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Himanta Sarma Shuts Down Pak's Brahmaputra Water Threat

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has firmly dismissed recent concerns voiced by Pakistan over the potential threat of China halting the Brahmaputra River's flow to India. Responding to speculation on social media that raised fears about the river being used as a geopolitical weapon, Sarma labelled the rhetoric as baseless and rooted in fear-mongering rather than facts. In a post on X , Sarma dismantled th

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03 Jun 2025 03:22 AM 779 views

Himanta Sarma Shuts Down Pak's Brahmaputra Water Threat

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has firmly dismissed recent concerns voiced by Pakistan over the potential threat of China halting the Brahmaputra River's flow to India. Responding to speculation on social media that raised fears about the river being used as a geopolitical weapon, Sarma labelled the rhetoric as baseless and rooted in fear-mongering rather than facts. In a post on X , Sarma dismantled th

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Assam's Silchar Breaks 132-Year Rainfall Record

Assam's Silchar city recorded its highest-ever rainfall in a single day on June 1, 2025, receiving a massive 415.8 mm of rain in just 24 hours. This breaks a 132-year-old record of 290.3 mm set back in 1893, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The deluge was part of a broader weather pattern affecting the entire northeast, driven by cyclonic circulations and a low-level trough extending from East Uttar Pradesh to Arunachal Pra

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02 Jun 2025 04:32 AM 782 views

Assam's Silchar Breaks 132-Year Rainfall Record

Assam's Silchar city recorded its highest-ever rainfall in a single day on June 1, 2025, receiving a massive 415.8 mm of rain in just 24 hours. This breaks a 132-year-old record of 290.3 mm set back in 1893, according to data from the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The deluge was part of a broader weather pattern affecting the entire northeast, driven by cyclonic circulations and a low-level trough extending from East Uttar Pradesh to Arunachal Pra

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India Hosts United Nations Event to Celebrate International Tea Day

India took center stage at the United Nations headquarters in New York by hosting a high-level event to mark International Tea Day, drawing global attention to the beverage’s deep impact on livelihoods, sustainable development, and cultural exchange. Held on May 21, the celebration was themed "Tea for Livelihoods, Tea for SDGs", bringing together diplomats, UN officials, and tea-producing nations to recognize tea's crucial role in rural development and economic empowerment

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22 May 2025 05:06 AM 1.32k views

India Hosts United Nations Event to Celebrate International Tea Day

India took center stage at the United Nations headquarters in New York by hosting a high-level event to mark International Tea Day, drawing global attention to the beverage’s deep impact on livelihoods, sustainable development, and cultural exchange. Held on May 21, the celebration was themed "Tea for Livelihoods, Tea for SDGs", bringing together diplomats, UN officials, and tea-producing nations to recognize tea's crucial role in rural development and economic empowerment

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Assam Bans Beef in Restaurants and Public Places

In a major move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared a statewide ban on the serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels, and public spaces. The decision was made following a state cabinet meeting, which included an amendment to the existing laws surrounding beef consumption. Although the consumption of beef itself is not illegal in Assam, the Assam Cattle Preservation Act of 2021 already regulates cattle transportation, slaughter, and the sale of beef in the state. Un

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04 Dec 2024 10:19 AM 1.31k views

Assam Bans Beef in Restaurants and Public Places

In a major move, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared a statewide ban on the serving and consumption of beef in restaurants, hotels, and public spaces. The decision was made following a state cabinet meeting, which included an amendment to the existing laws surrounding beef consumption. Although the consumption of beef itself is not illegal in Assam, the Assam Cattle Preservation Act of 2021 already regulates cattle transportation, slaughter, and the sale of beef in the state. Un

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Assam HC Seeks Govt Response on Muslim Marriage Law

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to respond to a petition challenging the legality of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. The petition, filed by the All Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registrar and Kazi Association, contests the newly enacted law, which replaces the Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935. The court has given the state government four weeks to respond and has stated that the issue of int

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04 Dec 2024 08:22 AM 1.17k views

Assam HC Seeks Govt Response on Muslim Marriage Law

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to respond to a petition challenging the legality of the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Act, 2024. The petition, filed by the All Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registrar and Kazi Association, contests the newly enacted law, which replaces the Assam Moslem Marriages and Divorces Registration Act, 1935. The court has given the state government four weeks to respond and has stated that the issue of int

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Himanta Sarma Shuts Down Pak's Brahmaputra Water Threat

Himanta Sarma Shuts Down Pak's Brahmaputra Water Threat

Assam's Silchar Breaks 132-Year Rainfall Record

Assam's Silchar Breaks 132-Year Rainfall Record

India Hosts United Nations Event to Celebrate International Tea Day

India Hosts United Nations Event to Celebrate International Tea Day

Assam Bans Beef in Restaurants and Public Places

Assam Bans Beef in Restaurants and Public Places

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Assam HC Seeks Govt Response on Muslim Marriage Law

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Unexpected Benefits of Leftover Boiled Egg Water

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Himanta Sarma Shuts Down Pak's Brahmaputra Water Threat

Himanta Sarma Shuts Down Pak's Brahmaputra Water Threat

Assam's Silchar Breaks 132-Year Rainfall Record

Assam's Silchar Breaks 132-Year Rainfall Record

India Hosts United Nations Event to Celebrate International Tea Day

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Assam Bans Beef in Restaurants and Public Places

Assam Bans Beef in Restaurants and Public Places

Assam HC Seeks Govt Response on Muslim Marriage Law

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Saudi oil pipeline hit in Iranian attack, raising global energy concerns

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