The Assam government Thursday said it has extended the Armed Forces Act, 1958 in eight districts and one sub-division for six months after a review of the law and order situation. The government, however, withdrew the controversial law from West Karbi Anglong district as the situation there has “considerably improved”. The order dated October 15 and released on Thursday stated …
Assam government on Thursday gave Diwali gift to the people of West Karbi Anglong by withdrawing the declaration of 'Disturbed Area' w.e.f. "Earlier AFSPA covered 9 districts and 1 Sub-division in Assam, now it covers 8 districts and one Sub-division," news Agency ANI quoted Niraj Verma, Principal Secretary of Home and Political department as saying. Also, the state government said …
Words fall short while trying to describe Pranab Muherjee’s immense contribution in Indian politics and the innumerable sour, spicy and sweet memories of ‘Poltu da’ – as he was fondly known among his friends and followers, especially at his home village Mirati in Bengal’s Birbhum district. From being a journalist with a local Bengali publication, named Desher Dak to a …
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