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  'Proficiency in local language mandatory for government jobs in Assam': CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  July 11, 2024 13:33 IST

  The circular issued by the Director of Higher Education had evoked criticism from several quarters with the All Assam Students Union condemning the move and asking the government to be more responsible towards local people.

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  THIS state becomes 'Opposition free', all MLAs are part of ruling 'NDA alliance'

  July 10, 2024 16:32 IST

  The opposition in Sikkim is now completely clean as the only MLA of opposition party SDF, Tenzing Norbu Lamtha has joined SKM.

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  Tripura: Five Rohingya immigrants arrested for illegal border crossing

  July 10, 2024 8:25 IST

  According to authorities, the group had entered India using unauthorised routes and intended to disperse across various regions of the country.

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  Rahul Gandhi meets victims at relief camps in Manipur, calls on Governor

  July 08, 2024 19:36 IST

  Rahul Gandhi visited three relief camps in Manipur's Jirbhum, Churachandpur and Bishnupur. He was accompanied by other Congress leaders including KC Venugopal and the party's state chief Keisham Meghachandra.

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  Rahul Gandhi visits Manipur to meet victims of violence in relief camps

  July 08, 2024 14:16 IST

  This was Rahul Gandhi's third visit to Manipur since ethnic violence broke out in the state in May last year.

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  Assam: Eight more die in devastating floods as condition worsens in 28 districts

  July 07, 2024 22:31 IST

  With the latest report of casualties, the death count in floods, and other natural disasters in Assam this year has risen to 78. As many as 10 rivers including Brahmaputra are flowing above the red mark affecting about 2.4 million people.

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  Class 11 student stabs teacher to death at Assam school classroom

  July 07, 2024 17:29 IST

  According to reports, the student took the extreme step after he was scolded by the teacher. However, it is yet to be known whether the teacher confronted the student in front of fellow students or not.

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  Assam flood situation critical with 24 lakh affected, Rahul asks Centre, state to extend support

  July 07, 2024 7:31 IST

  The Brahmaputra was flowing above the danger marks at Nimatighat, Tezpur, Goalpara and Dhubri. The devastating second wave of the flood has claimed the lives of 114 wild animals.

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  Rahul Gandhi to visit Manipur amid fresh spate of violence

  July 06, 2024 23:57 IST

  Rahul Gandhi's visit to Manipur on July 8 comes amid a fresh spate of violence reported in the state. Recently, violence erupted in Koutruk village, situated in the Imphal West district, where a clash between the two rival ethnic groups claimed two lives. 

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  Assam Floods: Shah dials CM Himanta Sarma, ensures centre's full assistance to flood-ravaged state

  July 06, 2024 21:58 IST

  The floods in Assam have impacted over 24.5 lakh people. It has also claimed over 52 lives while triggering severe damage to wildlife in Kaziranga National Park.

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  Manipur floods: Assam Rifles personnel rescue a local, he sings song to express gratitude | Watch

  July 06, 2024 20:12 IST

  Manipur is currently reeling with floods as the incessant rainfalls have led to a rise in river streams. Imphal, Senapati, and Kongba have breached their embankments. Meanwhile, 25 personnel of the National Disaster Response Force have reached Imphal from Kohima.

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  Tripura: Five Rohingyas, planning to go to Hyderabad, arrested for illegally entering India

  July 05, 2024 17:01 IST

  The police said that the five Rohingyas admitted during questioning that they came from a camp in Bangladesh and were planning to go to Hyderabad via Guwahati.

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  Manipur: Shots fired at under-construction installation in Imphal, security heightened

  July 05, 2024 10:53 IST

  The incident occurred at around midnight, after which the security was tightened in the area, the police said.

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  Tripura CM Manik Saha calls for enhanced measures against border-related crimes

  July 04, 2024 21:59 IST

  Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha held a meeting with security agencies to address human trafficking, smuggling, and other illegal activities along the Indo-Bangladesh border.

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  Assam flood update: 31 animals dead, 82 rescued in Kaziranga National Park

  July 04, 2024 21:58 IST

  Kaziranga National Park has suffered significant wildlife losses due to severe flooding, with 31 animals dead and 82 rescued. Efforts are ongoing to manage the crisis, including the rescue and treatment of affected animals, and addressing the challenges posed by a straying tiger.

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  'In Manipur more than 500 people arrested, over 11,000 FIRs filed': PM Modi in Rajya Sabha

  July 03, 2024 14:53 IST

  The Opposition party has been alleging that the prime minister is deliberately "turning his back" to the plight of Manipur.

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  Assam continues to reel under severe floods; death count reaches 38, over 11 lakh people affected

  July 03, 2024 9:20 IST

  Lakhimpur is the worst hit with over 1.65 lakh people suffering, followed by Darrang with more than 1.47 lakh people affected and Golaghat with almost 1.07 lakh people reeling under flood waters.

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  Arunachal flood: Majority of rivers flowing above danger mark, many districts witness landslides

  July 02, 2024 22:36 IST

  A high flood alert has been sounded in Namsai district and Wakro circle of Lohit district of the state as water levels of all the rivers have crossed the danger marks.

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  Arunachal : Rainfall washes away bridge over Kurung river, district bordering China loses control

  July 01, 2024 23:48 IST

  Considering the incessant torrential rains, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a Red Alert in Changlang, Namsai, Lohit, Lower Dibang Valley, East Siang, and Lower Siang districts. It has also predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next few days.

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  Assam flood crisis worsens: Over 6 lakh affected across 19 districts

  July 01, 2024 23:01 IST

  Assam's flood situation has worsened, impacting over 6.44 lakh people across 19 districts. Multiple agencies are engaged in rescue operations as eight rivers flow above the danger mark.

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  Assam: Flood situation worsens, over 2.62 lakh affected, two more dead

  June 30, 2024 23:30 IST

  Rescue operations by the National Disaster Response Force, SDRF, fire services, and local administrations have rescued around 300 people in Dhemaji, 20 in Tinsukia, and three in Dibrugarh.

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  Tripura: 11 Bangladeshis nabbed at Agartala Railway Station for entering India illegally

  June 30, 2024 8:35 IST

  The incident has drawn significant attention in light of the ongoing issues of illegal immigration across the Bangladesh-India border. This case has prompted heightened vigilance from authorities, who are increasingly focused on curbing such activities to maintain security and order.

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  Mizoram taking steps for smooth implementation of three new criminal laws: Police

  June 29, 2024 18:03 IST

  The three new criminal laws — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam — will replace the Indian Penal Code of 1860, the Code of Criminal Procedure Act of 1898, and the Indian Evidence Act of 1872, respectively.

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  Assam flood: Over 40 deaths so far, nearly 1.4 lakh people still affected in seven districts

  June 26, 2024 19:54 IST

  Cachar is the worst hit with nearly 75,000 people affected, followed by Karimganj with more than 56,500 people and Dhemaji with almost 3,800 people reeling under flood waters.