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  Rajnath Singh to attend historic Army Commanders’ Conference in Gangtok today

  October 11, 2024 7:44 IST

  Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will address the Army Commanders’ Conference in Gangtok today, focusing on border security and emerging national security challenges, particularly along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China.

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  Ratan Tata, 'Asom Baibhav' recipient, envisions cancer care to semiconductors for Assam

  October 10, 2024 11:49 IST

  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.

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  Major drug haul in Assam: 80,000 yaba tablets seized worth Rs 24 crore

  October 09, 2024 18:22 IST

  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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  AFSPA extended in four districts of Assam amidst concerns over Bangladesh disturbances

  October 08, 2024 22:56 IST

  The AFSPA has been extended for six months in four districts of Assam due to disturbances in Bangladesh, despite ongoing calls for its repeal amid concerns over human rights violations.

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  Indian Army recovers huge cache of weapons, ammunition from Manipur

  October 07, 2024 22:26 IST

  The operation was conducted from October 4 to October 6 across the Churachandpur, Kakching, and Thoubal districts of Manipur.

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  Manipur CM says violence-affected people returning to native places, time now for healing wounds

  October 08, 2024 6:48 IST

  Manipur CM N Biren Singh said that violence-affected people have started returning to their native places, and now the focus should be on healing the wounds instead of blaming one another.

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  Assam CM hands over first instalment of monthly stipend to girl students under 'Nijut Moina' scheme

  October 06, 2024 16:36 IST

  The scheme aims to cover 10 lakh girl students with an outlay of Rs 1,500 crore. In the first year, over 1.6 lakh girls will get Rs 240 crore.

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  Meghalaya: 10 dead in flashfloods triggered by heavy rain in South Garo Hills area

  October 06, 2024 11:23 IST

  Following the landslide incidents, the authorities deployed the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and SDRF team in the worst-affected areas.

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  Search continues in Meghalaya for seven family members buried in landslide amid heavy rainfall

  October 05, 2024 19:44 IST

  Road connectivity between Dalu and Baghmara has been disrupted by multiple landslides, prompting the Chief Minister to direct the identification of alternative routes to restore access.

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  Indian Railways announces festival special trains for Northeast: Check list, schedule, route

  October 04, 2024 17:27 IST

  The Northeast Frontier Railway is set to operate two pairs of special trains, including a Puja special from Anand Vihar to Katihar, to accommodate increased passenger traffic during the festive season.

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  Mizoram government announces 4 per cent hike in DA for its employees

  October 03, 2024 20:15 IST

  Mizoram news: The council of ministers also approved the proposal to establish a state human rights commission and creation of 16 posts under the panel.

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  Manipur CM announces safe release of two abducted youths by Kuki rebels

  October 03, 2024 8:50 IST

  Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh confirmed the safe release of remaining two youths out of three abducted by Kuki militants in Kangpokpi. The three men were on their way to a recruitment test when they were taken captive.

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  Prohibitory orders imposed in Manipur's Ukhrul after gunfight breaks out over cleaning land

  October 02, 2024 16:01 IST

  According to police, some people were also injured in the gunfight, and the Assam Rifles were deployed to control the situation.

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  NIA recovers live IED from Assam's Lakhimpur district

  October 01, 2024 19:51 IST

  The explosive, placed by ULFA (I) terrorists as part of their Independence Day disruption conspiracy, was recovered early this morning by an NIA team.

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  Assam BJP demands apology from Congress over Priyank Kharge's comments on semiconductor project

  October 01, 2024 17:17 IST

  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.

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  Manipur CM announces state's ongoing talks with militants for safe release of two abducted youths

  September 30, 2024 22:16 IST

  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.

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  Manipur government extends AFSPA for another six months amid ethnic violence

  September 30, 2024 18:41 IST

  Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.

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  Manipur: Three of one person abducted by Kuki rebels rescued in Imphal West

  September 29, 2024 18:25 IST

  Efforts are ongoing to locate the other two youths, who were allegedly abducted by Kuki militants in Kangpokpi district.

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  Mobile internet services to be suspended in Assam for recruitment exam on Sunday

  September 28, 2024 20:32 IST

  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.

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  Assam Police pushed back 17 Bangladeshis across the border, informs Himanta Biswa Sarma

  September 28, 2024 12:56 IST

  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.

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  Manipur: Shutdown call by Kukis affects normal life in Churachandpur, Kangpokpi districts

  September 28, 2024 7:04 IST

  Manipur news: Ethnic violence between Meitei and Kuki communities since May last year in Manipur left more than 200 dead and thousands homeless.

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  AFSPA extended in three districts of Arunachal Pradesh for 6 months

  September 26, 2024 11:11 IST

  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".

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  CM Himanta holds meet with AASU leaders on Clause 6 recommendations of Assam Accord

  September 25, 2024 19:46 IST

  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.

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  400 militants from banned NLFT and ATTF outfits to lay down arms in Tripura

  September 23, 2024 23:28 IST

  NLFT and ATTF agree to shun violence, surrender all their arms and ammunition and disband their armed organizations

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  Assam Police arrests 15 in connection with ULFA(I)'s Independence Day bomb planting case

  September 22, 2024 16:38 IST

  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.

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  Manipur Police, Army conduct search operations, recover explosives in Churachandpur

  September 22, 2024 14:49 IST

  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.

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  Gauhati High Court quashes appointment of over 900 police constables in Nagaland

  September 21, 2024 9:06 IST

  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.

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  Assam: Authorities revise school hours in Kamrup Metro amid heatwave | CHECK DETAILS

  September 20, 2024 23:59 IST

  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.