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  Assam Rifles hosts symposium on Northeast India's future in Agartala

  April 12, 2025 11:36 IST

  Assam Rifles, in collaboration with Asian Confluence and CENJOWS, organised a high-level symposium in Agartala titled "Northeast India: 2030 & Beyond" to discuss development, connectivity, and security in the region.

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  Centre sends record 16 IPS officers to Manipur in major step towards stability

  April 12, 2025 9:28 IST

  In a major step to restore peace in violence-hit Manipur, the Centre has deployed a record 16 IPS officers from the 2024 batch—its highest ever in one year.

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  Assam stays peaceful amid isolated protests against Waqf Amendment Act: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  April 12, 2025 6:45 IST

  Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma praised Assam Police as the state remained calm amid limited protests against the Waqf Amendment Act 2025. With Bohag Bihu celebrations underway, Sarma highlighted unity across communities and effective law enforcement.

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  Assam government declares holiday on May 2, May 7 due to Panchayat elections; know what is closed

  April 11, 2025 21:51 IST

  Assam Panchayat elections will be held in two phases on May 2 and May 7. Know what institutions are closed on the days.

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  Earthquake of magnitude 4.0 hits Tripura’s Agartala, tremors felt across state

  April 11, 2025 18:00 IST

  According to updates from the National Centre for Seismology, the epicentre of the quake with a magnitude of 4.0 on the Richter scale was at 24.05 latitude and 91.37 longitude in neighbouring Bangladesh. The quake struck around 4.23 pm.

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  Manipur Police recover weapons and arrest militant in ongoing crackdown on armed groups

  April 10, 2025 13:49 IST

  Manipur police recover large cache of arms, arrest militant, as the state continues efforts to curb illegal weapons and address ongoing ethnic violence.

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  Meghalaya govt to provide free electricity, mobile recharge, petrol for retired HC judges

  April 09, 2025 16:20 IST

  The Meghalaya Cabinet has approved enhanced post-retirement benefits for retired judges, along with key amendments to promote linguistic inclusivity and witness protection.

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  How Assam became India's 3rd fastest-growing state with 7.94% GDP growth: CM Sarma reveals

  April 08, 2025 16:43 IST

  Assam has become India's third fastest-growing state with a 7.94% GDP growth rate, driven by pro-investor policies and significant investments in infrastructure, institutions, and individuals, according to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

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  Manipur: BJP Minority Morcha president's house set on fire over support for Waqf Amendment Act

  April 07, 2025 9:09 IST

  A mob set fire to the house of Asker Ali, president of the BJP Minority Morcha in Manipur, on Sunday night in Lilong, Thoubal district, allegedly over his support for the Waqf Amendment Act. Ali had posted in favour of the Act on social media, but later retracted his statement and issued an apology.

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  Security forces arrest several terrorists and seize firearms in ongoing operations in Manipur

  April 06, 2025 16:41 IST

  Security forces in Manipur arrested several militants from banned insurgent groups and seized a large cache of weapons and ammunition during a series of operations.

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  Manipur: Police arrest four militants, huge cache of arms recovered

  April 05, 2025 12:54 IST

  The police said a search operation was launched by them when they received information about the abduction of a person named Laitonjam Dilip Singh a resident of Patsoi Part-4 in Imphal West district from his residence by some unknown persons.

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  Ahead of Assam panchayat elections, AAP's state unit chief Manoj Dhanowar quit

  April 04, 2025 19:55 IST

  Assam Panchayat Elections in 27 districts of the state will be conducted in two phases on May 2 and May 7, State Election Commissioner Alok Kumar announced on April 2.

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  Assam govt lifts pending cases against Koch Rajbongshi community in Foreigners' Tribunals

  April 04, 2025 15:50 IST

  The Assam Cabinet has lifted all pending cases against the Koch Rajbongshi community in Foreigners' Tribunals and announced bilingual government communication, sparking both relief and opposition.

