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Assam coal mine accident: Body of one trapped miner recovered, eight still trapped

Assam coal mine accident: The body of one of the nine miners trapped inside a coal mine in Dima Hasao district of Assam was recovered by a diving team of the Indian Army on Wednesday on the third day of the rescue operations, officials said. The joint rescue operation led by the Indian Army, Assam Rifles, National Disaster Response Force, …

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Body of miner recovered from flooded coal mine in Assam, 8 still trapped

India Today

The body of one of nine miners trapped inside a 'rat hole' coal mine in Assam's Dima Hasao district was recovered by a diving team of the Indian Army on Wednesday. As a result of heavy rain, water gushed into the 300-foot-deep illegal mine situated in Umrangso, a remote industrial town near the Assam-Meghalaya border, trapping the nine workers on …

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Assam coal mine rescue operation LIVE updates: Three feared dead; Army, Navy deep divers deployed to rescue trapped miners

The Hindu

At least half a dozen labourers are feared trapped in a flooded coal mine in Assam’s Dima Hasao district. Rescue operations were launched immediately with teams consisting of local authorities, emergency responders and mining experts working to locate and free the trapped workers, the officials said. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said navy deep divers have been requisitioned to assist …

4 days, 9 hours ago

21 terrorists arrested by Assam Police's STF from March 2023

India Today

The Special Task Force of Assam has arrested 21 terrorists and also seized over 59 kg of narcotic drugs between since March 2023 and December 2024, a statement by the body said on Monday. Speaking about the force's operations, Assam Police's Special DGP Harmeet Singh said, "Under the direction of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, we revived the STF …

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6 days, 9 hours ago

Himanta Biswa Sarma meets top industry players in Mumbai ahead of Advantage Assam 2.0

India TV News

Ahead of the highly anticipated Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma led a high-powered delegation to Mumbai for crucial discussions with leading industry players. The delegation, which includes senior Assam government officials such as Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi Kota and Principal Secretary Dr. KK Dwivedi, is in Mumbai for a three-day roadshow to …

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1 week, 1 day ago

Assam records 5,828 elephants; stable population over decades

The Hindu

Assam has an estimated 5,828 elephants, the latest count of the pachyderm said. According to the Elephant Population Estimate 2024 released by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, the number estimated during February 20-27 last year was 109 more than the previous count in 2017. According to the 84-page report, 82% of the total population resides within Assam’s five …

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Textile units in India bringing in Bangladeshi workers illegally: Assam CM

The Hindu

The Centre may “strike” at textile units across the country for illegally bringing in workers from Bangladesh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday. He said the police in Assam and Tripura have been apprehending 20 to 30 Bangladeshi “infiltrators every day and research” revealed that they were mostly textile workers rendered jobless after the ouster of the …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Shouldn’t encourage Bangladeshi Hindus to migrate to India: HImanta Biswa Sarma

Hindustan Times

SILCHAR: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the Hindus in Bangladesh are handling the present political situation maturely and that Indians should not encourage them to migrate here. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addresses press conference in Guwahati on Wednesday. On Wednesday, the chief minister said nearly 1,000 people from Bangladesh had been caught in …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Infiltration from Bangladesh blamed on shutting down of textile industries

Deccan Chronicle

Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the ongoing economic crisis and closing down of the once-thriving textile industries of Bangladesh was largely responsible for the infiltration of workers to Indian states. I think we should not encourage them to come to India.” Proposing action against textile industries who encouraged workers from Bangladesh to infiltrate, Mr …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Assam UCC Was Ready But... ': CM Himanta On Why Uniform Civil Code Was Not Implemented In State

ABP News

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that he had drafted a bill to implement the Uniform Civil Code in Assam, each state wouldn’t implement UCC as it will be enforced in the whole country. We also need to pick UCC going forward.” CM Biswa further explained that while he had created a bill, he said it had been decided …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Assam declares 7-day state mourning in honour of former PM Manmohan Singh

India TV News

The Assam government has declared a seven-day state of mourning following the passing of former Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday night at AIIMS Delhi. In a heartfelt tribute, Sarma highlighted Dr. Singh’s exemplary public service and his significant contributions to India's development, particularly his role in shaping the nation’s economic …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Why Himanta Biswa Sarma launched his half-yearly anti-child marriage drive

India Today

The Assam police, in a sweeping midnight operation launched on December 21 and continuing into the next day, arrested 431 individuals across the state for alleged involvement in child marriages. Opposition leaders, including the All India United Democratic Front, have accused the Sarma government of using the campaign to target Muslims under the guise of social reform whereas All India …

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Kerala, Bihar governors swapped, ex-Union home secretary gets Manipur charge

Hindustan Times

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday appointed Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, former Union home secretary Ajay Bhalla, and ex-army chief and former Union minister General VK Singh as new governors of Bihar, Manipur and Mizoram, respectively, a statement issued by the Rashtrapati Bhavan said. Former Union Home Secretary Ajay Kumar Bhalla is the new Governor of Manipur. President Murmu also …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Assam Police arrests 5348 people in drive against child marriage

Op India

Continuing their drive against child marriage and other social evils, the Assam Police arrested 5348 persons across the state in last two years and registered 5842 cases. According to the data shared by Assam police, the first drive was launched against child marriage in February 2023 and the second drive was conducted in October 2023. Assam police arrested 431 persons …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

416 people arrested in third phase of crackdown against child marriage in Assam: CM

The Hindu

Four hundred and sixteen people have been arrested in the third phase of the crackdown against child marriage in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, December 22, 2024. In Phase 3 operations launched on the night of Dec 21-22, 416 arrests were made and 335 cases registered. We will continue to take bold steps to end this …

