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  Sikkim: Earthquake of magnitude 4.4 strikes Soreng

  August 09, 2024 8:16 IST

  An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 shook Soreng, Sikkim early today, according to the National Center for Seismology.

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  Bangladeshi national arrested in Assam's Nagaon for illegally entering India

  August 08, 2024 23:00 IST

  Sheikh Hasina left the country on August 5 and moved to India temporarily after massive violent protests in Bangladesh.

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  AFSPA removed from most parts of northeast: Govt in Parliament

  August 06, 2024 18:44 IST

  The Union Minister said the decision to lift AFSPA from northeastern states was based on a careful assessment of the security environment, indicating a return to normalcy and peace in regions that were once affected by insurgency and violence.

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  Meghalaya imposes curfew on Indo-Bangladesh border, BSF on high alert

  August 06, 2024 10:00 IST

  Earlier on Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Securit (CCS) on Monday. He was briefed about the Bangladesh crisis. Home Minister Amit Shah, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, EAM S Jaishankar, Mr Nirmala Sitharaman, RAW and IB Chiefs were present in the meeting

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  'Assam govt to introduce two laws to stop love, land jihad cases', says Himanta Biswa Sarma | VIDEO

  August 04, 2024 21:34 IST

  Assam news: Himanta Biswa Sarma also expressed concerns about population control and the need to protect the interests of the indigenous population of Assam.

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  GRP arrests Bangladeshi woman for human trafficking in West Tripura's Charipara

  August 04, 2024 6:53 IST

  The latest action by GRP at Agartala Railway Station is a fresh case in the string of arrests of Bangladeshi nationals at the station. Earlier on July 27, 23 Bangladeshi nationals were nabbed by the GRP.

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  Manipur: Hmar apex body terms agreement with Meiteis to restore peace 'null and void'

  August 03, 2024 16:54 IST

  Representatives of the Meitei and Hmar communities had reached an agreement at a meeting held at a CRPF facility in adjoining Assam's Cachar on Thursday.

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  Manipur violence: Fresh clashes erupt after security forces fire tear gas shells to disperse crowd

  August 01, 2024 14:23 IST

  As per officials, ethnic violence in Manipur which started in May 2023 has so far claimed 226 lives and left over 59,000 people displaced. The state has been gripped by ethnic violence, resulting in widespread unrest and the displacement of thousands of people.

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  Manipur: Territorial Army's prompt response averts major train accident in Noney district

  July 30, 2024 23:21 IST

  The territorial army soldier spotted the damage on the track due to torrential rainfall and notified the railway, averting what could have turned out to be a major mishappening.

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  Assam cash-for-jobs case: Ex-APSC chairman sentenced to 14-year jail, 10-year for two others

  July 29, 2024 22:43 IST

  Former Assam Public Service Commission chairman Rakesh Paul, along with other members and officials of the APSC, were earlier arrested in connection with another cash-for-jobs case related to the Combined Competitive Examinations (CCE) in Assam.

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  Assam: Only vegetarian food at government functions, here is 'why'

  July 29, 2024 20:43 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma ordered district commissioners to simplify government functions and serve only vegetarian food, emphasizing the end of VIP culture and efficient administration at the DCs' conference.

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  Tripura: GRP arrests 23 Bangladeshi nationals at Agartala Railway Station

  July 28, 2024 17:46 IST

  The Government Railway Police is investigating the arrested individuals and working to uncover any broader connections and networks involved.

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  Manipur: Four UNLF militants, involved in firing incident, arrested in Imphal West

  July 28, 2024 13:24 IST

  The police also arrested one active member of proscribed outfit Kangleipak Communist Party (Taibangnganba) from Tejpur IVR in Kakching District.

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  Arunachal Pradesh Assembly passes Bill to curb unfair means, misdeed in public exams

  July 24, 2024 7:05 IST

  The bill on recruitment tests is aimed at providing effective measures to prevent and curb offences of question paper leaks and use of unfair means in examinations for the purpose of recruitment to any post under the state government.

