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The Assam state government has approved the construction of a ₹600 crore proton beam therapy centre to provide advanced cancer treatment to patients in northeastern India. The facility aims to reduce the need for residents to travel abroad or to other states for specialized oncology care.
The Assam cabinet has approved a hike in dearness allowance, raising it to 60%, a decision made at the first cabinet meeting following its expansion with 12 new ministers.
Rahul Gandhi has accused the BJP and CM Sarma of corruption and spreading hatred, contrasting it with Congress's pledge to unify Assam and deliver development. His statements were made during a political campaign.
In an interview, Baijayant Panda stated that the people of Assam are tired of law-breakers' impunity and commented on Chief Minister Sarma's blunt communication style.
Eight people were injured, with four in critical condition, after unidentified individuals opened fire along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. The Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, described the situation as a local issue and stated it was almost resolved.
Assam Police visited the Delhi residence of Congress leader Pawan Khera, a day after an FIR was filed by CM Sarma's wife. Khera had previously alleged that Sarma’s wife holds multiple foreign passports and owns property in Dubai.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's controversial remarks targeting AJP candidate Kunki Chowdhury's mother over alleged beef eating and "anti-national" claims have ignited a political storm ahead of the elections.
According to the list, Bhupen Kumar Borah, who also joined the BJP recently after leaving the Congress, will contest from Bihpura seat.
Monsoon floods in Assam have claimed at least 47 lives, with six more deaths reported in the last 24 hours, and over 700,000 people affected. Chief Minister Sarma stated that 70-80 individuals are still missing as rescue efforts continue.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused the Congress party of using documents from a Pakistan-linked group to forge allegations about his wife holding multiple passports and property in Dubai.
Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on PM Modi and Assam CM Sarma, alleging foreign influence by claiming Trump controls Modi, and accusing Sarma of running a 'land ATM' with Modi and Shah ahead of the 2026 elections.
The Election Commission of India has announced the schedule for Assembly elections in several states, with voting phases occurring in April. The upcoming polls are set against a backdrop of looming energy crisis concerns in the country.