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Assam Haj pilgrims face inadequate facilities while traveling: AIUDF

Assam Haj pilgrims face inadequate facilities while traveling: AIUDF

On average, 4,000 pilgrims from Assam embark on the Haj pilgrimage annually. In Guwahati, where pilgrims assemble to begin their journey to Saudi Arabia, there are inadequate accommodation facilities. The city has a private lodging option for pilgrims, but it is unable to accommodate such a large number of individuals.

22 May 2024 5:23 PM IST

1.25 Cr 'infiltrators' in Assam; ministers, magistrates: CM Sarma

17 May 2024 2:11 PM IST

Assam CM Himanta says he will resign if Non NRC applicant granted citizenship

Assam CM Himanta says he will resign if Non NRC applicant granted citizenship

The Chief Minister's comments were followed by widespread protests in Assam, with opposition parties criticizing the BJP...

12 March 2024 4:02 PM IST

Definition of Assamese changed due to infiltrators: CM Himanta Sarma

Mass movement needed to convince people that identity of Assamese community can be preserved through "quality", he said

2 March 2024 5:22 PM IST

Investment proposals worth Rs 1,600 crore approved by Assam Cabinet

Investment proposals worth Rs 1,600 crore approved by Assam Cabinet

The total proposed investment is to the tune of Rs 1,612 crore, which will create employment potential - both direct and...

2 March 2024 8:53 AM IST

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Assam repeals the Muslim Marriage Act

The Hindutva movement has always taken a stand against the secular democratic system of India and its cultural and...

27 Feb 2024 10:30 AM IST

Muslim Marriage Act repealed by Assam govt in key step towards UCC

Muslim Marriage Act repealed by Assam govt in key step towards UCC

Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced the Assam Cabinet decision to repeal what he called a "colonial Act," describing...

24 Feb 2024 12:44 PM IST

Extremist Hindu group threatens Assam missionary schools

Extremist Hindu group threatens Assam missionary schools

The gave them deadline to remove Christian symbols such as photos and statues of Jesus Christ and Mary, crosses,...

22 Feb 2024 7:13 PM IST

Assam Cong working president, 3-time MLA Kamalakhya Purkayastha to join BJP

Assam Cong working president, 3-time MLA Kamalakhya Purkayastha to join BJP

After a series of meetings with the Chief Minister recently, Purkayastha was offered to join hands with the BJP, and...

14 Feb 2024 12:27 PM IST

Bill banning magical healing approved by Assam cabinet

Bill banning 'magical healing' approved by Assam cabinet

The proposed bill seeks to “prohibit and eliminate practices of magical healing in the name of treatment of some...

11 Feb 2024 2:20 PM IST

Rahul Gandhis body double: will reveal real identity, says Assam CM

Rahul Gandhi's "body double": will reveal real identity, says Assam CM

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma had alleged that Congress used Rahul's body double in Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra in the state

28 Jan 2024 10:23 AM IST

..fear in their hearts: Rahul on Assam CMs direction to book him

"..fear in their hearts": Rahul on Assam CM's direction to book him

CM Himanta Sarma ordered police to register case against Gandhi, accusing him of provoking a crowd to break police...

23 Jan 2024 8:20 PM IST

Sale of non-vegetarian food banned in Assam on Jan 22 till 4 p.m.

Sale of non-vegetarian food banned in Assam on Jan 22 till 4 p.m.

He also invited followers of all religions to offer special prayers on Monday in honour of the consecration of the Ram...

21 Jan 2024 9:29 PM IST

BJP calls you Vanavasi: Rahul Gandhi tells tribal people

'BJP calls you Vanavasi': Rahul Gandhi tells tribal people

BJP government was taking away the lands of tribals across India

19 Jan 2024 3:10 PM IST

Earthquake in Assam! no damages reported yet

Earthquake in Assam! no damages reported yet

The 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit the state on Monday evening

15 Jan 2024 9:40 PM IST

Assam govt renames 1,281 madrasas to Middle English schools

Assam govt renames 1,281 madrasas to "Middle English" schools

Guwahati: The Assam Education Ministry has announced the renaming of 1,281 madrasas in the state into "Middle English"...

14 Dec 2023 7:41 PM IST