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Topic: Assam

Delhi no longer too distant from Dispur, is now at Assam’s doorstep, says PM Modi

Laying foundation of a slew of projects worth over Rs 3,300 crore in Assam Monday, Modi said that the state and the Centre are working together for a balanced growth of the region.

ULFA(I) defers decision on fate of two oil firm employees it abducted in 2020

Two employees of Quippo Oil and Gas Infrastructure Ltd were abducted by the ULFA(I) insurgents on 21 December 2020 from Kumchaikha hydrocarbon drilling site in Arunachal Pradesh.

Insurgent outfit threatens to take ‘ultimate step’ on 2 Quippo workers it abducted in 2020

Pranab Kumar Gogoi and Ram Kumar were taken by ULFA (I) on 21 December last year from Kumchaikha hydrocarbon drilling site in Arunachal Pradesh.

Remote Nagaland village gets electricity after 24 years, holds special thanksgiving service

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

This Manipur official has compiled folktales from 3 local tribes — in a comic book

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

I am an extremist in protecting Indian & Assamese culture, says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Accusing AIUDF chief and MP Badruddin Ajmal of taking money from fundamentalist organisations, Sarma said this was probably the most dangerous phase of Assam politics.

Petrol, diesel prices cut by Rs 5 per litre in Assam ahead of assembly polls

Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made the announcement as he proposed to remove an additional cess of around 25% imposed on alcoholic drinks.

Rare mandarin duck spotted in over 100 years in Assam’s wetland

Snippets from the vibrant Northeast that capture politics, culture, society and more in the eight states.

Want medical, technical institutes that teach in local language in each state, says Modi

PM Narendra Modi said it was his dream to have such educational institutes in states since there is no dearth of talent in villages and far-flung areas.

Asomiyas to loyal fighters to outsiders — The story of Sikhs in Assam

In ‘The Sikh Next Door’, Manpreet Singh writes that the Sikh connection with Assam goes back to the time of the gurus.

On Camera

Prajwal Revanna case shows why and how sexual crimes by men in politics can go unchecked for years

It would be a disservice to the women of Hassan to look at Prajwal Revanna’s alleged abuse of power as a ‘sex scandal’. Allegations against him show what ‘absolute power corrupts absolutely’ actually means.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.