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29 Feb

Shifting of party members, Congress makes claims on Assam CM

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Congress leader Assam in-charge Jitendra Singhon claimed that Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma is trying to poach Leader of Opposition and CLP leader Debabrata Saikia. Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika stating claims made by the Congress said that, “except Rakibul Hussain, Rekibuddin Ahmed, Zakir Hussain Sikdar and Nurul Huda, all other Assam Congress leaders/MLAs are in touch with us. It is just a matter of time, except the names listed above, rest will join other parties." Meanwhile, Assam Pradesh Congress Chief Bhupen Borah also claimed that, “Acrimony is a sign of fear! I am certain that if there is one person…

28 Feb

Well known brand ‘Patanjali’ gets SC notice

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Brand Patanjali Ayurved, owned by yoga guru Ramdev and its managing director, Acharya Balkrishna was issued notice by the Supreme Court (SC). According to the sources, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has filed a plea towards the Supreme Court against the company for releasing advertisements despite the court's order. The Supreme Court has banned the company from releasing any advertisement related to any disease .

27 Feb

Man kills and then abundant boy in Pune

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A shocking incident unfolded in Maharashtra's Pune where a man killed 8 years boy after sexual abuse. According to the sources, the victim went missing on Saturday . Later, the police examined CCTV footage in the suspected area where a 28 year old boy identified as Pawan Pandey abundant the victim. The police stated that, "Pandey was arrested on Sunday. He has confessed he sexually assaulted the boy before strangling him and dumping the body in Bavdhan area." The accused was arrested under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

26 Feb

Another Congress leader expected to join BJP Party in Assam

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Congress leader Rana Goswami has tendered his resignation from his post as an organisational in-charge of Upper Assam. The leader is expected to resign from the party, Congress and join the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP). Congress prominent figure Rana Goswami was in charge of the districts of Dhemaji, North Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, and Biswanath Chariali. He tendered his resignation to Assam Congress In-Charge Jitendra Singh and State Congress President Bhupen Bora. Further, Rana considering the rumours clarified that he has neither departed nor joined any other party.

26 Feb

Climate change effects biodiversity of KNP, Assam

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To understand the effects of climate change on biodiversity loss in Kaziranga National Park (KNP), Indian researchers have explored how pollen and non-pollen palynomorphs (NPPs) can help in the region. Kaziranga National Park is a corridor for immigration of members of the Indo-Malayan fauna into the Indian sub-region, which is a critical reserve for tropical species, having served as a gene reservoir for taxa during glacial periods. The study will help both public and wildlife management agencies to understand flora and fauna from the changing climate issues.

24 Feb

Assam Education Minister questioned regarding the ongoing issues

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Ahead of the Assam Assembly, two opposition MLAs were suspended for going against the rules, on Friday. According to the sources, Congress Baghbor MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed both were suspended for not listening to the speaker and raising accusations regarding the Education department. However, Speaker Biswajit Daimary repeatedly asked the opposition member to sit down as the Education minister Pegu already replied to the accusations.

24 Feb

Testing of water network to be conducted within the city, Guwahati

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The Guwahati Jal Board (GJB) issued an alert that water leakages may take place within the city. According to reports, GJB is going to commence flushing and testing of the distribution network in the city. The notice said, “During the trial run, leakages of water may occur at a few locations, which shall be rectified by our team immediately. All concerned are kindly requested to cooperate with us during the said exercise." The list of parts of the city are GS Road, BK Kakoti, RK Mission, AK Azad Road, Dilip Huzuri Path, Duwarika Nagar, Rupkonwar Path/Junaki Path, Rupkonwar Colony, Zakir…

23 Feb

Father-in-law kills daughter, accused arrested

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A man from Nagaon, Assam killed his daughter-in-law and also injured her daughter on Thursday night. According to the sources, the accused is identified as Muruli Tani. Also, the injured was rushed to the hospital by the police in Guwahati. Additionally, the incident took place while the husband was out for work. Further, the reason behind the incident is not yet ascertained by the police.

23 Feb

All five projects for Assam approved by NBWL

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For development of Assam's infrastructure, five project was presented for Kaziranga. As per sources, the five projects were recently approved by the National Board for Wildlife (NBWL). The list of approved projects were elevated corridor near Kaziranga, Guwahati Ring Road project, including the Narengi - Kurua Bridge, Deepar Beel Railway Elevated Corridor (13.31 Ha), Deepar Beel Elevated Railway Corridor (0.3 Ha), and the Chapaguri to Amteka Assam Mala project road extending up to the Bhutan border. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his gratitude by saying, "I extend my deep personal gratitude to Sri @byadavbjp, Hon Minister for Forest…

20 Feb

Assam govt new project begins in the city, Guwahati

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The Public Works Department (PWD) has announced the temporary closure of a section of MG Road at Bhoothnath and Machkhowa in Guwahati, Assam. The notification was issued due to the ongoing construction of the new flyover connecting Guwahati and North Guwahati over the Brahmaputra River. Following the statement, Guwahati Traffic Police are advised to consider alternative routers for the people of the city till the construction gets completed.