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Assam Lok Sabha polls: Decline in women candidates but female voters outnumber men

Among the smaller parties, Gana Suraksha Party has given tickets to two women while Hindu Samaj Party, Gana Sangram Parishad, SUCI(C) and Voters Party have given to one each and there are three independents in the fray.

The Hindu

India Lok Sabha election 2024 Phase 3: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Voters in 93 constituencies in 11 states, territories go to polls on May 7 in latest phase of world’s largest election.

Al Jazeera

Campaign for last phase of Lok Sabha polls ends in Assam

Assam's final Lok Sabha election phase in Guwahati, Barpeta, Dhubri, and Kokrajhar with BJP, Congress, and regional allies.

The Hindu

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Congress to approach courts for disqualification of Assam MLAs involved in 'anti-party' activities

Congress general secretary in charge of Assam Jitendra Singh seeks court intervention for disqualification of MLAs involved in anti-party activities.

The Hindu

Himanta Biswa Sarma interview | ‘No need to worry about reservation; PM has only strengthened it during a decade in power’

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma discusses BJP's electoral prospects and criticizes Priyanka Gandhi Vadra in interview with The Hindu.

The Hindu

In Assam, a battered road leads to border Gorkha village with little to survive on

In Assam, the Bodoland region has limped back to normalcy after three decades of violence, insurgency and conflict over demand for an independent nation. Locals say peace returned after the 2020 Bodo accord – a pact between the central government, Assam government and Bodo groups.

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Tamil Nadu man arrested for murdering Assam native at Kottayam in Kerala

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Heavy rainfall leads to flood-like situation in Assam's Dima Hasao district

Heavy rainfall in Assam's Dima Hasao district led to a flood-like situation and landslides occurred in several parts of the hill district, disrupting communication. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Himanta and AIUDF’s Ajmal have a ‘secret understanding’ to defeat Congress, says Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra accuses Assam CM of secret alliance with AIUDF to defeat Congress, alleges scams and mafia raj.

The Hindu

Payback time for BJP in Asom Gana Parishad’s quest for Parliament berth

The Asom Gana Parishad was the BJP's stepping stone to power in Assam. More than two decades later, it is payback time for the latter in the regional party’s quest for a berth in Parliament

The Hindu

Nagaland indefinite business shutdown affects normal life; people rush to Assam to buy goods

Indefinite shutdown in Nagaland due to protests against extortion by Naga political groups, impacting normal life and businesses.

The Hindu

Now, BJP indulging in Muslim appeasement, says party’s former Assam unit president

BJP's Rajen Gohain warns against Muslim appeasement strategy in Assam to win Lok Sabha elections, highlighting demographic changes.

The Hindu

Assam: Students, community members collect fodder plant seeds to restore elephant habitats

Aaranyak, a leading research-driven biodiversity conservation organisation, has partnered with local schools and community groups to launch a seed collection drive throughout the Udalguri and Baksa districts of Assam as part of its larger goal of restoration of degraded elephant habitats in the region. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Northeast’s largest dairy cooperative clocks 28% growth

The West Assam Milk Producers’ Co-operative Union Ltd. (WAMUL), popularly known as Purabi Dairy, recorded a 28% growth during the 2023-24 fiscal with a turnover exceeding ₹262 crore.

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In Assam, two valleys divided on CAA, united in its absence as poll plank

“Even if somebody had come from Bangladesh, he won’t be able to apply under CAA, given the way rules are made. As per the rules, one needs to produce documents from Bangladesh. How is that possible, tell me?”

Al Jazeera

India election 2024 Phase 2: Who votes and what’s at stake?

Across 13 states, 88 constituencies go to the polls on April 26 in the second phase of the world’s largest election.

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In Assam, BJP tries to woo 1.21 cr women voters with schemes, ‘fake forms’

Gitarthi Bora, a 43-year-old resident of Bharti village in Assam's Sivasagar district, received a message last week on a WhatsApp group for the self-help group she is part of. It was from a senior, and invited her to attend chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s public meeting.

The Hindu

Will build madrasas after securing Lok Sabha victory: Badruddin Ajmal

Maulana Badruddin Ajmal said the elected leaders of his party would build 700 madrasas to compensate for some 750 madrasas closed down in Assam.

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No forests or wildlife will be left if animal-human conflicts are not resolved, SC warns

Supreme Court warns of danger to forests and wildlife due to animal-human conflicts, emphasizes need for balance.

The Hindu

Congress manifesto more aligned with interests of Pakistan, says Assam CM

The election manifesto of the Congress is more aligned with the interests of Pakistan than India, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said.

The Hindu

No plan to relocate refugees from Arunachal in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said there were no plans to relocate the Chakma and Hajong refugees from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam

The Times of India

How a 'good 10-15 minutes' of advice from Virat Kohli helped Riyan Parag come out of bad phase

NEW DELHI: When young Assam cricketer Riyan Parag arrived on the scene, he initially gained attention and got known for his candid and outspoken nature on social media rather than his batting. However, a brief yet impactful conversation with the legendary Virat Kohli marked a turning point in his career.

The Hindu

Assam MP’s nomination rejected over invalid ST certificate

Naba Kumar Sarania's nomination papers rejected due to invalid ST certificate, impacting his candidacy in Assam's Kokrajhar constituency.

The Times of India

'Koi bhi situation ho, koi bhi bowler ho, kar dunga' - says Rajasthan Royals' Riyan Parag

Riyan Parag is finally living up to his reputation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season as the Rajasthan Royals batsman is reaping benefits of replicating the thought process he has while playing domestic cricket for Assam.

The Hindu

Raped and murdered after her Class 10 exam, Assam girl posthumously secures first division

Tragic story of a 16-year-old rape victim who achieved first division in Assam's Class 10 exams.

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