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Assam: Students sensitized to biodiversity conservation, coexistence with wild elephants

The region's leading biodiversity conservation organisation, Aaranyak, has organised a series of awareness events to sensitise young students to biodiversity conservation as well as to impress upon them the need for coexistence with wild elephants through mitigation of the human elephant conflict (HEC) in Assam. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Resigned to a fate of constant displacement, India's river islanders return home in between floods

Yaad Ali, a 56-year-old farmer in northeastern India’s Assam state, lives with his wife Monuwara Begum, and son Musikur Alam on the island of Sandahkhaiti on India’s Brahmaputra river

The Independent UK

Climate change impacts millions in India. But as the country votes, some politicians skirt the issue

Voters in India, from the rain-drenched Himalayas in the north to the sweltering, dry south, are looking for politicians who promise relief, stability and resilience to the wide-ranging and damaging effects of a warming climate

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Former ULFA commander contests Lok Sabha election from Bihar’s Valmikinagar

Former ULFA commander Naba Kumar Sarania, now with Jan Suraksha Party, challenges rejection to contest Lok Sabha from Bihar.

The Hindu

CUET hits turbulence in Assam, Meghalaya

The Central University Entrance Test (CUET) hit turbulence across two northeastern States of Assam and Meghalaya

The Hindu

This woman from Assam is on a solo world tour on a bike

Meenakshi Das, a 40-year-old fitness trainer and biker, aims to be the first woman to solo bike ride around the world.

The Hindu

IPL 2024: Riyan Parag on song for Rajasthan Royals after securing domestic No. 4 position

GUWAHATI: Wearing flamboyance up his sleeve is not new to Riyan Parag and the youngster has even drawn criticism for that in the past. However, there's been a significant change in the talented Assam cricketer's approach to the game in the past couple of seasons that he is reaping the…

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Mutual fund assets swell by 145% from 2020 in the northeast

Northeastern States' mutual fund investments surge, indicating growing investor interest in equities, with Assam leading the pack.

The Hindu

Two suspected Bangladeshi terrorists arrested in Assam

Two suspected Bangladeshi terrorists belonging to the Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) were arrested in Guwahati, police said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Tea body fears 50% crop loss ahead

Tea production in Assam and West Bengal may drop by 50% due to lack of rainfall, impacting industry and prices.

The Hindu

Assam: Padma Shri Birubala Rabha, anti-witch hunting activist passes away battling cancer

Renowned activist and Padma Shri awardee Birubala Rabha passed away at a government-run hospital in Guwahati after a long battle with cancer. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam: Mid-segment businesses hit hard by high tax, inflation, absence of schemes

Assam's mid-segment businesses hope for relief from high taxes, exclusion from schemes, and inflation post-Lok Sabha elections

The Hindu

A well-intentioned study and a demographic myth

We must pay special attention to the Muslim girl’s education and work towards the educational and economic empowerment of Muslims

The Hindu

Assam’s Kaziranga National Park collects highest revenue in its 50-year history

Kaziranga National Park in Assam breaks revenue and visitor records, attracting high-profile visitors and tourists worldwide.

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Three arrested with drugs worth around ₹7 seven crore in Assam's Cachar

Three persons have been arrested and drugs worth around ₹7 crore seized in two separate operations in Assam’s Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said

The Hindu

Polling stations constructed in wildlife sanctuary: NGT seeks Assam govt’s reply

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked Assam’s Chief Secretary to provide details of officers who let polling stations, schools, and other construction activities in a wildlife sanctuary and a reserve forest in gross violation of the Forest (Conservation) Act, 1980.

The Hindu

More than 75% polling in last Assam phase

Over 75% voter turnout in peaceful Lok Sabha elections across four constituencies in Guwahati, Assam.

Newslaundry

‘They call us Bangladeshi’: Assam’s citizenship crisis and neglected villages

Dhubri is a town located at the edge of Assam, an entry point into Bangladesh. Its location has been a point of contention between the two countries– it’s portrayed as a gateway for illegal immigrants.

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Reporter’s diary: Assam is better off than 2014, but can’t say the same for its citizens

‘Who are you voting for in 2024?’

The Hindu

Watch | Himanta Biswa Sarma: Congress has diverted reservation by giving it to Muslims

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on the BJP’s electoral prospects in the State

The Hindu

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.

Al Jazeera

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.

The Hindu

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

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.

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