During his Independence Day address, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted the state's journey towards development, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and confidence in building a prosperous Assam without depending on the central government. Panic struck Assam during the Independence Day celebrations after Ulfa-I's claimed it had planted bombs at 24 locations including in the state capital, Guwahati. Security forces swung into action Independence Day celebrations in Assam are vibrant and full of activities. The day begins with the hoisting of the tricolor at every school, college, and government office, accompanied by the singing of the national anthem. Thousands of people were present at the Independence Day function along with Thowra MLA Sushanta Borgohain, invited distinguished guests, officials of the district administration and heads of various departments. First Chief Minister of Assam Gopinath Bordoloi India’s 78th Independence Day serves as a moment to reflect on the tremendous sacrifices of freedom fighters who dreamed of a unified nation. Among these vital yet frequently overlooked figures is Gopinath Bordoloi. NIA Charges ULFA (I) Chief Paresh Baruah in Assam Independence Day Attack Plot Guwahati, June 14, 2025: In a significant breakthrough in the investigation of last year’s Independence Day IED blast plot in Assam, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has filed a chargesheet against ULFA (I) commander-in-chief Paresh Baruah and two others. Seventy-six years ago, when India celebrated its freedom from British rule, the celebrations then undivided Assam were grand. The Polo Ground in Shillong, the earlier capital of undivided Assam, was packed with hundreds of people who erupted in jubilation when CM Gopinath Bordoloi hoisted the national flag. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has chargesheeted three persons including Myanmar-based banned outfit ULFA (I) chief Paresh Baruah for being part of a conspiracy to carry out multiple IED blasts in Assam on Independence Day last year, the agency said in a statement on Saturday. Daily Assam, Question Answer, Assam Board Solutions, Assamese Medium, SEBA, SCERT Assam, Higher Secondary Solution, GU Solution, Sankardev Solutions, In December 21, the businessman Ratan Saha was kidnapped by members of the Adivasi Cobra Militants of Assam (ACMA) in Kokrajhar, Assam. In response, locals violently protested the kidnapping and demanded that Saha be released in one day. The banned insurgent group ULFA-I claimed that they have planted 19 bombs across Assam to disrupt Independence Day celebrations. Listen to Story The banned insurgent group United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) claimed on Thursday that they have placed 19 bombs across Assam to disrupt Independence Day Live: Assam I-Day Marred By ULFA-I's Bomb Scare PM Modi unfurled the National Flag and delivered the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort. The theme of this year’s Independence Day is ‘Viksit Bharat @ 2047’. India's 78th Independence Day highlights: Follow The Hindu’s live coverage of the 78th Independence Day of India on August 15, 2024. Amrit Kaal, Ministry of Culture, Government of IndiaThe Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav means elixir of energy of independence; elixir of inspirations of the warriors of freedom struggle; elixir of new ideas and pledges; and elixir of Aatmanirbharta. Therefore, this Mahotsav is a festival of awakening of the nation; festival of fulfilling the dream of good governance; and the festival of global peace NIA chargesheets three people in ULFA (I) Assam IED blast conspiracy of Independence Day 2024 ANI | Updated: Jun 14, 2025 14:09 IST Sun, 08/15/2021 - 12:00 Choose Type Gazetted Holiday Departments/Districts USP Order -20 Guwahati, Aug 16: In a historic celebration of India’s 78th Independence Day, eight indigenous tribes in Assam came together for a vibrant cultural event, showcasing their unique traditions Assam CM Sarma announces August 8 to 14 celebrations to mark Independence Day: village-level programmes, granite plaques, 75 saplings, special march, tricolour hoisting, soil pots to Delhi for The 78th Independence Day was commemorated in Assam with Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma hoisting the national flag at Khanapara. The Chief Minister reviewed the Guard of Honour and observed the marching contingents from various units participating in the celebration. GUWAHATI, Aug 16: The 77th Independence Day was celebrated with patriotic fervour at Raj Bhavan, Assam, as Governor Gulab Chand Kataria hoisted the National Flag on this significant occasion. In the presence of Raj Bhavan’s officers and staff, the Governor proudly unfurled the Tricolour.
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