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  Assam Assembly ends two-hour of Jumma break, running since 1937, tweets Himanta Biswa Sarma

  August 30, 2024 15:06 IST

  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.

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  Understanding the Manipur Crisis: Through lenses of CM N Biren Singh

  August 30, 2024 11:54 IST

  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.

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  'Why should I resign, have I stolen anything': CM Biren Singh on Manipur violence

  August 30, 2024 12:06 IST

  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.

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  Assam Assembly passes bill to abolish Muslim marriages, divorce act

  August 29, 2024 14:55 IST

  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.

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  Mizoram rains: Landslide causes collapse of newly constructed Kawnpui Railway Station | VIDEO

  August 29, 2024 13:27 IST

  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.

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  Meghalaya: Bangladesh Awami League leader, on the run since Sheikh Hasina's fall, found dead

  August 29, 2024 8:21 IST

  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.

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  9.35 lakh people to get Aadhaar cards in Assam: Himanta Biswa Sarma

  August 28, 2024 12:54 IST

  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.

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  Three Army personnel die, several others injured after vehicle falls into gorge in Arunachal

  August 28, 2024 10:56 IST

  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.

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  Mizoram Police rescues three women stranded in Syria for two years

  August 25, 2024 22:09 IST

  Three women from Mizoram who were trafficked to Syria and stranded for nearly 20 months have been safely brought back to India.

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  Tripura floods update: NDRF rescues 125 stranded individuals, death count rises to 24

  August 24, 2024 12:09 IST

  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.

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  Assam gang rape case: Prime accused dies after jumping into pond while escaping police custody

  August 24, 2024 11:13 IST

  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.

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  Tripura floods: Centre releases Rs 40 crore for relief operations as death count rises to 22

  August 23, 2024 15:56 IST

  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.

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  Indian Army rescues over 330 civilians in Tripura floods under 'Op JAL RAHAT'

  August 23, 2024 10:14 IST

  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.

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  Tripura flood: Ten killed in landslides, heavy rain alert issued for today

  August 22, 2024 12:31 IST

  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.

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  Assam to introduce mandatory marriage, divorce registration for Muslims

  August 22, 2024 9:18 IST

  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.

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  Tripura landslides: Seven people killed, two others missing as heavy rains ravage northeastern state

  August 21, 2024 16:07 IST

  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.

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  Assam Police forms multiple special investigation teams to crack ULFA-I bomb cases

  August 18, 2024 23:43 IST

  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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  Assam Police announces Rs 5 lakh reward for information on ULFA bomb plot

  August 17, 2024 12:42 IST

  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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  Assam: ULFA-I threatens to plant 24 bombs across state, police launch widespread search

  August 15, 2024 16:35 IST

  Police have closed all roads in and around the places mentioned in the mail. Senior police officials have rushed to all the places and are monitoring the search operations.

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  Independence Day: Mizoram CM announces initiatives for economic boost, healthcare & drug prevention

  August 15, 2024 13:33 IST

  Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, in his Independence Day address, announced a new interest-free loan scheme up to ₹50 lakh to boost economic growth, the launch of a comprehensive healthcare plan, and reinforced efforts to combat the drug menace.

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  Assam hospital cancels its advisory asking women staff to 'avoid being alone' after uproar

  August 14, 2024 14:16 IST

  An advisory issued by Silchar Medical College & Hospital - a state-run medical college in Assam - created an uproar on the campus as students expressed their objection to it, demanding enhanced security measures in the hospital.

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  'Avoid being alone': Assam hospital's advisory days after Kolkata rape-murder, later withdraws

  August 14, 2024 14:08 IST

  The advisory also instructed female students to refrain from leaving the hostel or lodging rooms during night hours unless absolutely necessary and must step out only after informing authorities.

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  Har Ghar Tiranga 2024: 600-foot-long tricolor march in Arunachal's Seppa, PM Modi reacts | VIDEO

  August 13, 2024 17:09 IST

  The third edition of the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign is being celebrated from August 9 to 15 to mark the 78th Independence Day. The campaign was started under the banner of 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' in 2022.

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  BSF fires one round, prevents Bangladeshis from infiltrating Tripura border using inclement weather

  August 12, 2024 23:38 IST

  Bangladesh interim government’s Home Affairs Adviser Brigadier General (retd) M Sakhawat Hussain on Monday asked protesters to surrender by August 19 all illegal and unauthorised firearms, including the rifles looted from law enforcers during the recent violence.

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  Assam: Five killed, three injured after speeding truck hits devotees in Kokrajhar

  August 12, 2024 13:06 IST

  According to eyewitnesses, the speeding truck rammed the devotees when they were going to a temple in Kokrajhar. In the holy month of Sawan, people, in a large number, visit the temples to offer prayers.

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  Manipur: Four killed in gunfight between Kuki rebel group, village volunteers in Tengnoupal

  August 11, 2024 13:15 IST

  A gunfight between members of the same community in Manipur's Tengnoupal district left four men dead, including a militant from the United Kuki Liberation Front (UKLF).

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  'Hindu population in Assam declined by 10 pc between 1951 to 2011', says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  August 10, 2024 17:27 IST

  Himanta Biswa Sarma added that the census report said that in Assam, the Hindu population declined by around 9.23 per cent from 1951 to 2011, and in Bangladesh, it declined by 13.5 per cent.

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  IIT Guwahati student found dead in hostel room, probe underway

  August 09, 2024 18:42 IST

  The girl student was from Uttar Pradesh and lived in Disang Hostel. Her body was found after her friends noticed her absence from classes during the day.