Housing prices in India expected to moderate 5% in 2024-25: India Ratings
Housing prices in India expected to moderate 5% in 2024-25: India Ratings India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has maintained a neutral outlook for the residential real estate sector for the financial year 2024-25. Absorption in residential real estate and prices are likely to be supported by affordability and stability of interest rates, the rating agency said. However, given the high base of the just-concluded financial year 2023-24, the growth rates are likely to taper down. The residential real estate market registered a strong performance in the first three quarters of 2023-24 where the sales growth exceeded 25 per cent year-on-year for the top eight real estate clusters, despite price increases and sticky interest rates. With most regions witnessing a surge in prices, Ind-Ra expects the pre-sales growth to moderate to 8 per cent to 10 per cent year-on-year in the current financial year. Inventory levels have also risen over FY24 in the premium and luxury segment, as launches increased encouraged by the sharp rise in sales and realisations, said Mahaveer Shankarlal Jain, Director, Corporate Ratings, Ind-Ra. Further, Ind-Ra expects the prices to have been higher 22 per cent year-on-year at end-2023-24 and would be subdued at around 5 per cent for 2024-25, due to the base effect and large amount of new launches planned. Ind-Ra expects the mid-income and upper mid-income segments, which emerged as the leading consumer segments in 2023-24, to continue to witness a strong buyer interest. While the premium and luxury segments witnessed sharp demand growth in 2023-24, Ind-Ra expects them to cool down due to the high base as the unsold inventory levels remain elevated and are the highest over the past five years. Tier II and III Cities to Report Significant Growth: Renewed government focus on developing infrastructure and improving connectivity across new cities, with mega projects such as highways, airports, metros, and digitization, is likely to stimulate the development of Tier II and III cities and generate substantial growth. While the relatively new markets of Thiruvananthapuram, Guwahati, Rajkot, and Ranchi market are witnessing exponential growth in housing, Outer Mumbai, Surat, Vadodara, Jaipur, Nashik, Chandigarh, and Bhopal forming over 60 per cent of the market in terms of the units sold, grew at a CAGR by 14 per cent during 2021-2023. (ANI)
AIUDF to move Supreme Court against closure of madrassas in Assam
GUWAHATI: The All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) is set to move the Supreme Court against the closure of madrassas in Assam by the state government. This was informed by AIUDF chief and Lok Sabha MP Badruddin Ajmal on Tuesday (April 23), while speaking to the media while campaigning for partys candidate in Karimganj district [] The post AIUDF to move Supreme Court against closure of madrassas in Assam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
RGU students observe Earth Day at Garbhanga Reserved Forest
Guwahati, April 23: On the occasion of Earth Day 2024, Department of English of The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) organized a one-day event in Garbhanga Reserved Forest here on Tuesday. Twenty six students from the department were taken for a nature walk deep inside the Reserved Forest for carrying out a biodiversity count. During [] The post RGU students observe Earth Day at Garbhanga Reserved Forest appeared first on The Shillong Times .
BJP-led NDA to bag 23-plus LS seats in NE, claims Sonowal
Guwahati, April 23: Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday exuded confidence that the BJP-led NDA would bag over 12 Lok Sabha seats in Assam and more than 23 seats in the Northeast. There are 25 parliamentary constituencies across eight states of the Northeast, of which 14 seats are in Assam. Addressing a media conference in [] The post BJP-led NDA to bag 23-plus LS seats in NE, claims Sonowal appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Why Chakmas-Hajongs might get relocated from Arunachal to Assam?
GUWAHATI: Amidst intense election campaigning in Assam for the second phase of Lok Sabha polls, the state is witnessing a massive uproar over possible relocation of Chakma and Hajong refugees from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam. The opposition parties in Assam are up in arms against the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP)-led government in [] The post Why Chakmas-Hajongs might get relocated from Arunachal to Assam? appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Meghalaya: Three arrested for alleged gangrape in East Jaintia Hills
Guwahati:At least three persons were arrested by the police in Meghalaya for allegedly being connected with a gangrape. As per reports, the threewere arrestedfor allegedly gangraping a woman in Nongthymmai in East Jaintia Hills around three months back. Also Read: Proposed relocation of Chakmas-Hajongs to Assam evidence of CAAs adverse impact Theywere identifiedas Modify Dkhar [] The post Meghalaya: Three arrested for alleged gangrape in East Jaintia Hills appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Proposed relocation of Chakmas-Hajongs to Assam evidence of CAAs adverse impact
GUWAHATI: Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) leader and Dibrugarh Lok Sabha candidate, Lurinjyoti Gogoi, emphasised that union minister Kiren Rijijus recent statement is an evidence that the Chakma community is considering Assam for citizenship under the citizenship amendment act (CAA), following Arunachal governments denial of the same to the community. Gogoi highlighted the detrimental impact of [] The post Proposed relocation of Chakmas-Hajongs to Assam evidence of CAAs adverse impact appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Meghalaya: VPP MLA criticizes government inaction on Them Iew Mawlong relocation
Guwahati:Voice of People Party (VPP) MLA Adelbert Nongrum has lambasted the National Peoples Party (NPP)-led Meghalaya government for its failure to relocate residents of Them Iew Mawlong. Nongrum expressed his concern about the governments unfulfilled promise to relocate the residents for over five years. Also Read: Chakma-Hajong row: Himanta Biswa Sarma conspiring against Assam, says [] The post Meghalaya: VPP MLA criticizes government inaction on Them Iew Mawlong relocation appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Chakma-Hajong row: Himanta Biswa Sarma conspiring against Assam, says state Congress chief
GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is engaged in a dangerous conspiracy against the state. This was claimed by Assam Congress president Bhupen Kumar Borah on Tuesday (April 23). Assam Congress chief Bupen Borah made this statement while reacting to a recent statement by union minister and Lok Sabha MP from Arunachal Pradesh [] The post Chakma-Hajong row: Himanta Biswa Sarma conspiring against Assam, says state Congress chief appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam CM says no proposal to resettle Chakma Hajong in State
