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Congress to remove Maharashtra, Haryana, Assam CMs, Politicos react

New Delhi, June 20 (ANI): Political leaders reacted differently as Congress is likely to remove the chief ministers of Maharashtra, Haryana, Assam on Friday. Party leader Rashid Alvi said that it is the decision of the party high command. JD (U) leader Ali Anwar said that changing the CMs won't change things, but the party should re-work on its principles. CPI leader D Raja said that it is for the Congress party to assess on their further proceedings and on how to gain the confidence of people. Meanwhile, BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain said that whatever the Congress party does, BJP will come to power in all states and changing the CMs won't show any positive change. Jun 20, 2014
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Karate player from Jorhat to represent India at International karate championship in Tokyo

Assam, June 8 (ANI): 14-year-old Ramanuj Bora is a member of the team representing India at the 13th World Funakoshi Gichin Cup Tournament to be held in Tokyo in October this year. A resident of Desoi Nagar in Assam's Jorhat District, Ramanuj has got this opportunity after winning gold at the National Karate Championship held in Mumbai in January. He is practicing hard for the upcoming international tournament. Jun 8, 2014
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Kiren Rijiju & Tarun Gogoi pay homage to Assam SP killed in gun battle

Guwahati, June 07 (ANI): Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju on Saturday visited Guwahati city in Assam to pay tribute to a Superintendent of Police and a policeman who was killed by a militant outfit. Rijiju, accompanied by state Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi, paid homage to the martyr. He visited the state following the directive of Home Minister Rajnath Singh following the killing of the senior officer. The Karbi Peoples' Liberation Tigers (KPLT) militants killed a Superintendent of Police and another policeman in Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Thursday during police action. During the visit, Rijiju is expected to hold a meeting with state government officials and take stock of the law and order situation. Jun 7, 2014
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Giving Khadi a Tribal Avatar

Fashion designer Vaishali S brings rich flavours of Assam onto the runway at Lakme Fashion Week 2014. ‘Ravayat’, is a tribute to the fine fabrics of the region but in a tribal avatar. Khadi fabric woven by the local women karigars steals the limelight. Her versatile pieces comprise halter neck gowns, knee length jackets, angrakha [...] Jun 6, 2014
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Student union demands governors rule in Guwahati

Guwahati, May 28 (ANI): The All Bodoland Minority Students Union (ABMSU) in Assam state took to streets and demanded governor's rule in the areas hit by violence between indigenous tribesmen and settlers, which left 47 people dead and tens of thousands homeless. Around 31 Muslims were gunned down in three days of what police said were attacks by tribal militants who resent the presence of immigrants from neighbouring Bangladesh. President of the students union, Sahabuddil Ali Ahmed, urged Assam as well as the central government to seize illegal arms in Bodoland Territorial Areas District (BTAD) areas. May 28, 2014
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Situation returns to normal in violence-hit Bodo areas of Assam

Assam, May 17 (ANI): The death toll in the mayhem unleashed by militants in Bodoland Territorial Area Districts (BTAD) has reached 36. The curfew, which was imposed on May 2, has been relaxed in Baksa, Kokrajhar and Chirang districts as no fresh violence was reported. The Assam government blamed Songbijit faction of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) for killing 36 people, all migrant Muslims. The Centre has sent a team of National Investigation Agency (NIA) to probe the matter and has deployed additional forces to maintain peace and calm. Chief minister Tarun Gogoi visited the violence-hit Kokrajhar district and assured justice to the victims. May 17, 2014
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2014 LS Polls: Tarun Gogoi to resign for Congress defeat in Assam

Guwahati, May 16 (ANI): Three-time chief minister of Assam, Tarun Gogoi on Friday announced that he will resign taking full responsibility for the Congress' poor performance in the Lok Sabha elections in the state. Among the 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in Assam, BJP is leading in nine constituencies, ruling Congress and principal opposition party AIUDF in two seats respectively and an Independent in one. May 16, 2014
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Women's National Football championship in Assam brings together players from across the country

Assam, May 15 (ANI): The game of football is extremely popular in the Northeast. The ongoing 20th Senior Women's National Football Championship in Assam is witnessing a large turnout of people keen to watch the games. The national sporting event, being organized for the 1st time by the Dibrugarh and Golaghat District sports associations, was inaugurated recently at the Dibrugarh outdoor stadium. During the inaugural ceremony, artists presented various cultural performances, including Bihu dance. A total of 22 teams from 21 states and the Railways have been divided into 4 groups. The matches will be played at Golaghat, Dergaon, Chabua and Dibrugarh. The championship commenced with the inaugural match between West Bengal and Delhi. May 15, 2014
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