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3 weeks ago

ED Raids ex-Odisha Congress Chief's Residence

Deccan Chronicle

The Enforcement Directorate on Thursday conducted raids on the residence of former Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee president and ex-minister Niranjan Patnaik in Bhubaneswar. The ED team comprising around eight to nine members is carrying out the raid from around 7 am today, sources informed, adding that the raids are underway at three places in Bhubaneswar. Though it is still unclear …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Cong forcibly tried to enter Raj Bhawan, says Himanta, orders cops to file FIR

Hindustan Times

GUWAHATI: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday accused the Congress of forcibly trying to enter Raj Bhawan during a protest march on December 18 and said a police probe would be carried out into the breach. Yesterday, Congress party leaders attempted to forcibly enter Raj Bhawan by breaching police barricades and causing chaos in the vicinity,” Sarma said …

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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lands in Bhutan for 3-day visit: Talks to boost bilateral ties on agenda

India TV News

In a significant diplomatic move, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma arrived in Thimphu, Bhutan, on December 16, 2024, to begin a crucial three-day official visit. Accompanied by his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to Bhutan’s foreign minister, Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel for the warm welcome at the airport. The visit also coincides with …

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3 weeks, 6 days ago

Assam govt plans to provide pulses, sugar through ration cards to stabilise price, says CM Sarma

India TV News

Assam ration cards: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the state government is considering the provision of pulses and sugar through ration cards to help stabilize prices whenever there is a spike. "Today, HCM Dr. @himantabiswa inaugurated the first phase of new ration card distribution in 49 newly designated assembly constituencies, reaffirming the government's commitment to …

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4 weeks ago

Why Himanta Biswa Sarma govt is linking Aadhaar with NRC in Assam

India Today

On December 11, the Assam government announced a landmark policy making it mandatory for all new Aadhaar applicants in the state to submit their National Register of Citizens application receipt number. The move, unveiled after a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is aimed at addressing concerns over illegal infiltration from Bangladesh and ensuring that Aadhaar cards …

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4 weeks, 1 day ago

Indian badminton gets a new home: A shuttlecock-inspired academy in Bhubaneswar under Gopichand's guidance

Firstpost

Badminton Association of India President Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new academy in Bhubaneswar will benefit the sport and help in building a strong vibrant sporting culture in India. Designed in the shape of a shuttlecock, the Dalmia Bharat Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy aims to inspire the next generation of Indian badminton stars and produce a gold medallist at the …

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Assam Links Aadhaar to NRC, Sparks Opposition Fury

Deccan Chronicle

In what has triggered an angry reaction from opposition camp, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here on Thursday said that his government has decided to reject the Aadhar applications of those whose families had not applied for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens.Pointing out that the state government would begin verification of applicants for Aadhaar cards in Assam …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Assam cabinet decides to introduce stricter checks for Aadhaar: Himanta Sarma

Hindustan Times

GUWAHATI: The Assam cabinet on Wednesday decided to strengthen the verification process for Aadhaar cards and approve applications filed by people who have applied for inclusion in the National Register of Citizens. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma “If someone or their parents had not applied for inclusion in NRC, their Aadhaar applications would be rejected. For those applicants who …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

Must-See Events in Kolkata This December: Top 5 Picks

Deccan Chronicle

This December, music lovers are in for a treat as a spectacular array of performances by iconic artists and rising stars take center stage in Kolkata. Prateek Kuhad – Silhouettes Tour – 14th December 2024 Intimate Acoustic Performance Prateek Kuhad Prateek Kuhad, known for his soulful melodies and heartfelt lyrics, will perform songs from his critically acclaimed Silhouettes album. Date: …

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Assam coal mine accident: Body of one trapped miner recovered, eight still trapped

Body of miner recovered from flooded coal mine in Assam, 8 still trapped

Assam coal mine rescue operation LIVE updates: Three feared dead; Army, Navy deep divers deployed to rescue trapped miners

21 terrorists arrested by Assam Police's STF from March 2023

Himanta Biswa Sarma meets top industry players in Mumbai ahead of Advantage Assam 2.0

Assam records 5,828 elephants; stable population over decades

Textile units in India bringing in Bangladeshi workers illegally: Assam CM

Shouldn’t encourage Bangladeshi Hindus to migrate to India: HImanta Biswa Sarma

Infiltration from Bangladesh blamed on shutting down of textile industries

Assam UCC Was Ready But... ': CM Himanta On Why Uniform Civil Code Was Not Implemented In State

Assam declares 7-day state mourning in honour of former PM Manmohan Singh

Why Himanta Biswa Sarma launched his half-yearly anti-child marriage drive

Kerala, Bihar governors swapped, ex-Union home secretary gets Manipur charge

Assam Police arrests 5348 people in drive against child marriage

416 people arrested in third phase of crackdown against child marriage in Assam: CM

ED Raids ex-Odisha Congress Chief's Residence

Cong forcibly tried to enter Raj Bhawan, says Himanta, orders cops to file FIR

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lands in Bhutan for 3-day visit: Talks to boost bilateral ties on agenda

Assam govt plans to provide pulses, sugar through ration cards to stabilise price, says CM Sarma

Why Himanta Biswa Sarma govt is linking Aadhaar with NRC in Assam

Indian badminton gets a new home: A shuttlecock-inspired academy in Bhubaneswar under Gopichand's guidance

Assam Links Aadhaar to NRC, Sparks Opposition Fury

Assam cabinet decides to introduce stricter checks for Aadhaar: Himanta Sarma

Must-See Events in Kolkata This December: Top 5 Picks