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BJP turned Congress-created problems into possibilities in northeast: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi promises free ration and healthcare for all in Nalbari, Assam during election rally.

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Ahead of poll rallies, PM holds roadshow in Guwahati

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a roadshow in Guwahati, ahead of his election rallies in Assam and Tripura.

The Hindu

‘BJP duping people, women to vote against it’: Cong’s Gaurav Gogoi on polls, Assam, CAA

Gaurav Gogoi, Congress leader and deputy leader of opposition, is contesting the Lok Sabha polls from Jorhat. The constituency, which was a Congress stronghold for 18 years till 2009, has recorded the BJP’s win in the last two general elections.

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Assam Rifles vehicle ambushed near Namdhang; one personnel injured

At least one Assam Rifles personnel was injured after unidentified gunmen ambushed a vehicle of the security force at Namdang area in Margherita. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Plight of tea garden workers becomes poll issues in Dibrugarh again

Health is also a major concern in tea gardens with at least one or two tuberculosis patients in most families and the outbreak of gastro-enteritis is common in these estates, said CPI-ML leader Subhas Sen, who works with tea garden workers.

The Hindu

105-year-old Assam woman honoured for inspiring voters

The authorities of central Assam’s Kamrup district felicitated 105-year-old Ramati Baishya for inspiring people to exercise their franchise.

The Hindu

LS polls: This big, fat Assam family has nearly 350 voters!

With nearly 350 voters, the family of the late Ron Bahadur Thapa of Phuloguri Nepali Paam in Assam's Sonitpur district is one of the largest that to exercise their franchise in Assam during the opening phase of polling for the Lok Sabha, on April 19. Read further on Dynamite News:

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BJP manifesto drops NRC, says CAA to give citizenship to all ‘eligible persons’

BJP drops NRC from manifesto, focuses on CAA implementation, sparking concerns over impact on Muslims.

The Hindu

AAP will form govt. in Assam in 2026, says Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann

AAP will form the government in Assam after the 2026 Assembly elections, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said

The Hindu

Student died by suicide at IIT Guwahati

A student allegedly died by suicide at the Indian Institutte of Technology (IIT)-Guwahati in Assam, police said on Friday. Reportedly, the student was found dead inside his hostel room on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Northeast calculus: 25 Lok Sabha seats in eight States crucial for NDA’s target of 400

Northeastern India's 25 Lok Sabha seats are crucial for political parties aiming to achieve national targets in Mandate 2024.

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CAA unacceptable to Assam's indigenous population: AJP chief Lurinjyoti Gogoi

AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi opposes CAA in Assam, a critical issue in 2024 elections, fighting for indigenous rights.

The Hindu

Assam CEO issues notice to Congress over model code violation charges

Assam CEO issues notice to Congress for violating Model Code of Conduct by distributing 'guarantee cards'.

The Hindu

Crusaders against two contrasting laws face off in Assam’s Dibrugarh

Electoral battle in Dibrugarh between BJP's Sarbananda Sonowal and AJP's Lurinjyoti Gogoi over migrant laws and CAA.

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Food delivery personnel arrested in Bengaluru for peddling drugs

The anti-narcotics wing of the Central Crime Branch on Monday arrested a food delivery executive and recovered marijuana worth ₹10 lakh from him. The accused, Bhabhajyothi Doley from Assam, working as a delivery executive in the city for the last 12 years, was also allegedly peddling drugs to his customers.

The Hindu

'Exodus' of Assam Congress leaders started after Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma claims Congress leaders are joining the BJP after Rahul Gandhi's 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra' in Titabor.

The Hindu

Amritpal Singh’s mother held day before proposed march in his support

Amritsar arrest of Amritpal Singh's mother before march demanding his transfer to Punjab from Assam jail.

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Congress manifesto more appropriate for Pakistan elections: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticizes Congress manifesto as more suited for Pakistan, while Congress defends its inclusive promises.

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BJP wants a Russian-style oligarchy; Congress adheres to democratic values: Gaurav Gogoi

The rejuvenation of a battered Congress in Assam depends largely on Gaurav Gogoi, the deputy leader of the party in the Lok Sabha and its face in the northeast.

The Hindu

Will win by over 2 lakh votes against Gaurav Gogoi in Jorhat: Assam BJP MP

BJP MP Topon Kumar Gogoi confident in retaining Jorhat Lok Sabha seat, emphasizing development under Modi's leadership.

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The unsettled settlers of Arunachal Pradesh

Tensions between the settlers, who are primarily families of Gurkhas who served in the Army and the Assam Rifles, now live in fear of being ejected as some of them have been asked to show permits to travel elsewhere in Arunachal Pradesh

The Hindu

Worried over CAA, migrant workers anxious to return home to vote

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Nepali tourist alleges molestation by mob in Assam

Assam Police investigates alleged assault on Nepali woman tourist in Jorhat for dressing in man's clothing.

The Hindu

Assam native held for murdering woman homestay employee in Alappuzha

The Nedumudi police have arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with the murder of a woman at a homestay at Nedumudi in Alappuzha.

Dynamite News

Over 600 grams of heroin seized in Assam's Karimganj, one held

Assam police seized more than 600 grams of heroin concealed in 50 soap boxes from a vehicle in Karimganj district, police said on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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