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The Assam chief minister recently declared that neither Bengali-origin nor ethnic Assamese Muslims qualify for the scheme. Legislators and experts contest this.

Assam, which remained for decades, post-independence, under the grip of terror, militancy, agitation and underdevelopment, now sees a shining ray of new age development and all-round peace and progress under the double engine government of the BJP

As the Lok Sabha elections approach, political sentiments vary across the Northeast region. In Assam, there is a prevailing pro-incumbency sentiment, with the BJP government gaining popularity despite challenges in job opportunities. Conversely, in Meghalaya, voters like Lisa Wahlong remain loyal to the Congress, continuing a tradition of electing Congress MPs. However, BJPs influence has significantly grown in the Northeast since 2009, with the NDA securing a majority of seats in the region.

Six villagers from Assam’s Golaghat district died when a fire broke out in an illegal mine. The failure of rains pushed them to take up the hazardous work.

Guwahati: The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India has approached the Gauhati High Court seeking a ban on traditional buffalo and

Nath, who was the influential student organisation (AASU)’s president from 2015 to 2022, joined the BJP along with former Congress MLA and minister Bismita Gogoi and Angkita Dutta, former state Youth Congress president, at the state BJP headquarters

The pro-talks faction that signed a peace accord with the government last month wrapped up, admitting they were doing so "without attaining our objective" but being left with "no option". Meanwhile, the Paresh Baruah faction holds out.

Nath, who was the influential student organisation (AASU)’s president from 2015 to 2022, joined the BJP along with former Congress MLA and minister Bismita Gogoi and Angkita Dutta, former state Youth Congress president, at the state BJP headquarters

Gandhi’s run-ins with the Himanta Biswa Sarma government kept him in the headlines, but analysts sceptical whether it will revive the Congress in state.

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