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Gauhati High Court Sets February 2025 Deadline For State To Notify Draft Rules & Child Protection Policy

Live Law

The Gauhati High Court recently directed the Assam Government to inform it by February 25, 2025, about the status of the issuance of notification for the Draft Rules and Child Protection Policy; filling of the vacancies, and the status of social audit and tentative time of completion of the said audit. The division bench comprising Justice Kalyan Rai Surana and …

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1 day, 8 hours ago

416 people arrested in third phase of crackdown against child marriage in Assam: CM

The Hindu

Four hundred and sixteen people have been arrested in the third phase of the crackdown against child marriage in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday, December 22, 2024. In Phase 3 operations launched on the night of Dec 21-22, 416 arrests were made and 335 cases registered. We will continue to take bold steps to end this …

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1 day, 21 hours ago

Security officials intercept 3.9 lakh Yaba tablets worth ₹78 crore in Tripura

The Hindu

In a joint operation conducted in Tripura, security officials intercepted and recovered a consignment of 3.9 lakh Yaba tablets, a common name for a pharmaceutical drug with methamphetamine and caffeine, from the general area Gandacharra, just outside of Teliamura town on Friday night. Officials said that the operation was conducted by the Assam Rifles, the Customs Department and the Tripura …

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Sleeper cell of Bangladeshi terror group was trying to target Siliguri corridor, says West Bengal Police

The Hindu

West Bengal Police on Friday said that suspected members of the “global terror group” Ansarullah Bangla Team who were arrested for allegedly running a sleeper cell in India had specifically targeted the Siliguri corridor that connects north Bengal to the seven northeastern States, according to their inputs. According to West Bengal Police, ABT is a splinter group of Bangladesh-based terrorist …

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2 days, 14 hours ago

Police arrest 8 terror suspects in multi-state operation in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal

India Today

Assam Police have arrested eight people, including a Bangladeshi citizen, and thwarted an attempt to carry out terrorist activities across the country, officials said. The accused were arrested by the Special Task Force from Assam, West Bengal, and Kerala under 'Operation Praghat' on the intervening night of December 17-18, Senior Police Officer Harmeet Singh said. Radi visited Assam and West …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

Assam bird sanctuary records 72% decline in bird species count in 27 years

The Hindu

GUWAHATI The number of avian species at a major wetland in north-eastern Assam declined by almost 72% in 27 years, a study has revealed. Another survey carried out between April 2017 and March 2018 recorded 120 species of birds apart from 133 species of macrophytes, 68 species of fish, and seven species of aquatic ferns. The study listed a few …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

Assam Police SI Admit Card 2024 to be released on Monday, here's easy steps to download

India TV News

Assam Police SI Admit Card 2024: The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam, is all set to release the admit cards for the Assam Sub Inspector Recruitment Exam 2024. According to the schedule released by the board, Assam Police SI admit card 2024 will be released on December 23 at 11 am onwards. To download the Assam police SI admit …

Assam 2024 Admit Card

3 days, 14 hours ago

'Was bitten by police officer': Assam Congress leader after scuffle during protest march

New Indian Express

Guwahati: Ashwin Kumar Mahanta, a senior spokesperson of Assam Congress, alleged he was bitten by a police officer during a scuffle in Guwahati on Friday. The Congress organised a protest march in response to the death of party leader Mridul Islam, who passed away after succumbing to illness triggered by tear gas fired by the police during a "Raj Bhavan …

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STF Assam nabs eight operatives of Bangladeshi terror group sent to create sleeper cells in India

New Indian Express

GUWAHATI: The Special Task Force of Assam Police arrested eight operatives of terror group Ansarullah Bangla Team during simultaneous operations carried out in Kerala, West Bengal and Assam on the intervening night of December 17 and 18. Led by STF Assam chief Partha Sarathi Mahanta, “Operation Praghat” was carried out with the active assistance of Kerala and West Bengal Police. …

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5 days, 2 hours ago

Congress worker killed in tear gas smoke during protest in Assam

Deccan Chronicle

Guwahati: A Congress worker was killed and several others were injured in tear gas shell smoke during a protest on Wednesday against a range of issues, including unrest in Manipur and bribery charges against Adani Group, the party claimed. Police and Congress supporters were engaged in a scuffle, in which Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah and former Rajya Sabha …

