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On Saturday, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) (IGP L&O) Bhuyan updated the number of persons arrested in connection with the crime since yesterday morning till today morning. Bhuiyan said, “The statistics of arrests in child marriage cases have increased. As of this morning, the police have arrested 2,170 people across the state and it will increase." On Friday morning 1,800 people were arrested linked to the crime. Today, eventually the number of cases has risen to 2,170 across the state. The newly designated Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh addressing the cases said among the arrested individuals…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament presented the Union Budget 2023-24 on February 2. On Thursday, Chief Minister Himanata Biswa Sarma said that Union Budget 2023-24 will directly benefit Assam with an additional fund of Rs. 10,000 crore. Sarma also spoke about last year budget which was Rs 25,000 crore but ended up getting 29,000 crore.  This year Assam CM believes that the state will surely end up in Rs 35,000 crore against the budget amount 31,950 crore. Urban bodies to be benefitted by 61% more grant and Panchayat bodies 15% more grant.

Today early morning crackdown for child marriage started in the state, Assam and will continue for next three to four days. Assam Police covered many reports regarding the issue and along with it many got arrested, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told. According to the report, so far 4, 004 cases were registered and linked to it 1,800 people got arrested, on Friday. On January 25, State Cabinet decided to take action against child marriage in the state. Since then the Assam Police registered many cases less than a fortnight. The maximum number of arrests so far was 136 in…

On Thursday, the first meeting for G20 began focusing on sustainable financing solutions inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The meeting is held in Guwahati, Assam. "Today’s meeting being held in the vicinity of this magnificent land of Guwahati has a special meaning to it as communities from diverse ethnicity and culture, socially coexist in harmony with nature through sustainable practices," Sonowal said. The minister stressed the issue of climate change which is increasing day by day and the initiatives that are taken under Indian government to bring it in control were also highlight. Further he highlighted many more majors…

This year preparation for Rongali Bihu in Assam has already taken place which is celebrated in the month of April every year.  For Assamese people the month of New Year begins from April also termed as “Bohag”. Assam government is aiming to make a Guinness Book of Records for a Rongali Bihu function this year.   According to sources, 10,000 to 15,000 young boys and girls will perform the traditional Bihu dance in Guwahati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be visiting the state during the festival. The government will try to enter the state festival ‘Bihu’ in the Guinness…

To nurture dramatic skills and encourage acting ability among students, Modern English School (MES), Guwahati, proudly organized the 9th Inter-School Drama Competition 2022-2023 at Banikant Kakati Auditorium on January 28, 2023. The program was inaugurated in the presence of a number of dignitaries including renowned film and theater personalities including Mr. Jayanta Das (Guest of Honour), Mr. Ashim Kumar Sharma, Mrs. Babi Baruah, and Mr. Nayan Prasad (Judges). The event was organized by Mr. J. Burman, Joint Secretary, Head of Center of Excellence, CBSE, Guwahati was also present. He encouraged the participants by being the chief guest of the competition.…

G20 summit is to get started later this week in Guwahati, Assam. Delegates from member countries of G20 are arriving in the region for the meeting, 94 member countries and international organization and officials are invited. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma took to Twitter to share a video of a traditional music performance at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport here to welcome the delegates and hope that the guests enjoy their visit. According to sources, the state will organize two events in March and one in April. The state will host the first Sustainable Financial Working Group (SFWG) meeting…

On Sunday, the new DGP of Assam was nominated, Gyanendra Pratap Singh. The police force also brought the Terrorism Act under control and focused on other developmental activities of the state. “The acts of terrorism have almost come under control. Now, the Assam Police along with the VDP (Village Defence Party) will primarily engage in the development works as part of the nation- building measures,” DGP said. The DGP also spoke about fighting against social evils like human trafficking, drug abuse and child marriage. Singh, in a series of tweets, urged the officers to provide a platform for people to…

On Friday, first batch of illegal foreigner shifted to the Matia Transit Camp. This camp is the country’s largest detention centre. So far 68 persons are transferred to the centre. The transit camnp is located in Goalpara about 130km west of Guwahati. Among the detainees shifted to the camp includes 45 men, 21 women and two children. They all are declared as foreigners by the quasi-judicial Foreigner Tribunals and those convicted by judicial courts of visa violations. The Matia Transit Camp is built on 2.5 hectares of land and can accommodate 3,000 people and was built as per the guidelines…

Minor confrontation took place between Assam Rifles and NSCN-IM cadres in Intanki National Park in Nagaland. According to the sources, Assam Rifles were out for patrolling for durations varying from 72 hours to 96 hours in the run-up to Republic Day. While returning back they took a break in Intanki National Park. The incident took place on Friday around 4 pm. During the break, the team observed the NSCN-IM cadres were moving from the same direction. The Assam Rifles patrolling team leader decided to disengage his troops and ensured that the incident did not escalate. According to some evidence, in…