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Assam’s 16-party Opposition bloc warns of mass protests if CAA is implemented
The opposition says CAA "will nullify" the Assam Accord and has threatened that a state-wide bandh would be called if CAA was implemented in the state.
Assam: Congress leader Rana Goswami resigns, likely to join BJP
Goswami, who resigned as the working president of the state Congress recently, is the former MLA of Jorhat.
SC questions Assam government on Pobitora sanctuary boundary demarcation
The bench also comprised Justice Sandeep Nath asked the government to consider the issue with urgency and be given top most priority.
Assam govt stokes debate with decision to repeal Muslim Marriage Act
While some threatened to move the court against this decision of the state cabinet, minority-based AIUDF chief Maulana Badruddin Ajmal said it was the first step towards implementing UCC in the state.
Assam repeals Muslim Marriage Act, likely to implement UCC soon
The Assam government has repealed the Assam Muslim Marriage and Divorce Registration Act, 1935.
Assam Police summons Congress MLA, Guwahati leader
The Congress confirmed the notices of summons were issued to MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar and Guwahati city Congress general secretary Ramen Kumar Sarma.
Assam govt stops subsidised power to ministers, officers
CM Sarma instructed the department to install individual prepaid meters in every government quarters, including residences in the ministerial colony.
AAP announces candidates on three LS seats in Assam
The AAP’s state leadership was hell bent upon contesting the three seats but the Congress was willing to leave only the Guwahati seat to the Kejriwal-led party.
‘Miused public funds’: Assam MLA slams CM for spending over Rs 58 crores on helicopter…
The Assam Assembly was informed that an expenditure of Rs 58,23,07,104 was incurred as “airlifting/helicopter” charges for Sarma, ministers and other dignitaries.
Assam govt harsh measures to stop cheating in job tests
According to provisions in the bill, if any examinee indulges in unfair means, he or she shall be liable to be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine, which shall not be less…
Asia’s oldest surviving amphitheatre ‘Rang Ghar’ in Assam to get a facelift
“The Doul Pukhuri dug under the stewardship of Swargadeo Rudra Singha added a new dimension to the glory of Rangpur.
Days after Rahul’s yatra, over 150 from Congress, All Assam Students’ Union join BJP
Among those who wore saffron included former minister Bismita Gogoi, expelled Youth Congress state president Angkita Dutta and former AASU president Dipanka Kumar Nath.
Himanta accuses Rahul of using ‘body double’ during ‘Nyay Yatra’
Himanta claimed that Gandhi was "using a body double" during his bus journey and that the person sitting in the bus and waving at the people from the window was "probably not Rahul at all."
Rahul dares Assam Police to file more FIRs
Gandhi slammed Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and termed him the "most corrupt CM" of the country with a series of allegations related to land and areca nut.
Rahul hits back at Himanta, says Assam CM’s actions helping yatra get publicity
The Congress is benefiting from what the Assam Chief Minister and the Union Home Minister are doing and the yatra has become the main issue in Assam, Gandhi said.
Rahul asked not to hold street-corner meeting and padayatra in Assam’s Morigaon
Earlier in the day, Gandhi was barred from visiting the birthplace of iconic Vaishnav saint Srimanta Sankardeva.
Congress alleges attack on Jairam Ramesh’s car,
Yatra stickers from the vehicle were torn out and the attackers attempted to put a BJP flag on the vehicle, nearly breaking the rear glass, an AICC leader said
Assam government most corrupt in India: Rahul Gandhi
Gandhi slammed the ruling BJP and its ideologue Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) for 'spreading hatred and looting public money'.
BJP wins 25 of 28 seats in Assam Autonomous Council poll
Over 74 per cent of voter turnout was recorded during polling conducted in 231 polling stations spread across the hill district of Dima Hasao on January 9.
BJP set to sweep Assam’s North Cachar Hills Council poll
The results were declared in 13 seats, all of them bagged by the BJP. The victories in these seats took the party’s tally to 19. The counting of votes was on in the remaining nine seats.