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Bangladesh Court acquits key accused in 2004 10-truck arms haul case meant for ULFA to destabilise Assam

India TV News

A Bangladeshi High Court on Wednesday commuted the death sentence of ULFA leader Paresh Barua to life imprisonment and acquitted a former junior minister and five others in a 2004 case of attempted smuggling of weapons to the separatist outfit in northeast India. The High Court bench comprising Justice Mostafa Zaman Islam and Justice Nasrin Akhtar acquitted former state minister …

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Continued Detention Of Saudi Born "Rohingya Refugee" In Jail Despite Completion Of Sentence Violates Article 21: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Live Law

While considering the case of a man–born in Saudi Arabia and claiming to be a Rohingya refugee–the Gwalior Bench of Madhya Pradesh High Court said that his detention in the city's Central jail after completion of his sentence for allegedly having a foreign passport violated his right to life under Article 21 of the Constitution of India. The District Collector, …

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Assam State Legal Services Authority Organizes Awareness Program, Launches Initiatives

Live Law

On December 15, 2024, the District Library Auditorium of Darrang, Mongoldoi, Assam witnessed a significant gathering aimed at raising awareness and promoting justice for citizens of all ages. A range of initiatives were launched during the event, highlighting the continued efforts of the Assam State Legal Services Authority to empower the people of Assam, especially senior citizens,. A range of …

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Assam State Legal Services Authority Organizes Awareness Program, Launches Initiatives

Live Law

On December 15, 2024, the District Library Auditorium of Darrang, Mongoldoi, Assam witnessed a significant gathering aimed at raising awareness and promoting justice for citizens of all ages. A range of initiatives were launched during the event, highlighting the continued efforts of the Assam State Legal Services Authority to empower the people of Assam, especially senior citizens,. A range of …

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Assam Congress claims tear gas caused party worker's death, police deny charge

India Today

Bhupen Borah, President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee, and Debabrata Saikia, Leader of the Opposition in Assam, have jointly condemned the death of Congress worker Mridul Islam. In the past, we have no records of any death due to tear gas shell.” BORAH CONDEMNS POLICE ACTION Bhupen Borah condemned the police's actions, accusing them of using excessive force against …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Indian scientists successfully tag Ganges river dolphin for first time in Assam

New Indian Express

In a first, India has tagged a healthy male Ganges river dolphin in Assam, which will help chalk out a long-term conservation plan for the endangered species. The tagging was made possible by advancements in technology – the lightweight tags emit signals compatible with Argos satellite systems even with limited surfacing time. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change …

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Assam: NIA arrests ULFA-I cadre in IED planting case on Independence Day

Hindustan Times

The National Investigation Agency, along with the Assam Police, have arrested a key operative of the banned United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent for allegedly planting four improvised explosive devices in Guwahati during this year’s Independence Day celebrations. According to the NIA, Baruah was under surveillance for several weeks as he was one of the key suspects in the IED planting …

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Assam to make 'Lakhpati Didis' out of 30 lakh SHG members, women to earn Rs 1 lakh per year

India TV News

The Assam government is all set to make 'Lakhpati Didis' out of 30 lakh self-help group members by pumping an annual business of Rs 30,000 crore. At present, approximately 8.5 lakh women will earn Rs 1 lakh per year by themselves through business under the Lakhpati Didi vision. If all the 30 lakh women have the specified target of Rs …

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Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lands in Bhutan for 3-day visit: Talks to boost bilateral ties on agenda

India TV News

In a significant diplomatic move, Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma arrived in Thimphu, Bhutan, on December 16, 2024, to begin a crucial three-day official visit. Accompanied by his wife, Riniki Bhuyan Sarma, the Chief Minister expressed his gratitude to Bhutan’s foreign minister, Lyonpo D. N. Dhungyel for the warm welcome at the airport. The visit also coincides with …

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Assam govt plans to provide pulses, sugar through ration cards to stabilise price, says CM Sarma

