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06 Jan

Eviction drive to continue in Assam

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On Thursday, Assam Chief Minister responded to a complaint that was filed against him regarding the eviction drive in Assam. Since December there has been a large scale of eviction drive in Nagaon district in four villages to clear the plots of government, earlier villagers were also asked to move from the plot. Few politicians appealed the government to stop the eviction drive since its winter and people have nowhere to go. Replying to it, Chief Minister said the eviction drive in Nagaon will continue. The chief minister said the government would not stop the eviction exercise due to the…

06 Jan

PM Modi to Release Commemorative Postage Stamp at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas

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The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is going to release a commemorative postage stamp under the campaign 'Go Safe, Go Trained'. The campaign aims to raise public awareness about the importance of using safe and legal channels when travelling for employment overseas, so that well-informed migrants can integrate seamlessly and stay safe abroad and be productive. To give further impetus to the unique campaign of the Ministry, on January 9th, on the occasion of 17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release a postage stamp dedicated to the safe and legal migration of our labour category migrants. The…

05 Jan

Approval for Industrial status by Assam Government

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State’s tourism sector was approved by Assam Government to give industrial status to make it appealing to global travelers. With the grant of industrial sector now restaurants, cafeterias, health clubs, Spas, wellness centers will be eligible under the industrial policy. Tourism Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said, fresh investment in tourism sector will help in improving employment generation, private-public partnership and along with it infrastructure development. The newly implement policy aims at environmental friendly investment in the sectors beside capital formation and the creation of gainful employment.

05 Jan

Duliajan missing girl rescued by the help of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

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A girl from Duliajan went missing on January 1; she had gone to tuition and didn’t return back. A missing complaint was filed by her father at Duliajan Police Station of Dibrugarh district. Soon the matter was circulated on twitter. The Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asked the Assam Police to enquire about matter and find the girl as soon as possible. Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Barpeta police were in full swing to continue the investigation. Within 24 hours after the issue got highlighted on Twitter, the girl was recovered in Bongaigaon. As per high-level police sources, the recovery and safety…

04 Jan

Five people set a police station on fire; homes got demolished by the police

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The Assam government on Tuesday asked the Gauhati High Court to take appropriate inquiry and action against the Nagaon police officers. According to reports, the police demolished the houses of five people as their police station was set on fire by the men. The report also said that on May 21, a mob set fire to Batadrava police station in Nagaon, a day after fish trader Safiqul Islam was killed in custody. Islam's family alleged that the police demanded Tk 10,000 and a duck as a bribe to release him. "We could only carry a duck, so they [the police]…

04 Jan

No Rhino poaching incidents recorded in Assam, 2022

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On Sunday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma announced the good news to the public that no rhino poaching was recorded in 2022 in Assam. Assam is well known for its one-horned rhinoceros, and the state attracts a lot of tourists who come to see these animals. Especially good news for animal lovers, the announcement was made on the first day of the new year. GP Singh, Special DGP of Assam, shared data on rhino poaching cases in the state on Twitter, says: “Our efforts to combat rhino poaching have shown positive results. Poachers did not kill a single rhino in…

04 Jan

CM Manik Saha reviews preparations ahead of Amit Shah’s visit to Tripura

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited Sabroom on Monday to review medications ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to flag off ‘Jan Viswas Yatra'. fastening upon the forthcoming Assembly Election in Tripura, Amit Shah will inaugurate Bharatiya Janata Party( BJP) Jana Biswas Rath Yatra in the state. Shah will flag off Bharatiya Janata Party's( BJP)' Jan Viswas Yatra' from Dhamanagar in North Tripura quarter and Sabroom in South Tripura quarter during his visit to the northeastern state on January 5. Chief Minister Manik Saha also audited the venue and reviewed the medications at Dharmanagar where Amit Shah will…

04 Jan

KJCLF condemns violence against Christians: Meghalaya

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The Khasi Jaintia Christian Leaders Forum( KJCLF) Shillong said it explosively condemns the “ horrendous acts of violence against Christians ” as well as the “ outrageous vandalisation ” of churches and sacred objects. In a statement, the forum said, “ Indeed as the New Year 2023 commenced, these spiteful acts had continued and taken place in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh which left numerous people injured including the SP in charge of the area. ” “ The Minister of State for Minority Affairs of the Central Government had lately made an passage of the region for rounds of meetings with…

04 Jan

BCCI Announced Yo-Yo Test and Dexa to be a Part of India Selection Criteria

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The Board of Control for Cricket in India( BCCI) blazoned that Yo- Yo Test and Dexa will be a part of the selection criteria. BCCI has also bandied the player’s vacuity, workload operation, and fitness parameters in the platoon review meeting along with the roadmap of the ICC Justice World Cup 2023. ICC Justice World Cup is listed in October and November, and it's to be hosted by India. BCCI has shortlisted 20 players who'll be rotated for proper medications for the ODI World Cup 2023. The BCCI'll give preference for transnational justice while making sure the IPL isn't adulterated.…

04 Jan

Author Manu S. Pillai on his new book, The World: A Family History

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Simon Sebag Montefiore, a British annalist, mooted his recent book “ The World A Family History of Humanity ” in an interview with an Indian annalist ManuS. Pillai. In the book, Simon Sebag Montefiore explores how people and families have played a part in the conjunctions and divergences in world history. The two- part book was firstly published on 27th October 2022, published by Hachette India. Beginning with the way of a family walking along a sand times agone, Montefiore takes the compendiums on an grand trip through the families that have shaped the world, including the Caesars, Medicis, Incas,…