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Maoist militant involved in Kokrajhar railway blast killed in encounter
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A Maoist militant wanted in multiple bombing cases was killed during an encounter with police at Nadanguri under the Salakati Police Outpost in Kokrajhar district, officials confirmed. The operation was launched to trace those responsible for the recent bomb blast on the Kokrajhar railway
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Assam: Suspected bomb blast hits railway track in Kokrajhar, trains delaye
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A suspected blast occurred on a railway track between Salakati and Kokrajhar stations in the Alipurduar Division of Northeast Frontier Railway (NF Railway) on early Thursday at 1:00 AM, said the official.
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Assam CM Sarma attends swearing-in ceremony of the 5th Executive Council o
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
He also expressed gratitude to the people of the BTR for maintaining peace and harmony throughout the electoral process.
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"This project is basically connecting two very important cities of Bhutan"
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India and Bhutan announced their first rail connectivity projects linking Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said the ₹4,033 crore plan will boost trade and access, while Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called the links vital for cargo, passenger movemen
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India, Bhutan approve first rail link projects to boost connectivity and t
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India and Bhutan have approved their first rail link projects, connecting Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Banarhat-Samtse. With a total investment of over ₹4,000 crore, the projects aim to boost trade, travel, and employment, strengthening bilateral ties and supporting Bhutan's economic development
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Assam BTC elections: Counting of votes begins
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Counting of votes for the fifth general election of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) began at 8 am on Friday amid tight security.
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Assam BJP releases candidate list for Bodoland Territorial Council polls
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The BTC polls will be held on September 22 across five districts -- Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa, Udalguri, and Tamulpur.
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"BJP is in good position in Bodoland": Assam CM Sarma ahead of BTC electio
Updated : 6 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Ahead of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) elections, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday expressed confidence in the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) prospects, highlighting the party's extensive campaign efforts across the region.
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Durand Cup: Shillong Lajong brace for Navy charge, Bodoland prepares for N
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Durand Cup shifts into higher gear as quarterfinal action grips Shillong and Kokrajhar, both awaiting high-intensity knockout drama, promising an exhilarating match day and electric stadium atmospheres reminiscent of the passionate crowds from the group stages
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Assam: Bodoland Territorial Council to construct world-class sports academ
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Once militancy hit the Bodoland region of Assam, it has now become a sports hub in the country, and the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) has planned to construct a world-class sports academy in the region.
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Durand Cup 2025: Punjab FC to begin campaign against Karbi Anglong Morning
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian Super League (ISL) side Punjab FC will kick off their Durand Cup 2025 campaign against Karbi Anglong Morning Star on Sunday at the SAI Stadium in Kokrajhar, according to the official website of the ISL.
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Kokrajhar witnesses a grand opening of 134th Durand Cup
Updated : 7 months, 1 week ago IST
In a landmark moment for Assam and the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), the 134th Edition of the Indian Oil Durand Cup-Asia's oldest and the world's third-oldest football tournament-was inaugurated with a grand spectacle at the SAI Stadium, Kokrajhar.
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