PM Modi praises Assam's peace accords at Bodoland Mahotsav, highlighting the integration of over 10,000 youths into mainstream society and the region's development.
Vande Bharat Express trains are set to launch soon, connecting Silchar and Agartala, boosting travel, connectivity, and economic growth in Northeast India.
The Assam Rifles statement said that acting on specific intelligence, a team from Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Mizoram Police, established a mobile vehicle check post at Lawipu junction near Aizawl.
All shops, business establishments, offices, banks and other institutions remained closed, while some witnessed thin attendance. Bandh supporters, however, exempted school buses, vehicles carrying students to attend examinations, and those of the emergency services from the purview of the shutdown.
The statement from the Defence Minister came a week after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping endorsed the agreement on patrolling and disengagement along the LAC in eastern Ladakh during their bilateral meeting.
The Chief Minister said that Cabinet also decided to celebrate Bhasha Gaurav Saptah (language pride week) from November 3 to November 9, 2024, to honour the Assamese language and its recent status as a classical language approved by the Union Cabinet.
As Diwali approaches, the Kumar community in Nimati Bhitor Kokila Kumar Gaon, Assam, struggles to maintain their 200-year-old pottery tradition. This 200-year-old art, which once served as a primary source of livelihood, is now on the verge of extinction, leaving community in shadow of uncertainty.
The Congress party has declared candidates for assembly bypolls in Karnataka and Assam. The polling for the assembly seats will be held on November 13 and the results will be declared on November 23.
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) and United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL) have announced their candidates for Assam's upcoming by-elections, with AGP fielding Diptimoyee Choudhury for Bongaigaon and UPPL nominating Nirmal Kumar Brahma for Sidli, as parties prepare for polls on November 13.
Assembly by-polls: The by-elections for five seats in Assam and two seats in Madhya Pradesh are scheduled for November 13, with the vote counting set to take place on November 23
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Mission Basundhara 3.0 to grant land rights to indigenous communities, emphasising digitization and accessibility while declaring it the final phase of the initiative.
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.
Restoration is underway after eight coaches of the Agartala-Lokmanya Tilak Express derailed in Assam’s Dimahasao district. No injuries were reported, and several trains have been cancelled or suspended. Relief efforts are ongoing.
The Supreme Court of India upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, with CJI DY Chandrachud stating, "The principle is live and let live," while directing the Ministry of Home Affairs to provide data on illegal migration post-1971.
The Supreme Court upheld the constitutional validity of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, addressing concerns over Bangladeshi immigration in Assam while emphasising the need to balance immigration control and the rights of indigenous residents.
Assembly bypolls: The five seats are Dholai, Sidli, Bongaigaon, Behali, and Samuguri.
The earthquake was mild and was centred near Udalguri. The tremors were felt across Northeastern states including Arunachal Pradesh, and Nagaland. The tremors were also felt in neighbouring country Bhutan.
Three children died on the spot, while another died on the way to a hospital, Singh said. The victims were identified as Mariyam Khatoon, Jouai Rahman, Abu Raihan, and Mehedi Husein.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma mourned Ratan Tata's passing, highlighting his transformative impact on the state through initiatives in cancer care and the establishment of a semiconductor industry.
Under CM Sarma's leadership, Assam has ramped up its anti-drug initiatives, leading to significant drug seizures and arrests. The state government's comprehensive strategy features awareness campaigns, rehabilitation programs, and stringent law enforcement to combat the drug problem.
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