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08 May

Assam Police team reaches Manipur

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Since few days in Manipur, Northeast there has been clash between the tribal community and the Meitei Community of the state. The Kuki community of the state had to flee from their own native state and take shelter in other states of Northeast regions. On Monday, DGP of Assam Police, G.P. Singh had informed that Assam Police team has reached Manipur in view of the violence created by the communities to provide help or facilitate the return of any person from the state stuck there. The DGP said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had instructed them immediately after violence broke…

07 May

Shoppers Stop plans largest beauty store in Kolkata by Oct-Nov

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Shoppers Stop an Indian department retail chain has come up with a plan of expansion drive. The retail has decided to establish 12-15 department stores with every coming year this would be continued for the upcoming 3 years with the plan of further introduction of standalone beauty stores. “India is growing, the market is evolving and the opportunity is huge. “We have committed to open between 12-15 department stores every single year for the next three years and 15-20 beauty stores every single year for the next three years,” said Venu Nair, managing director and CEO, Shoppers Stop, at an…

06 May

Manipur violence hit led people flee

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Following violence in Manipur since past few days, more than 1,100 people Manipur's Jiribam district and surrounding areas have crossed the inter-state border to enter Assam's Cachar district. The violence took place on Wednesday between tribals and members of the majority Meitei community in Manipur. A 43 years old migrant was asked about the reason of fleeing out from their own native state. He said, "It was around 10 pm on Thursday when we heard screams in our area and it took a few minutes for us to realize that we had been attacked. They were pelting stones, threatened us…

06 May

Assam CM request Cachar administration for safety towards Manipur migrants

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Due to the clash between tribals and members of the majority Meitei community in Manipur have led the tribal community flee from their own native state leaving their homes and properties. The community has fled towards Assam in Cachar district and for now they have settled there for safety purpose. On Friday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through a tweet informed about the incident and also informed about supporting the refugees. Sarma tweeted, "Several families affected by the recent incidents in Manipur have sought refuge in Assam. I have requested the District Administration of Cachar to take care of…

05 May

Nagaland to hold meeting with its local bodies before signing MoU with Assam

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Assam has decided to sign Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nagaland for exploration of oil. But Nagaland has not yet decided to sign MoU with state. According to the reports, Nagaland government has decided to hold meeting with its stakeholders and tribal bodies of area before any confirmation about the agreement. Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton said, “The government will hold a consultative meeting with all stakeholders before signing the MoU with Assam government.” Not only a particular tribe but consultation will be held with tribal bodies and civil societies of Mon, Longleng, Mokokchung, Wokha, Nuiland, Dimapur and Peren, the…

05 May

12 years old girl was murdered and raped in Assam

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Breaking news of 12 years old girl missing went viral on social media few days ago in Assam from Tinsukia district, Margherita. Now according to new update, the girl was raped and killed by someone known to their family; the girl’s body was found in inside a septic tank. The incident took place on May 3 when the girl went missing in Margherita, Segunbari . The family informed that, “It was late night and the mother left her there because the man is a family friend. The next morning when she went to bring her daughter back, she was missing.…

04 May

Dibrugarh University observed 21st convocation, 2023

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On Wednesday, Dibrugarh University observed 21st convocation, 2023. Vice President of India, Jagdeep Dhankar , Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma and other ministers were invited to the convocation ceremony.The VP of India urged the students to be agent of change and also motivated students with his valuable speech stressing on topics like education, bringing equality in the society, progress and many more. “Nothing can change societal conditions more than people getting educated,” the VP stated. He also urged the passing out students, “Have a dream but do not be just a dreamer, be a doer.” The VP congratulated the…

04 May

FIR filed against AIUDF leader by Congress

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All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) president and MP Badruddin Ajmal recently made a derogatory statement due to which Congress file FIR against the leader. According to the sources, the Congress sated against the leader that, “Ajmal has made unparliamentary statements. President AUIDF has been continuously trying to malign the image of our language, culture etc. and also attempting to weaken the social fabric of Assamese society." The FIR was lodged in Guwahati Police station by Manjit Mahanta Chief Co-ordinator United Opposition Initiative & Chairmen, Media Department of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. Earlier it was already the Congress party has…

03 May

Rain and hailstorm hits badly in Northeast region

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According to earlier updates, a cyclonic circulation over east Assam and its neighborhood is present in the areas of Northeast region. Due its presence the region’s states are suffering continuous heavy rain and hailstorm. The mostly affected areas of the region are Assam, Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh; ‘Yellow Warning’ is alerted for the states. Due to hailstorm and severe rain these regions are already affected earlier. Now to some new update, nonstop rain, hailstorm, thunderstorm is continuously damaging the region. Most of the region in northeast is suffering.

03 May

Extortion case, top officer arrested, Assam

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On Tuesday, a top officer of Assam was arrested on the charge of extortion in Sivasagar district. The accused officer is identified as Shrinkhal Chaliha, a top officer bearer officer bearer of Lachit Sena. According to the sources, the officer got arrested because he demanded money from a business man in the name of donation for organizing a cultural event and then spat in the face of the trader when he refused. Assam Chief Minister has already warned people to avoid such kind of donation. Also Assam DGP G.P Singh in view of such kind of forcible money collection will soon…