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Topic: Assam

‘Golden era of modern Assam’ or ‘bid to impress BJP brass’? Behind Himanta’s local culture push

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has taken up many cultural projects ranging from promoting Bihu to honouring 17th-century warrior Lachit Barphukan & renovating Ahom-era structures.

133 people sought refuge in Assam during West Bengal poll violence, says Assam CM

Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state government has provided them with shelter in a relief camp, as well as food and medical assistance.

In Assam, trains prey on elephants. But Haati Mitras, AI have been defeating them for 4 yrs

About 30-40 trains traverse the Kamakhya-Azara section, also known as Deepor Beel corridor, on a daily basis. In the 5 km stretch, 3.5 km is designated as an elephant corridor.

Assam’s flood situation continues to be grim — 2 dead and over 4 lakh displaced

State's Bajali sub-division worst affected. Different agencies, including NDRF, SDRF, civil defence personnel & local people, assisting administration carry out rescue, relief operations.

Why EC’s Assam delimitation draft has Opposition crying foul — ‘hasty, favours BJP’

BJP and its allies have welcomed the Election Commission’s delimitation proposal, but opposition parties have claimed it is partisan and questioned its timing ahead of 2024 LS polls.

Kamakhya Temple is one way Assam shaped Sanskritic mainstream in medieval India

The history of the Kamakhya Temple encapsulates the history of Northeast India — and challenges the way we imagine the spread of Hinduism.

Time for Modi to learn from Indira Gandhi. Biren govt is problem, not solution in Manipur

State govt's very continuation is a provocation to both sides. Kukis see it as partisan with a majoritarian agenda, while Meiteis see it as incapable of even protecting them.

Assam aims to completely remove AFSPA by year end, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Currently, eight districts of the northeast state are under AFSPA. The Centre had imposed the Act in 1990 when ULFA insurgency was at its peak.

Congress expels former Assam youth chief Angkita Dutta for ‘anti-party activities’, CM Himanta breaks silence

New Delhi: The Congress Saturday expelled its former Youth Congress chief in Assam, Angkita Dutta, for alleged anti-party activities after she accused national Youth Congress chief...

Assam’s moment is here and now—India recognising Lachit Borphukan, the humble gamusa

Significant efforts have been made to recognise Assam's heritage. This newfound acceptance and celebration of the state's unique culture was long overdue.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.