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  Assam: Six, including 18-month-old, killed after autorickshaw collided with car in Karimganj

  July 23, 2024 23:06 IST

  While the tragic incident claimed six lives, one was critically injured and was referred to Silchar Medical College and Hospital. CM Sarma expressed condolences to the kin of the deceased.

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  Manipur violence: Understanding the ethnic conflict and how it can be resolved?

  July 23, 2024 10:52 IST

  Manipur has been reeling under the brunt of ethnic clashes erupted due to the differences between two tribal communities. Let's understand the root cause of the unrest and how it can be resolved.

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  Bangladesh violence: We are fully prepared to deal with any exigency, says BSF

  July 21, 2024 22:21 IST

  Amid the unrest in Bangladesh due to protests over government job quotas, the BSF has heightened security along the border and assured the safe return of Indian students. BSF Tripura Inspector General Patel Piyush Purushottam Das emphasized the force's readiness to tackle any potential threats.

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  What Assam govt has done for state's future, CM Himant Biswa Sarma answers

  July 20, 2024 20:38 IST

  On Friday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the rate of population increase of Muslims is much higher than that of Hindus and as per the current population rate, the Muslims would be a majority in the next 17 years.

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  Assam: Nearly 2 lakh people continue to suffer as flood situation persists

  July 20, 2024 12:50 IST

  Around 2 lakh people in the state are still affected with Nagaon being the worst hit, according to sources. Cachar and Dhubri are the other two worst-affected districts in the state.

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  'Assam to become Muslim-majority state by 2041': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  July 19, 2024 13:37 IST

  Assam CM said the population of the Hindu community is rising by around 16 per cent every 10 years. He added that his government has taken steps to reduce population growth among the Muslim community.

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  Assam decides to repeal Muslim Marriages Act in BIG move, announces CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  July 18, 2024 19:35 IST

  The Assam Cabinet has also directed that suitable legislation be brought for the registration of Muslim marriages in Assam, to be considered by the next session of the Assembly.

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  Assam: Three Hmar militants killed, policemen injured in major encounter

  July 17, 2024 23:20 IST

  "The entire area has been cordoned off by security personnel and a search operation is being carried out to trace the fleeing militants," Cachar SP Numal Mahatta

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  Assam: Fire breaks out in coaches of Gandhi Dham Express in Bongaigaon | VIDEO

  July 17, 2024 19:45 IST

  A massive fire has been reported in some coaches of the Gandhi Dham Express while it was passing from Bongaigaon in Assam.

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  Only 8 applied for citizenship under CAA in Assam, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  July 15, 2024 19:54 IST

  Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said anyone who came to the state in 2015 or later will be deported back to their country of origin.

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  Assam flood situation slowly improves; two more die, nearly six lakh affected

  July 15, 2024 8:22 IST

  Embankments, roads, bridges and other infrastructure have also been damaged by flood waters in Dhemaji, Golaghat, Nagaon, Tamulpur, Cachar, Chirang, Darrang, Dhubri, Goalpara and Karimganj, it said. The Brahmaputra is flowing above the danger mark at Nimatighat, Tezpur and Dhubri.

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  Tripura: CPI(M) calls statewide shutdown today after Left leader murdered ahead of panchayat polls

  July 14, 2024 8:12 IST

  CPI(M) state secretary Jitendra Chaudhury said, "This is not the death of Badal Shill, it is the murder of democracy by the BJP. I appeal to the people to protest this brutal murder and save the democracy."

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  Manipur violence: Indigenous Tribal Leaders’ Forum writes to Amit Shah, seeks his help

  July 13, 2024 14:32 IST

  The letter condemned various incidents, particularly in Jiribam’s Phaitol and Mongbung villages, where it was reported that central security forces allegedly assaulted seven Kuki women and detained two village youths.

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  Assam flood situation remains grim, nearly 14 lakh affected

  July 12, 2024 9:44 IST

  Cachar, Barpeta, Kamrup, Nagaon, Dhubri, Darrang, Biswanath, Golaghat, Goalpara, Hailakandi, Sivsagar, Dibrugarh, Morigaon, Tinsukia and Nalbari were among the 26 inundated districts, the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) bulletin said.