Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed concern on Wednesday over the changing demographics in the state, particularly highlighting the significant increase in the Muslim population.
Class 11 student stabs teacher to death in Assam school after being scolded for poor performance
Guwahati/IBNS: A Class 11 student allegedly stabbed his teacher to death in the classroom at a school in Assam's Sivasagar district on Saturday, media reports said.
The Election Commission (EC) has accepted the nomination form of jailed radical preacher and 'Waris Punjab De' Chief Amritpal Singh to contest the Lok Sabha Election 2024 as an independent candidate from the Khadoor Sahib seat.
Former Assam CM Sarbananda Sonowal declares assets worth Rs 4.75 cr
Sarbananda Sonowal, the BJP's most high-profile candidate in Assam, has total movable and immovable assets worth Rs 4,75,85,258.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to address 30 public meetings for first phase of polling
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will attend 30 public meetings in 15 days beginning from April 1 to 15 for the first phase of polling in the state.
Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal files nomination for first phase of Lok Sabha polls
BJP leader and Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Opposition Congress Candidate Gaurav Gogoi, filed their nominations on Tuesday for the first phase of the Lok Sabha elections in Assam.
IIT Guwahati student detained after he pledges 'allegiance to ISIS' in LinkedIn post
Guwahati/IBNS: The police detained an IIT-Guwahati student after he allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS in Assam's Hajo in a LinkedIn post on Saturday.
Police arrest two drug peddlers from Assam's Cachar
Police arrested two drug peddlers along with drugs in Assam's Cachar district on Thursday night, officials said.
ISIS India head, his key associate arrested in a major op in Assam's Dhubri
Guwahati/IBNS: In a major breakthrough, Assam Police's Special Task Force (STF) Wednesday arrested the ISIS India chief, Haris Farooqi, and one of his associates, who are on the National Investigation Agency (NIA)'s most wanted list, media reports said.
PM Modi lays foundation stone for 3 semiconductor projects worth about Rs 1.25L cr
New Delhi/UNI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for three semiconductor projects worth about 1.25 lakh crore rupees through video conferencing on Wednesday.
50 MW Solar Project of SJVN to come up in Assam's Sontipur
Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday performed 'Bhumi Pujan' ceremony of 50 MW Solar Project being developed in Sonitpur, Assam by SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of SJVN.
PM Modi visits Kaziranga National Park in Assam, undertakes elephant and jeep safari
Dispur/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent Saturday morning taking an elephant and a jeep safari at Assam's Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, amid his packed administrative and political schedule.
Assam CM dedicates State Cancer Institute in Guwahati
Taking advanced and accountable healthcare facilities to a greater height, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday dedicated State Cancer Institute, Guwahati to the service of the people.
Assam Police bust godown used to stock narcotics, contraband
Assam Rifles, under the aegis of Headquarter Inspector General Assam Rifles (South), busted a godown used for stocking narcotics along with other incriminating items at Homeguard Veng, Moreh (Manipur).
Assam cabinet repeals Muslim marriages and divorce registration Act
Guwahati/UNI: The Assam cabinet on Friday decided to repeal an 89-year-old legislation involving the registration of marriages and divorces by Muslims residing in the state.