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma speaking at a conclave in Odisha capital Bhubaneswar on Saturday. (Image: DC) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma speaking at a conclave in Odisha capital Bhubaneswar on Saturday. (Image: DC) Guwahati: In what has triggered a major controversy union minister Kiren Rijiju on Tuesday said that more than 67000 Chakma-Hajong refugees would be relocated from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam. However, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma immediately came before the media and clarified that there has been no such proposal to relocate Chakma-Hajong from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam. I dont know what Mr Kiren Rijiju said to media, there is no such proposal. Neither Chakma-Hajong leaders met me nor central government has ever contacted me on this issue. I have agreed to provide Permanent Residence Certificate to few hundered Assamese people living in Arunachal Pradesh. Realising the impact of it on ensuing Lok Sabha polling, Mr Sarma said that Mr Rijiju is not any authority on making such remarks. He may have said so for some political reasons, I will talk to him after the elections, said Mr Sarma visibly not happy over the development in the run up to the Lok Sabha polls. Asserting that Chakma Hajong refugees would be relocated outside the frontier state before being granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), Mr Rijiju told reporters, They are staying in Arunachal Pradesh as guests. They are not entitled to get a permanent resident certificate (PRC) of citizenship in the frontier state, said Mr Rijiju said this in the presence of state home minister Bamang Felix and BJP MLA from Itanagar, Techi Kacho. Mr Rijiju went on saying, The Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) is a blessing for Arunachal Pradesh. It is out of the purview of Arunachal Pradesh. The CAA grants citizenship to non-Muslim migrants Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians from the three countries. So we will not grant them citizenship or permanent residents in Arunachal. He claimed, We are already in touch to the Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma about the resettlement of Chakmas in Assam. It is a big issue. There is also resistance from local residents. He informed, We also initiated talk with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. But we dont want to make it public. We have been trying for their resettlement for the past three years. We are looking for suitable land for their resttlement. When we will get land we will tell them to leave the state. He reiterated, We have been working silently on the issue and and Assam government has been urged to identify an appropriate location for their relocation. In 1996, the Supreme Court directed the Centre and the Arunachal Pradesh governments to grant citizenship to Chakma and Hajongs. Still, the state government has refused to accept the judgment and has refused to implement it. In August 2022, the Arunachal Pradesh government announced that it would no longer be issuing residence proof certificates to the Chakma and Hajong refugees in Changlang district following opposition by the All Arunachal Pradesh Students Union (AAPSU). As they do not have the proof of residence Chakmas and Hajongs are not Indian citizens and, therefore, are ineligible for official identification documents. The residential proof certificates which were issued by an extra assistant commissioner (EEAC) of Changlang district were also suspended from his service. On April 24, 2023, Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu announced that after resolving the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary dispute, he will resolve the Chakma Hajong problem by distributing them in different states of India as the Chakmas and Hajongs being refugees cannot be permanently settled in the state, which is protected as a tribal state under the Constitution of India. Meanwhile, several organisations in Assam including Asom Jatiya Yuva Chhatra Parishad (AJYCP) has registered a strong opposition to the proposed resettlement of Chakma-Hajong in Assam.
Assam: Woman trampled to death by wild elephant in Tinsukia
Guwahati:A womanwas killedby a wild elephant that had wandered out of the forest in Tinsukia, AssamonTuesday. A local stated that the woman was doing her chores whenallof a sudden, the elephant came near her house in upper Ubongaon. Thewomanidentified as SushilaKonwarattempted to escape from the elephantbutsomething provoked it to chase and attack her. Also Read: [] The post Assam: Woman trampled to death by wild elephant in Tinsukia appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
EC not acting on complaints against PM, alleges Congress
Guwahati: Congress spokesperson Supriya Shrinate said the party is exploring legal remedies as the Election Commission is not acting on the complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his redistribution of wealth remarks. Shrinate said institutions like the EC need to have complete faith of the people and they should work to restore that trust if it is shaken. Prime Minister Narendra Modi made hate speeches in Rajasthan. My colleagues met the EC on Monday and we have pressed charges against him. As they are not acting upon our complaint, we are looking at legal remedies, she told PTI. The Congress on Monday moved the EC seeking appropriate action against Modi for his 'redistribution of wealth' remarks at a poll rally in Rajasthan, alleging that the comments were divisive, malicious and targeted a particular religious community. On Sunday, the prime minister had triggered a political row by claiming that the Congress manifesto promised redistribution of wealth after conducting a survey. We hope that it will be a free and fair election. But we see little evidence of that, Shrinate said, asserting that the less said about the EC's actions against the BJP, the better. On the proper functioning of EVMs, Shrinate said, Even if one person says his or her vote didn't go where it was intended, it is the responsibility of institutions like the EC to restore people's faith. She pointed out that opposition parties have been pressing for 100 per cent VVPAT counting, but the EC has not accepted it.
Arunachal: Yanung Jamoh Lego conferred Padma Shri for excellence in herbal medicine
Guwahati: President Droupadi Murmu honoured Arunachal Pradeshs Yanung Jamoh Lego with the prestigious Padma Shri award during the esteemed civil investiture ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Lego was conferred Padma Shri in recognition of her outstanding contributions to the field of herbal medicine and agriculture. A renowned herbalist of the frontier state, she has [] The post Arunachal: Yanung Jamoh Lego conferred Padma Shri for excellence in herbal medicine appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
No plan of relocating Chakmas-Hajongs from Arunachal to Assam: CM Sarma
GUWAHATI: There are no plans or discussions in regards to relocation of Chakma and Hajong refugees from Arunachal Pradesh to Assam. This was claimed by Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. No discussion was held with Arunachal Pradesh regarding relocation of Chakma and Hajong refugees (to Assam), said CM Sarma. However, the Assam CM stated [] The post No plan of relocating Chakmas-Hajongs from Arunachal to Assam: CM Sarma appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam| Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency: Key facts, past winners, and 2019 election results
Guwahati: Kokrajhar stands out among the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in western Assam, designated as reserved for Scheduled Tribes (ST). Comprising nine Assembly segments including Gossaigaon, Dotma (ST), Kokrajhar (ST), Baokhungri, Parbatjhora, Sidli Chirang (ST), Bijni, Manas, and Baksa (ST), the Kokrajhar seat reflects the diverse tapestry of the region. As per the Election Commission [] The post Assam| Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency: Key facts, past winners, and 2019 election results appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipur honours braveheart Paona Brajabashi on Khongjom Day
Guwahati: Any discourse on patriots and patriotism in Manipur invariably highlights the indomitable spirit of the revered military officer Paona Brajabashi, who courageously led the Manipuri Army against the British forces during the last Anglo-Manipur War of 1891. Despite facing overwhelming odds in terms of both numbers and firepower, Paona and his 300-strong contingent valiantly [] The post Manipur honours braveheart Paona Brajabashi on Khongjom Day appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
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BOOMLive Brings North-East Facts Network To Guwahati
Fact-Checking Mel launched the North East Facts Network, to strengthen fact-checking efforts in the region.
