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Himanta Biswa Sarma takes oath as Assam chief minister, says Covid management first priority

May 10, 2021 6:23:33 pm

Himanta Biswa Sarma, 52, who held key portfolios in the previous Assam government, including finance, health, and education — succeeds Sarbananda Sonowal as the Chief Minister

Himanta, BJP’s troubleshooter in the Northeast, all set to become Assam’s 15th CM

May 10, 2021 1:57:23 am

Sarma has held key portfolios in the outgoing Sarbananda Sonowal-led Assam government, including finance, health and education, and is also the convenor of the North East Democratic Alliance.

Himanta Biswa Sarma set to be next Assam CM, will take oath at 12 pm on Monday

May 9, 2021 3:49:12 pm

Himanta Biswa Sarma has been arguably the most influential politician in Northeastern India as of now and the BJP’s key man and troubleshooter in the region.

As Covid-19 spreads to Assam’s tea gardens, officials say it is a ‘cause for worry’

May 8, 2021 8:36:51 pm

There are about 800 tea gardens in Assam and large-scale Covid spread was flagged up as a cause of concern in 2020.

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Top ULFA-I militant killed in encounter in Assam’s Bongaigaon district, one of his aides arrested: Police

April 29, 2021 2:53:37 pm

The development comes after three employees of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) were kidnapped from Assam’s Sivasagar district on April 21.

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Assam earthquake: At least 10 injured, houses damaged

April 29, 2021 2:55:33 am

Assam earthquake: The epicenter of the quake was Sonitpur and the quake occurred at 7.51 am at a depth of 17 kilometres, according to the National Centre for Seismology.

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As Covid cases rise, Assam to get oxygen from Bhutan

April 27, 2021 8:29:57 pm

“Every day, forty metric tonnes of liquid oxygen produced by the plant will be exported to Assam using cryogenic tankers,” a statement from the Indian embassy in Bhutan said.

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Covid cases rising, Assam govt imposes night curfew till May 1

April 27, 2021 4:39:28 pm

Meanwhile, Kamrup (Metro) district, which comprises state capital Guwahati, declared all education institutions to be closed till May 11. The district has been recording the highest spike in the state — it reported 1,153 fresh cases on Monday.

‘Only wish to get some update… any update about him’: Wife of abducted ONGC employee

April 26, 2021 9:53:44 pm

Mohini (32), Alakesh (28) and Retul (38) — who work in the production department of ONGC — were abducted from a rig site in Lakuwa field in Sivasagar while they were on night duty.

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Assam cop among three held for alleged role in ONGC abduction

April 26, 2021 7:30:55 pm

The accused include Biraj Chetia of Banipur, Dibrugarh district, Rahul Mohan of Sepon, Sivasagar district, and Basanta Buragohain of Sadia, Tinsukia district. Buragohain is a constable with the 25th AP(ONGC) Bn.

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Assam: Minor ‘domestic help’ dies, two arrested

April 24, 2021 9:24:41 am

Police suspect that she was burnt to death by her employers.

ONGC abduction case: ULFA-I role confirmed, 14 held, says police

April 23, 2021 7:27:39 pm

As per initial intelligence inputs, the abduction was done for ransom

300 passengers at Silchar airport skip mandatory Covid-19 test, flee testing centre

April 22, 2021 3:32:20 pm

An officer said that the passengers “did not want to get tested so they did not cooperate.”

Question on citizenship should be adjudicated on hearing the person concerned: Gauhati HC

April 20, 2021 10:08:53 am

Citizenship is one of the most important rights of a person, the court observed while setting aside an ex-parte order by a Foreigners Tribunal.

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Former Assam Chief Minister and seven-time MLA, Dr Bhumidhar Barman, passes away

April 18, 2021 9:33:53 pm

The government of Assam has declared a three-day state mourning.

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Covid-negative reports from other states not valid for Assam entry: Himanta

April 18, 2021 4:26:47 am

Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma said the previous order allowed travellers to display Covid-negative reports from other states conducted within 72 hours of their arrival.

Lower primary schools in Assam districts with more than 100 cases to be closed: Himanta

April 17, 2021 8:08:19 pm

After a staggered opening since September, schools (all classes) in Assam have been functioning in full capacity since January 1.

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Online ‘census’ for Assamese Muslims launched by indigenous associations

April 16, 2021 2:37:08 pm

The census is “modelled on the lines of the National Register of Citizens (NRC)” and aimed at "distinguishing Assamese Muslims from Bengali-speaking migrant Muslims."

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After Jaipur, Bhutan and Sikkim: in long wait for results, Mahajot’s hunt for havens

April 15, 2021 9:50:40 pm

The official line of the parties is that their candidates needed a “break” after months of hectic campaigning.

In rare verdict, Gauhati High Court junks Assam tribunal order labelling man a ‘foreigner’

April 13, 2021 12:47:42 pm

On January 30, 2019, FT-III, Barpeta had declared a Haider Ali, a resident of No 12, Kawaimari village, Sarthebari, a “foreigner”, who had entered Assam post-1971.

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In Assam, Covid-19 dampens Rongali Bihu festivities — yet again

April 13, 2021 11:21:20 am

With Covid cases on the uptick a week after polls end in Assam, Bihu committees make the hard choice of calling off cultural functions in the state

Assam writer held for sedition for questioning ‘martyrs’ on Facebook post

April 7, 2021 11:21:26 am

The accused, Sikha Sarma, a Guwahati-based writer, was arrested under “various sections, including IPC 124A (sedition)”, Guwahati Police Commissioner Munna Prasad Gupta said. “She will be produced in court tomorrow.”

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IIT-Guwahati suspends student accused of sexual assault, isolates others involved

April 6, 2021 3:19:13 am

A senior doctor at GMCH told The Indian Express that though the victim’s medical report was yet to be released, it seemed to be a “serious case of sexual assault”.

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Student ‘sexually assaulted’ at IIT Guwahati campus by peer, one held

April 4, 2021 3:53:00 am

According to authorities at the Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, the student was brought to the emergency section at around 12.50 am on March 29.

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EC orders repoll in Assam’s Ratabari after reports of EVMs in BJP candidate’s car

April 2, 2021 9:56:38 pm

All four officers of the polling party have been placed under suspension for breaching EC's transport protocol.

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