[ad_1] Years ago, I read Kitne Pakistan, a novel by Hindi writer Kamleshwar that articulates the fractious, discriminatory and power-hungry tendencies of Indian society. The exodus from Murshidabad following riots in the wake of the passage of Waqf Amendment Act has again forced us to ponder whether we can ever bridge this mindset of separation….
[ad_1] In the last few weeks, some states have tweaked professional tax rules during budget presentations. The Assam government has announced the exemption of professional tax for those earning up to ₹15,000 for all the working people in the state. In contrast, the Karnataka government proposed amendments to professional tax rules, increasing it to ₹200…
[ad_1] Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma speaks during the ‘Roadshow on Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit 2025’, at Colaba in Mumbai. File. | Photo Credit: PTI GUWAHATI Assam is seeking investments in green energy ahead of a major business summit on February 25 and 26. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said has drawn the attention…
[ad_1] The 100% electrification plan is now likely to be completed only by the end of the current fiscal or early next year as last-mile projects are progressing slowly this year, two officials aware of the development said. The Railways’ latest plan was to complete full electrification in the first 100 days of the new…
[ad_1] Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, August 27, that he will keep taking sides and won’t let ‘Miya’ Muslims take over the state. The term ‘Miya’ refers to Muslims of Bengali origin who are often alleged to be ‘illegal immigrants.’ “I will take sides; what can you do? Won’t let Miya…
[ad_1] “The Hindus are standing in these districts only because people fear action by the police, army, and the courts,” Assam Chief Minister says. File | Photo Credit: PTI Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said some districts of the State have turned into “mini Bangladesh” and the minority Hindus there have been…
[ad_1] The government on Friday approved the construction of eight new highways with a total investment of ₹50,655 crore as part of its bid to become a developed country by 2047. The project, aimed at developing infrastructure across the country, received approval from the cabinet committee on economic affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra…
[ad_1] The adult female elephant was electrocuted after coming in contact with an exposed armour cable in a park adjoining the township of Numaligarh Refinery Limited. File. | Photo Credit: Ritu Raj Konwar GUWAHATI: The Assam Forest Department has registered a case against a public sector refinery in central Assam’s Golaghat district after its employees…
