NIA recovers live IED from Assam's Lakhimpur district
October 01, 2024 19:51 ISTThe explosive, placed by ULFA (I) terrorists as part of their Independence Day disruption conspiracy, was recovered early this morning by an NIA team.
The explosive, placed by ULFA (I) terrorists as part of their Independence Day disruption conspiracy, was recovered early this morning by an NIA team.
Kharge's remarks, suggesting Assam and Gujarat lack the infrastructure and ecosystem for such projects, have sparked strong reactions. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other leaders have condemned Kharge’s comments as anti-Assam, fueling demonstrations across the state.
Following the rescue of one abducted youth, Manipur CM N Biren Singh announced ongoing talks with Kuki militants for the safe release of the remaining two youths. Meanwhile, protests have erupted in Thoubal district, demanding immediate action from the state and central governments.
Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.
Efforts are ongoing to locate the other two youths, who were allegedly abducted by Kuki militants in Kangpokpi district.
Mobile internet services in Assam will be suspended for eight hours on Sunday to ensure a fair recruitment process for the Grade III examination, affecting over 734,000 candidates.
Himanta Biswa Sarma, who has been very vocal about infiltration, asserted that it is everyone's responsibility to stop infiltration, not just that of the Union government.
Manipur news: Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.
The AFSPA gives armed forces operating in disturbed areas sweeping powers to search, arrest and to open fire if they deem it necessary for the "maintenance of public order".
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with AASU leaders to discuss the implementation of recommendations from the Justice (Retd) Biplab Kumar Sarma Committee regarding Clause 6 of the Assam Accord, emphasising local engagement and a roadmap for execution.
NLFT and ATTF agree to shun violence, surrender all their arms and ammunition and disband their armed organizations
The operation, held in collaboration with the National Investigation Agency (NIA), led to the arrest of 15 persons, including three women, who have revealed incriminating information regarding the incident.
The operation led to the recovery of a substantial cache of arms, including a 5.5 feet rocket, 9 mm SMG Carbines and other explosives.
The bench also ordered relaxation of the upper age limit for the aspirants, but not in the basic qualifications and physical criteria of the department.
In response to the ongoing heatwave, school hours for private, state government, and central schools in Kamrup Metro district have been revised. Schools will now operate from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM starting from September 21, with additional guidelines to ensure student safety.
This new phase increases the number of recipients by over 12.5 lakh compared to the 24.6 lakh recipients of Orunodoi 2.0, making it the largest state-run Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) initiative in Assam's history.
Manipur violence: In the last few couple of days, villagers have seen multiple drones flying above Mongbung Meitei village, a police officer said, quoting villagers.
16 new Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandars are divided equally for both regions - Vally and hill areas. While the valley districts of Manipur is inhabited by the majority Meiteis, the hill areas are inhabited by the tribal Kuki community.
The Assam Direct Recruitment Examination to fill up vacant Group III posts was held on Sunday, amid tight security and suspension of internet services for three and a half hours across the state. During the exam, a female candidate's inner garment was searched by a lady constable.
Sarma condemned the recent bomb planting incidents at multiple locations, including Guwahati, attributed to ULFA-I, which occurred on August 15 and called on the group's leader, Paresh Baruah, to reconsider their approach.
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