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BJP keeps mum on implementing CAA in Assam: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Assam is going to the polls in less than a month

Congress names Chavan as screening committee head for Assam

Sonia Gandhi on Monday appointed former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan as the chairman of the screening committee for Assam

Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi begins poll campaign in Assam

The Congress-led seven-party alliance will take on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led three-party coalition

BJP's estranged ally BPF joins Congress-led Mahagathbandhan in Assam

A day after snapping ties with the ruling BJP, the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) on Sunday joined the Congress-led grand alliance to fight the Assembly polls against the saffron party

ECI allots 'ship' as party symbol to AJP for Assam Assembly elections

The symbol of a "ship" has been allotted to the newly formed Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) for the three-phase assembly elections in Assam.

EC stops transfer of IPS, APS officers ordered by Assam govt

The EC cited the model code

Covid tests at airports, railway stations to continue: Assam govt

Assam govt announced that its earlier order of suspending COVID-19 tests at airports and railway stations has been kept in "abeyance" and such clinical examinations at these places will continue

Athlete Hima Das appointed Deputy Superintendent of Police of Assam

Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Friday formally presented international athlete Hima Das with the letter appointing her to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police. Das has been appointed under the Integrated Sports Policy of the state government and was handed over the letter at a programme held at Sarusajai Sports Complex here. The chief minister also distributed appointment letters to 597 newly-recruited sub-inspectors in the Assam Police. Sonowal said that though appointment in government service is a regular process, certain recruitments exemplify ethical values and inspire the society and the people in the administration to follow the path of righteousness. He described the latest recruitment of sub-inspectors in Assam Police as an example of truthfulness, sincerity and coordinated efforts, which testified the capabilities of the police force to fight against challenges, setting a new benchmark for transparency. He also congratulated the ...

Assam election 2021 from March 27; counting on May 2: All you need to know

Assam Assembly election 2021: The previous election was held in two phases in 2016, on April 4 and 11, with an overall voter turnout of 84.72 per cent

Ahead of polls, Assam government extends AFSPA for another six months

The Assam government on Wednesday extended the existing 'disturbed area' status of the state for another six months from February 27 under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA).

Centre signs $304 mn pact with AIIB for power transmission network in Assam

The total estimated cost of the project is $365 million, of which $304 million will be financed by the AIIB and rest by the state government

Important to bring back BJP govt in Assam for development: Jitendra Singh

Singh on Tuesday said it is important to vote the BJP back to power in Assam in the interest of maintaining the continuity of development journey

PM Narendra Modi launches Rs 3,222-crore petro, gas projects in Assam

PM Modi enumerated steps taken by the state government led by Sarbananda Sonowal

PM Narendra Modi a 'migratory bird', says Grand Alliance in Assam

The Congress-led Grand Alliance in Assam on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi a 'migratory bird'

Modi opens coffers for Assam before polls, accuses prior govts of neglect

Modi Monday slammed the successive Congress dispensations that ruled the country since independence

PM Modi to visit poll-bound states Assam, West Bengal on Feb 22

The Prime Minister's Office (PMO) made the announcement on Saturday

Tomar in poll-bound Assam; says centre is still willing to talk to farmers

Tomar on Thursday said the Centre is still willing to talk to the farmers protesting against the three farm laws.

Brahmaputra not just a river but manifestation of Assam's diversity: Modi

Modi on Thursday highlighted the inseparable links of the Brahmaputra with Assam's life, livelihood and culture

Non-stop efforts being made for Assam's progress, says PM Modi

Modi said on Thursday said that the development of Assam is a top priority for the present government

2 Assam journalists arrested, 3 others detained for 'maligning' minister

Two journalists were arrested and three others detained on Wednesday for their alleged attempt to malign Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma