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Opposition parties slam Assam Chief Minister’s “Hussain Obama” comment

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s tweet targeting former U.S. President Barack Obama not only made international headlines but also drew sharp rebuke from Opposition parties, with some of them calling it Islamophobia.

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Assam’s Kokrajhar district feasts on mushroom, for health and wealth

Assam gave fungi cultivation an investment boost in 2021, as it introduced mushrooms in the midday meal scheme.

The Hindu

Assam delimitation move evokes more protest

Supporters of an ally of the ruling BJP and Opposition parties stepped up their protests against the delimitation proposals in Assam. According to the draft proposal published by the Election Commission of India (EC), the number of Lok Sabha and Assembly in the State remain unchanged at 14 and 126.…

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 276: Manufactured ‘love jihad’ in Assam and Uttarkashi

This week, host Gurmehar Kaur is joined by Newslaundry’s Anmol Pritam and Pratyush Deep. They delve into the details of two cases of “love jihad”, a Hindutva conspiracy theory, that gained traction in the media.

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Assam Flood: Situation gloomy as about 5 lakh people affected in 16 districts; Rescue operations on

The flood situation in Assam is still grim as nearly 4.89 lakh people in 19 districts have been affected. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Flood situation in Assam remains grave, over 4.88 lakh people affected

As per an official report, more than 4.88 lakh people in 16 districts are currently reeling under floods

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There are many ‘Hussain Obamas’ to be taken care of in India, says Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in cryptic tweet

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has caused a stir on Twitter for saying that India has many “Hussain Obama” to “take care of” in response to a question of whether the Assam Police would arrest former U.S. President Barack Obama.

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Flooding displaces tens of thousands and kills 1 as heavy monsoon rains batter Indian villages

Tens of thousands of people have taken shelter in government-run relief camps as heavy monsoon rains batter villages in India’s northeast

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Assam flood situation improves; death toll at 2

The flood situation in Assam remained grim with about five lakh people reeling under the deluge, which has claimed one life so far.

The Hindu

Delimitation to serve Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma’s own interests, alleges opposition

GUWAHATI: Opposition parties in Assam, including Congress, accused the Election Commission of India (ECI) of preparing constituency delimitation exercise at the behest of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, which they said is aimed at fulfilling the latter’s vested interest to stay in power for a longer term and not to protect…

The Times of India

Flood situation worsens in Assam; around 45,000 people, 108 villages currently underwater

The flood situation in Assam's Nalbari district has deteriorated as about 45,000 people and 108 villages under 6 revenue circles of the lower Assam district are currently underwater. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Flood situation grim in Assam; nearly 1.2 lakh hit

Over 1.19 lakh people are affected by the deluge in 10 districts of Assam and the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an ‘orange alert’ and predicted ‘very heavy’ to ‘extremely heavy’ rainfall across several districts of Assam over the next few days.

The Hindu

EC move to redraw Assam constituencies attracts flak

Opposition parties in Assam have slammed the Election Commission’s (EC) proposal to redraw the Lok Sabha and Assembly constituencies in the State

The Hindu

Flood situation remains grim in Assam; heavy rainfall predicted

The flood condition in Assam remained critical following overnight rainfall at several places with over 34,000 people reeling under the deluge

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More Assembly seats to be reserved for SCs, STs in Assam

The Election Commission has proposed to retain the number of assembly seats in Assam at 126 and the Lok Sabha constituencies at 14 as it released the draft delimitation papers for the northeastern state.

The Hindu

Assam floods | 31,000 people affected in 10 districts

The flood situation in Assam was serious on June 20 with nearly 31,000 people still reeling under the deluge across 10 districts of the State.

The Hindu

Man arrested for murdering security guard

The police in Kottayam on Monday arrested a 27-year-old migrant worker from Assam on charges of murdering a 55-year-old security guard of a rubber -based industrial unit in Poovanthuruth.

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Incessant rain creates flooding in several parts of Assam; nearly 33,500 people hit

Heavy rainfall results in flood like condition in Assam. IMD has issues a red alert across several districts.

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State Govt ready to deal with flood situation: Assam Disaster Management Authority

As the water levels of many rivers are rising up following incessant rain and a few districts of Assam have been affected in the first spell of flood, the state government is ready to deal with any kind of situation and directed all districts to be alert. Read further on…

The Hindu

Centre reviews preparedness for flood management ahead of monsoon season in Assam

“Availability of clean drinking water in flood affected regions, preventive healthcare, and greater awareness among the communities is vital.”

The Hindu

Flood hits 11 Assam districts; erosion more worrying

Erosion by a network of rivers in 12 districts has been more worrying for the local authorities, officials said.

The Hindu

Congress calls for NIA probe against Assam CM, Ram Madhav

Congress spokesperson Ajoy Kumar furnished a letter purportedly written by the UKLF chief in June 2019

Newslaundry

Assam BJP leader’s murder: RSS mouthpiece claims ‘love jihad’, family says it’s wrong

The death of BJP leader Jonali Nath in Assam sent shockwaves across the state. Her body was found near NH-17 in Goalpara district on June 11. A day later, the Assam police’s criminal investigation department arrested Congress politician Hasanur Islam, 28, as the prime accused in Jonali’s murder.

The Hindu

NUPPL signs power purchase agreement with Assam

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Assam’s Japan-funded water supply project hit by frequent pipeline bursts

Frequently bursting pipelines of a Japan-funded water supply project in Guwahati have put the Assam government on the back foot

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