Congress partys manifesto is prepared in a way that they win elections in Pakistan, says Assam CM
Guwahati: Taking a dig at the manifesto prepared by the Congress, the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that the Congress partys manifesto is prepared in a way that they win elections in Pakistan. Sarma said, Congress partys manifesto is prepared in a way that they win elections in Pakistan. The [] The post Congress partys manifesto is prepared in a way that they win elections in Pakistan, says Assam CM appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Meghalaya CM condemns the killing of three Assam men in EKH
Guwahati: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has condemned the killing of three men from Assam in East Garo Hills district on April 17. Sangma took to X and shared a message expressing his concern regarding this brutal act where three people named Jomor Ali, Noor Mohammad and Zahidul Islam were charred to death along [] The post Meghalaya CM condemns the killing of three Assam men in EKH appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assams Manisha Sharma and Arunachals Duyir Ete crowned as VogueStar Miss India 2024
Guwahati: In a glittering event held at Jaipur, Assams Manisha Sharma and Arunachals Duyir Ete were crowned as VogueStar Miss India 2024. Manisha and Duyir both are lawyers by profession. Manisha practices at Gauhati High Court and Duyir also practices at the same court in the Itanagar Permanent Branch. The event was held from April [] The post Assams Manisha Sharma and Arunachals Duyir Ete crowned as VogueStar Miss India 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Aaranyak celebrates World Earth Day by engaging school children
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, April 22: Aaranyak, has organised outreach programmes for school children to mark the World Earth Day, 2024 in the Dibrugarh and Kokrajhar districts as well as in the West Garo Hills district of Meghalaya on Monday. The theme for this years World Earth Day is Planet versus plastic. Schoo kids from the []
Central Admin Tribunal circuit court to be held in Shillong
The Guwahati bench of the Central Administrative Tribunal will hold a circuit court in Shillong from May 1 to 3. The tribunal is meant to adjudicate disputes and complaints with respect to recruitment and conditions of service of persons appointed to public services and posts in connection with the affairs of the Union or other [] The post Central Admin Tribunal circuit court to be held in Shillong first appeared on Highland Post .
Assam: IIT Guwahati develops 3D-printed dummy ballot unit
Guwahati:In a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing voter awareness and engagement, the Systematic Voters Education and Electoral Participation Cell (SVEEP) of Assams Kamrup district has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IITG) to develop an innovative 3D printed dummy ballot unit. The dummy ballot unit was unveiled on Monday (April 22) at the [] The post Assam: IIT Guwahati develops 3D-printed dummy ballot unit appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam| Darrang-Udalguri Lok Sabha constituency: Key facts, past winners, and 2019 election results
Guwahati: The Darrang-Udalguri Lok Sabha constituency in Assam emerges as a new political entity through the process of delimitation, carved out from the erstwhile Mangaldai seat. Comprising a total of 11 Assembly segments, the Darrang-Udalguri Lok Sabha seat encompasses six seats within the jurisdiction of Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) and five segments outside the BTR. [] The post Assam| Darrang-Udalguri Lok Sabha constituency: Key facts, past winners, and 2019 election results appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Radio journalistimprisoned by Taliban, PEC demands release of all Afghan scribes
Guwahati: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expressed concern over the imprisonment of Habib-ur-Rahman Taseer, a local Afghan journalist associated with Radio Azadi/Radio Free Europe. According to the Afghanistan Journalist Center, Taseer was detained by the Taliban regime of Afghanistan on April 6 and lately, he has been sent to [] The post Radio journalistimprisoned by Taliban, PEC demands release of all Afghan scribes appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Re-polling in Manipur peaceful, EC orders re-polling in eight Arunachal polling stations
Guwahati: Re-polling in 11 polling stations in Manipur passed off peacefully on Monday even as the Election Commission ordered re-polling in eight polling stations in Arunachal Pradesh. Brisk polling was recorded in the 11 polling stations falling under the Inner Manipur seat in the Meitei-majority Imphal Valley. Seven are under Imphal East and four are under Imphal West districts. The polling passed off peacefully. A voter turnout of 73.05 per cent was recorded till 3 pm, the states election department said. A large number of voters went out to cast their votes after the authorities had deployed adequate security personnel to the polling stations. Imphal East District Magistrate and Returning Officer Khumanthem Diana Devi said voting in the district was peaceful. Manipur | Festival of democracy under the shadow of ethnic conflict The voters are feeling safe and secure. They are happy that the EC has given this chance to them to cast their vote again. Adequate security arrangements were kept in place to make the voters feel safe and secure and the (election) process transparent and fair, she told journalists when polling was underway. During polling in the first phase on April 19, several incidents of gunfire, intimidations, destruction of electronic voting machines (EVMs) and alleged booth capturing by the armed miscreants were reported from the Imphal Valley. Opposition Congress had demanded re-polling in 47 polling stations 36 under the Inner Manipur and 11 under the Outer Manipur seats. The EC, however, ordered re-polling in the 11 polling stations. The Outer Manipur seat partially went to polls on April 19. It has 28 Assembly segments and 15 went to polls. Polling in the remaining 13 will be held on April 26. Meanwhile, the EC ordered re-polling in the eight polling stations in Arunachal following violence and damage to EVMs during polling in the first phase. Arunachal Pradesh: East or West, BJP faces a tough test Re-polling will be held at the polling stations Sario in East Kameng district, Longte Loth in Kurung Kumey district, Dingser, Bogiya Siyum, Jimbari and Lengi in Upper Subansiri district and Bogne and Molom in Siang district. Simultaneous Assembly and Lok Sabha elections were held in the state on April 19.
