New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) The elections that were held recently in Bangladesh have not just been a turning point for the country, but have also ensured the much-needed resetting of ties with India. This reset in New Delhi-Dhaka ties brings into sharp focus key issues like border security among other things. However, Indian officials are hopeful that ties henceforth will only improve. Under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman it is diplomacy as usual and this has come as a breather not just for New De…
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Guwahati, March 10 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam later this week to attend key government programmes, even as the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) prepares to organise a massive youth outreach event in the state capital, officials said on Tuesday. According to officials, the Prime Minister is scheduled to arrive in Guwahati on Friday, where he will participate in a government function linked to development initiatives in the state.During the visit, PM Modi will review ongoing …
Hyderabad, March 10 (IANS) A new Amrit Bharat Express train between Charlapalli Station near Hyderabad and Kamakhya, a famous pilgrim place in Assam, will be flagged off on March 13 from Kamakhya, the South Central Railway announced on Tuesday. The new train connects Telangana, Andhra Pradesh with Assam, which acts as a gate way to seven sister states of the region.The train with sleeper and general second-class coaches, will immensely benefit the long-distance passengers, especially travelling …
Guwahati, March 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said the BJP-led government in the state has increased the wages of tea garden workers by more than 40 per cent since 2021, accusing previous Congress governments of neglecting the community for decades.In a post on social media platform X, Sarma said the state government has been working to improve the socio-economic conditions of tea garden labourers, popularly known as “Cha Shramiks”, through higher wages and ot…
Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) on Monday announced its first list of candidates for the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, naming nominees for nine constituencies across the state. The list was released in a circular issued by AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal. According to the list, Aminul Islam has been nominated from the Rupahihat Assembly constituency, while Rafiqul Islam will contest from Manida. Minakshi Rahman has been fielded from Paka Betbari…
Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday congratulated National Democratic Alliance (NDA) candidates Jogen Mohan, Teroes Gowala and Pramod Boro after they were elected unopposed to the Rajya Sabha from Assam.Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister extended his “heartiest congratulations and best wishes” to the three leaders and expressed confidence that they would effectively represent the interests of the state in the Upper House of Parliamen…
Mumbai, March 9 (IANS) Actor Adarsh Gourav, who was recently seen in ‘Tu Yaa Main’, has spoken about his love for travelling and exploring off the beaten path. The actor has begun filming a tentatively titled docu-series, ‘The Tribal Voice’. The series takes Adarsh across Northeast India, where he engages with the region’s living cultural traditions and indigenous voices. The first leg of the shoot commenced in Majuli island in the state of Assam, Northeast India.Talking about the seri…
Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) The NCB, in a joint operation with the CRPF, arrested two drug traffickers and seized 524.9 kilograms of Ganja, estimated to be worth Rs 2.6 crore, an official said on Monday.On Sunday, acting upon specific input, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), Guwahati Zonal Unit, intercepted one truck at Khatkhati in Assam in a joint operation with 155 Battalion CRPF.Upon thorough search of the vehicle, a total of 524.9 kilograms of Ganja, estimated to be worth approximately Rs 2….
New Delhi/Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) Assam Congress president and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday accused the BJP-led Assam government of stifling political dissent after police seized copies of a Congress “chargesheet” targeting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and arrested four party workers in Guwahati. Addressing reporters in the national capital, Gogoi alleged that the police action reflected the government’s fear of criticism and its attempt to prevent the Opposition from pla…
Guwahati, March 9 (IANS) Former Congress leader in Assam, Kandarpa Kalita, launched a sharp attack on state party president Gaurav Gogoi after resigning from the Congress, alleging that the MP treats party workers as “servants” and lacks any sense of Assamese nationalism. Speaking to reporters here, Kalita claimed that Gogoi does not respect grassroots workers and accused him of undermining senior party leaders.“Gaurav Gogoi thinks Congress workers are his servants. This attitude has creat…