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  Manipur: Lok Sabha passes Statutory Resolution confirming imposition of President's Rule in state

  April 03, 2025 7:10 IST

  Union Home Minister Amit Shah, responding to a debate, said that the Centre has taken every possible measure to bring back normalcy in the restive Northeastern state.

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  Manipur: Kuki groups set up three pre-conditions ahead of April 5 talks with Home Ministry in Delhi

  April 02, 2025 15:17 IST

  These conditions were set up during a consultation meet organised at Kangpokpi by the Committee on Tribal Unity (COTU) on Tuesday.

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  This isn't an April Fool prank: Assam slashes power tariffs, bills to actually go down

  April 01, 2025 18:02 IST

  The Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL), regulated by the Assam Electricity Regulatory Commission (AERC), oversees the power distribution and tariff implementation. 

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  Former Assam Minister Bhrigu Kumar Phukan's daughter dies by suicide

  March 31, 2025 14:00 IST

  During the preliminary investigation, it was found that she had been battling mental health issues for a long time and was under treatment.

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  Manipur moving towards peace: Amit Shah defends President's rule, assures stability

  March 29, 2025 13:49 IST

  Amit Shah assures Manipur is moving towards peace, defending President’s Rule and emphasizing ongoing reconciliation efforts between Meitei and Kuki communities.

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  Amrit Bharat scheme: Redevelopment of 60 railway stations begins in North East | Here are details

  March 29, 2025 13:38 IST

  Amrit Bharat scheme: The redevelopment of these stations aims to enhance the travel experience for passengers while advancing the broader vision of transforming Indian Railways into a world-class transportation service.

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  AFSPA removed from this district of Assam, to be developed as state's second capital

  March 28, 2025 8:56 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that AFSPA will now be in force in Tinsukia, Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. The AFSPA empowers security forces to arrest a person without a warrant, enter or search premises without a warrant, and perform other actions.

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  Assam paper leak happened at the school level, says state Education Minister

  March 25, 2025 20:10 IST

  Assam Higher Secondary first year or Class 11 examinations scheduled between March 24 and 29 were cancelled following reports of paper leak.

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  Assam CID takes over investigation into HS exam paper leak, fresh exam dates under discussion

  March 24, 2025 11:33 IST

  The Assam Police CID has taken over the investigation into the recent HS first-year exam paper leaks, which led to the cancellation of several exams, amid ongoing concerns over the state's examination security.

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  Meghalaya: Shillong traffic police makes helmets mandatory for children riding on two-wheelers

  March 23, 2025 13:34 IST

  The move came after it was observed that while parents and guardians riding two-wheelers wear helmets, children riding as pillion passengers or standing in front are left without head protection.

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  NIT Silchar's assistant professor arrested for 'sexually harassing' student

  March 22, 2025 12:45 IST

  As per the student, the teacher called her into his chamber to discuss marks and asked her to close the door. NIT Silchar suspected the accused teacher immediately.

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  Assam: Coaching Institutes Bill introduced in state Assembly, CM says 'will bring transparency'

  March 22, 2025 9:13 IST

  Assam: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The bill will ensure strict adherence to rules, bring transparency in private coaching institutes and help in the overall welfare of students."

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  Tripura govt presents Rs 32,423.44 crore tax free budget, proposes 13 new schemes | Check details

  March 21, 2025 17:14 IST

  The Tripura government is set to establish a centre for computer-based examinations at Hapania International Fair ground in West Tripura so that the aspirants do not need to travel outside the state to appear in online examinations.

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  Manipur: Meitei community body accuses MLA of 'supplying weapons' in Jiribam

  March 21, 2025 9:22 IST

  The apex body of the Meitei community in Manipur’s Jiribam district on Thursday charged an MLA with supplying weapons to miscreants.

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  Assam: Shops to remain open for 24 hours in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar | Check details

  March 20, 2025 22:47 IST

  This decision to allow shops to operate 24 hours will help small businesses and eventually lead to the generation of more jobs due to an increased number of shifts.