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Assam says neighbouring states encroached on its land 56 times in 2020
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Nilavro Ghosh | Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON DEC 28, 2020 06:32 PM IST
In a written reply to a query by Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said that these 56 cases of land encroachments were reported across 11 districts since January 1 this year.
7 killed, 20 injured as bus rams into truck in Assam
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Shivani Kumar | Dhubri, Assam
UPDATED ON DEC 28, 2020 06:54 AM IST
The accident happened at Chataguri near Panbari area under the jurisdiction of Bogribari police station.
After Bodoland Territorial Council poll, BJP to gain majority in Assam polls, says Amit Shah
By HT Correspondent | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 27, 2020 01:00 AM IST
Addressing a public rally in Assam’s Kamrup district, Shah said the state has embarked on a journey of peace and development under chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal and state finance minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
News updates from Hindustan Times: 63 insurgents surrender in front of Assam CM Sonowal and all the latest news
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 22, 2020 08:59 AM IST
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63 insurgents give up arms in Assam, CM Sonowal welcomes them
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON DEC 22, 2020 08:34 AM IST
This was the third major laying down of arms ceremony by rebels in Assam this year.
Assam: GSP member elected to BTC is an accused in minor’s rape case
By Utpal Parashar | Edited by Abhinav Sahay | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON DEC 17, 2020 09:50 AM IST
Das was arrested last year on various charges including provisions of Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act. He was released on bail a few months later.
Working to transform Guwahati as gateway to Southeast Asia: CM Sonowal
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Mallika Soni | Guwahati
UPDATED ON DEC 14, 2020 01:19 PM IST
Speaking at the annual general meeting of the Indian Chamber of Commerce, Sonowal said the state is eyeing the ASEAN market, besides the BBIN (Bangladesh, Bhutan, India and Nepal).
Assam epitome of Hindu-Muslim unity: CM Sonowal on new book ‘The Identity Quotient: The Story of the Assamese Muslims’
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz | New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 14, 2020 09:44 AM IST
CM Sarbananda Sonowal calls Zafri Mudasser Nofil’s new book, The Identity Quotient: The Story of the Assamese Muslims, an informing and inspiring read as it significantly highlights the Assamese Muslims and their lineage to the medieval period when Muslim rulers and generals invaded the region
News updates from Hindustan Times at 9pm: IAF chief, Japanese counterpart discuss enhancing cooperation, interoperability and all the latest news
By hindustantimes.com | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON DEC 10, 2020 09:00 PM IST
Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Memorial for those killed in Assam Agitation, CM Sonowal lays foundation stone
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON DEC 10, 2020 09:37 PM IST
In Assam, December 10 is marked as Swahid Diwas (Martyrs’ Day) to mark the death of Khargeswar Talukdar, the first person who was killed in the agitation in 1979 in Bhabanipur.
Last rites of former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi conducted in Guwahati with state honours
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON NOV 26, 2020 04:18 PM IST
The 84-year-old passed away on Monday at Guwahati Medical College Hospital (GMCH) after battling Covid-19 and complications related to the disease for nearly three months
Parents, teachers should work together to promote children’s rights: Assam CM Sonowal
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari | Guwahati
UPDATED ON NOV 22, 2020 11:24 AM IST
Interacting with a delegation of children and officials under the banner of UNICEF, the chief minister exhorted the need for dialogues and translating them into actions for building a better world for children where they will be free from violence.
‘We don’t vote, but hear our voices’, Assam children tell parties ahead of polls
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON NOV 18, 2020 11:08 PM IST
The children will meet Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal on November 20 on the occasion of World Children’s Day and hand over their manifesto to him.
Assam journalist killed in hit-and-run case; TV channel alleges murder
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON NOV 13, 2020 08:36 AM IST
Police arrest two people from Arunachal Pradesh; chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal orders CID probe
Abetment to suicide case: Assam CM reaches out to Thackeray, seeks better security for Arnab
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON NOV 12, 2020 08:44 AM IST
Sarbananda Sonowal’s request came after the family of Goswami, who hails from Assam, met him over alleged inadequate security cover for the journalist
Family members of Arnab Goswami meet Assam CM, Sonowal speaks to Uddhav Thackeray
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Poulomi Ghosh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 11, 2020 05:44 PM IST
Thackeray assured Sonowal that he would do the needful for the security of Goswami.
