Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that it has been his privilege to witness Assam’s culture and closely observe the traditions of the Bodo community as he attended the Bagurumba Dwhou, a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo community at Sarusajai Stadium here. Highlighting that no Prime Minister has visited Assam as frequently as he has, PM Modi emphasised his constant wish that Assam’s art and culture receive a larger platform and…
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Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the Congress, alleging that the opposition party paralysed the growth and development of Assam when it was in power.Addressing a huge gathering at the Sarusajai Sports Complex here, PM Modi said: “The Congress always used Assam as a tool for having political gain by keeping the region in a disturbed state. Many issues in Assam, particularly in the Bodoland area, were kept alive by the Congress party …
Kolkata, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said that only Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) can bring an end to the “politics of violence” in West Bengal, as it did in other eastern Indian states in the recent past.Addressing a rally in Malda district, PM Modi said, “The BJP has formed a government in Odisha. The people of Tripura and Assam have accepted the BJP. A few days ago, a BJP- led National Democratic Alliance government was formed again in Bihar. Now it is time for good …
Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) As Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off India’s first Vande Bharat Sleeper train, connecting Howrah near Kolkata with Kamakhya Junction in Guwahati, first-time passengers on Saturday expressed high levels of satisfaction, stating that everything from food to safety arrangements was impressive. IANS spoke to several passengers travelling on the inaugural journey of the Vande Bharat sleeper train, who shared positive feedback about the facilities, comfort, and overall…
Malda, Jan 17 (IANS) A large number of people thronged West Bengal’s Malda district on Saturday to attend Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s public rally, with visible enthusiasm ahead of his arrival.The Prime Minister is scheduled to participate in three programmes later in the day in the minority-dominated district, including two administrative events and one political programme.The visit is part of the Centre’s broader push to strengthen and expand modern rail connectivity across eastern and nort…
Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam for a two-day trip on Saturday and Sunday (January 17 and 18), during which he will participate in major cultural and developmental programmes in the state.On Saturday, at around 6 p.m., the Prime Minister will attend a grand traditional Bodo cultural programme at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.The highlight of the evening will be ‘Bagurumba Dohou 2026’, a historic cultural event celebrating the rich heritage of the Bodo commun…
Guwahati, Jan 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday reviewed the final rehearsal of ‘Bagurumba Dwhou’ at the Arjun Bhogeswar Baruah Sports Complex in Sarusajai, Guwahati, and said the state is ready to present the elegant Bagurumba dance of the Bodo community on the world stage, officials said.Interacting with artistes during the rehearsal, Sarma lauded their month-long dedication, discipline and hard work, and said that after the global recognition earned by Mega Bihu…
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday launched a blistering attack on the Congress and Assam Pradesh Congress Committee president Gaurav Gogoi, accusing the party of compromising Assam’s interests and identity by pandering to what he described as a “particular community” for narrow political gains.Addressing the public through a Facebook Live, Sarma alleged that such political conduct was being carried out at the cost of the state’s welfare and cultur…
Guwahati, Jan 16 (IANS) Reacting to ace singer Zubeen Garg’s death probe, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday, claimed that the state police have done better investigation compared to the Singapore Police and that is why those who were responsible for the death of the cultural icon of Assam were put in jail. Chief Minister Sarma said, “The Singapore Police could not find any foul play in the demise of Zubeen Garg while we slapped murder charges on four persons who chalked out a c…
Aizawl, Jan 16 (IANS) Mizoram suffered a financial loss of around Rs 115 crore between March and December 2025 due to the outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF), officials said on Friday. An official of Mizoram’s Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department (AHVD) said that ASF killed over 9,710 pigs between March and December 2025, while over 3,620 other pigs were culled during the same period to prevent further spread of the highly infectious disease.Due to the deaths and culling, farmers in th…