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09 Mar

Joe Biden shames Republicans for playing down Jan 6 Congress attack

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Biden expressed support for the Capitol Hill police, whose chief has indicted Fox News presenter Tucker Carlson of manipulating videotape footage of the unknown assault after Trump's election defeat US President Joe Biden on Wednesday abused Republicans and said that they should be shamed of supporting an trouble by Fox News to play down the soberness of the January 6, 2021 assault on Congress by a mob of Donald Trump sympathizers. " further than 140 officers were injured on Jan 6. I have said before How dare anyone dwindle or deny the hell they went through?" Biden twittered. " I…

09 Mar

Chief Minister argues political parties to support BJP

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On Thursday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma argued that all parties in the northeast region participating in the elections should maintain their support for the BJP as Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the country's "supreme leader" and everyone supports him in the region, the chief minister told reporters. Sarma said, “Before contesting elections in the northeast, all parties must understand that water will flow into the sea. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the tallest leader, everyone likes him.” Reporters asked the Assam chief minister if the development in Nagaland signaled the return of JD(U) supremo and Bihar chief minister…

09 Mar

NIA based report supplying Indian sim to Pak

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On Friday night, five people held for supplying Indian sim cards to Pakistan in Nagaon, Assam. The identified accused are Badruddin of Dhaniabheti Chalnabari near Batadrova Than, Baharul Islam of Moirabari Saruchala, Ashikul Islam of Juria, Wahiduz Jaman and Mirjanur Rahman. According to the National Investigation Agency (NIA) these five men were supplying sim cards of India to Pakistan’s intelligence agency ISI. It is also learned that the police seized 136 SIM cards, 28 mobile handsets and some objectionable documents from them. Sources claims that they were allegedly involved in making fake Aadhar cards and photo voter ID cards since…

06 Mar

Ministers meeting for Tripura & Nagaland govt formation

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India's ministers meeting on Sunday, discussion on government formation after elections in Tripura and Nagaland Discussion took place between ministers Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, BJP President JP Nadda met Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Assembly elections in Tripura were held on February 16, while polling in Nagaland was held on February 27. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) managed to secure a majority with 32 seats in Tripura and 12 in Nagaland.

06 Mar

A man held for hitting a child

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A man got arrested for trying to kill 5-months old baby, the incident took place in Kahilipara, Guwahati. The accused is of 35 years old and after having a fight with his wife. The locals of the city informed Police and got arrested by Saturday. According to the reports, the infant sustained fractures on his arms and legs following an alleged physical assault by his father. With the child, the mother too was injured. Both the child and mother are taken to the hospital for their treatment.

04 Mar

Khera’s plea opposed by Assam and UP

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On Friday, the Assam and Uttar Pradesh governments opposed Congress spokesperson Pawan Kheda's petition in the Supreme Court. An FIR was lodged against the Congress leader for calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi "Narendra Gautamdas Modi". The incident happened during a press conference on 17 February. The Assam government said that the apology sought by Kheda's counsel during the hearing of the case was "a tactical presentation to obtain a restraining order without any genuine remorse or repentance". Also, as per an available video, Khera's behavior and words spoken by him were not unintentional. That's why proper investigation has been demanded…

04 Mar

Govt officials caught red handed accepting bribes

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Five government officials and a driver were arrested by Assam directorate of vigilance and anti-corruption on Thursday and Friday. According to the sources, the accused were caught red handed while allegedly accepting bribes. The arrest was done in different parts of the state Kamrup, Nagaon and Goalpara districts. In the first trap laid on Friday, vigilance sleuths arrested a lat mandal, Pranjal Bora in the Koliabor revenue circle in Nagaon district. Second, Bidyadhar Das, Senior Asstt. O/O the Registrar Cooperative Society at Khanapara, Guwahati. Along with these other accused are Sh Bajlul Basit Sarkar, block elementary education officer, Rajesh Roy lat…

03 Mar

Future is glorious and Safe: Assam CM

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BJP wins in Tripura and Nagaland regions poll. On the win of both regions Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his gratitude through a tweet on social media. Assam Chief Minister says, future is glorious and safe for Northeast polls victory. “BJP's win in Tripura & Nagaland is an affirmation of North East's continued resolve to prosper on the path paved by vision of Hon PM @narendramodi Ji. The future is glorious & safe. Much gratitude to @JPNadda Ji for his continued guidance,” Sarma tweeted. On the other hand, BJP in Meghalaya could win only two seats, Sarma said…

03 Mar

Till March 13 Supreme Court to extend its protection

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On Friday, Supreme Court extended Protection till March 13 to independent Assam MLA Akhil Gogoi from NIA arrest. The MLA was arrested for connection with a case related to Anti-CAA protests. According to sources, a bench of Justices V Ramasubramanian and Pankaj Mithal adjourned the matter to March 13 as the petitioner's counsel was not available. The interim protection will continue till the next date. Moreover, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) had earlier told the top court that Gogoi cannot be granted bail as he is the alleged mastermind of Maoist activities in the state, though the legislator said the…

02 Mar

Assam aims for Guinness World Record

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Under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma initiative, Assam Government has started preparation for Bohag Bihu celebration on April, Assam. Workshop in 31 district of Assam held, 11,000 performers and musician are booked for the celebration. This year Assam is aiming for Guinness World record for the folk dance of Assam. Also Prime Minister Narendra Modi is about attend the celebration this year along with other ministers from other states too will be invited. "We want to popularize Bihu and take it globally. A total of 11,140 dancers will participate in the record attempt, which will include 'Bihuwa' and 'Bihuvati' (Assamese…