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Assam CM Himanta Sarma issues shoot-at-sight order in Dhubri. ‘Groups intend to damage temples’.

ION correspondentJune 14, 2025June 15, 2025

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that he has issued shoot-at-sight orders to law enforcement officials after a communal group became active in the state’s Dhubri...

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Assam flood situation improves. over 5.6 lakh affected, 41000 in relief camps.

ION correspondentJune 7, 2025June 7, 2025

In Assam, the overall flood situation improves slightly. Over 5 lakh 60 thousand people are still reeling under the deluge in 16 districts. There is no report of loss...

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Assamese language made mandatory for all official work in Assam.

ION correspondentApril 16, 2025April 16, 2025

The Assamese language has been made mandatory for all official work in Assam, according to a notification issued in this regard on Monday. It will come into effect from...

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Assam. Polling concludes peacefully for Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council.

EditorApril 3, 2025April 3, 2025

In Assam, polling for the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council concluded peacefully with 68.58 percent voter turnout. The polling was held in 33 out of 36 council constituencies under the...

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Assam CM condemns Bangladesh Advisor’s “Guardian” remark, urges stronger Northeast connectivity.

ION correspondentApril 1, 2025April 1, 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly condemned the statement made by Bangladesh’s interim government Chief Advisor, Muhammad Yunus, referring to the Seven Sister states of Northeast India...

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Assam Govt to Lift AFSPA from Dibrugarh District After March 31.

EditorMarch 31, 2025March 31, 2025

The Assam Government has decided not to extend the Section 3 of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958 (Act No. 28 of 1958) beyond 31st March 2025 in...

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In a first, Kokrajhar to host inaugural sitting of Assam assembly on Feb 17.

EditorFebruary 16, 2025

In Assam, a session of the legislative assembly will be held outside Guwahati for the first time, with Kokrajhar hosting the inaugural sitting of the Budget session tomorrow. Chief...

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Assam celebrates harvest festival Magh Bihu.

ION correspondentJanuary 13, 2025January 13, 2025

Magh Bihu, the vibrant harvest festival, also known as Bhogali Bihu and Maghor Domahi is being celebrated in Assam. It is the first festival of the year that brings...

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Rescue Operations Continue at Assam’s Umrangso Mine. 3 Bodies Recovered After 150 Hours.

ION correspondentJanuary 12, 2025January 12, 2025

January 11, 2025 8:22 PM. In Assam, the search and rescue operation continues to rescue five more miners trapped inside the flooded coal mine at Umrangso in the Dima...

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Assam govt launches initiative to evaluate performance of government schools’ students.

ION correspondentJanuary 8, 2025January 8, 2025

The Assam Government launches the first phase of ‘Gunotsav 2025,’ a state-wide assessment to evaluate the performance of 14 lakh students across 16,000 government schools in 11 districts. Gunotsav,...