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) with countries including the United States, European Union and New Zealand, Congress MLA and AICC spokesperson Kuldeep Singh Rathore on Monday moved a resolution in the Himachal Pradesh Vidhan Sabha recommending that the government formulate a comprehensive policy to protect the state's apple and fruit growers. The resolution, introduced on the 14th day of the ong ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday accused the Congress of doing "disgusting politics" by including the issue of singer Zubeen Garg's death in its election manifesto, saying the party had "committed an unpardonable crime" by invoking the late singer's name for votes.Speaking on the sidelines of the BJP manifesto release programme here, Sarma said Zubeen Garg was deeply loved by the people of Assam and it was "unfortunate and sad" to use his name in an election campaig ...Read More >
New Delhi: Most part of India will have average or less than average temperature while the eastern, north-eastern, and central regions will experience above-average temperatures and more heatwave days, states Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in its forecast as part of the revised seasonal temperature outlook for the hot weather season (April to June) 2026. At the same time, the weather department has forecast above-normal rainfall for April, offering some relief from rising heat condition ...Read More >
Dimapur, March 31 (MExN): The opening ceremony of the IndiaSkills Competition 2025-26 was held on March 29 at Auditorium-I, Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, marking the formal commencement of one of the country's largest skill development competitions. The event will be culminating on April 2, stated an update from PRO, New Delhi. The event brought together participants, officials, experts, and dignitaries from across 36 States and Union Territories, reflecting the nation ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31 (PTI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJP's manifesto for the Assam assembly polls, promising protection of land, heritage and dignity of indigenous people and Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from "Bangladeshi Miyas", implementing the Uniform Civil Code, and creating employment opportunities for youths. The manifesto pledged to protect the land, h ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31 (PTI) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the Congress "committed a sin" by including the issue of singer Zubeen Garg's death in its manifesto. Zubeen Garg is very dear to all Assamese, and it is unfortunate and sad to use his name for collecting votes, the chief minister said on the sidelines of the BJP manifesto release programme here. He said the matter is in the court, and Congress is unaware that a fast-track court has already been constituted an ...Read More >
Tezpur, March 31: Highlighting security gains alongside rapid development, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Tuesday, said Assam has undergone a "remarkable transformation" from a state once grappling with insurgency to a key driver of growth in the Northeast. Campaigning for BJP candidate Prithiraj Rava in the Tezpur Assembly constituency, Singh drew on his experience in handling national security to underline the decline in militancy and the impact of government policies in the region. Refe ...Read More >
New Delhi: The arrest of Lashkar-e-Tayiba (LeT) commander, Shabbir Ahmed Lone, by the Special Cell of the Delhi Police is a major breakthrough for the agencies. Lone was planning attacks on a very large scale, and his arrest has thwarted a major plan of the terror group. Lone was running a complicated network, which had a pan-India presence. Lone had managed to set up modules across the country, ranging from Tamil Nadu to Delhi to West Bengal. Lone, who was being handled by LeT's Sumana Babar, ...Read More >
Tezpur (Assam) [India], March 31 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday launched an attack against Congress, accusing the party of neglecting Assam and subjecting the state to "step-motherly treatment." Addressing an election rally in Tezpur, NDA candidate and Asom Gana Parishad leader Prithviraj Rabha, Rajnath Singh, expressed confidence in the BJP-led alliance's victory in the state assembly polls. The Union Minister said, "The land of Assam is rich in both culture and nature. The ...Read More >
Union home minister Amit Shah on Sunday urged voters in Assam to vote for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in next month's assembly polls, pitching the election as crucial to tackling illegal infiltration and ensuring peace and development in the state. Shah was addressing an election rally in Dhekiajuli to drum up support for BJP candidates from Darrang district, including cabinet minister and sitting MLA Ashok Singha. Voting for all 126 assembly seats in Assam will take place on April 9, and ...Read More >
Guwahati, March 31: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Tuesday, released its Sankalp Patra for the April-9 Assam Assembly elections, outlining a broad development agenda centred on economic growth, welfare expansion and governance reforms. The manifesto was unveiled at Vajpayee Bhawan in the presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state BJP president Dilip Saikia, among other senior leaders. Addressing t ...Read More >
Guwahati, Mar 31 (PTI) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday released the BJP's manifesto for Assam assembly polls, promising protection of land, heritage and dignity of indigenous people and Rs 5 lakh crore infrastructure investment. BJP's 'Sankalp Patra' comprises 31 promises, including the recovery of encroached land from Bangladeshi Miyas, bringing in Uniform Civil Code, and ensuring the development of the state, employment opportunities for youths. Sitharaman said this manif ...Read More >
Guwahati (Assam) [India], March 31 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Tuesday released its 'Sankalp Patra' (manifesto) for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections in Guwahati. Union Ministers Nirmala Sitharaman and Sarbananda Sonowal, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, State BKP president Dilip Saikia and others were present at the ceremony. CM Sarma promised a Uniform Civil Code and two lakh jobs in the state. "We will implement UCC in Assam, excluding Sixth Schedule, ST areas. We will take s ...Read More >
ITANAGAR, 30 Mar: Arunachal Pradesh has been allocated Rs 4,900 crore under the 'pride of hills' scheme under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI). The scheme, with an outlay of Rs 25,000 crore for the financial year 2026-27, has been launched to accelerate development in the hill states of the country. "The allocation of Rs 4,900 crore for Arunachal will help us improve fiscal stability and invest further in creating revenue generating assets," Chief Minister Pema K ...Read More >
GUWAHATI, 30 Mar: The first hearing of the fast-track sessions court, set up by the Gauhati High Court for day-to-day trial proceedings in singer Zubeen Garg's death case, was held on Monday, with the counsel for arrested singer Amritprava Mahanta making a submission on her behalf. Justice Sharmila Bhuyan heard Mahanta's lawyer, AK Bhuyan, while the counsels of two other accused, Shyamkanu Mahanta and Siddhartha Sharma, will present their cases on Tuesday. Shyamkanu Mahanta was the chief organ ...Read More >
His resignation triggers a by-election for the Bankipur seat. Nitin Nabin has stepped down as an MLA, with state BJP president Sanjay Sarawagi confirming that his resignation has already been submitted to the party and will be formally handed over to the Bihar Assembly Speaker on Monday. Sarawagi said the process was delayed as it was Sunday and Nabin was travelling in Assam, but added that the resignation would now be completed as scheduled. Ahead of the move, Nabin shared an emotional messa ...Read More >
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