Political

12 Jul

Meghalaya government takes proactive steps to combat climate change challenges

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma has highlighted the pressing climate change issues confronting Meghalaya, particularly in the aftermath of his inspection tour of flood-affected areas in Garo Hills. Witnessing firsthand the devastation caused by recent flooding, he expressed concern over the impact on low-lying plain belt areas, affecting approximately 32,000 residents in recent weeks. The flooding in Garo Hills has been exacerbated by increased Brahmaputra River levels due to heavy rains in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and neighboring regions. Chief Minister Sangma attributed these challenges to the alternating El Nino and La Nina weather patterns observed in 2024, causing global fluctuations…

10 Jul

Assam Minister Bimal Borah joins Piyush Goyal in rubber plantation review meeting in Itanagar

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Assam Minister for Industry, Commerce, and Public Enterprise, Bimal Borah, attended a pivotal review meeting on rubber plantation with Union Minister for Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, in Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh, on Monday. The meeting, presided over by Minister Goyal, focused on various policies and programs under the Act East Policy initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, complemented by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's initiatives. During the meeting, Borah highlighted the significant achievements of the Assam Industrial Policy, which has attracted investments exceeding Rs. 13,000 crores. He also mentioned the forthcoming establishment of a Semi-Conductor Plant by the Tata…

08 Jul

Union Minister JM Scindia extends festive greetings to Nagaland

Sonakshi SarkarPolitical

Union Minister JM Scindia has conveyed his heartfelt wishes to the people of Nagaland on the occasion of the Tulini Festival. Celebrated today, July 8th, the festival holds significant cultural importance in Nagaland, promoting traditional festivities that strengthen community bonds and honor the region's rich heritage.In his message, Minister Scindia expressed his hopes for prosperity, happiness, and harmony among all citizens participating in the vibrant celebrations. He emphasized the festival's role in fostering warmth and stronger family relations across the state."I extend my warmest greetings and best wishes to everyone in Nagaland on the occasion of the Tulini festival. May…

14 Jun

Gaurav Gogoi wants to be in Assam & strengthen party post LS elections

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Three-time Lok Sabha member, Gaurav Gogoi has won unbeatable battle during this Lok Sabha election, 2024 at Jorhat, Assam. The Congress leader on his win said, "We want the people of India to live freely, follow any religion, support any party and political ideology of their choice and create a sense of freedom. I have already made up my mind that irrespective of the results in Jorhat, even if it is a victory, there are many people in Assam feel that there is an atmosphere of fear and my job is to make them free from fear." He also mentioned…

06 Jun

Mouni Roy Stands by Smriti Irani After Election Defeat: ‘Always With You’

Business CorrespondentPolitical

In the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections, BJP's Smriti Irani lost her seat to ' Kishori Lal Sharma by 1,67,196 votes. And amid her defeat from Amethi, bollywood actress Mouni Roy extended her support to the politician as she penned a message that read- Always with you. The politician wrote a long message on X and said her Josh was still high despite the election results. She wrote- " Such is life... A decade of my life going from one village to another, building lives, nurturing hope & aspirations, working on infrastructure - roads, naali, khadanja, bypass, medical college and more."…

05 Jun

Swara Bhasker REACTS To BJP’s Defeat In Faizabaad Constituency

Business CorrespondentPolitical

Bollywood actress Swara Bhasker responded to Bharatiya Janata Party's shocking defeat in Faizabad (Ayodhya), the land of newly-built Ram Mandir. For unversed, the BJP suffered a heartbreaking defeat in Faizabad constituency as Samajwadi Party's Awadhesh Prasad won the seat, defeating sitting BJP MP Lallu Singh by over 54,500 votes. The defeat has come as a shocked to many. Reacting to the same, Swara, who is quite vocal about the political scenario in India, took to her official X account and wrote, "Shree Ram ka naam badnaam karney waalon ko, unke naam par paap karney waalon ko Jai Siya Ram." In…

05 Jun

Congress Gaurav Gogoi defeats BJP with remarkable number of votes

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Lok Sabha election 2024 results are out, BJP won maximum number of 272 seats but opponent Congress has made a strongest come back by doubling number of seats to 232 seats this year. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi hailing from Assam, snatches Jorhat seat from the ruling BJP by defeating Topon Kumar Gogoi with a margin of 1,44,393 votes. BJP MLA Mrinal Saikia who is to join the saffron party taking a dig at his party congratulated Gaurav Gogoi through a social media post, "Special congratulations to @GauravGogoiAsm for your amazing win. This result is very significant in Jorhat in many…

14 May

Mamata Banerjee’s Offer to Cook for PM Modi Sparks Political Debate

Business CorrespondentPolitical

The BJP has termed it a "political agenda" after West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee offered to "cook food" for PM Modi. Besdies, CPI(M) has named it an "understanding" between the TMC and the saffron party. The TMC chief, Mamata Banerjee, taking a jibe at PM Modi for his recent allegation that RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav last month had fish during a period when some Hindus abstain from having non-vegetarian food, said that she was ready to "cook something for him (Modi)" if he wanted, though she was not sure whether he would eat what she cooked. Banerjee, at an election…

08 May

Anand Mishra files nomination as independent candidate, Lok Sabha elections

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Anand Mishra former Lakhimpur Superintendent of Police (SP) has filed his nomination as a independent candidate for Buxar constituency in Bihar. According to the sources, Anand Mishra has earlier expressed his desire to fight for his people as a politician. Anand through his social media handle said, "We have filed our Nomination for 33- Buxar Parliamentary Constituency. Grateful for the unprecedented participation and encouragement from our respected people of Buxar.”

03 May

Government issues notice for Bajali district

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Ahead of Lok sabha elections, Assam is about to contest for the third phase, of the polling. Following the event, dry day is declared for Assam. According to the sources, Bajali District Commissioner and district election officer Mridul Kumar Das has issued a notice of 48-hour dry day from May 5 to 7 in Assam's Bajali district. The notice reads, "The possession of any intoxicants of any person or group of persons is strictly prohibited and a total ban is imposed on sale of liquor, giving or distribution of spirituous, fermented or intoxicating liquors or other substances of alike nature…