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20 Dec

Opposition slams BJP for alcohol allowance, India

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During a Cabinet meeting, presided by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has cleared the allowance for 2024-25 liquor sales at airports, metro and railway stations, and cruise ships. On Wednesday, Samajwadi Party Chief Akhilesh Yadav has accused the BJP government for allowing the sale of liquor, saying there is a "deep relation" between alcohol consumption and crime. The leader said that the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) should start selling liquor from its offices.

20 Dec

Indian opposition fury as 141 MPs suspended

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The Indian Government has suspended 141 MPs from 11 different opposition parties who sit in the lower and upper houses of parliament till the end of the winter session which is to end on Friday. To reports, 78 MPs were suspended on Monday, the highest in a single day. Recently, the MPs were suspended for protesting against the security breach at the parliamentary premises. The parties have accused the leading Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the suspension of the MPs. Further, the Opposition MPs have demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the home minister, Amit Shah Intervention into the matter…

19 Dec

Congress Lok Sabha tickets for aspirants last to be extended

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Lok Sabha party member election for 2024 has began, 47 aspirants from Assam has filed their application for Congress tickets. Although, northeastern states has 14 Lok Sabha seats. The deadline for the application submission is on Tuesday but sources said that deadline can be extended as Parliament session is going on. Sources confirmed, “We have so far received 47 applications for various Lok Sabha seats. Among them, there are many women aspirants. Barpeta MP Abdul Khaleque got his application form collected on Monday, though the other two MPs – Pradyut Bordoloi from Nagaon and Gaurav Gogoi from Kaliabor –…

19 Dec

Assam governor presided second consultative meeting

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In shaping the educational landscape of the state, Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria has presided the second consultative committee meeting at Raj Bhavan. According to the sources, the meeting was held to discuss on topics like establishment of an NEP cell, the incorporation of IKS and VBSY in every higher education institution (HEI), preparatory steps for launching post-graduate education on the basis on NE in all the higher educational institutions and examinations under FYUGP in alignment with the NE guidelines. Further, the Assam Government aims to build Vikshit Bharat by 2047 for state, Assam.

18 Dec

Assam man rape’s 52 year old woman

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An Assam native was arrested by Kerala police for allegedly raping a 52 year old woman belongs from Alappuzha district. According to the sources, the accused raped and injured the four days ago on December 13. The woman worked as a daily wage laborer at a railway station, the accused took her saying he would take her to a nearest station. Later, he took her in an isolated area and raped her brutally. The accused is an Assam native who is 32 years old lives Koch and is fluent in Malayalam, the survivor said to the police.

18 Dec

Assam CM directs socio-economic assessment of indigenous people

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently spoke on the importance of conducting caste census for the Muslim community for their empowerment in the state. The CM said the Congress and the Opposition alliance should not only focus on Hindu caste, but also require similar census for the Muslims. Speaking at an event, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “Hindus are our brothers, but Muslims are elder brothers. It is crucial for them to be strong. We are one; we have two brothers – Hindu and Muslim.” Additionally, Sarma also mentioned about the upcoming action against polygamy, scheduled to be…

18 Dec

Assam Tea worth 2300 crore sold at GTAC in 2023-24

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Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has become a global tea industry hub, renowned for both its bustling tea trading activities and record-setting auction prices. As per reports, Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has achieved a staggering Rs 2,300 crore in Assam tea sales during the financial year 2023-24. GTAC reportedly sold 114.29 M. kgs at an average price of Rs 198.51, slightly lower than the previous year’s average of Rs 201.14. GTAC has also surpassed the previous record, with an average price of Rs 191.26 per kg, indicating a growing global demand for Assam tea. Approximately 165 million kg of…

15 Dec

21 districts madrasa converted to general schools in Assam

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The Assam government has decided to convert madrassas into Middle English (ME) schools which were functioning under the funds of the government. According to the sources, 1,281 madrassas which were located in Lower Assam Region and Barak Valley were converted into general schools of 21 districts of the region, Assam. The Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through X post said, Taking a step towards converting all government and provincialised Madrassas into regular schools, @SchoolEdnAssam has changed the names of 1,281 ME Madrasa into ME English.”

15 Dec

ULFA-I claims another attack at Jorhat, Assam

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A mild blast was reported at an Army Camp of Lichubari in Assam’s Jorhat district and United Liberation Front of Asom (I) has claimed its responsibility for the blast, on Thursday. According to the reports, after grenade blast in Sivasagar and Tinsukia district this is the third time attack claimed by ULFA-I. Also the blast was mild and no casualty is reported. To earlier reports, the attack was done by the ULFA-I for the arrogance of Assam DGP G.P Singh taking responsibility in wiping out the banned militant from the state. Futher the DGP G.P Singh has also posted on…

13 Dec

Centre maintains Assam not a part of Myanmar

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During the hearing of special provision to deal with immigrants of covered by Assam Accord, Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, the Centre has tried to maintain that Assam was never a part of Myanmar which was earlier stated by a Senior Advocate of Supreme Court. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said the senior counsel made an incorrect reference to Assam being part of Myanmar; the false statement was issued by senior advocate Kapil Sibal.Mehta said, “I don’t think that may have purpose for deciding the validity of Section 6A. But some history was referred to by…