Nagaland: ENPO calls for emergency CEC meeting on April 23
Guwahati: After successfully abstention from the Lok Sabha polls on April 19, the Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organization (ENPO) has called for an emergency Central Executive Council meeting to be held on Tuesday (April 23). The meeting will take place at CKS Hall, Tuensang Headquarters from 10 am on Tuesday. According to information the ENPO has [] The post Nagaland: ENPO calls for emergency CEC meeting on April 23 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
47 candidates in fray for third phase Assam LS polls
Guwahati, April 22: Altogether 47 candidates are in the fray for the third and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections in four constituencies of Assam, the office of the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam informed on Monday. Five candidates three from Kokrajhar Lok Sabha constituency and two from Dhubri Lok Sabha constituencies have [] The post 47 candidates in fray for third phase Assam LS polls appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Assam| Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency: Key facts, past winners, and 2019 election results
Guwahati: The Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency stands as one of the focal points of political discourse in Assam, renowned for its vibrant electoral dynamics. With a substantial minority voter base, Dhubri boasts a diverse demographic landscape intertwined with a storied political legacy. Since 2009, the seat has been firmly held by Badruddin Ajmal, the leader [] The post Assam| Dhubri Lok Sabha constituency: Key facts, past winners, and 2019 election results appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
IIT Guwahati unveils Innovative 3D Printed Dummy Ballot Unit
In a pioneering initiative aimed at enhancing voter awareness and engagement, the Systematic Voters' Education and Electoral Participation Cell (SVEEP) of Kamrup Election District has partnered with Indian Insitute of Technoloy-Guwahati to develop a innovative 3D printed dummy ballot unit.
Assam: Nominations of two candidates for Guwahati LS seat cancelled
Guwahati: After thorough scrutiny of the nominations filed, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Assam on Monday said that the nominations of eight candidates, two from the Guwahati Lok Sabha constituency, contesting for the third phase of the elections are cancelled. According to the CEO, of Assam, the nominations of eight candidates contesting from four [] The post Assam: Nominations of two candidates for Guwahati LS seat cancelled appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Election panel orders re-polling at eight stations in Arunachal Pradesh
Guwahati: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has ordered re-polling in eight polling stations across Arunachal Pradesh. According to reports, the order was given owing to clashes that erupted in Arunachal Pradesh during the first phase of the Lok Sabha election 2024, on April 19. An official informed PTI that reports of violence and EVM [] The post Election panel orders re-polling at eight stations in Arunachal Pradesh appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipur: Fisherman drowns in Loktak Lake during storm
Guwahati:A fisherman lost his life after drowning in the Loktak Lake in Manipur, police said on Monday. As per officials, the incident took place on Sunday during a storm. Khwairakpam Thoi (54) from Ithing Awang Leikai, tragically drowned in Loktak Lake, Bishnupur district during the massive storm. The incident occurred during a storm that swept [] The post Manipur: Fisherman drowns in Loktak Lake during storm appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam Career : IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2024
Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or career in IIT Guwahati Assam. Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati Assam is inviting applications from eligible candidates for recruitment to the post or career of Junior Project Fellow in the project entitled, Multi Axis Multi Material Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing at the [] The post Assam Career : IIT Guwahati Recruitment 2024 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Cop on election duty found dead in Golaghat
Guwahati:A police official was found dead under mysterious conditions at a police station in Golaghat, Assam on Monday. As per reports, the cop was found floating in a pond. He was identified as Rana Veer Chauren, a resident of Kokrajhar in Assam. Also Read: Assam:Naba Kumar Saranias nomination for Kokrajhar Lok Sabha polls rejected Chauren [] The post Assam: Cop on election duty found dead in Golaghat appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
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US considers sanctions on additional Israeli units amid alleged human rights violations
Guwahati:The United States is reportedly considering imposing sanctions on additional Israeli military and police units over allegations of human rights violations against Palestinian civilians, according to sources familiar with the matter. This development comes shortly after the Biden administration decided to sanction the Netzah Yehuda battalion, potentially straining relations between the two allies amidst the [] The post US considers sanctions on additional Israeli units amid alleged human rights violations appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Nagaland CM and Dy CM rally behind NPF candidate in Manipur LS poll campaign
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, April 21: Nagaland chief ministerNeiphiu Rioand deputy chief minister Taditui Rangkau Zeliang, leaders of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP), a coalition partner of the BJP and the regional Naga Peoples Front, participated in Lok Sabha election campaigns in Manipur on Saturday. The twoNDPPleaders addressed the campaign event at Maram Bazaar in []
Major fire outbreak in school premise in Dimapur
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, April 21: A major fire broke out in a school premise in Dimapur on Sunday. Fire station, West, Dimapur led by Commander ASI, Kingbongse, attended the fire call which came in at around 3.11 pm, this evening. According to the Commander, the incident occured in the school premise of St Stephens Higher []
CM Rio lauds dedication of civil servants to public service
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, April 21: Chief minister Neiphiu Rio greeted civil servants on Civil Services Day. In a message, he lauded the dedication of civil servants to public service, which contributes to our Nations progress. Chief minister Rio hoped that they remain committed to upholding the dignity and integrity of the Nation. The Government of []
Ram Navami celebrated at Margherita
HT Correspondent GUWAHATI, April 21: A huge religious rally was taken out at the Margherita Dirok Tea Estate to celebrate Ram Navami on Sunday. Over 5000 people from the tea tribe community of the Dehing Tea Estate, Margherita Tea Estate, Namdang Tea Estate, Ledo Tea Estate, Segunbari and Dirok Tea Estate partook in the rally. []
RPF rescues 16 minors from trains, stations
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, April 21: The railway protection force (RPF) of Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) successfully rescued 16 minors during its ongoing checking drives conducted from April 13 to 19 at different trains and railway stations. During the period of 2023-24, 654 minors comprising of 409 boys and 245 girls and 69 women were rescued []
Silt removed from drains chokes roads of Guwahati
Assam:Naba Kumar Saranias nomination for Kokrajhar Lok Sabha polls rejected
Guwahati:During the scrutiny process, the nomination papers of Naba Kumar Sarania, a two-time sitting MP from Kokrajhar Lok Sabha Constituency in Assam, were rejected by Returning Officer Pradeep Kumar Dwivedi. Sarania, who had filed as an independent candidate, saw his nomination invalidated following a decision by the Gauhati High Court, which upheld the dismissal of [] The post Assam:Naba Kumar Saranias nomination for Kokrajhar Lok Sabha polls rejected appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: 60-year-old accused of sexually abusing minor niece in Baksa
Guwahati:A man has been accused of sexually abusing his 17-year-old minor niece in Baksa, Assam. As per reports, the accused has been identified as Laxmikant Das, 60, a resident of Simla in Baksa. The minor is reportedly now pregnant. It has been alleged that the uncle had been abusing her sexually for a long time [] The post Assam: 60-year-old accused of sexually abusing minor niece in Baksa appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Amit Shah attends roadshow in Assam
Amit Shah attends roadshow in Assam Guwahati: Union Home Minister Amit Shah attended a roadshow in Assams Silchar town in support of the BJP candidate Parimal Suklabaidya on Sunday. The Home Minister landed at Silchar airport around 4.30 p.m. He took a chopper and reached the District Sports Association (DSA) playground in the city. The [] The post Amit Shah attends roadshow in Assam appeared first on Mangalorean.com .
