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Assam journalist says bureaucrat ‘assaulted’ him, cops ‘snatched his camera’ for ‘asking questions’

A Guwahati-based journalist has alleged that the police snatched his camera and deleted its memory hours after the Nagaon deputy commissioner allegedly assaulted him inside his office for asking questions – about the delay in processing documents for a loan waiver and the lack of access to a public toilet.

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People will watch Rahul Gandhi walk but not vote for Congress: Badruddin Ajmal

The minority-based All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president Maulana Badruddin Ajmal said Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s upcoming outreach programme would not impact the outcome of the forthcoming elections in Assam. Mr. Gandhi is scheduled to launch the Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra from Manipur on January 14. About 6,700 km…

The Hindu

Commercial, public vehicles off roads as 48-hour transport strike begins in Assam

Commercial vehicles and other modes of public transport stayed off the roads in most parts of Assam on January 5, owing to a 48-hour strike called by a joint forum of transporters’ unions to protest against the new penal law on hit-and-run cases.

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Kerala face Kuldeep Yadav threat in Ranji Trophy opener

KOCHI: Kerala will bank on their senior pros to deliver when they begin their Ranji Trophy campaign against Uttar Pradesh at the SD College ground, Alappuzha on Friday. Kerala are placed in a tough group with Mumbai, Bengal, Andhra, Bihar, Assam, Chhattisgarh lining up alongside them in Group B apart…

The Times of India

ULFA pact: an accord of safeguards?

The tripartite peace deal between the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom, the Centre and the Assam government may have more to offer for the BJP agenda than for peace plans

The Hindu

Understanding the peace pact with ULFA | Explained

ULFA signs tripartite peace deal with Centre & Assam govt. to safeguard indigenous rights & accelerate State's development.

The Hindu

12 dead in Assam road mishap, PM announces ex-gratia

At least 12 killed, 30 injured in head-on collision between bus & truck in Golaghat, Assam. Investigation underway.

The Hindu

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Extremism in Assam 90% over, says Assam CM

Peace accord between Assam govt & ULFA ends 90% of extremism; 11 accords since 2016, only ULFA (I) remains to be mainstreamed.

The Hindu

Endgame: On the tripartite agreement between the pro-talks faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom, Union government and the Assam government

The ULFA has long lost its potency as an insurgent force from its heydays in the 1990s, when it managed to tap the discontent that persisted in rural Assam even after the Assam Accord

The Hindu

Singapore envoy praises tripartite pact with ULFA faction

Singapore High Commissioner hails historic ULFA peace pact, sees investment opportunities in Northeast India.

The Hindu

A rebel group in the Indian state of Assam signs a peace accord with the government

A rebel group that fought for decades to free India’s northeastern state of Assam from New Delhi’s rule has signed a peace accord with the government pledging to end the insurgency in the region

The Independent UK

Centre, Assam government sign peace pact with pro-talks faction of ULFA

ULFA peace deal: Centre and Assam government sign peace pact with ULFA, bringing lasting peace to Assam and fulfilling aspirations of people.

The Hindu

A peace accord set to be signed between ULFA, Centre and Assam Govts

A peace accord between a faction of the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA), and the Central and Assam Governments is all set to be signed this evening. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam CM apologises for Bhagavad Gita-based social media post on castes

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma apologizes for incorrect translation of Bhagavad Gita verse on caste system.

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16-member pro-talks ULFA delegation leaves for New Delhi for signing peace accord

A 16-member delegation of the ULFA pro-talks faction led by chairman Arabinda Rajkhowa left for New Delhi on Wednesday

The Hindu

Learn kabaddi to stop accused from escaping, Congress leader tells Assam police

Assam Opposition leader advises police to learn kabaddi to avoid "encounters" with escaping criminals.

Dynamite News

Assam Police, BSF seize YABA tablets worth Rs 10 crore in Silchar

In a successful joint operation against drug peddlers in the state, Assam Police and the Border Security Force have seized YABA tablets worth Rs 10 crore in the Chalchapra area of Silchar. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Key accused in abduction case given conditional bail in Assam

Vadakkekara police team apprehends KOCHIA woman and three accomplices for abduction of two boys; Sahida granted bail on condition to appear before court.

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Assam: Police recover large amount of ammunition in Karbi Anglong, two nabbed

Assam Police and CRPF personnel in a joint operation arrested two people and recovered a large amount of ammunition from the Bokajan area in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Saturday. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Ayurvedic applications of tea will be explored, says Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

The All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) will conduct research on the health benefits of tea and explore its Ayurvedic applications, Ayush Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on December 21. This would help add value to tea tourism in Assam and elsewhere in India, he said during the signing of a…

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Large quantity of areca nuts seized in Assam's Cachar, three arrested

Police seized a large quantity of areca nuts (Burmese Supari) in Assam's Cachar district on Wednesday and arrested three people. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Stop Ajmal first to defeat the BJP: Assam Congress chief

Bhupen Kumar Borah said the people have to stop Mr. Ajmal first in the Dhubri parliamentary seat to eject the BJP from power in Assam.

The Hindu

74 Congress aspirants seek poll tickets for 14 Assam Lok Sabha seats

Congress receives 74 applications for 2024 Lok Sabha elections, including 2 MPs, highest for Dhubri constituency. Deadline extended to Dec 22.

The Hindu

Translating book on Lachit Barphukan an enriching experience, says writer Munjuluri Krishna Kumari

Writer Munjuluri Krishna Kumari translates Assam's Braveheart Lachit Barphukan into Telugu, part of a project to bring his legacy to a wider audience.

The Hindu

Bhutan to have 1,000-sq. km. green city along Assam border ‘connecting South Asia to Southeast Asia’

Bhutan's King announces plans to build a massive "international city" in 1,000 sq. km. area, connecting South Asia with Southeast Asia.

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