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Congress asks Assam CM Biswa Sarma to give up his personal security

Congress in Assam hit back at CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's appeal to the BJP leaders and the party functionaries to give up their personal security officer (PSO) as "this is a Congress culture".

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam reports 120 new cases, two more deaths

he recovery rate among coronavirus patients in the state stood at 98.66 per cent.

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam reports 103 new cases, two deaths

Currently, the state has 741 active Covid cases

Nigeria returnee, family test positive for coronavirus in Assam

A 57-year-old returnee from Nigeria, four other members of his family and their domestic help have tested positive for Covid-19 in Assam

Year-ender: Frequent police encounters, boundary disputes mark Assam's 2021

A government change marked 2021 in Assam as BJP's Northeast strongman Himanta Biswa Sarma took over as the chief minister

Assam's growth rate declines, fiscal deficit, debts rose in 2019-20: CAG

Assam has recorded a decline in its growth rate while its fiscal deficit, outstanding debt and public debt have increased significantly at the end of 2019-20, a CAG report said

Assam Legislative Assembly clears amendments in Cattle Preservation Act

The Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the amendment bill for modification of the Cattle Preservation Act to further strengthen the Act.

Assam, Meghalaya CMs meet, say will resolve their border issues by Jan 15

In a breakthrough in their long-standing inter-state boundary disputes between Assam and Meghalaya, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday held a meeting and decided to resolve the issues on or before January 15."Meeting was held at a political level with the Assam counterpart on the border issue taking the 6 areas of differences for Phase I discussions. We have made considerable positive progress through our joint dialogue & hope to arrive at an amicable solution shortly," Conrad Sangma tweeted.After the meeting, Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong said, "It was a very productive and good meeting. The CMs have decided to make an announcement on or before January 15.""There are disputes in six areas and I am sure that we will be able to find a solution in at least some areas," he added."Our regional committees have submitted their reports and we are working towards a final agreement on many disputed border areas," ...

Assam, Meghalaya aim to resolve border disputes by January 15

In a breakthrough in their long-standing inter-state boundary disputes between Assam and Meghalaya, their respective Chief Ministers on Wednesday held a meeting and decided to resolve the issues at 6 areas on or before January 15 as a part of Phase I discussions."Meeting was held at a political level with the Assam counterpart on the border issue taking the 6 areas of differences for Phase I discussions. We have made considerable positive progress through our joint dialogue & hope to arrive at an amicable solution shortly," Conrad Sangma tweeted.After the meeting, Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong said, "It was a very productive and good meeting. The CMs have decided to make an announcement on or before January 15.""There are disputes in six areas and I am sure that we will be able to find a solution in at least some areas," he added."Our regional committees have submitted their reports and we are working towards a final agreement on many disputed border areas," Assam CM ...

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam registers 119 new cases, one more fatality

The toll rose to 6,152 following the death of two Covid patients in Bongaigaon and Dhemaji districts

NE becoming corridor for trade with Southeast Asia: Assam minister

Assam's Act East Policy Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said the infrastructure and connectivity development projects being implemented in the northeast are transforming the boundaries

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam logs 114 new cases, one more fatality

The positivity rate increased to 0.37 per cent from 0.27 per cent on Monday

Steps taken for capacity expansion of Digboi refinery; Assam CM thanks PM

"I am so happy to receive the letter from the Union minister about action on capacity expansion of Digboi Refinery," Sarma tweeted

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam reports two new deaths, 94 fresh cases

The number of active cases currently in the state is 955

AFSPA to continue in Assam, to be withdrawn if peace lasts: Himanta

Sarma on Monday said a decision on withdrawing the Act will be taken only if the present peace prevails for a longer term

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam reports 2 new deaths, 75 fresh cases

Currently, the state has 982 active cases

New vistadome train services to boost tourism, says Assam CM

Vistadome coaches are equipped with glass windows and roofs for a better view of scenic landscapes

India offers eight oil and gas blocks for bidding in latest round

Eight blocks have been offered in the seventh bid round of Open Acreage Licensing Policy (OALP), with bids due on February 15, 2022, the Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) said

BS Number Wise: Funding the Indian police

Indian police funding: States' spending doesn't improve the public image of the police, so where is the money going?

An addiction called AFSPA

Much of the Northeast doesn't need a tough law such as AFSPA. No government will dare repeal it, but it can at least be imposed very selectively