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Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify prime rhino habitat

Assam Cabinet decides to de-notify Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, sparking controversy over rhino habitat protection.

The Hindu

Why is India’s Citizenship Amendment Act so controversial?

The law creates India’s first religion-based citizenship test, discriminating against Muslims and some other refugees.

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Will quit if NRC non-applicants enter Assam via CAA: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma

With the CAA rules being issued, the Central government will now start granting Indian nationality to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan, who came to India till December 31, 2014. These include Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, Parsis and Christians.

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Assam Police 'order' opposition parties to withdraw stir against CAA, warn of action

Assam Police warns opposition parties to withdraw hartal over CAA implementation or face legal action.

The Hindu

Protests lined up in northeast against CAA notification

Protests erupt in Assam against CAA notification, sparking widespread opposition in the northeast against the controversial Act.

The Hindu

Divisive step ahead of election, say Opposition parties

Congress alleges CAA rules notification timed to polarize elections, especially in West Bengal and Assam, after Supreme Court's electoral bonds issue.

The Hindu

Anti-CAA bandh: Assam CM reminds political parties of High Court restriction

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said political parties may be de-registered if they call for a bandh against the CAA

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India’s golden langur population estimated at 7,396

There are an estimated 7,396 golden langurs in India, the latest survey of the primate has revealed. The comprehensive population estimation of the endangered primate was carried out in two phases by the Primate Research Centre NE India (PRCNE), Assam Forest Department, Bodoland Territorial Council, Salim Ali Centre for Ornithology…

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PM Modi unveils development projects in Assam, accuses Congress of ignoring Northeast

PM Modi in Assam: PM Modi unveils ₹17,500 crore development projects in Assam, including healthcare, oil, gas, railway, housing sectors, and a statue.

The Hindu

PM Modi visits Kaziranga National Park in Assam

PM Modi in Assam: During the trip, PM Modi interacted with members of ‘Van Durga’, the team of women forest guards who are at the forefront of conservation efforts, elephant mahouts and forest officials.

The Hindu

Morning Digest | Abducted Army officer rescued in Manipur’s Thoubal; Rahul Gandhi to contest from Wayanad, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on March 09, 2024

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Gadgets found with Sikh extremists: Assam jail superintendent arrested

Assam jail superintendent arrested over recovery of smartphone and spy camera from the cell where 10 pro-Khalistan activists have been jailed since April 2023

The Hindu

PM Modi reaches Assam amid anti-CAA mood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Assam’s Kaziranga amid anti-CAA protests, to lay foundation stones for projects worth ₹18,000 crore.

The Hindu

Meghalaya’s Byrnihat most polluted ‘city’ in India

Meghalaya’s Byrnihat, an industrial town on the border with Assam, was the most polluted city in India during February, data released by the CREA said.

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One lakh diyas lit in Assam’s Golaghat to welcome PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Kaziranga on March 8 evening and will stay overnight at Kaziranga National Park. On March 9 morning, he will visit the Kaziranga.

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How an accident caused by BJP minister’s convoy in Assam was kept under wraps for two days

In the early hours of March 4, a convoy belonging to Assam cabinet minister Pijush Hazarika was allegedly speeding down the Guwahati-Shillong road in Six Mile area of Guwahati when one of the vehicles hit a two-wheeler carrying two passengers.

The Hindu

Women in command at Assam tea estate management

It took 181 years for the tea industry in Assam to appoint a woman as the manager of a tea estate.

The Hindu

Pilgrims demand Haj panel refund excess fare taken for flight

Gauhati High Court orders Central Haj Committee to refund excess flight fare to 137 pilgrims from Assam within 90 days.

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NDA to win 22 of 25 Lok Sabha seats in Northeast: Himanta

Assam CM predicts BJP-led alliance victory in 22 of 25 Northeast Lok Sabha seats, focusing on development.

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1317 kg of ganja seized in Assam's Karimganj, two held

Two persons were caught after around 1317 kg of ganja was seized from a vehicle near the Churaibari police watch post in Assam's Karimganj district near the Tripura border on Tuesday, the police said. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Assam: Income Tax department deploys teams to curb use of black money in upcoming Lok Sabha polls

The Investigation Directorate of Income Tax Department, North East Region, has deployed monitoring teams in the form of a control room cum complaint monitoring cell in Guwahati. Read further on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Assam Police to issue summons to Rahul Gandhi over Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra violence: Himanta

Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra violence: Assam CM Sarma was referring to a case filed by Guwahati Police over Congress workers breaking barricades in an attempt to pass through the main roads inside the city during the yatra in January.

The Hindu

Opposition parties in Assam seek meeting with PM Modi over CAA

Opposition parties in Assam seek PM Modi's appointment to discuss volatile situation over Citizenship Amendment Act implementation.

The Hindu

Assam Lok Sabha polls | BJP to contest 11 seats, leaves three for allies AGP, UPPL

Among the other Northeastern States, it will support the NDPP candidate in Nagaland, while the details are being worked out in the other States, Mr. Sarma, who is also the convenor of the BJP-led North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), said.

The Hindu

Muslim body favours UCC, Assam’s decision against child marriage

Assam Muslim group supports government's repeal of marriage act to end child marriage, backs Uniform Civil Code.

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