Assam resident dies in Mizoram police custody, CM Sonowal writes to Amit Shah
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON NOV 03, 2020 08:19 AM IST
While the Assam Police claimed that the man was abducted, the Mizoram Police said that he was a drug deal who was caught entering the state and died at a health facility.
Assam schools reopen from Monday after 7 months: All you need to know
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Prashasti Singh | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON NOV 01, 2020 07:14 AM IST
The state government said that students of Class 6 and above will go to school from November 2, but only after consent from their parents.
Deadline for report on ST status for 6 Assam communities ends today. Here’s what you need to know
By hindustantimes.com | Edited by Deepali Sharma | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 30, 2020 03:08 PM IST
The Group of Ministers had been tasked by the central government to counsel on the rights and privileges of the new STs after the introduction of the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Amendment) Bill in Parliament.
Assam’s Kaziranga National Park to reopen for tourists from October 21
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by Susmita Pakrasi | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON OCT 21, 2020 04:41 AM IST
Following the Covid-19 outbreak, all five national parks and 18 wildlife sanctuaries in Assam, including KNPTR, which usually remains shut for around five months annually due to floods, were closed in March.
Centre reviews Assam, Mizoram border situation after clashes
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON OCT 19, 2020 08:50 PM IST
Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Monday called Prime Minister Narendra Modi and union home minister Amit Shah and informed them about the ground situation regarding the recent flare up along the border with Mizoram.
Assam CM condoles death of Paswan, terms him stalwart of Indian politics
By Press Trust of India | Posted by Arpan Rai | New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON OCT 08, 2020 09:49 PM IST
Paswan, 74, passed away here at a hospital, where he was admitted for past few days.
Assam CM launches Kisan Rath Mobile App to facilitate sale of agriculture products
By hindustantimes.com| Edited by: Harshit Sabarwal | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PUBLISHED ON OCT 07, 2020 09:11 AM IST
An official release stated that the mobile app, developed, designed and technically maintained by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), will be out to use by the Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation Project (APART) which will impart training to farmers and other stakeholders on how to use the app.
Congress urges Assam CM to retain chapter on Nehru’s policies in class 12 syllabus
By Press Trust of India| Posted by Akhilesh Nagari | Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON SEP 26, 2020 11:54 AM IST
The chapters were excluded by the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) to reduce the students’ load by 30 per cent on account of the loss of academic schedule due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
African swine fever hits Assam’s piggery sector; government orders culling of pigs
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON SEP 26, 2020 01:50 PM IST
There is no vaccine for the disease and it has a mortality rate of 90% to 100%
Assam launches gold scheme for brides from weaker section
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON SEP 24, 2020 07:13 PM IST
As per provisions of the Arundhati Gold Scheme, the state government provides Rs 40,000 to girls from families with an annual income of less than Rs 5 lakh, provided the marriage is registered under Special Marriage Act, 1954.
Assam CM orders probe into leak of question paper for police recruitment test
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON SEP 20, 2020 08:46 PM IST
The test for the recruitment of 597 police sub-inspectors was cancelled on Sunday after the question paper was leaked ahead of the exam.
Assam police arrest 5 from UP for siphoning money from CM’s relief fund
By Utpal Parashar | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
PUBLISHED ON AUG 31, 2020 10:04 PM IST
Police said the accused admitted to have withdrawn money from CM relief fund in other states as well.
Assam CM thanks Akshay Kumar for donating Rs 1 cr towards flood relief, calls him ‘true friend’ of state
By HT Entertainment Desk | Hindustan Times, New Delhi
UPDATED ON AUG 18, 2020 02:39 PM IST
Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal called Akshay Kumar a ‘true friend’ of the state as the actor donated Rs 1 crore for flood relief.
Assam CM reiterates commitment to implementing Clause 6 of Assam Accord
By Utpal Parashar | Edited by Sparshita Saxena | Hindustan Times, Guwahati
UPDATED ON AUG 15, 2020 12:54 PM IST
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal led the Independence Day celebrations in Guwahati by unfurling the tricolour followed by the guard of honour ceremony.