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April 9, 2026 8:55 AM

PM Modi calls on Assam, Kerala voters to exercise franchise in large numbers, strengthen democracy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday urged the voters, especially the youth and women, of Assam and Kerala to come out in large numbers and exercise their franchise as the high-stakes voting begins. Polling for the high-stakes Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, and Puducherry commenced at 7 a.m. earlier in the day. The polling is underway for 126 Assembly seats in Assam, 140 in Kerala, and 30 in Puducherry. The results will be announced on May 4. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "As pollin...

April 9, 2026 8:48 AM

Voting begins in Assam, Keralam and Puducherry; Results on May 4

Polling began for high-stakes electoral battles in two states, Assam and Keralam, as well as the Union Territory of Puducherry, on Thursday at 7 am with the Election Commission making arrangements for free, fair and smooth polling. Voters queued outside polling stations to cast their votes in a single-phase assembly election. Voting will be held for 126 seats in Assam, 140 in Keralam, and 30 in Puducherry in this phase of the election. Tamil Nadu will go to the polls on April 23, and West Beng...

April 9, 2026 8:34 AM

‘Youth engaged in shaping prosperous, strong India’: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the role of youth in nation-building, emphasising that youth are engaged in shaping a prosperous and strong India. The Prime Minister pointed out that India's heritage and culture have always taught true knowledge and its proper use, being the foundation of a nation's progress. In a post on X, he said, "Our heritage and culture have always taught us that true knowledge and its proper use form the foundation of a nation's progress. Following ...

April 6, 2026 8:33 PM

PM Modi urges Congress to back proposed changes in Women’s Reservation Act

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday urged the Congress to support proposed amendments to the Women’s Reservation Act during an election rally in Assam. Addressing a gathering in Dibrugarh ahead of the assembly polls, PM Modi said the government will take up amendments to the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam during a special session of Parliament later this month to enable implementation of 33 per cent reservation for women from the 2029 Lok Sabha elections. “A special session of Parliament ...

April 2, 2026 9:35 AM

Assam gears up for its largest cultural festival, Rongali Bihu, ahead of Assam polls

The festive fervour of Rongali Bihu has gripped different parts of Assam on Thursday, even as the state moves closer to the scheduled assembly elections. People of Assam are waiting to celebrate and participate in two biggest festivals, the festival of democracy and the festival of culture and heritage of Assam this month. Bihu dance coach Dreemly Gogoi noted that, "people are excited to participate in both the biggest festivals - one is the festival of democracy, and another is the festival of...

April 1, 2026 1:01 PM

PM Modi visits tea garden in Assam’s Dibrugarh, calls it a ‘memorable experience’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday visited a tea garden in Assam's Dibrugarh, where he interacted with workers and lauded their contribution to the state’s globally renowned tea industry. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Tea is the soul of Assam! The tea from here has made its way across the world. This morning in Dibrugarh, I went to a tea garden and interacted with women working here. It was a very memorable experience." Sharing glimpses from the tea garden, the Prime Minister said, "...

March 30, 2026 3:27 PM

Kaziranga National Park becomes major retreat for travellers amid Assam polls

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, one of India's most renowned wildlife sanctuaries, witnessed a significant increase in tourist arrivals on Monday, even as Assam gears up for the upcoming Assembly elections. Visitors from across the state and other parts of India have been flocking to the park to experience its rich biodiversity and scenic beauty. Home to the world's largest population of one-horned rhinos, Kaziranga continues to attract wildlife enthusiasts, who expressed delight aft...

March 13, 2026 8:48 PM

PM Modi launches projects worth Rs 19,480 crore in Assam’s Guwahati; releases Rs 18,000 crore under PM-Kisan

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth ₹19,480 crore in Guwahati, Assam, and released over ₹18,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme to farmers across the country. Addressing a gathering in the city, the Prime Minister said the projects launched from Guwahati cover key welfare and infrastructure initiatives that will accelerate Assam’s growth and benefit people across the state. PM-Kisan funds...

March 13, 2026 5:24 PM

PM Modi launches development projects worth Rs 4,570 crore in Assam’s Kokrajhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for development projects worth over ₹4,570 crore in Kokrajhar in Assam, aimed at boosting infrastructure, connectivity and economic growth in the Bodoland region. Addressing a public gathering via video conferencing from Guwahati due to inclement weather, the Prime Minister said the projects would accelerate development and strengthen connectivity in the region. He also apologised for not being able to attend the...

March 13, 2026 5:08 PM

India exports GI-tagged Joha rice from Assam to UK and Italy for the first time

India has exported its first consignment of GI-tagged Joha Rice from Assam to the United Kingdom and Italy, marking a significant step in promoting indigenous agricultural products in international markets. The 25-metric-tonne consignment was facilitated by the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) under the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and was dispatched on March 12 in collaboration with the Assam government’s agriculture department. Joha rice, a...