Assam | Ajmal spreading communal hatred among minorities: Pradyut Bordoloi
Guwahati:As the campaigning for the Lok Sabha elections continues, Congress leader and Nagaon MP, Pradyut Bordoloi slammed AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal accusing him of spreading communal hatred in minority-dominated areas. He also termed cabinet minister Pijush Hazarika as the mastermind of syndicate in Assam. Speaking to the media, Bordoloi who has been campaigning for the [] The post Assam | Ajmal spreading communal hatred among minorities: Pradyut Bordoloi appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
RPF rescues 755 individuals in a year as human trafficking cases see upward trend in North East
Guwahati: Human trafficking is on the rise in Indias Northeast which was evident as the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) rescued as many as 16 minors in just seven days from different railway stations. Personnel of the RPF rescued these minors between April 13 and April 19 this year while [] The post RPF rescues 755 individuals in a year as human trafficking cases see upward trend in North East appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Five including TV two actors detained for assaulting cop in Guwahati
Guwahati:A police officer from the Basistha Police Station in Guwahati, Assam was allegedly assaulted. As per reports, the police official, Pradeep Basumatary, was assaulted at a pub in Beltola, Guwahati. The incident began with Basumatary responding to complaints about the pub. A confrontation followed and later escalated into violence. Also Read: Assam: Widow accuses in-laws [] The post Assam: Five including TV two actors detained for assaulting cop in Guwahati appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Nagaland: Power outages likely as theft cripples Likimro Hydroelectric Project
Guwahati:Parts of Nagaland may face power disruptions following the collapse of a transmission tower near Kiphire district. According to the Power Department, the incident occurred at the 66kV Kiphire-Likimro Transmission Line, a crucial link for the Likimro Hydroelectric Project (HEP). Also Read: Assam: Bus hits police constable in Sivasagar, driver flees The collapse reportedly took [] The post Nagaland: Power outages likely as theft cripples Likimro Hydroelectric Project appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Bus hits police constable in Sivasagar, driver flees
Guwahati:A night bus allegedly hit a police constable in Sivasagar, Assam and fled the scene, leaving at least 37 passengers stranded for hours. The incident occurred on National Highway 37 near Khowang Chariali. Traffic police constable Chandra Kamal Ahom of Moranhat police station, travelling home on his motorcycle, was hit by the night bus (registration [] The post Assam: Bus hits police constable in Sivasagar, driver flees appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Widow accuses in-laws of abusing her in Sivasagar
Guwahati:A woman in Sivasagar, Assam has accused her in-laws of physically and mentally abusing her since the death of her husband. The woman, a resident of Sensuwa village in Assams Sivasagar district, has filed an FIR against her mother-in-law and sister-in-law. Also Read: Assam: 16-year-old student dies by suicide after failing HSCL exam The widow [] The post Assam: Widow accuses in-laws of abusing her in Sivasagar appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipuri film Oneness makes historic debut at South Asias biggest Queer Film Festival
Guwahati: The highly anticipated Manipuri feature film Oneness, directed by Priyakanta Laishram, is set to make a splash on the international stage at the prestigious KASHISH Pride Film Festival 2024. The festival, known as the biggest celebration of queer cinema in South Asia, will host the films world premiere, marking a significant milestone for both [] The post Manipuri film Oneness makes historic debut at South Asias biggest Queer Film Festival appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: 16-year-old student dies by suicide after failing HSCL exam
Guwahati: A 16-year-old student from Moirajhar at Salbari in Assams Baksa district, died by suicide on Saturday after failing the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination. Reports indicate she consumed pesticides. The results of HSLC exam was announced on Saturday by SEBA, and the girl could not clear the exam. Despite being rushed to the [] The post Assam: 16-year-old student dies by suicide after failing HSCL exam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Tragic Collision Claims Nine Lives as Car and Truck Clash in Rajasthans Jhalawar District
GUWAHATI, April 21: In a devastating incident early Sunday morning, tragedy struck the roads of Rajasthans Jhalawar district as a car collided head-on with a truck, resulting in the loss of nine lives. The victims, all men, were returning from a wedding when the accident occurred. According to the authorities, the collision occurred around 2:45 []
Union Home Minister Amit Shah to Intensify Campaign in Assam, Sets Sights on Silchar
GUWAHATI, April 21: Union Home Minister Amit Shah is gearing up to escalate his campaign efforts in Assam on Sunday, with a pivotal roadshow planned for the evening in Silchar, a significant Lok Sabha constituency in Cachar district. During his visit, Shah will fervently advocate for Parimal Suklabaidya, the Lok Sabha candidate, with the aim []
Indefinite shutdown lifted in Eastern Nagaland amidst mass abstention after Lok Sabha polls
Guwahati: The indefinite total shutdown across six districts of Eastern Nagaland has been lifted. The decision to lift the shutdown, imposed by the Eastern Nagaland Public Emergency Control Room on April 18, was announced in a statement released by the outfit. The Eastern Nagaland Peoples Organisation (ENPO), tribal bodies, Eastern Nagaland Womens Organisation (ENWO), and [] The post Indefinite shutdown lifted in Eastern Nagaland amidst mass abstention after Lok Sabha polls appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Lok Sabha polls: Guwahati will record highest winning margin says Assam CM Sarma
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Two summer special trains to operate from Guwahati
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, April 20: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will operate two pairs of special trains from Guwahati to meet the escalating demand of passengers during the summer rush. One special train will operate between Guwahati and Sambalpur in Odisha, while another will operate between Guwahati and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra in Jammu []
Cyber criminals gang busted in Guwahati, 4 held
Assam: Student marked absent by SEBA despite appearing in class X exam
Guwahati:After the declaration of the class 10 results by the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA), a student has now alleged that he was marked absent in one of the exams despite appearing for it. Ankur Borah, a student from the Sandipani Vidya Mandir located at Missa in Kaliabor, Assam scored well in all his [] The post Assam: Student marked absent by SEBA despite appearing in class X exam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Huge liquor haul seized during elections campaign
