Bhopal, Jan 9 (IANS) In a significant step towards wildlife conservation, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Guwahati, reaching a principled agreement on the inter-state exchange of wild animals. The pact aims to enrich biodiversity in both states, particularly by reintroducing species extinct in certain regions.Under the agreement, Assam will translocate 50 wild water buffaloes to Madhya Pradesh over the next three years, in phased group…
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Guwahati, Jan 9 (IANS) The Special Revision of the electoral roll in Assam has become a bone of contention between the BJP and the Congress party, with opposition leaders accusing the ruling party of using the Election Commission to take benefits in the next Assembly polls.A senior Congress leader said on Friday that the state government has been trying to wipe out the names of voters who are not the traditional vote bank of the BJP, and this act is a threat to democracy, which will have serious…
Guwahati, Jan 9 (IANS) At least four Rohingyas, who had entered India illegally, were arrested by the security forces in Assam’s Cachar district on Friday, officials said. According to police, four persons, including two women, were caught in the Katigorah locality in the Cachar district after it was found that they crossed the international border and entered Indian territory by illegal means.The police said that forged documents, including refugee cards, were recovered from their possession….
Guwahati, Jan 9 (IANS) The Assam government has intensified efforts to position the state as one of India’s most industry-friendly destinations, banking on large-scale investments, policy reforms and flagship initiatives such as the ‘Advantage Assam’ programme to drive economic growth and employment generation.Under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the state has rolled out a series of measures aimed at improving the ease of doing business, strengthening infrastructure and …
New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) The government has unveiled the District-Led Textiles Transformation (DLTT) initiative, a strategic initiative designed to catalyse inclusive and sustainable growth across India’s textile landscape.By shifting to a sector-specific, district-level approach, the Ministry of Textiles aims to transform 100 high-potential districts into Global Export Champions and elevate 100 Aspirational Districts into self-reliant hubs.At the ‘National Textile Ministers Conference’ in Gu…
Guwahati, Jan 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Thursday, reiterated his assertion that demographic changes in the state could significantly alter its population profile, claiming that “Bangladeshi Muslims” may account for nearly 40 per cent of Assam’s population in the next Census. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a government programme, CM Sarma said the forthcoming Census exercise would bring “unfortunate news” for Assam, alleging that the population of Muslims of…
Guwahati, Jan 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that more than 17 lakh women in the state have received financial assistance under the government’s flagship programme Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan (MMUA) and at least 32 lakh women from different Self Help Group (SHG) will be benefitted from this initiative.While attending an engagement in the Lakhimpur district, CM Sarma stated that so far 71 Legislative Assembly Constituencies of the state have been …
Guwahati, Jan 8 (IANS) The regional outfit in Assam, Raijor Dal, has initiated preparations for its manifesto for the 2026 Assam Assembly elections, party president Akhil Gogoi announced on Thursday.The draft manifesto was adopted at an extended executive committee meeting of the party and is likely to be released to the public by January 15.Akhil Gogoi said the final manifesto, after consultations, would be a people-centric document aimed at reshaping Assam’s future.Party leaders said the dra…
Guwahati, Jan 8 (IANS) The Indo–Israeli international feature film ‘Murders Too Close – Love Too Far’, co-directed by acclaimed Assamese filmmaker Manju Borah and Israeli filmmaker Dan Wolman, has been officially selected for screening at the Pune International Film Festival (PIFF) 2026 under the Global Cinema section, an official statement mentioned on Thursday. The film will be screened at the festival on January 17 and January 19.Confirming the selection, co-director Dan Wolman said, “I a…
Guwahati, Jan 8 (IANS) Union Minister Pabitra Margherita on Thursday launched a sharp attack on opposition leader and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi, accusing him of trying to divide society.Talking to reporters here, Margherita said, “Akhil Gogoi has been trying to divide the Sanatan culture by invoking various tactics with an aim to gain votes for the next assembly polls. He has been using several methods which are detrimental to society, and people must remain cautious of the evil attempt of the S…