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Police fires in air; BPF, UPPL workers clash in Chirang

Police fires in air; BPF, UPPL workers clash in Chirang

GUWAHATI: The second phase of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) election witnessed a violent clash among the Bodoland People’s Front (BPF) and United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) workers in Chirang district of Assam. The untoward incident took place at a polling booth in the Duttapara area. A presiding officer was injured

Assam Movement martyrs remembered on ‘Swahid Divas’

Assam Movement martyrs remembered on ‘Swahid Divas’

Assam has been paying tribute to the martyrs who had made supreme sacrifice in the historic Assam Movement from 1979 to 1985. Recalling the martyrs, chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal wrote on Twitter, “Solemn tributes to the martyrs of the historic Assam Movement. On this auspicious day, let us remember with pride the

VOTING UNDERWAY FOR SECOND PHASE OF BTC ELECTIONS

VOTING UNDERWAY FOR SECOND PHASE OF BTC ELECTIONS

GUWAHATI: The second phase of voting for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections is going on in Kokrajhar and Chirang districts in Assam with heavy security arrangements and COVID-19 protocols. There are total 19 constituencies in the first phase. Kokrajhar and Chirang have 12 and 7 seats respectively. In Kokrajhar,

Kriti Sanon tests positive for COVID-19

Kriti Sanon tests positive for COVID-19

Bollywood actor Kriti Sanon on Wednesday said she has tested positive for coronavirus. The actor added that she is currently under home quarantine. Kriti shared the news on social media. Urging everyone to stay safe, the actor wrote on Instagram, “I’d like to inform everyone that I have tested positive for Covid-19. There’s absolutely