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20 Sep

SC to start hearing of Citizenship Act for Assam

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On Wednesday, the Supreme Court announced about the hearing of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act relating to illegal immigrants in Assam. According to the announcement, the Supreme Court will commence its hearing on October 17. About the Section 6A in the Citizenship Act was inserted as a special provision to deal with the citizenship of people covered by the Assam Accord. Further, the top court had asked the counsel for the contesting parties to decide the issues for adjudication in a batch of petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act relating to illegal immigrants…

20 Sep

33% quota reservation for women in Lok Sabha

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Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal inaugurated session of the Lok Sabha in the new Parliament building on September 19, 2023. According to the sources, during the Lok Sabha session Women’s Reservation Bill was introduced by the Minister. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on being asked about the bill congratulated PM Narendra Modi and also referred to a historic day for the nation. According to the Women's Reservation Bill aims to secure a 33% quota for women in the Lok Sabha and state assemblies, presented as the 128th Constitutional Amendment Bill. The Minister said, once the Nari Shakti Vandan…

20 Sep

Assam Govt. to financially support Assam youths

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On Wednesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced about launching new scheme for Assam youths for financial support, from the government. According to the sources, the scheme is about to launch under ‘Mukhya Mantri Atmanirbhar Asom’. With it, Assam youths will be getting Rs. 2 lakhs for their self-employment which is to be started from September 23-24, 2023. Sarma announced through a video conferencing held in conference hall of Assam House in New Delhi along with other senior officials.

19 Sep

Singapore announced of Lee Kuan fellowship for Assam CM

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Recently, from Singapore Chief Minister’s office was announced a bout Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has been bestowed with the Lee Kuan Yew Exchange Fellowship of Singapore. The official release said, “Sarma has been chosen for the award in recognition of his immense role in championing the cause of development and international harmony.” According to the sources, the fellowship is conferred in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the development of their nation and bilateral relations with Singapore. Also Assam CM has become the first chief minister to be awarded with the fellowship. On the other hand, Assam Congress president…

19 Sep

Ahead of Puja, people consuming prasad fell ill

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A report came into sources; over 100 people have been suffering from food poisoning after consuming Prasad ahead of puja in Lakhimpur district, Assam. An official report stated, "They consumed prasad at a namghar (a place of worship) after a programme, following which they complained of loose motion, vomiting and stomach ache.” To reports, total number of 110 people fell ill and is being treated at the local civil hospital at Dhakuakhana, while one has been referred to Lakhimpur Medical College and Hospital for advanced care.

16 Sep

40 injured in police lathi charge as protest turns violent for the student who dies by suicide at NIT-Silchar

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After two hours when the police managed to send the body for post-mortem examination, the students start a demonstration in front of dean of academics BK Roy's official residence on the campus. A third-year student of NIT-Silchar allegedly died by suicide on the campus after which his classmates began a protest that finally turned violent, prompting the police to lathi charge, in which 40 people were injured which officials had said on this Saturday. The body of the student who was a native of Arunachal Pradesh, was found hanging in his hostel room on Friday evening. Alleging that he was…

16 Sep

Assam CM claims Narendra Modi to be next PM for 2024

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was asked about who could be India’s next Prime Minister from INDIA Bloc and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi. The Assam CM has scathing attack on the leaders, he said, "Rahul Gandhi will have to travel to the moon to become Prime Minister. If Rahul Gandhi wants to become PM, then I will send him to the Moon in Chandrayaan and he can become PM there.” Sarma is currently in Bihar district participating in the Vaishali Utsav organized at Nalanda University, Rajgir in Nalanda. Also he was asked on Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as…

16 Sep

12 lakh people affected this year in flood situation

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Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Jogen Mohan has updated as per available data about the flood affected people and area of the state, Assam. According to the reports, over 12, 95, 642 people have been affected by the flood hazard, along with, more than 23,000 houses in 3,335 villages in 109 revenue circles in the state. The minister also updated 1,106 roads have been damaged under the public works department, with 101 bridges. It has also killed 16,663 animals, adding Rs 137.2 crore has been sanctioned towards gratuitous relief and Rs 25 lakh towards rehabilitation grant.

16 Sep

The Hindu Ram mandir to be opened in January, announced

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India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi is close to fulfilling a decade year old promise to be built a temple for Hindus. As per the announcement, the temple will be opening in the month of January as it’s believed to auspicious time. The first detailed descriptions of the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir was released which showed its lavish decorated structure that is being built on the site of the Babri Masjid that was destroyed by right-wing Hindu mobs in 1992. The controversial new Hindu temple will be located in the holy city of Ayodhya, state of Uttar Pradesh. Earlier, Muslims claim that…

15 Sep

Manipur violence: Assam Rifles biased force demands for withdraw of the troops

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Recently, representatives of Meitei community met Defense Minister Rajnath Singh asking for removal of the Assam Rifles from the violence hit state, Manipur. As per reports, Meitei community has earlier alleged Assam Rifles for begin deployed into the state and the force has been biased towards Kuki-Zo tribes. However, the force has denied to the allegation earlier. Along with it, the Meitei community women have also held protest against Assam Rifles removal from the state, Manipur.