New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) The 19th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin from March 28, confirmed broadcasters Star Sports ahead of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup final. With less than 20 days remaining before the start of the new IPL season, the BCCI is expected to release the schedule for the lucrative event in two parts, with the dates for the first half likely to be announced on Monday. Teams have started practising and running camps at partial capacities. Additionally, s…
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Guwahati, March 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday urged voters to support the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), stating that the party has consistently focused on empowering women across the state. Taking to social media platform X, Sarma said that a single vote has the power to transform households and strengthen the voice of women in society.”One right vote can change the voice inside every home,” the Chief Minister wrote, stressing the importance of public participation …
Dibrugarh, March 7 (IANS) A mini truck collided with a moving train near Laipuli in Assam’s Tinsukia district on Saturday afternoon, triggering panic in the area and causing severe damage to the vehicle, officials said. The incident took place around 2 p.m. near Laipuli, close to Vivekananda Kendra Vidyalaya, when the mini truck reportedly attempted to cross a railway track while a train was passing through the section. According to preliminary information, the train had already receive…
Guwahati, March 7 (IANS) Assam Congress President and Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi said on Saturday that discussions are underway with regional parties in the state regarding the seat-sharing arrangement ahead of the upcoming state Assembly elections, expressing optimism that a mutually agreeable formula will soon be worked out. Speaking to reporters in Jorhat, Gogoi added that negotiations are continuing as part of broader efforts to build Opposition unity in the state. “Talks are on with the regi…
Guwahati, March 7 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that the state government has upgraded infrastructure at 22,923 ‘Mandirs’ and ‘Namghars’ across the state as part of an initiative to strengthen centres of faith and community life. Sharing the update on social media platform X, Sarma said that an investment of Rs 433 crore has been made to improve facilities at these religious institutions, which hold deep cultural and social significance in Assam.”For us in Assa…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) The government on Saturday dismissed as false the claims circulating on social media that the Centre is planning to create a new Union Territory by combining certain districts from Bihar and West Bengal located near the strategically important Siliguri corridor.The Press Information Bureau (PIB), the government’s official fact-checking agency, clarified that the claim has no basis and urged people not to rely on unverified information circulating online.”Social media po…
Guwahati, March 6 (IANS) Raijor Dal leader Akhil Gogoi on Friday accused the BJP of using the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) as its “political oxygen” in Assam, alleging that the ruling party depends on the regional outfit to sustain its political narrative ahead of elections.Speaking at a press conference of opposition parties discussing unity and electoral strategy, Gogoi claimed that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma repeatedly invokes the AIUDF to polarise voters.“The Chief…
Chandigarh, March 6 (IANS) The Defence Ministry’s Directorate General Resettlement (DGR) will organise a mega job fair for ex-servicemen at 12 Wing Air Force Station here on March 17, an official said on Friday. “At the event, ex-servicemen can explore opportunities across a wide range of sectors, including logistics, manufacturing, security services, administration, hospitality and technical domains,” the official of Indian Army’s Western Command said in a statement.The job fair will be held at…
Guwahati/Aizawl, March 6 (IANS) The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has taken steps to strengthen parcel logistics by introducing refrigerated parcel van services to facilitate the transportation of horticultural and other perishable produce from Mizoram, aiming to expand market access for local farmers and traders. NFR’s Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO) Kapinjal Kishore Sharma said that with the introduction of passenger and freight train services, Mizoram has experienced a significant …
Ranchi, March 6 (IANS) Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday expressed grief over the deaths of two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who lost their lives after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI crashed in Assam.The deceased officers have been identified as Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar.In a message posted on social media, CM Soren said he was deeply pained by the tragic incident.“Deeply pained by the news of the Su-30 crash in Assam and the loss of our bravehearts, Sqn Ldr…