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Will quit if NRC non-applicants enter Assam via CAA: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

With the CAA rules being issued, the Central government will now start granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, who came to India till December 31, 2014. These include Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians.

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Anti-CAA bandh: Assam CM reminds political parties of High Court restriction

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said political parties may be de-registered if they call for a bandh against the CAA

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Reporters Without Orders Ep 312: Caste killing in Chennai, Himanta’s media empire

This week, host Tanishka Sodhi is joined by Newslaundry’s Pratyush Deep and The News Minute’s Nidharshana Raju.

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How an accident caused by BJP minister’s convoy in Assam was kept under wraps for two days

In the early hours of March 4, a convoy belonging to Assam cabinet minister Pijush Hazarika was allegedly speeding down the Guwahati-Shillong road in Six Mile area of Guwahati when one of the vehicles hit a two-wheeler carrying two passengers.

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NDA to win 22 of 25 Lok Sabha seats in Northeast: Himanta

Assam CM predicts BJP-led alliance victory in 22 of 25 Northeast Lok Sabha seats, focusing on development.

The Hindu

1317 kg of ganja seized in Assam's Karimganj, two held

Two persons were caught after around 1317 kg of ganja was seized from a vehicle near the Churaibari police watch post in Assam's Karimganj district near the Tripura border on Tuesday, the police said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam Police to issue summons to Rahul Gandhi over Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra violence: Himanta

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra violence: Assam CM Sarma was referring to a case filed by Guwahati Police over Congress workers breaking barricades in an attempt to pass through the main roads inside the city during the yatra in January.

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Himanta family’s grip on the headlines via Northeast India’s biggest media empire

On January 18, as the Congress party’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra passed through Assam, Rahul Gandhi addressed a public gathering in Jorhat.

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Assam Lok Sabha polls | BJP to contest 11 seats, leaves three for allies AGP, UPPL

Among the other Northeastern States, it will support the NDPP candidate in Nagaland, while the details are being worked out in the other States, Mr. Sarma, who is also the convenor of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), said.

The Hindu

Congress biggest enemy of peace, development: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the polls a fight between “those who want to see India as ‘vishwa guru’ (world leader) and those who want it to remain an inferior country”.

The Hindu

Definition of Assamese has changed, it must include those living here for years: Himanta

The definition of Assamese has undergone change over the years, and it must include people who have lived in Assam for centuries, such as Hindi speakers and the tea tribes, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.

The Hindu

Assam CM’s security strengthened after threat from Sikh outfit

Assam Police strengthens security for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after threat from banned Khalistani outfit.

The Hindu

Chief Minister ‘afraid of me’, says Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah

I Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah has accused State’s Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of becoming ”acrimonious toward him out of fear”. Mr. Borah said the Chief Minister liked slaves, not followers. “Just see how he made former Cabinet Minister Basanta Das touch his feet,” he said

The Hindu

Assam to bring UCC through 'front door', says Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted in the Assembly that his government will bring the Uniform Civil Code through the “front door”

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Congress, AIUDF walk out of Assam Assembly against repeal of Muslim Marriages Act

Opposition parties walk out of Assam Assembly in protest against repeal of Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration Act.

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India’s Assam state repeals British-era Muslim marriage law

Ruling BJP says law allowed child marriages but Muslim leaders allege move aimed at polarising voters ahead of election.

The Hindu

Ahead of UCC, Assam decides to repeal Muslim Marriages Act

The State Cabinet, which met late on Friday night, approved the Assam Repealing Ordinance, 2024, for repealing the British-era marriage and divorce Act specific to Muslims.

The Hindu

National Board for Wildlife approves elevated road project near Kaziranga National Park in Assam

The National Board for Wildlife also approves two elevated railway corridors skirting Deepor Beel, a major wetland and designated a Ramsar Site

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Sandeshkhali will be downfall of Mamata Banerjee and TMC: Assam CM

Assam CM criticizes Sandeshkhali violence in West Bengal, warns of downfall for Mamata Banerjee and Trinamool Congress.

The Hindu

Thrash leaders talking of alliance with BRS, Bandi Sanjay tells BJP workers

BJP's Bandi Sanjay Kumar warns against electoral alliance with BRS, launches 'Vijay Sankalp Yatra' across Telangana.

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BJP’s ‘Vijay Sankalpa Yatras’ across Telangana from today

Telangana BJP launches 'Vijaya Sankalpa Yatras' with Union Ministers and Chief Ministers to cover 5,500 km.

The Hindu

Sarma, Sawant to kick off BJP bus tours from Tuesday

The Hindu

Will reclaim ‘char’ areas from encroachers: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister plans to reclaim river islands and establish heritage belts to protect land and preserve ecology.

The Hindu

Two Assam Congress MLAs declare support for BJP-led State government

Two Congress MLAs in Assam have declared their support for the BJP-led government headed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

The Hindu

Efforts on to remove Aadhaar hurdle for 27 lakh in Assam: Assam CM

Aadhaar hurdle in Assam: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma aims to help 27 lakh people unable to acquire Aadhaar cards due to NRC biometrics issue.

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