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Seven thousand women in Assam’s Barpeta district united to perform ‘Thiyanam’, a Vaishnavite devotional recital, in an attempt to enter the record books as the largest ensemble for such a performance, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The recital was conducted at Howly on August 25, on the eve of ‘tirobhav tithi’ (death anniversary) of […]

As the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections approach, political campaigns have intensified across the region. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the current BTC administration and former ruling parties, the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), for their alleged failure to bring development to the region. He emphasized the

Assam’s United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL), on August 21, released its first list of 18 candidates for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) general polls this year,  working president and Rajya Sabha MP Rwngwra Narzary announced.  The list features mostly experienced faces, including sitting MLAs, executive members, and senior party leaders. Prominent names in the list

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged the opposition to reconsider its opposition to the 130th Constitutional Amendment Bill, claiming that the legislation aims to restore public confidence in democracy and governance. Sarma argued that the opposition has misinterpreted the intent of the Bill, which seeks to allow the removal of Prime Ministers, Chief

An eviction drive at Adarsha Bazar in Hojai turned violent as security forces clashed with residents resisting the operation. The drive, carried out jointly by the Hojai Municipal Board and the district administration, targeted 19 bighas of government land occupied by eight families for several decades. According to officials, the resistance escalated when residents allegedly

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather advisory warning of moderate to heavy rainfall across several northeastern states over the next 24 hours. According to the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Guwahati, moderate rain is very likely at most places in Meghalaya, and at many locations in Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland, Manipur,

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday launched a scathing attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, accusing him of attempting to “create chaos” in the country by any means.  Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a campaign meeting for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, Sarma claimed that Gandhi often leverages religion and