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30 Jan

‘Foreigners’ Shifted to Matia Detention Centre in Assam

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On Friday, first batch of illegal foreigner shifted to the Matia Transit Camp. This camp is the country’s largest detention centre. So far 68 persons are transferred to the centre. The transit camnp is located in Goalpara about 130km west of Guwahati. Among the detainees shifted to the camp includes 45 men, 21 women and two children. They all are declared as foreigners by the quasi-judicial Foreigner Tribunals and those convicted by judicial courts of visa violations. The Matia Transit Camp is built on 2.5 hectares of land and can accommodate 3,000 people and was built as per the guidelines…

28 Jan

Minor confrontation between Assam Rifles, NSCN (IM)

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Minor confrontation took place between Assam Rifles and NSCN-IM cadres in Intanki National Park in Nagaland. According to the sources, Assam Rifles were out for patrolling for durations varying from 72 hours to 96 hours in the run-up to Republic Day. While returning back they took a break in Intanki National Park. The incident took place on Friday around 4 pm. During the break, the team observed the NSCN-IM cadres were moving from the same direction. The Assam Rifles patrolling team leader decided to disengage his troops and ensured that the incident did not escalate. According to some evidence, in…

28 Jan

Now North Lakhimpur has International Award winning eye care centre

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ERCLens.com, a leading eye care hospital of East India inagurated in North Lakimpur. With more than 5 lac patients treated for eye problems, and branches across Assam, West Bengal, Nagaland and Bihar, ERCLens.com is expected to help the entire population of Lakimpur avail low cost- high quality eye care. A free eye check up for the local journalist was also conducted on the occasion. ERCLens.com is a Assam based Start-up, and has received global recognition including from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the World Bank’s Washington DC Office. In 2020, it was awarded amongst the Top 50 Emerging Tech…

27 Jan

Modern English Observes Republic Day and Saraswati Puja together

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Modern English School, Kahilipara celebrated the 74th Republic Day and Saraswati Puja with great enthusiasm and patriotism in the school premises. The event was held in the school premises. The program began with the unfurling of the national flag by the school Principal, Mrs. Jonali Das, followed by the singing of the national anthem. The school Principal, in her address, emphasized the importance of Republic Day and the role it plays in fostering national unity and promoting the values of democracy. The school Principal also told about the significance of Saraswati Puja, which is celebrated to honor the Hindu goddess…

27 Jan

Assam CM announcements for Bodoland Territorial

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More villages will be included in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) from the latest update announcement. On Thursday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma announced one of the 60 villages that will be included in the Bodo Council. “As part of promises made in the Bodo peace deal signed in January 2020, our government has decided to include villages which have at least 80% Bodo population in the BTR,” CM said. Along with the announcement, he also said that March 31 will be marked as Students' Day in Assam in memory of Upendranath Brahma, who is said to be the father…

25 Jan

Gender equality theme for 74th Republic Day: Assam

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On Republic Day, this year Assam will highlight the message of gender equality in New Delhi which is celebrated every year with different theme from different states of the country. According to sources, 144 strong contingents of Assam Rifles will participate in the parade with an equal number of riflemen and riflemen. The contingent will also be supported by the Assam Rifles Military Band. The contingent consists of 72 riflemen and 72 riflewomen which is unique and a source of pride for all. Captain Akshay will lead the team and will include soldiers recruited from across the country underlining the…

25 Jan

Assam CEO urges youths to exercise voting rights

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On Wednesday 25 January our country celebrates National Voters Day. On the view, Assam Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) urges to youths of Assam to exercise voting rights without fear and favor. Nitin Khade (CEO) speaking at the state-level function for Voters Day spoke about the management for error free electoral roll. He said, significant work done by the Election Commission of India (ECI) since its inception for conducting free, fair and safe elections. Khade in his speech highlighted the significance of National Voter's Day and touched on ECI's latest initiatives to enroll eligible young voters by providing an opportunity to…

24 Jan

Ask about G20, not Pathaan: Assam CM

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During a press meet, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma was again asked about his remark on Shah Rukh Khan. The Chief Minister said he doesn’t know SRK, the actor was concerned about his movie release amid reports of a theatre and CM assured him there will be no disturbance during the release. Chief Minister also said that there so many burning topics in state but people are so much concerned about calling him at 2 am for his upcoming movie. He further added about not watching movies, he only knows Amitabh Bachchan, Dharmendra and Jeetendra from his generation. Sarma said no…

24 Jan

State-wide investigation against child marriage in Assam

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During a cabinet meeting, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma said no man can marry a girl below the age of 14, prompting a decision to prosecute the men under POCSO Act. The Chief Minister said the Child Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006 will be used to prosecute men who marry girls between the ages of 14 and 18 and necessary legal action will be taken against them. According to sources, maternal mortality and infant mortality rates are high in the state, and health professionals link this to child marriage. In Assam an average of 31% marriages take place at the…

23 Jan

Assam tribal militants and Assam government peace agreement

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On Sunday, 46 members of tribal militants laid down their arms after signing a peace deal with the government in Assam's Sonitpur district. The All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), formed in 2006, claims to fight for the rights of the tribal culture of plantation workers in Assam. A peace agreement was signed with the government in September last year. Former AANLA president D Nayak said they surrendered with the belief that the government would protect the rights of tribals in the tea estates and ensure their development in line with the peace accord signed last year.