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Assam Floods Hit 3.32 Lakh People Across Seven Districts

More than 3.32 lakh people remain affected by floods across seven districts in Assam despite an overall improvement in the situation….reports Asian Lite News Desk More than 3.32 lakh people remain affected

July 29, 2026

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South India Sees Political Shift

Early trends show UDF surge in Kerala, BJP consolidates dominance in Assam, while Tamil Nadu witnesses a dramatic three-way contest with TVK emerging as a strong disruptor…reports Asian Lite News UDF Signals

May 4, 2026

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Advantage Assam 2.0: Japan, Singapore to Sign MoUs With Assam

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Japan is interested in recruiting manpower from Assam, initially around 50,000 workers, while Singapore seeks to hire nurses from the state. The Assam government will sign

February 15, 2025

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Bodoland Breaks Free

With peace now achieved, Bodoland is focused on growth, development, prosperity, and tourism, aiming to improve the quality of life for its people. After years of bloodshed, displacement, and loss, its resilient

February 12, 2025

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BTR Accord Turns 5, Hope for 125th Amendment

Sarma accentuated BTR’s profound transformation from a legacy of strife and turbulence to an emblem of enduring peace, resilience, and transformative progress….reports Ashok Parameswar On the occasion of the 5th anniversary of

February 3, 2025

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Assam’s Bodo Council Turns Up the Heat on Article 280

Boro has urged inclusion under Article 280 to boost funding for remote districts recovering from decades of insurgency….reports Asian Lite News As Bodoland celebrated the fifth anniversary of the historic 2020 Bodo

February 2, 2025

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Assam CM proposes defence corridor near Guwahati

Assam Eyes Defence Corridor and Green Growth: CM Sarma Outlines Bold Vision Ahead of Advantage Assam Summit…reports Asian Lite News The Assam government is in discussions with the Ministry of Defence to

January 10, 2025

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Assam CM proposes defence corridor near Guwahati

Assam Eyes Defence Corridor and Green Growth: CM Sarma Outlines Bold Vision Ahead of Advantage Assam Summit The Assam government is in discussions with the Ministry of Defence to establish a defence

January 8, 2025

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Assam bans sale, consumption of beef

The CM said the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, passed in 2021, has been quite successful in ensuring the slaughter of cattle…reports Asian Lite News Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday

December 5, 2024

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Rahul Gandhi meets flood victims in Assam

According to Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) officials, over 24.20 lakh people in 30 districts had been affected till Friday…reports Asian Lite News Congress MP Rahul Gandhi visited Assam’s flood-affected Cachar

July 8, 2024

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