Former Arunachal Pradesh Minister Medi Ram Dodum passes away, CM Pema Khandu condoles death
September 01, 2024 13:26 ISTThe Congress leader was known for his contribution in the horticulture and fisheries sectors during his tenure as a minister.
The Congress leader was known for his contribution in the horticulture and fisheries sectors during his tenure as a minister.
The Assam Assembly on Friday (August 30, 2024) abolished a British-era rule that enabled Muslim members to take a two-hour break to offer namaz on Fridays.
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for announcing ex-gratia relief from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund (PMNRF) for the victims of recent floods in the state.
Assam Assembly has eliminated the two-hour Jumma break, a remnant of colonial-era practices, in favor of enhanced productivity. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma commends the decision as a historic step toward modernization.
In an interview, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh addresses the ethnic conflict between Kuki-Zomi and Meitei communities. He also emphasises the government's efforts to restore peace in the state in next six months.
Emphasising that dialogue is the only way, not violence, Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said he is confident of peace and reconciliation in six months.
The bill was passed amid chaos in the Assam Assembly on Thursday. Sarma stated that the Cabinet has taken a significant step to ensure justice for the daughters and sisters of Assam by adding additional safeguards against child marriage.
Heavy rains in Mizoram triggered a landslide, causing the partial collapse of the newly constructed Kawnpui Railway Station. Fortunately, no casualties were reported. The state has been experiencing severe weather since August 20, leading to landslides across several districts.
Several Bangladesh Awami League leaders have been on the run since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government on August 5. Bangladesh police registered several serious cases against Awami leaders, prompting them to flee the country.
In Assam, lakhs of people face challenges in obtaining Aadhar Cards due to the NRC. UIDAI blocked the issuance of Aadhaar cards between February 2019 and August 2019 during the NRC process.
A convoy, transporting army personnel, was heading to Basar in the Leparada district when a truck skidded off the road and fell into a gorge causing 3 fatalities and injuries to several others.
Three women from Mizoram who were trafficked to Syria and stranded for nearly 20 months have been safely brought back to India.
Given the worsening flood crisis in Tripura, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday announced to release of Rs 40 crore in advance to augment the relief efforts in flood-hit Tripura.
Following the alleged gang rape of a 14-year-old girl in Assam's Nagaon district, the prime accused died while attempting to escape police custody.
Tripura floods: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited the Gomati District and South Tripura on Friday to access the flood-affected areas. He said that the state government is committed to providing aid and support to those in need.
Amidst the ongoing operations, the Indian Army also addressed urgent health concerns by providing medical assistance to seven civilians in the affected areas, ensuring their well-being during the crisis.
As many as 1,900 landslide incidents occurred in Tripura, causing disruption in road connectivity and forcing 32,750 people to take shelter at safer places.
The Assam government will introduce the Assam Compulsory Registration of Muslim Marriages and Divorces Bill, 2024, in the upcoming state assembly session starting August 22. The bill mandates government registration of marriages and divorces within the Muslim community.
Tripura landslides: The northeastern state has been witnessing heavy rainfall since August 18. A red alert has been sounded in South Tripura district following the Meteorology department’s warning for moderate to heavy rain.
Assam's DGP G P Singh has announced a ₹5 lakh reward for credible information leading to the identification of those involved in the ULFA(I) bomb plot.
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