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21 Nov

Assam Police arrested Bangladeshi national

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Assam Police and Border Security Force (BSF) arrested one Bangladeshi national while operating a project. According to sources, the incident took place in South Salmara Mankachar district of Assam. BSF and South Salmara Mankachar District Police forces conducted a joint operation in Kukurmara area of the neighboring district. Police said, “On info that some contraband drugs were kept hidden in Kukurmara Char area, we conducted search and held a Bangladeshi national. No suspected items found yet.”

19 Nov

Governor inaugurates golden jubilee celebrations of Bapujee College

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Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi said, “Indian culture, education and value system are far more superior to other countries of the world. So, in sync with our rich cultural antecedents, educational institutions especially the schools must devote themselves to teaching to sustain our rich heritage”. The Governor while complementing the Bapuji College for rendering services in the field of knowledge dissemination for the last 50 years said that in this process the college has been providing its students' opportunities and challenges to face the world with conviction. He also said that the role of the college has also enabled the…

19 Nov

Governor attends Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute

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Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi said that Southeast Asian Region is going through a demographic as well as rapid urbanization and accelerated life style changes. All of these are contributing to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases including cancer. Guwahati being the Gateway to the South East Asian nations is also witnessing growing instances of cancer. Speaking at the golden jubilee year celebrations of Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute here yesterday, the Governor said that in view of the increasing cases of cancer being reported in the region, Guwahati should have sound cancer care infrastructure to treat the people of…

18 Nov

Two Madrasa teachers held for torturing teachers

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The district police arrested two teachers from Cachar district of Sonai area for torturing a boy and imparting lessons on Jihad. According to sources, an FIR has been lodged against two persons for the Independent Bazar Islamia Madrasa Ithitim Khana. The men have been accused of wrongful detention, physical and mental torture and indoctrinating students in madrassas with jihadi ideology. Madrasa authorities, meanwhile, denied the allegations and claimed in front of the media that they do not teach jihadist lessons but Islamic education.

18 Nov

Barak valley 12-hours bandh

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12-hours Barak valley bandh called by Barak Democratic Front (BDF). According to reports, the bandh was called to protest against the deprivation of the unemployed youth of the valley in the recruitment process for class III and IV posts. The bandh was also called to protest the harassment of Bengalis in Meghalaya. So far the closure has been peaceful, and no picketers have been present on the streets of Silchar. Various organizations have also extended their support.

18 Nov

‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’ now in Guwahati

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‘Bharat Jodo Yatra’, The Assam Congress reaches Guwahati on Thrusday. The march is also joined by Raijor dal which is the opposition party. Reports said, more than 500 people joined the march. All India Congress Committee general secretary Jitendra Singh, state Congress presidents of Assam, Sikkim and Manipur, former Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Navam Tuki and other leaders took part in the 8-km march through city streets, sources said. Other opposition parties and prominent citizens of the state will also join the rally on Friday, which has already passed through Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma's Jalukbari constituency on Wednesday.

18 Nov

Assam Left-wing extremists surrender

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Thirteen Left-wing extremists have surrendered in Dibrugarh and Cachar districts of Assam. The news came to light, when Special Director General of Police said through a tweet. He tweeted, “13 cadres of proscribed CPI-M joined mainstream today - leaving the path of violence behind - at Dibrugarh and Cachar. They are associates of CPI-M leader Aru Kumar Bhattacharjee @ Kanchan da who was arrested earlier this year by @assampolice.”According to the sources, veteran CPI (Maoist) leader Arun Kumar Bhattacharjee was arrested ealier this year.

16 Nov

G20 Presidency handed to India

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On Wednesday, Indonesian President Joko Widodo concluded his presidency for the G20. And handed over the G20 presidency to India for next year at the Bali summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said it is a matter to be proud. “Together with every country’s effort, we can make the G20 summit a catalyst for global welfare,” Modi said.

16 Nov

Mizoram-Assam border dispute meeting to be held on November 17

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Mizoram Home department joint secretary Lalthiamsanga Sailo said that the third round of the minister-level talk would be held on November 17. The Mizoram delegation headed by state Home minister Lalchamliana would leave for Guwahati for the third minister-level talks with Assam to resolve the inter-state border dispute, on Wednesday. Apart from Lalchamliana, Land Revenue and Settlement minister Lalruatkima will also take part in the minister-level talk, sources said.

16 Nov

BJP pressing hard to make Borphukan a household name

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Assam's BJP government is pushing hard to spread the account of Lachit Borphukan - the famous general of the Ahom dynasty (1228-1826) - who fought and defeated the Mughals in the famous battle of Saraighat near Guwahati in 1671, in line with Chhatrapati Shivaji's story of valor and victory. “The aggressive Mughals could not defeat only two heroes in India—Shivaji and Lachit Borpukan. Shivaji's bravery and fighting skills are world-renowned, but unfortunately, Lachit Borphukan, who also defeated the Mughals, has yet to receive the respect he deserves. The state government has now taken elaborate measures to establish Borphukan's story at…