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Himanta family’s grip on the headlines via Northeast India’s biggest media empire

On January 18, as the Congress party’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra passed through Assam, Rahul Gandhi addressed a public gathering in Jorhat.

Newslaundry

Majuli in Assam gets the prestigious GI tag for its mask-making and manuscript painting

It’s a proud moment for India as Majuli in Assam has received the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag, acknowledging its traditional arts of Mukha Xilpo (mask-making) and Manuscript Paintings.

The Times of India

Assam Lok Sabha polls | BJP to contest 11 seats, leaves three for allies AGP, UPPL

Among the other Northeastern States, it will support the NDPP candidate in Nagaland, while the details are being worked out in the other States, Mr. Sarma, who is also the convenor of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), said.

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Muslim body favours UCC, Assam’s decision against child marriage

Assam Muslim group supports government's repeal of marriage act to end child marriage, backs Uniform Civil Code.

The Hindu

Congress biggest enemy of peace, development: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the polls a fight between “those who want to see India as ‘vishwa guru’ (world leader) and those who want it to remain an inferior country”.

The Hindu

Definition of Assamese has changed, it must include those living here for years: Himanta

The definition of Assamese has undergone change over the years, and it must include people who have lived in Assam for centuries, such as Hindi speakers and the tea tribes, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

The Hindu

Manipur Assembly reaffirms resolution to implement NRC

Manipur Assembly reaffirmed a resolution it had adopted almost two years ago to implement the Assam-like NRC in the State.

The Hindu

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Assam CM’s security strengthened after threat from Sikh outfit

Assam Police strengthens security for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after threat from banned Khalistani outfit.

The Hindu

Assam braces for protests against Citizenship (Amendment) Act

Citizenship Amendment Act: Assam gears up for anti-CAA protests led by political parties and NGOs against the controversial Citizenship Amendment Act.

The Hindu

India to emerge as global hub in semiconductor manufacturing: PM Modi

PM Modi announces India's emergence as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub with approval of three units.

The Hindu

Tata to build India’s first fab as Cabinet approves ₹1.25 lakh cr. of chip facilities

Union Cabinet approves setting up three semiconductor units by Tata Group and Renesas to reduce India's chip import dependence.

The Hindu

PM’s visit may revive speed guns on highway at Kaziranga

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Kaziranga may revive speed sensors on NH37 to protect wildlife from speeding vehicles.

The Hindu

Auction route made must for dust tea in India

Ministry of Commerce and Industry mandates public auction for dust grades of Indian tea to ensure fair price discovery.

The Hindu

Chief Minister ‘afraid of me’, says Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah

I Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah has accused State’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of becoming ”acrimonious toward him out of fear”. Mr. Borah said the Chief Minister liked slaves, not followers. “Just see how he made former Cabinet Minister Basanta Das touch his feet,” he said

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Assam to bring UCC through 'front door', says Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted in the Assembly that his government will bring the Uniform Civil Code through the “front door”

The Hindu

Congress, AIUDF walk out of Assam Assembly against repeal of Muslim Marriages Act

Opposition parties walk out of Assam Assembly in protest against repeal of Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act.

The Hindu

FIRs registered on cruelty to animals in illegal buffalo fights in Assam

Two FIRs were registered in central Assam’s Nagaon district this week following complaints by PETA India against cruelty to animals during unauthorised buffalo fights

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India’s Assam state repeals British-era Muslim marriage law

Ruling BJP says law allowed child marriages but Muslim leaders allege move aimed at polarising voters ahead of election.

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The Hindu

Assam Hindu group starts poster campaign against missionary schools

Radical Hindu group demands removal of Christian symbols from missionary schools in Assam, sparking controversy and threats.

The Hindu

Assam Cabinet gives nod to recognise Manipuri as associate official language in four districts

The Assam Cabinet has given its nod to recognise Manipuri as an associate official language in four districts of the State.

The Hindu

Ahead of UCC, Assam decides to repeal Muslim Marriages Act

The State Cabinet, which met late on Friday night, approved the Assam Repealing Ordinance, 2024, for repealing the British-era marriage and divorce Act specific to Muslims.

The Hindu

10,000 people in Assam face eviction from tribal council lands

Assam Minister Jogen Mohan defends eviction of 10,000 people from grazing reserves, sparking unrest and legal battle.

Dynamite News

Assam police arrest man with heroin worth Rs 24 crore in Cachar district

The Assam police apprehended a drug peddler with 4.76 kg of heroin worth Rs 24 crore in Assam's Cachar district on Friday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

In a first, Assam Assembly conducts ballot voting on resolution

Assam Assembly witnesses historic ballot voting on irrigation resolution, rejected by 9 votes, sparking controversy among MLAs.

The Hindu

Man from Assam killed in BSF firing on Bangladesh border

A BSF official said a man, identified as Shahinur Islam of Char Kukurmara village adjoining the international border, was shot fatally while attempting to smuggle cattle to Bangladesh before dawn.

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