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11 Sep

13 Countries Sign MoUs for Lothal Maritime Heritage Complex, 35+ Partnerships in Pipeline

Preeti SinghAssam

The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal, chaired the 2nd Governing Council Meeting of the National Maritime Heritage Complex (NMHC) Society, reviewing the progress of the ambitious project coming up at Lothal, Gujarat, that seeks to revive and showcase India's maritime legacy spanning over five millennia.Calling NMHC one of the most significant cultural and maritime initiatives undertaken by the Government of India, Sonowal said the project aims to establish Lothal as a globally renowned centre of maritime heritage, knowledge, education and tourism."NMHC at Lothal is one of the most significant cultural and maritime initiatives undertaken by the Government…

09 Sep

Indo-Bangladesh Border: Lightning Claims Lives of Two Farmers in Dhubri

Preeti SinghBangladesh

Two farmers were killed after being struck by lightning while working in their agricultural fields near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam’s Dhubri district on September 9. The incident took place at Kedar Part-III village under the Golokganj sector. The deceased have been identified as Moslem Uddin and Abul Hussain, both residents of the village. According to local sources, the two farmers had crossed the border fencing through Gate No. 51 to reach their agricultural fields in the no-man’s-land area on the other side of the fence. While they were working in the fields, a severe thunderstorm hit the area, and…

08 Sep

Supreme Court Bars Assam Govt from Provincialising Venture School Teachers

Preeti SinghAssam, Latest

The Supreme Court has directed the Assam Government and the Education Department not to appoint or transfer any teacher in schools and colleges under the state's provincialisation scheme. Under the statutory scheme of provincialisation of services of teachers and employees of "venture" educational institutions, the State Government has taken responsibility for paying them specific salaries. Moreover, the Government is also responsible for providing benefits like gratuity, pension, and leave encashment as per the current rules applicable to State Government employees. In Assam law, "venture" educational institution means a school-college established by local people, whose service has not yet been nationalised/provincialised.…

07 Sep

Maruti Ciaz Rams Two Youths in Dergaon: One Dead, One Battles for Life at JMCH

Preeti SinghAssam

A day before her birthday, Anisha bid farewell forever. Her dream of wearing the khaki uniform of the police also remained unfulfilled. While preparations for her birthday celebration were underway, a horrific road accident brought death to the meritorious student. In a tragic road accident that occurred at Rangamati near Dergaon, a meritorious student named Anisha Kumari Prajapati lost her life. The student, who was studying in the History Department of DKD College, had dreamt of joining the police and the army. With that goal in mind, she had been regularly doing physical training. According to reports, like every day,…

06 Sep

Child Must Never Be Reduced to Case or File: Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Saturday addressed a multi-stakeholder consultation on “10 Years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: Reflections on Progress, Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward”, organised by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, with the support of the State Child Protection Society (SCPS), Assam, Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Assam, and UNICEF. The consultation, held in Guwahati, brought together Justice Kalyan Rai Surana, Chairperson, Juvenile Justice Committee; Dr. Madhulika Jonathan, Chief, UNICEF Office for Assam and North-Eastern States; Mukesh Chandra Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary;…

06 Sep

VP Attends Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Geetanagar College in Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan arrived in Assam on Sunday on a four-day visit to the Northeast, and attended the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Geetanagar College in Guwahati.Apart from Assam, he will also visit Meghalaya, Manipur and Arunachal Pradesh.During his visit from September 6-9, the Vice President will participate in a series of academic, cultural and public engagements, besides visiting institutions of historical, social and national significance.Upon his arrival at the LGBI Airport in Guwahati, he was accorded a warm welcome by Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other.At the Golden Jubilee celebrations of Geetanagar College,…

05 Sep

Congress Demands Immediate Release of Doley, Revocation of Kaziranga ESZ Reduction

Preeti SinghAssam

A citizens' meeting was held at Bokakhat demanding the unconditional release of land and human rights activist Pranab Doley.Addressing the gathering, Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Member of Parliament Gaurav Gogoi launched a sharp attack on the state government, alleging that it is resorting to unconstitutional measures like the National Security Act (NSA) to stifle dissenting public voices.The MP asserted that Doley's detention under the NSA is part of a conspiracy to strip indigenous people of their rights and undermine the uniqueness of Kaziranga, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Strongly condemning the government's action, he demanded Doley's immediate, unconditional…

05 Sep

Democratic Right vs Public Right: Tripura Stares at Challenge of Balancing Agitation and Public Interest

Preeti SinghLatest, North East, Tripura

In Tripura, the cycle of agitation, blockade, administrative assurances and then fresh agitation seems to have no end. Demands and agitations by various organizations frequently lead to blockades of national highways and railway tracks, disrupting normal life in the state. And every time, it is the common people who have to pay the heaviest price. On Thursday, as part of a pre-announced program, a section of surrendered militant groups blocked roads and railway tracks in various parts of the state, bringing back Tripura's familiar picture. Communication was disrupted in various areas from morning itself. Vehicular movement was virtually paralyzed due…

04 Sep

Manipur CM Interacts with IDPs, Says Both Communities Want to Return Home

Preeti SinghManipur

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh on September 4 appealed to people from different communities to “forgive and forget” the violence of the past and work together to rebuild trust and restore peace in the state. Addressing a public interaction programme at Christian Center Church in Leimakhong, Kangpokpi district, Khemchand said the prolonged crisis had caused immense pain and suffering to people from both the Meitei and Kuki communities. The Chief Minister said he had interacted with internally displaced persons from both communities and found that they shared a common desire — to return to their respective homes. “Considering the…

04 Sep

Kaziranga Buffer Row: Experts Seek 10-km Protection, Cite Supreme Court 2022 Order

Preeti SinghAssam

A debate has intensified over the proposal to reduce the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve to just one kilometre. Conservationists argue that such a move would undermine decades of protection and insist that the buffer width must be determined scientifically through an independent study involving local communities. The Balipara Foundation, which issued the appeal, stresses that Kaziranga is a global natural asset and any change to its protection must be validated with evidence, possibly in consultation with international institutions. Development pressures are already visible around towns such as Jakhalabandha, Kohora, Bagori and Bokakhat, where unregulated…