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23 Aug

Assam Identifies Over 47,900 Foreigners in 43-Year Span, Predominantly Hindus

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government revealed on Thursday that it has detected over 47,900 foreigners in the state between 1971 and 2014, with more than 43 percent identified as Hindus. The disclosure was made by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in response to a query from AGP MLA Ponakan Baruah. According to Sarma, the Foreigners Tribunal has declared a total of 47,928 individuals as foreigners during this period. The breakdown includes 27,309 Muslims, 20,613 Hindus, and six individuals from other religious backgrounds. The district of Cachar recorded the highest number of detected foreigners, totaling 10,152. Of these, 8,139 were Hindus and 2,013…

21 Aug

Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das set for Rajya Sabha election

Sonakshi SarkarAssam, Political

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially nominated Rameswar Teli and Mission Ranjan Das for the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections in Assam. This decision comes as the state prepares to fill two Rajya Sabha seats that recently became vacant. Earlier this month, Assam BJP President Bhabesh Kalita revealed that a total of 10 members had applied for the two vacant Rajya Sabha seats. “We have received applications from esteemed members, including former Union Minister Rameswar Teli, ex-MPs Rajdeep Roy and Topon Gogoi, incumbent MLA Manab Deka, and former MLA Mission Ranjan Das,” Kalita said. Following a state election committee meeting…

20 Aug

ULFA-I issues ultimatum to BJP leader in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) has escalated tensions in Assam by issuing a stark ultimatum to BJP leader Gauravv Somani. The militant group demands the immediate withdrawal of an FIR filed by Somani against Bir Lachit Sena leader Shrinkhal Chaliha. The complaint, lodged at the Dispur Police Station, accuses Chaliha of inciting communal tensions based on language and race, potentially undermining Assam's peace and harmony. In a press statement released Monday, ULFA-I warned of severe consequences if the FIR is not retracted. The group has issued a stern warning that any resulting unrest will be directly attributed to…

19 Aug

Guwahati’s traffic routes updated for flyover construction

editorAssam

As the foundation work for the much-anticipated Cycle Factory Flyover begins, Guwahati’s traffic flow will experience significant changes. Starting August 19, 2024, motorists will face new routes and regulations as construction progresses from the Cycle Factory to Barsapara Junction. The Guwahati Traffic Police have issued an advisory outlining these crucial updates. Among the major changes, the stretch between Birubari Tiniali and Barsapara Tiniali will be designated as a one-way route. Vehicles from Arya Nagar or Birubari Tiniali will be directed exclusively towards Barsapara Tiniali, aiming to reduce congestion along this key corridor. In the coming phases, once initial foundation work…

19 Aug

Gauhati High Court orders immediate compensation for demolished house in Batadrava

editorAssam

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to promptly disburse compensation to Rashida Khatun, the widow of Safiqul Islam, whose house was unlawfully demolished in the Batadrava area of Nagaon district. The demolition occurred during an investigation into an arson attack on a local police station in 2022. The court’s directive came in response to a Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that highlighted Khatun’s plight after her home was destroyed. Despite the demolition being part of a broader administrative response, Khatun had been left without compensation, even as six other affected families had received payments. During the…

17 Aug

Assam vigilance nabs Bongaigaon BDO and assistant in bribery sting

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption, Assam, arrested two public servants in Bongaigaon district on Friday for their involvement in a bribery scandal.The arrests followed a well-coordinated operation by the Anti-Corruption cell, prompted by a complaint that exposed the corrupt practices of the officials. The complaint detailed how Khurseeda Khanam, Block Development Officer (BDO) of Srijangram Development Block, and her assistant, Nekib Ahmed, demanded a bribe of Rs. 36,000 for processing routine payments. The complainant, unwilling to comply with the corrupt demands, approached the Directorate of Vigilance & Anti-Corruption to expose the malpractices. Acting swiftly, the Directorate set up a…

16 Aug

Assam police uncover suspicious devices after ULFA-I bomb threats

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In the wake of a bomb threat issued by the United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I), Assam police have conducted extensive searches across the state, uncovering several suspicious devices. The threat, which claimed that bombs had been planted at 19 locations, prompted a swift response from law enforcement. Assam's Director General of Police, GP Singh, reported that the bomb disposal team successfully neutralized the devices, which were found to contain circuits, batteries, and unidentified substances, though they lacked ignition mechanisms. The items have been forwarded for forensic analysis to determine their exact nature and purpose. The searches were initiated following…

13 Aug

Assam CM Sarma claims Late Tarun Gogoi wanted to sue Meghalaya over Guwahati floods

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has revealed that former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi had intended to file a legal case against Meghalaya, accusing it of contributing to the floods in Guwahati. Sarma stated that Gogoi believed deforestation in Meghalaya's hills was a significant factor in the recurring floods affecting the city. Speaking to the media, Sarma said, "Tarun Gogoi had pointed out that Jorabat was a major cause of the floods in Guwahati, and he had suggested taking legal action against Meghalaya. I have found references to this in the files and various documents. Now, Congress is criticizing me,…

12 Aug

Protesters in Karimganj demand action against violence in Bangladesh

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Thousands of protesters rallied in Karimganj today, organized by the Hindu Suraksha Bahini, to condemn the ongoing violence against minorities in Bangladesh. The demonstration was part of a broader "Bangladesh Chalo" campaign aimed at drawing attention to the plight of minorities across the border. The rally began at Karimganj College and saw approximately a thousand participants marching through the city streets. Protesters carried placards and banners denouncing the violence inflicted upon minority communities in Bangladesh. However, the protest encountered a significant hurdle at Santar Bazaar, where police had erected barricades to halt the march. This led to a temporary suspension…

10 Aug

Assam and Mizoram strengthen border ties with new joint agreement

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The governments of Mizoram and Assam have taken a significant step towards resolving their long-standing inter-state boundary dispute by signing a new Joint Statement today at the State Guest House in Aizawl. The agreement was signed by K. Sapdanga, Mizoram's Home Minister, and Atul Bora, Assam's Minister for Border Protection & Development, marking a renewed commitment to peace and cooperation between the two states. Building on the 'Goodwill Mission' initiated earlier this year, the agreement reinforces the commitment made in February 2024 by the Chief Ministers of both states. The focus remains on fostering peace and preventing conflicts along the…