Guwahati, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday addressed a massive public rally in Assam’s Gogamukh, outlining an expansive vision for the state’s development while expressing confidence that the BJP will return to power for a third consecutive term.Beginning his address by invoking Assam’s rich cultural and historical legacy, PM Modi said the state has produced legendary figures such as Lachit Borphukan and Bhupen Hazarika.He said their contributions continue to inspir…
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Dibrugarh, April 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his day on Wednesday in Assam’s Dibrugarh district with a visit to a tea garden, where he interacted with women workers and highlighted the global significance of Assamese tea. Sharing his experience on social media platform X, the Prime Minister described tea as the “soul of Assam” and said the state’s tea has earned recognition across the world. Calling the visit a “memorable experience”, PM Modi engaged with workers, man…
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday, launched a sharp attack on the Congress, accusing the party of indulging in “cheap and unacceptable politics” over popular Assamese singer late Zubeen Garg. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of an election campaign, Chief Minister Sarma questioned the Congress’ intent, asking why its leaders visit “Zubeen Kshetra” with cameras.”Zubeen Garg had clearly said he does not want to do politics. Yet Congress has dragge…
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Assam Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) President Dilip Saikia, on Tuesday, intensified the party’s election campaign in Tinsukia, asserting that a massive eviction drive would be launched if the BJP returns to power in the state. Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a campaign event, Saikia said, “If our (BJP) government comes to power, a strict eviction drive will be carried out. All encroached land in the hands of ‘Miya’ settlers will be freed.” His remarks come amid…
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) The ECI said on Tuesday that the second randomisation of EVMs has been carried out through the EVM Management System (EMS) by the Returning Officers for the April 9 Assembly election in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry, and for bye-elections in Goa, Karnataka, Nagaland, and Tripura. The list of first- and second-randomised EVMs and VVPATs will also be shared with all contesting candidates, in whose presence the second-phase exercise was undertaken, said a statement iss…
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved several significant milestones during the financial year 2025-26, reaffirming its commitment to improving connectivity, advancing modernisation, enhancing passenger comfort, and driving regional development across the Northeast, officials said on Tuesday. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that as part of its expansion drive, the railways introduced 20 pairs of new train services, incl…
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Tuesday addressed a public rally in Assam’s Jorhat, striking a strong cultural and political chord as he began his speech with an Assamese greeting and the slogan “Jai Aai Axom,” drawing enthusiastic response from the crowd. Fadnavis invoked Assam’s rich heritage, paying tributes to Maa Kamakhya, Ahom general Lachit Borphukan and Vaishnavite saint Srimanta Sankardeva, positioning the BJP as a party that respects an…
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) Congress leader Mira Borthakur on Tuesday launched a sharp attack on the BJP’s election manifesto for the upcoming polls in Assam, terming it a “mere showpiece” and alleging a wide gap between promises and implementation on the ground.Speaking to IANS, Borthakur said the BJP’s vision document includes several commitments such as safeguarding Assam and driving out infiltrators, but claimed that these assurances have not translated into tangible action.“They hav…
Davanagere (Karnataka), March 31 (IANS) Responding to Minister for Waqf and Housing, Zameer Ahmad Khan’s alleged reluctance to campaign in Davanagere, Deputy Chief Minister and State Congress President, D.K. Shivakumar on Tuesday stated, “The party does not run on one individual. It does not run on D.K. Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah, or Zameer Ahmad Khan. It runs on ideology and workers. We have been working consistently for elections.”He made the statement in Davanagere city after arriving for cam…
Guwahati, March 31 (IANS) The Indian Army successfully neutralised World War II-era unexploded bombs in Assam’s Tinsukia district, averting a potential threat to civilian lives, officials said on Tuesday. According to officials, the unexploded ordnance, comprising a General Purpose bomb and an incendiary bomb, was discovered at Ledo’s Burma Camp area in Lekhapani after a civilian unearthed the munitions while digging a pit. The presence of the explosives posed a serious risk to life and prop…