India TV News

Assam ration cards: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the state government is considering the provision of pulses and sugar through ration cards to help stabilize prices whenever there is a spike. "Today, HCM Dr. @himantabiswa inaugurated the first phase of new ration card distribution in 49 newly designated assembly constituencies, reaffirming the government's commitment to …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Assam govt not taking initiative to identify sporting talents: Asian Games gold medallist Bhogeswar Baruah

The Hindu

Assam’s first Arjuna Awardee sprinter Bhogeswar Baruah has criticised the state government’s sports policy, saying it is not taking enough initiatives to identify and nurture talent in rural areas. Earlier, we used to organise camps to attract new talents, but it is not happening anymore,” Baruah, a gold medallist in 800m at the 1966 Asian Games, told PTI. “If there …

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Why Himanta Biswa Sarma govt is linking Aadhaar with NRC in Assam

India Today

On December 11, the Assam government announced a landmark policy making it mandatory for all new Aadhaar applicants in the state to submit their National Register of Citizens application receipt number. The move, unveiled after a cabinet meeting chaired by chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is aimed at addressing concerns over illegal infiltration from Bangladesh and ensuring that Aadhaar cards …

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Centre begins process to recruit 4,000 women in CAPF, Assam Rifles by 2025

New Indian Express

NEW DELHI: With an aim to further enhance the participation of women in paramilitary, the government has worked out a plan to recruit 4,138 lady personnel in the Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles in 2025, as the BSF is going to have maximum share of 2,419, followed by the CISF and the ITBP, officials said on Saturday. As …

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Assam CM Predicts BJD’s Decline, Foresees BJP’s 50-Year Rule in Odisha

Deccan Chronicle

Bhubaneswar: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, a key Bharatiya Janata Party campaigner in Odisha’s recent elections, on Thursday predicted the eventual downfall of the Naveen Patnaik-led Biju Janata Dal and projected a 50-year reign for the BJP in the state. Responding to journalists’ questions in Puri, he confidently declared, “BJD’s history will come to an end soon.” “The BJP-led …

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Gauhati High Court Sets February 2025 Deadline For State To Notify Draft Rules & Child Protection Policy

416 people arrested in third phase of crackdown against child marriage in Assam: CM

Security officials intercept 3.9 lakh Yaba tablets worth ₹78 crore in Tripura

Sleeper cell of Bangladeshi terror group was trying to target Siliguri corridor, says West Bengal Police

Police arrest 8 terror suspects in multi-state operation in Assam, Kerala, West Bengal

Assam bird sanctuary records 72% decline in bird species count in 27 years

Assam Police SI Admit Card 2024 to be released on Monday, here's easy steps to download

'Was bitten by police officer': Assam Congress leader after scuffle during protest march

STF Assam nabs eight operatives of Bangladeshi terror group sent to create sleeper cells in India

Congress worker killed in tear gas smoke during protest in Assam

Bangladesh Court acquits key accused in 2004 10-truck arms haul case meant for ULFA to destabilise Assam

Continued Detention Of Saudi Born "Rohingya Refugee" In Jail Despite Completion Of Sentence Violates Article 21: Madhya Pradesh High Court

Assam State Legal Services Authority Organizes Awareness Program, Launches Initiatives

Assam State Legal Services Authority Organizes Awareness Program, Launches Initiatives

Assam Congress claims tear gas caused party worker's death, police deny charge

Indian scientists successfully tag Ganges river dolphin for first time in Assam

Assam: NIA arrests ULFA-I cadre in IED planting case on Independence Day

Assam to make 'Lakhpati Didis' out of 30 lakh SHG members, women to earn Rs 1 lakh per year

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lands in Bhutan for 3-day visit: Talks to boost bilateral ties on agenda

Assam govt plans to provide pulses, sugar through ration cards to stabilise price, says CM Sarma

Assam govt not taking initiative to identify sporting talents: Asian Games gold medallist Bhogeswar Baruah

Why Himanta Biswa Sarma govt is linking Aadhaar with NRC in Assam

Centre begins process to recruit 4,000 women in CAPF, Assam Rifles by 2025

Assam CM Predicts BJD’s Decline, Foresees BJP’s 50-Year Rule in Odisha