Guwahati:In a crackdown on the illegal liquor trade, the excise department seized three containers filled with Bhutanese liquor on the eve of Lok Sabha elections near Chirang, Assam. The containers were intercepted near Kajalgaon, Chirang, while travelling from Gelefu, Bhutan, towards Delhi. Authorities identified the vehicles by their registration numbers: RJ52GA3533, NL01AB7197 and NL01AH5504. Also [] The post Assam: Huge liquor haul seized during elections campaign appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Minister Ranoj Pegu faces flak over conflicting posts on HSLC exam results
Guwahati:Assams Education Minister Ranoj Pegu has come under fire for creating confusion with contradictory social media posts regarding the announcement of HSLC exam results, allegedly misleading students, parents, and the public. On Friday (April 19) at 9:35 pm, Minister Pegu shared a screenshot from his parody account (peguranoj) on X, claiming it to be fake. [] The post Assam: Minister Ranoj Pegu faces flak over conflicting posts on HSLC exam results appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam| Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency: Key facts, past winners, and 2019 election results
Guwahati: The Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency is one of the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam. The date of voting for the Barpeta Lok Sabha Constituency Election 2024 is 7 May (Phase 3) announced by the Election Commission of India in March. Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency literacy rate is 56.3 per cent. According to the [] The post Assam| Barpeta Lok Sabha constituency: Key facts, past winners, and 2019 election results appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: 37 nominations found valid for third phase of LS polls; scrutiny for Kokrajhar due
Assam: 37 nominations found valid for third phase of LS polls; scrutiny for Kokrajhar due Altogether 37 nomination papers were found to be valid for three Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam that will go to polls in the third phase on May 7, officials said. The scrutiny of the papers for Kokrajhar, however, is yet to be completed, they said. In the Guwahati constituency, out of 10 candidates who filed their nomination papers, eight were found to be valid, including BJP's Bijuli Kalita Medhi and Congress' Mira Borthakur Goswami, who are expected to be locked in a direct fight for the prestigious seat, which is current held by the BJP. For the Dhubri constituency, 15 candidates were found to have filed valid nominations after scrutiny, with papers of four nominees getting rejected. The minority-dominated seat is likely to witness a triangular contest among AIUDF chief and sitting MP Badruddin Ajmal, seeking to return to the Lower House for the fourth consecutive term, Congress MLA Rakibul Hussain and NDA nominee Zaved Islam of the Asom Gana Parishad (AGP). In Barpeta, one set of nomination papers was rejected, leaving 14 candidates in the fray, the officials said. The fight for Barpeta is also expected to be a three-cornered one among CPI(M)'s Manoranjan Talukdar, AGP's Phani Bhusan Choudhury and Congress' Deep Bayan. Congress' Abdul Khaleque holds the Barpeta seat, but he was not given the party ticket this time. The scrutiny of nominations for Kokrajhar constituency could not be completed on Sunday as per schedule. ''It has been adjourned... it will be done on Monday,'' an official said, without elaborating on the reason. A total of 16 candidates had filed their nominations in Kokrajhar, which is reserved for the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category. Among them is sitting MP Naba Kumar Sarania, whose writ petition in the Gauhati High Court, challenging the striking down of his ST (Plains) status by the State Level Scrutiny Committee, was dismissed on Thursday. He had been representing the constituency as an independent since 2014. The last date of withdrawal of nominations is April 22. Out of the 14 Lok Sabha seats in the state, polling in the first phase for five constituencies was conducted on Saturday, while it is scheduled for another five seats on April 26.
Assam youth found dead in Hyderabad, family suspects murder
Guwahati:A youth from Assam was reportedly found dead in Hyderabad on Friday night. The body was found in Nanakramguda of Hyderabad under mysterious circumstances. The deceased was identified as 23-year-old Simanta Dutta. He was a resident of Pani Gaon in Lakhimpur, Assam. Also Read: Assam: Illegal timber mills busted in Bongaigaon His family stated that [] The post Assam youth found dead in Hyderabad, family suspects murder appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Illegal timber mills busted in Bongaigaon
Guwahati:The forest department in Bongaigaon, Assam has raided a timber mill that was allegedly being run illegally. As per reports, the forest officials conducted a successful raid on the alleged illegal timber mills operating in Matraghola. Also Read: Assam: Guwahati police bust gang using bank accounts for cyber financial fraud, arrest 4 This raid targeted [] The post Assam: Illegal timber mills busted in Bongaigaon appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
IMD warns to brace for hot and humid days in Tripura
Guwahati: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) in Tripura has issued a warning of hot and humid days in the state due to the prevailing partly cloudy sky. In a press release, the MeT department said that due to prevailing partly cloudy sky conditions and high solar insolation, day temperature is very likely to be 36C [] The post IMD warns to brace for hot and humid days in Tripura appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Congress and CPI(M) are helping BJP in Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee
Congress and CPI(M) are helping BJP in Bengal: CM Mamata Banerjee Malda (West Bengal) [India], April 20 ANI: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee campaigned for Malda North Lok Sabha candidate Prasun Banerjee on Saturday and asked what the BJP has done except causing harm to the people. She claimed that in Bengal, Congress and CPI(M) are helping the BJP. At a public rally here, the West Bengal CM danced and played drums on the stage. Mamata Banerjee said, What has the BJP done for anyone? Has it done anything else except causing harm to people? During elections, we stay in rented hotels but on the other hand, PM Modi uses army benefits such as planes. Have you ever heard of anyone from the BJP or Congress going to Delhi and talking about Bengal? She hits out at incumbent BJP MP Khagen Murmu and asked where he was when funds were stopped for MGNREGA workers for 100 days of work. In Bengal, Congress and CPI(M) are helping the BJP. They suspended our MPs in Parliament but still, we went to Delhi and raised our demands. When the NRC was implemented in Assam, our leaders were stopped at Guwahati Airport; and seven cases were registered against me, she added. She further stated that the BJP won't succeed in Bengal, South India, Punjab and Delhi, and the number of votes in MP and Rajasthan would be reduced to 50 per cent so the target of 400 seats