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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…

16 Nov

New infrastructure projects added at Gauhati medical college

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On Tuesday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated new infrastructure project at Guahati Medical College (GMC). CM tweeted, "As part of our initiative to transform @gmchgauhati into a world-class healthcare centre, pleased to inaugurate new infrastructure, including a new auditorium, Principal's residence, attendants' guest house, boys' hostel and nurse quarters." Facilities included in infrastructure are 450-seater new auditorium, a principal's residence, attendants' guest house, boys' hostel and nurses' quarters. Also the CM added that Guahati Medical College (GMC) to ensure better resource utilisation and hassle-free treatment for patients.

15 Nov

Seven black primates were rescued from smugglers

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Seven apes were rescued from smugglers on Monday. The police arrested both of them by chasing more than 10 kilometers at night. Hailakandi Divisional Forest Officer Akhil Dutta said that the rescued animals are not indigenous to India, but belong to the endangered species of ape. “At around 8:30 pm on Monday, they reached our checkpost and we noticed some boxes inside the vehicle. We asked them to show the boxes but the driver tried to flee. We chased almost 10 kilometres to catch them,” he said. Additionally, shipments come from countries like Indonesia and Myanmar. They use a route…

15 Nov

Assam government inks partnership with IIM Bangalore

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The Assam government has signed Mou (Memorandum of understanding) with the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Bangalore. The purpose of the partnership is for training students under young professional programme. Under the CMYPP, 70 young professionals will be jointly monitored by the Government of Assam (GoA) and IIM-B will assist the government authorities at the district level for two years. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Tweeted, “We have signed an MoU with the IIM-B for Chief Minister’s Young Professional Program (CMYPP),” .

15 Nov

Assam elephant Joymala abused again

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The female elephant named Jayamala, also known as Jeymalyath, is in the custody of the Thirukovil temple in Sriviliputhu Nachia. As of earlier reports, she was leased for six months with the permission of the Assam Forest Department but was never returned to Assam. The Tamil Nadu Department of Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments said Jayamala is "doing very well", PETA-India campaign manager Radhika Suryavanshi said. But video evidence collected in late October and just two days earlier shows Jaymala tied to a hard concrete floor, completely isolated from others of her kind and restrained by arms. “PETA India’s investigation…

14 Nov

Jimochhaya Peoples Party in support of BJP

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The JPP leaders expressed their willingness to support the BJP to ensure the overall development of the Deori community. The party won seven out of 22 seats in the Deori Autonomous Council elections in Upper Assam last week. “The JPP contested on an anti-BJP and anti-Congress platform. After a meeting with me, the party leaders have expressed their willingness to support the BJP to ensure overall development of the Deori community," Sarma said after a meeting with JPP leaders in Guwahati on Sunday. “We have decided to join hands with BJP to form the next government in DAC. JPP Deori…

14 Nov

Assam bandh on 15 November by Soy Janagosthi Joutha Mancha.

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Assam's six ethnic groups have called a state-wide bandh on November 15 to press their demand for Scheduled Tribe status. The six groups are calledSoy Janagosthi Joutha Mancha. The tribes involved in the forum are Morans, Mutaks, Koch Rajvanshis, Tai Ahoms and Chutiyas. Ahead of the 2016 assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party stated in its manifesto that if elected, it would "work in close collaboration with the central government to grant ST [Scheduled Tribe] status to six communities in Assam. Time bound procedure". Other members of the party also mentioned accepting the demands of their scheduled tribes. At present,…