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Assam: Mid-segment businesses hit hard by high tax, inflation, absence of schemes

Assam's mid-segment businesses hope for relief from high taxes, exclusion from schemes, and inflation post-Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu

A well-intentioned study and a demographic myth

We must pay special attention to the Muslim girl’s education and work towards the educational and economic empowerment of Muslims

The Hindu

Assam’s Kaziranga National Park collects highest revenue in its 50-year history

Kaziranga National Park in Assam breaks revenue and visitor records, attracting high-profile visitors and tourists worldwide.

The Hindu

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Three arrested with drugs worth around ₹7 seven crore in Assam's Cachar

Three persons have been arrested and drugs worth around ₹7 crore seized in two separate operations in Assam’s Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said

The Hindu

Polling stations constructed in wildlife sanctuary: NGT seeks Assam govt’s reply

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Assam’s Chief Secretary to provide details of officers who let polling stations, schools, and other construction activities in a wildlife sanctuary and a reserve forest in gross violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

The Hindu

More than 75% polling in last Assam phase

Over 75% voter turnout in peaceful Lok Sabha elections across four constituencies in Guwahati, Assam.

The Hindu

‘They call us Bangladeshi’: Assam’s citizenship crisis and neglected villages

Dhubri is a town located at the edge of Assam, an entry point into Bangladesh. Its location has been a point of contention between the two countries– it’s portrayed as a gateway for illegal immigrants.

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Reporter’s diary: Assam is better off than 2014, but can’t say the same for its citizens

‘Who are you voting for in 2024?’

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Watch | Himanta Biswa Sarma: Congress has diverted reservation by giving it to Muslims

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the BJP’s electoral prospects in the State

The Hindu

Assam Lok Sabha polls: Decline in women candidates but female voters outnumber men

Among the smaller parties, Gana Suraksha Party has given tickets to two women while Hindu Samaj Party, Gana Sangram Parishad, SUCI(C) and Voters Party have given to one each and there are three independents in the fray.

The Hindu

India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 3: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters in 93 constituencies in 11 states, territories go to polls on May 7 in latest phase of world’s largest election.

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Campaign for last phase of Lok Sabha polls ends in Assam

Assam's final Lok Sabha election phase in Guwahati, Barpeta, Dhubri, and Kokrajhar with BJP, Congress, and regional allies.

The Hindu

Congress to approach courts for disqualification of Assam MLAs involved in 'anti-party' activities

Congress general secretary in charge of Assam Jitendra Singh seeks court intervention for disqualification of MLAs involved in anti-party activities.

The Hindu

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | ‘No need to worry about reservation; PM has only strengthened it during a decade in power’

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses BJP's electoral prospects and criticizes Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in interview with The Hindu.

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In Assam, a battered road leads to border Gorkha village with little to survive on

In Assam, the Bodoland region has limped back to normalcy after three decades of violence, insurgency and conflict over demand for an independent nation. Locals say peace returned after the 2020 Bodo accord – a pact between the central government, Assam government and Bodo groups.

The Hindu

Tamil Nadu man arrested for murdering Assam native at Kottayam in Kerala

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Heavy rainfall leads to flood-like situation in Assam's Dima Hasao district

Heavy rainfall in Assam's Dima Hasao district led to a flood-like situation and landslides occurred in several parts of the hill district, disrupting communication. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Himanta and AIUDF’s Ajmal have a ‘secret understanding’ to defeat Congress, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accuses Assam CM of secret alliance with AIUDF to defeat Congress, alleges scams and mafia raj.

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Payback time for BJP in Asom Gana Parishad’s quest for Parliament berth

The Asom Gana Parishad was the BJP's stepping stone to power in Assam. More than two decades later, it is payback time for the latter in the regional party’s quest for a berth in Parliament

The Hindu

Nagaland indefinite business shutdown affects normal life; people rush to Assam to buy goods

Indefinite shutdown in Nagaland due to protests against extortion by Naga political groups, impacting normal life and businesses.

The Hindu

Now, BJP indulging in Muslim appeasement, says party’s former Assam unit president

BJP's Rajen Gohain warns against Muslim appeasement strategy in Assam to win Lok Sabha elections, highlighting demographic changes.

Dynamite News

Assam: Students, community members collect fodder plant seeds to restore elephant habitats

Aaranyak, a leading research-driven biodiversity conservation organisation, has partnered with local schools and community groups to launch a seed collection drive throughout the Udalguri and Baksa districts of Assam as part of its larger goal of restoration of degraded elephant habitats in the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Northeast’s largest dairy cooperative clocks 28% growth

The West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd. (WAMUL), popularly known as Purabi Dairy, recorded a 28% growth during the 2023-24 fiscal with a turnover exceeding ₹262 crore.

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In Assam, two valleys divided on CAA, united in its absence as poll plank

“Even if somebody had come from Bangladesh, he won’t be able to apply under CAA, given the way rules are made. As per the rules, one needs to produce documents from Bangladesh. How is that possible, tell me?”

Al Jazeera

India election 2024 Phase 2: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Across 13 states, 88 constituencies go to the polls on April 26 in the second phase of the world’s largest election.

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