Suman Haripriya

In a bold maneuver, the BJP introduced 16 fresh candidates for Assam's assembly elections, mixing experience with youthful energy by including six seasoned party veterans and ten dynamic newcomers. The strategic move, which saw 21 sitting MLAs being replaced, paid off handsomely as every first-time contender emerged victorious, cementing a resounding 82-seat win for the NDA.

Assam BJP legislator Suman Haripriya on Monday said cow dung and urine could prove beneficial to cure coronavirus that has assummed alarming proportions across the globe.

Fourteen MLAs from the BJP-AGP-BPF alliance, including Himanta Biswa Sarma, are likely to take oath of office along with Sarbananda Sonowal here on Tuesday.The state can have a maximum of 19 ministers, including the CM.

Police on Monday arrested two persons allegedly involved in beating to death a labourer of Emami Limited’s Assam plant at Pacharia in Kamrup district. The deceased, Sanatan Deka (38), had started selling vegetables after his factory temporarily shut down due to the lockdown on Friday.

Sarika has been adjudged the best actress award in recognition of her performance in the film 'Parzania' directed by Rahul Dholakia.

Guwahati, Jul 18 () Assam Assembly's Budget session began on a stormy note today as both Opposition and ruling party members raised slogans against each other over the auction of 12 oilfields and price rise following hike in VAT, leading to a brief adjournment and walkout.

At 5.30am on Monday, thirty-year-old Sujana Begum paid a visit to the renowned Hayagriva Madhava Temple here before rushing off to cast her vote at Hajo Devalaya LP School.Sujana's polling station is situated at the base of Monikut Hill, the site of the temple.

The anti-corruption storm raised by Anna Hazare at Ramlila Maidan in New Delhi lashed Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence in the city's Saru Motoria area on Monday as hundreds gheraoed demaning strong Jan Lokpal Bill.

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