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Page 36 - Assam

11% candidates declared criminal cases in phase 2 Assam polls: ADR

There are 345 candidates contesting after this phase

11% candidates declared criminal cases in phase 2 Assam polls: ADR
Updated On : 23 Mar 2021 | 1:50 PM IST

Will work on corrected NRC for Assam's protection, says BJP's JP Nadda

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Tuesday released its manifesto for Assam Assembly polls and promised to work on a corrected National Register of Citizens (NRC) for state's protection

Will work on corrected NRC for Assam's protection, says BJP's JP Nadda
Updated On : 23 Mar 2021 | 12:36 PM IST

Unable to afford LPG refills, Assam's tea workers demand wage hike

Tea workers in Assam, while demanding a wage hike, said they are unable to refill their LPG cylinders as the cost has gone out of their reach

Unable to afford LPG refills, Assam's tea workers demand wage hike
Updated On : 23 Mar 2021 | 9:24 AM IST

Assam assembly polls: 323 candidates in fray for 40 seats in third phase

Altogether 323 candidates are in the fray for 40 constituencies going to the polls in the third and final phase in Assam on April 6, for which the last date of withdrawal of nomination was Monday

Assam assembly polls: 323 candidates in fray for 40 seats in third phase
Updated On : 23 Mar 2021 | 6:27 AM IST

Govt to implement all clauses of Bodo accord in 30 months says Shah

Shah said said all clauses of the Bodo Accord signed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Government last year will be implemented within two-and-a-half years

Govt to implement all clauses of Bodo accord in 30 months says Shah
Updated On : 22 Mar 2021 | 7:34 PM IST

We will implement CAA in Assam: State BJP chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass

head of Assam Assembly elections, state BJP chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass said that the party will soon implement Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA)

We will implement CAA in Assam: State BJP chief Ranjeet Kumar Dass
Updated On : 22 Mar 2021 | 10:01 AM IST

Congress govt in Assam to be run by its people, not by Delhi: Rajeev Shukla

Describing the BJP as the "Chunaavi Jumla Party" (electoral fake promise party), he alleged that reneging on promises has become a hallmark of the saffron party

Congress govt in Assam to be run by its people, not by Delhi: Rajeev Shukla
Updated On : 21 Mar 2021 | 8:41 PM IST

Rahul Gandhi to interact with IOC Refinery employees in Assam today

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is scheduled to interact with employees at the IOC Refinery in Assam's Tinsukia on Saturday

Rahul Gandhi to interact with IOC Refinery employees in Assam today
Updated On : 20 Mar 2021 | 9:09 AM IST

Assam Assembly polls: 309 candidates file nominations for phase 3

A total of 309 candidates have filed their papers for 40 constituencies going to polls in the third and final phase in Assam on April 6, election commission officials said

Assam Assembly polls: 309 candidates file nominations for phase 3
Updated On : 20 Mar 2021 | 8:09 AM IST

Assam Assembly polls: 345 nominees in fray for 39 constituencies in phase 2

A total of 345 contestants, including four ministers and the deputy speaker, are in the fray for 39 constituencies going to polls in the second of the three-phased Assam elections on April 1

Assam Assembly polls: 345 nominees in fray for 39 constituencies in phase 2
Updated On : 19 Mar 2021 | 6:46 AM IST

Cong can go to any extent to mislead people and garner votes: PM in Assam

Modi accused the Congress of creating 'disconnect' between people and places

Cong can go to any extent to mislead people and garner votes: PM in Assam
Updated On : 18 Mar 2021 | 5:26 PM IST

Assam polls: Congress announces names of candidates for three more seats

Congress on Wednesday announced three candidates for three Assembly seats in Assam going to polls in the third phase.

Assam polls: Congress announces names of candidates for three more seats
Updated On : 18 Mar 2021 | 9:17 AM IST

Postal voting for PwD, Covid patients, people above 80 yrs begins in Assam

Voting by Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Covid infected people and those above the age of 80 using postal ballots began in Assam on Wednesday, election officials said

Postal voting for PwD, Covid patients, people above 80 yrs begins in Assam
Updated On : 18 Mar 2021 | 9:00 AM IST

Cash, drugs, gold worth Rs 64.82 crore seized in poll-bound Assam

As per the directions of the Election Commission, the authorities have seized cash to the tune of Rs 12.17 crore and drugs, gold and silver ornaments valued at Rs 52.65 crore

Cash, drugs, gold worth Rs 64.82 crore seized in poll-bound Assam
Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 8:18 AM IST

AIUDF eyeing development of Assam, not CM's chair: Ajmal

AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal on Tuesday said his party would always "stand for the state's unity and development", and continue to serve its people

AIUDF eyeing development of Assam, not CM's chair: Ajmal
Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 2:52 AM IST

Congress announces list of 21 candidates for Assam Assembly polls

The Congress on Tuesday came out with lists of candidates for elections for the upcoming state polls, including 21 for the Assam Assembly elections. With this, the Congress has announced candidates for 92 seats in Assam. The party also came out with separate lists of candidates for polls in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Assam and Puducherry. For Assam, the party announced a list of 21 candidates, for Kerala six candidates, for Puducherry 14 candidates, and for Tamil Nadu, it named four candidates. Voting for five assembly elections will begin on March 27, with West Bengal having the maximum eight phases continuing till April 29, while counting of votes for the four states and one union territory will be done on May 2, the Election Commission said on Friday. The Assam assembly polls will be conducted in three phases on March 27, April 1 and April 6, while polling for the Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections will take place in a single phase on April 6. Elections for the West

Congress announces list of 21 candidates for Assam Assembly polls
Updated On : 17 Mar 2021 | 2:44 AM IST

Assam Assembly polls: A look at CM Sonowal's achievments in past 5 years

In 2016, when the state last had elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) came to power, dislodging a Congress government led by stalwart Tarun Gogoi

Assam Assembly polls: A look at CM Sonowal's achievments in past 5 years
Updated On : 14 Mar 2021 | 10:01 PM IST

Without viable CM face, Congress hopes its alliance will help reclaim Assam

With no local leader emerging as a viable choice for chief minister, the party has decided to take a call on this important issue later

Without viable CM face, Congress hopes its alliance will help reclaim Assam
Updated On : 14 Mar 2021 | 9:44 PM IST

Assam Assembly polls: AGP releases third list of 13 candidates

The AGP is an alliance partner of the ruling BJP-led combine in Assam

Assam Assembly polls: AGP releases third list of 13 candidates
Updated On : 14 Mar 2021 | 8:11 PM IST

Assam polls: BJP to contest on 92 seats, releases third list of candidates

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday released its third list of candidates for the Assam assembly elections

Assam polls: BJP to contest on 92 seats, releases third list of candidates
Updated On : 14 Mar 2021 | 6:08 PM IST