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28 Sep

‘He wants to cut pay cheques’ says Saif Ali Khan on Karan Johar’s remark

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Director-Producer Karan Johar of Bollywood industry says star's can't guarantee hit and they ask for huge amount as their pay check. To which Saif Ali Khan recently reacted to the remark saying he wants to cut down pay check. Saif on KJ's statement said, "He wants to cut pay cheques. I think I should have my own union on that. I am sure he is right, but it makes me a little nervous when we hear about cutting pay cheques. No cutting pay cheques. Well look, the economics of our industry (is like that). That's what happens - you go…

24 Aug

Prime accused in Dhing gang rape case dies attempting to flee from police custody

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Tafazul Islam, the prime suspect in the Dhing gang rape case, was declared dead on Saturday after a failed escape attempt while in police custody. The incident occurred during an investigation at the crime scene. Islam, who was apprehended on August 23, was being escorted by police to the site where the brutal gang rape of a 14-year-old girl occurred when he attempted to escape by jumping into a nearby pond at around 4 am. Despite a two-hour search, his body was later recovered from the water. Superintendent of Police (SP) Nagaon Swapnaneel Deka confirmed the details, stating, “When the…

10 Aug

ASU calls immediate shutdown over assault by Assam Rifles

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The Angami Students' Union (ASU) has called for an immediate shutdown and an indefinite bandh across all Angami-inhabited areas starting today, following an alleged assault on the ASU President by personnel of the 13th Assam Rifles. The incident reportedly took place around 12:30 PM near the Assam Rifles camp at D Block, Kohima, where the ASU President was allegedly attacked without provocation. According to the ASU, the President narrowly escaped serious injury when an Assam Rifles jawan attempted to strike him with a rifle butt. In response, the ASU has not only called for a bandh but has also issued…

25 Jul

Assam gets special assistance from Union Budget 2024, highlights

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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman has presented her seventh consecutive budget under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's third term. According to the Union Budget 2024, it focuses much on job opportunities as the country is grappling with an unemployed problem. Well, here are some benefits that Assam has in the Union Budget, 2024: Pradhan Mantri Cha Shramik Protsahan Yojana (PMCSPY): An allocation of ₹1,000 crore has been earmarked for the welfare of tea workers, with a special focus on women. Increase in Special Package for Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC): The special package for BTC has been increased to ₹174.66 crore, up from…

24 Jul

Assam CM expresses concern over Assamese music composer Ramen Baruah’s sudden missing

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Noted Assamese music composer Ramen Baruah, 84 resident of Latasil area, Guwahati left home for a nearby temple and did not return till late evening, following which his family informed the police. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expresses concern on the missing, through X he said, "His absence worries his family, friends, and countless admirers. I have asked Commissioner of @GuwahatiPol Sri Diganta Bora to mobilize all resources and take swift action to locate him." According to the police investigation sources, the team is still in search. However, Ramen Baruah went missing on Monday.

22 Jul

Assam CM thanks Jharkhand CM for Rs. 2 crore assistance amidst flood effect

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As Northeast is massively effected by flood in most of the regions, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has offered assistance to Assam of Rs. 2 crore. Through X, the CM said, "Hon'ble CM of Jharkhand, Hemant Soren Ji has graciously offered Rs 2 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund of Assam to aid flood-affected people. On behalf of the people of Assam, I deeply appreciate the generosity of the kind-hearted people of Jharkhand and the Hon’ble chief minister." Earlier, Assam CM has accused Jharkhand CM for failing to act against the demography change of the state, Jharkhand which has…

20 Jul

Assam CM takes a dig at Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, calls ‘Brand ambassador of population control’

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Assam Government has been taking major steps in the state to control Muslim population. Earlier, the government has announced to abolish Muslim marriage and Divorce Act. Recently, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that Muslim population is rising by 30 per cent every day which is double the Hindu population growth of 16 per cent. Assam CM said, "By 2041, Assam will become a Muslim-majority state. It's a reality and nobody can stop it." He also attacked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi by saying, "Congress has the most important role in arresting the population growth of Muslims… If Rahul…

19 Jul

DGP GP Singh promises to maintain security measures while providing the public with updates on the rebel battle in Cachar

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In response to the recent militant clash at the Assam-Manipur border, Assam Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh has provided a detailed update and assured the public of continued security measures to ensure safety in the region. On July 17, 2024, a confrontation occurred on Krishnapur Road in Cachar district under Kachudharam Police Station. Acting on reliable intelligence regarding militant activity, a police team intercepted an autorickshaw carrying three suspects—Lallungawi Hmar (21), Lalbikung Hmar (33), and Joshua (35). The suspects were found with an AK-47 rifle, a single-barrel rifle, a pistol, and live ammunition. The encounter led to the…

16 Jul

Assam CM updates on CAA applicants ‘We thought a large number of people would apply’

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently spoke about NRC draft of 2019 where number of applicants were left out including Bengali Hindus. The Bengali Hindus community has refused to take route of Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) as they have legal documents to prove themselves as Indian citizens said the Assam CM. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma notified, "We thought a large number of people would apply for citizenship through the CAA. But as of today, only eight Bengali Hindus have applied and only two of them have appeared for the interview. Our party workers carried out an outreach programme…

15 Jul

Assam CM confirms to retain ADR exam pattern as per feedbacks

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has earlier notified about changes of Assam Direct Recruitment Exam (ADRE) for upcoming 3rd & 4th grade exams which will consist of three phase- Prelims, Mains and Viva like APSC exam pattern. To this students and aspirants has expressed displeasure for the sudden change. Following, Assam CM on demand notified about revisiting the exam pattern again and make changes if required. Assam Chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma after revisiting the pattern has notified by saying that, "Aspirants’ feedback accepted. Acknowledging the feedback received from aspirants and people regarding not changing the ADRE exam pattern,…