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The female elephant named Jayamala, also known as Jeymalyath, is in the custody of the Thirukovil temple in Sriviliputhu Nachia. As of earlier reports, she was leased for six months with the permission of the Assam Forest Department but was never returned to Assam. The Tamil Nadu Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments said Jayamala is "doing very well", PETA-India campaign manager Radhika Suryavanshi said. But video evidence collected in late October and just two days earlier shows Jaymala tied to a hard concrete floor, completely isolated from others of her kind and restrained by arms. “PETA India’s investigation…

The JPP leaders expressed their willingness to support the BJP to ensure the overall development of the Deori community. The party won seven out of 22 seats in the Deori Autonomous Council elections in Upper Assam last week. “The JPP contested on an anti-BJP and anti-Congress platform. After a meeting with me, the party leaders have expressed their willingness to support the BJP to ensure overall development of the Deori community," Sarma said after a meeting with JPP leaders in Guwahati on Sunday. “We have decided to join hands with BJP to form the next government in DAC. JPP Deori…

Assam's six ethnic groups have called a state-wide bandh on November 15 to press their demand for Scheduled Tribe status. The six groups are calledSoy Janagosthi Joutha Mancha. The tribes involved in the forum are Morans, Mutaks, Koch Rajvanshis, Tai Ahoms and Chutiyas. Ahead of the 2016 assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party stated in its manifesto that if elected, it would "work in close collaboration with the central government to grant ST [Scheduled Tribe] status to six communities in Assam. Time bound procedure". Other members of the party also mentioned accepting the demands of their scheduled tribes. At present,…

A video shared by Sarma on his Twitter handle shows him interacting with the woman, a resident of Kokrajhar. Along with the shared video, Sarma tweeted, asking DC and SP to look into the issue. Sarma tweeted, “God’s grace to be able to serve! Advised DC and SP of Kokrajhar to address issues faced by the revered old lady.” The woman in the video mentions that she is getting Rs 250 per month as pension. For this, Himanta Biswa Sharma asked officials to bring him under the Assam government's flagship Arunodoi scheme and ensure that he gets a monthly pension…

On Monday, in a forest of Tinsukia district an encounter broke between army and militants. According to sources, the exchange of fire started at around 9.20am in Barpathar when the Army team was patrolling the area. A defense spokesperson said, “The army patrol was on routine duty when the encounter started. Details are awaited. The operation is still on.” The Pengeri-Digboi road has been closed to the public and additional forces due to the shelling.

Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed 19th India-ASEAN summit, during the event India and ASEAN countries vowed to establish a comprehensive strategic partnership and enhance cooperation against terrorism. This year 30th anniversary of ASEAN-India relations is being celebrated as the ASEAN-India Friendship Year. Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar is on three day in Combodia for the summit. Detailing for the summit, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is an international organisation that has 10 member countries in Southeast Asia: Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Assam-Mizoram border disputes talk for third round to take place on November 17. According to reports, the event was originally scheduled to be held on November 4, but was postponed owing to the visit of President Droupadi Murmu to Mizoram. The event will take place in Guwahati, as proposed by Assam Government. Mizoram delegations will be leaving the state by 16 November. Additionally, five government official delegations led by ministers Lalchamliana and Lalruatkim will be visiting Assam for the third-round talk.

National Health Mission addressed fresh Dengu cases in Assam. 84 fresh cases this month taking the tally to 726 from earlier reports. According to sources, Karbi Anglong suffers the worst with 65 records. And cases from other parts of the state. Additinally, Kamrup, Tinsukia, Barpeta, Bongaigaon are in the sufferer list so far, says NHM bulletin.

A 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted and killed in the Darrang district. The victim was found dead at her employer's house in June, where she worked as a domestic worker. Regarding the case, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma said that a magistrate was arrested for compromising his duties. Apart from the prime accused, an Armed Border Force (SSB) personnel, several other government employees, the then Superintendent of Police, an Additional SP, the officer-in-charge of the concerned police station and three doctors have already been arrested in the case. “The magistrate was arrested today. The CID has already arrested the…

Liquor and freebies have been seized ahead of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh assembly polls. According to the reports, Himachal Pradesh polling will get started on Saturday and Gujarat by December 1 to 5. And the counting of votes will take place by 8 December. The Election Commission said there has been a five-fold increase in seizures in Himachal Pradesh compared to the 2017 Assembly polls.