is exaggerated. Last time during the election, they assured Rs 15 lakh in everyone's account. Has anyone received the money yet? she asked. The state's three parliamentary constituencies--Coochbehar, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri--all of which were won by the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the 2019 Lok Sabha elections, voted on Friday in the first phase of the general elections. Polling in the 42 parliamentary constituencies in West Bengal is being held across all seven phases: April 19, April 26, May 4, May 13, May 20, May 25 and June 1. The counting of votes has been scheduled for June 4. Though the TMC is part of the INDIA bloc, it does not have a seat-sharing arrangement with the other parties in the alliance, like Congress and the Left parties in the state. In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the TMC won 34 seats in the state, while the BJP had to settle for 2 seats. The CPI (M) won 2 seats, while the Congress bagged 4. However, the BJP came up with a much-improved showing in the 2019 polls, winning 18 seats against the TMC's 22. The Congress's tally dropped to just 2 seats, while the Left scored a blank. (ANI)
Assam CM Himanta Biswa commits citizenship for Bengali Hindus
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (PTI File Image) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (PTI File Image) Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma who is campaigning in Bengali dominated Barrak Valley on Saturday said that he would provide citizenship and resolve the issue of Doubtful (D)-voters of Hindu-Bengali in next six months after the elections in the state. D-voters are those who could not provide evidence in favour of their Indian nationality. The issue of D-voters is one of the most contentious topics in Assam's political and social sphere. The concept of D-voters was introduced in Assam in 1997 by the Election Commission. It does not exist anywhere else in India. There are about 96,987 D-voters in the state. Terming the Congress party as an old note which is no longer a legal tender, Mr Sarma pledged freebies---like monthly cash benefits under a state government scheme for 26 lakh families and scholarship for female students among others to woo the voters. He also assured free houses for tea garden workers too. The BJP has fielded Transport Minister Parimal Suklabaidya from the Silchar Lok Sabha constituency, which is reserved for the Scheduled Castes. Polling in the constituency is in the second phase on April 26. Stating that Congress was in the intensive care unit and unlikely to win any election for the next 50 years Mr Sarma also slammed the Trinamool Congress for a reign of terror in West Bengal and discrepancies in social welfare schemes. We will create jobs for youths, provide higher education opportunities for girls, bridge the divide between the (Bengali-dominated) Barak Valley and (Assamese-dominated) Brahmaputra Valley, and grant citizenship for Bengali Hindus, he said. Addressing another public rally Mr Sarma said, Someone who had been thinking of supporting the Congress will not do so if the person sees Rahul baba. Asserting that his government was focusing on inclusive development of all areas, he said that his government has also decided to provide 50,000 more jobs in addition to one lakh jobs that his government has already given.
Assam: Guwahati police bust gang using bank accounts for cyber financial fraud, arrest 4
Guwahati: The Guwahati police have arrested four members of a gang involved in large-scale financial fraud in the city. The gang targeted unsuspecting individuals, particularly those facing financial difficulties, by promising them easy money in exchange for their bank account details, Guwahati police said in a statement. Acting on a tip-off, a joint team from [] The post Assam: Guwahati police bust gang using bank accounts for cyber financial fraud, arrest 4 appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Pakistan-born Bangladeshi national held in Tripura with Indian documents
Guwahati: In a bizarre scenario, a 25-year-old man was held in Tripura while attempting to cross into Bangladesh illegally. Officials said that the man claimed to be a Pakistani-born Bangladeshi national who had travelled across India. The youth named Ayan Alam was detained by border villagers at Jalefa in South Tripura district on Thursday night [] The post Pakistan-born Bangladeshi national held in Tripura with Indian documents appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Manipur Lok Sabha Polls: Congress demands re-polling in 47 booths
Guwahati: With the first phase of polling marred by incidents of violence in parts of Manipur, the Congress party has demanded re-polling in 47 polling stations in all booths of Inner Manipur constituency and some in Outer Manipur constituency, the two parliamentary seats in the state, on Friday. The second phase of polling for the [] The post Manipur Lok Sabha Polls: Congress demands re-polling in 47 booths appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Lok Sabha Polls: At 80.4%, Tripura clocks highest voter turnout among 21 states
Guwahati: A state from the northeast came out on the top among all the 21 states that went to vote for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls on Friday. At 80.40 per cent, Tripura clocked the highest voter turnout among all the states that went to polls on Friday. Voting took place at 1,686 [] The post Lok Sabha Polls: At 80.4%, Tripura clocks highest voter turnout among 21 states appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Guwahati grapples with mobile network outage
GUWAHATI: Guwahati in Assam seems to have been facing issues with mobile network connectivity since early hours of Saturday (April 20). People across Guwahati city in Assam faced problems getting their phone calls through. Residents of Guwahati woke up to a frustrating reality today as a widespread mobile network connectivity issue gripped the city, rendering [] The post Assam: Guwahati grapples with mobile network outage appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam CM Extends Heartfelt Congratulations to HSLC Achievers
GUWAHATI, April 20: In a heartening gesture of encouragement and support, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday extended warm congratulations to the students who successfully cleared their High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination this year. The Chief Ministers message of felicitation came in the wake of the recent announcement of results by the []
Assam HSLC 2024 results: Anurag Doloi from Jorhat tops exam
GUWAHATI: Anurag Doloi from Jorhat district in Assam has topped the high school leaving certificate (HSLC) exam conducted by the board of secondary education, Assam (SEBA). Anurag Doloi is a student of the Pragya Academy Senior Secondary School in Jorhat district of Assam. Anurag Doloi scored 593 out of 600 total marks in the Assam [] The post Assam HSLC 2024 results: Anurag Doloi from Jorhat tops exam appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Anurag Doloi Achieves Pinnacle of Success in HSLC Examination
