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Gang siphoned Rs 1.26 crore using 55 credit cards, arrested from Assam • Apr. 17, 2025, 8:05 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Assam CM Himanta Biswa: Assamese to be official language for all Govt. communications in state • Apr. 15, 2025, 7:08 AM ET (The Hindu)
Stone pelting, lathicharge at protests against Waqf amendment law in Assam’s Cachar • Apr. 14, 2025, 10:26 AM ET (The Indian Express)
Punish all involved in corrupt liquidation of Assam paper mills: Body of unions • Apr. 12, 2025, 11:40 PM ET (The Hindu)
Assam SEBA HSLC 10th Result 2025, Sebaonline.org LIVE Updates: 63.98% students pass matric exam, boys ahead than girls • Apr. 12, 2025, 12:43 AM ET (The Indian Express)

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