GUWAHATI, April 20: In a historic triumph for both himself and his hometown, Anurag Doloi has emerged as the shining beacon of excellence in the recently declared High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination results which was announced on Saturday. With an awe-inspiring score of 593 marks out of 600, Anurag has etched his name in []
Assam HSLC 2024 exam results announced, 75.7% pass percentage recorded
GUWAHATI: The board of secondary education Assam (SEBA) announced the results of the recently concluded high school leaving certificate (HSLC) exams on Saturday (April 20). A record 75.7% pass percentage was recorded in the Assam HSLC exam conducted by the SEBA recently. A total of 4,19,078 lakh students appeared for the Assam HSLC exam 2024. [] The post Assam HSLC 2024 exam results announced, 75.7% pass percentage recorded appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
SEBA announces Assam HSLC 2024 exam results
GUWAHATI: The board of secondary education Assam (SEBA) announced the results of the recently concluded high school leaving certificate (HSLC) exams on Saturday (April 20). The Assam HSLC 2024 exam results were declared by the SEBA at 10:30am on Saturday (April 20). Students who took the Assam HSLC exams 2024 can access their results online [] The post SEBA announces Assam HSLC 2024 exam results appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
75.95 pc of voters in Assam cast their votes in first phase of LS polls
75.95 pc of voters in Assam cast their votes in first phase of LS polls Assam recorded 75.95 per cent voter turnout in the first phase of polls, which was held in five parliamentary constituencies in the state on Friday. According to the Election Commission, 75.95 per cent of voters in five parliamentary constituencies - Sonitpur, Lakhimpur, Kaziranga, Dibrugarh and Jorhat, came out to exercise their franchise in the first phase of the polls. 79.48 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Jorhat parliamentary constituency, while 76.74 per cent voter turnout was recorded in Dibrugarh, 75.79 per cent in Kaziranga, 74.81 per cent in Sonitpur, and 72.65 per cent in Lakhimpur. The second phase of polls for five Lok Sabha seats in Assam - Silchar, Karimganj, Diphu, Nagaon, and Darrang-Udalguri will be held on April 26. Altogether 60 candidates filed their nomination papers for four parliamentary constituencies in the state that are going to polls in the third phase on May 7. In the third phase, voting will be held in Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Barpeta and Guwahati parliamentary constituencies. According to the Chief Electoral Officer, Assam, 30 candidates had filed their nomination papers on the last day of submission for the third phase of the polls. On the last day of submission of nomination papers for the third phase of polls, 7 candidates filed their nomination papers in Kokrajhar, 10 in Dhubri, 9 in Barpeta and 4 in Guwahati, said the DIPR, Assam, in a press statement. BJP is contesting 11 out of 14 seats in Assam, while its ally parties, Asom Gana Parishad (AGP), are contesting in two seats (Barpeta and Dhubri) and UPPL in one seat (Kokrajhar), respectively. (ANI)
Assam: AIUDF extends support to opposition candidates in key Lok Sabha seats to counter BJP
Assam: AIUDF extends support to opposition candidates in key Lok Sabha seats to counter BJP All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) General Secretary Aminul Islam on Friday said that his party will contest in 3 constituencies and support other candidates in three more, to defeat the BJP in the Lok Sabha polls. We want to defeat the BJP, so we are directly contesting in 3 constituencies and indirectly participating in three other constituencies by supporting someone else, he told ANI. He said that the AIUDF will support the Bodoland People's Front (BPF) candidate in the Darrang-Udalguri Lok Sabha seat, the TMC candidate in the Silchar seat and the CPI (M) candidate in the Barpeta seat. Aminul Islam, AIUDF General Secretary and MLA, added that his party is contesting two seats in the second and third phase polls. Our party candidates Badruddin Ajmal, Haji Aminul Islam will win from Dhubri and Nagaon Lok Sabha seats and the party candidate will also win in Karimganj seat, which will be held in the last two phases in Assam. The second phase of polls will be held in five parliamentary constituencies - Silchar, Karimganj, Nagaon, Darrang-Udalguri and Diphu seats. Our party has decided to extend our support to the BPF candidate in the Darrang-Udalguri seat, and TMC candidate Radheshyam Biswas in the Silchar seat in the second phase of the polls. Our party will also extend support to CPI (M) candidate Manoranjan Talukdar in the Barpeta seat, said Aminul Islam. He further said that Badruddin Ajmal will win with a record margin of votes from Dhubri's seat. We are monitoring in Guwahati and Kokrajhar seats and the party will later take decision to whom the party will support, Aminul Islam said. The Lok Sabha elections in Assam are being conducted in three phases. The first phase of the election concluded on April 19. In the first phase, 75.95 per cent of voters in the five parliamentary constituencies of Assam - Sonitpur, Lakhimpur, Kaziranga, Dibrugarh and Jorhat, came out to exercise their franchise. The second phase of polls in five Lok Sabha seats in Assam for Silchar, Karimganj, Diphu, Nagaon and Darrang-Udalguri will be held on April 26. Voting for Kokrajhar, Dhubri, Barpeta and Guwahati will be held on May 7 in the third phase of voting. (ANI)
NFR operates 88 trips of summer special trains
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, April 19: To ensure the convenience of passengers and manage the anticipated surge in travel demand during summers, Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) will be operating 88 trips of additional trains to ensure smooth and hassel free travel for the passengers. The Indian Railways is operating a record-breaking9111 tripsof special trains during the []
Holiday declared in Dima Hasao on April 26
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, April 19: The state government has declared a public holiday on April 26 in Lok Sabha constituencies, which will got to polls on the second phase of the Lok Sabha elections/ The holiday has been declared as per the Governor order under the Negotiable Instruments Act (N.I.A) of 1881 mandates. Dima Hasao []
BJPs Guwahati candidate files papers, CM Himanta confident
Final phase Assam polls: 60 candidates file nominations for 4 LS seats
Guwahati, April 19: A total of 60 candidates have filed their nomination papers for the third and final phase of the Lok Sabha elections to be held in four parliamentary seats of Assam on May 7, 2024. The four parliamentary seats going to the hustings in the third phase include Guwahati, Kokrajhar (ST), Barpeta and [] The post Final phase Assam polls: 60 candidates file nominations for 4 LS seats appeared first on The Shillong Times .
SC Seeks Centre, Assam's Reply on Fresh Plea Challenging CAA Rules
A bench comprising Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud and Justice JB Pardiwala took note of the submissions of a lawyer representing petitioner Hiren Gohain, a Guwahati resident, and issued notices to the state government and the union ministries of Home Affairs and External Affairs
