North East

18 Dec

Caste census to be conducted for Muslim community, Assam

editorNorth East

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma recently spoke on the importance of conducting caste census for the Muslim community for their empowerment in the state. The CM said the Congress and the Opposition alliance should not only focus on Hindu caste, but also require similar census for the Muslims. Speaking at an event, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “Hindus are our brothers, but Muslims are elder brothers. It is crucial for them to be strong. We are one; we have two brothers – Hindu and Muslim.” Additionally, Sarma also mentioned about the upcoming action against polygamy, scheduled to be…

18 Dec

GTAC achieves record-breaking Tea sales in 2023-24

editorNorth East

Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has become a global tea industry hub, renowned for both its bustling tea trading activities and record-setting auction prices. As per reports, Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has achieved a staggering Rs 2,300 crore in Assam tea sales during the financial year 2023-24. GTAC reportedly sold 114.29 M. kgs at an average price of Rs 198.51, slightly lower than the previous year’s average of Rs 201.14. GTAC has also surpassed the previous record, with an average price of Rs 191.26 per kg, indicating a growing global demand for Assam tea. Approximately 165 million kg of…

15 Dec

No more madrassas, all converted to regular schools

editorNorth East

The Assam government has decided to convert madrassas into Middle English (ME) schools which were functioning under the funds of the government. According to the sources, 1,281 madrassas which were located in Lower Assam Region and Barak Valley were converted into general schools of 21 districts of the region, Assam. The Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma through X post said, Taking a step towards converting all government and provincialised Madrassas into regular schools, @SchoolEdnAssam has changed the names of 1,281 ME Madrasa into ME English.”

15 Dec

Mild bomb blast at Jorhat Army camp, Assam

editorNorth East

A mild blast was reported at an Army Camp of Lichubari in Assam’s Jorhat district and United Liberation Front of Asom (I) has claimed its responsibility for the blast, on Thursday. According to the reports, after grenade blast in Sivasagar and Tinsukia district this is the third time attack claimed by ULFA-I. Also the blast was mild and no casualty is reported. To earlier reports, the attack was done by the ULFA-I for the arrogance of Assam DGP G.P Singh taking responsibility in wiping out the banned militant from the state. Futher the DGP G.P Singh has also posted on…

13 Dec

He read a wrong book of history: Solicitor General to SC

editorNorth East

During the hearing of special provision to deal with immigrants of covered by Assam Accord, Section 6A of the Citizenship Act, the Centre has tried to maintain that Assam was never a part of Myanmar which was earlier stated by a Senior Advocate of Supreme Court. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Centre, said the senior counsel made an incorrect reference to Assam being part of Myanmar; the false statement was issued by senior advocate Kapil Sibal.Mehta said, “I don’t think that may have purpose for deciding the validity of Section 6A. But some history was referred to by…

13 Dec

Two Assam police officers to take charge to probe violence in Manipur

editorNorth East

Manipur witnessed immense violence for months in the state; the Supreme Court has finally directed to take charge for Special Investigation Teams (SITs) for the violence in the state, Manipur. Two Assam Police officers will be placed to probe the violence. According to the sources, the officers are Superintendent of Police, Lakhimpur, IPS Anand Mishra and Superintendent of Police (Border-II) APS Randeep Kumar Baruah, have been placed at the disposal of Manipur. The notification said, “In compliance with directions of Hon’ble Supreme Court of India in its judgment dated 07.08.2023 in SLP (Civil) Dy. No. 19206 of 2023 and in…

12 Dec

SC historic decision, removal of Article 370 from J&K

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Supreme Court has upheld abrogation of Jammu & Kashmir special status, Article 370; the status is abolished and said it to be temporary provision. After the SC verdict, the Election Commission of India has been directed to conduct assembly elections in the now union territory of Jammu and Kashmir by September 30, 2024. On the Supreme Court’s historic verdict, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has praised SC for the taken decision. He said, “The Supreme Court judgment on Article 370 solidifies the longstanding principle of ‘Ek Bharat Shresth Bharat’ (One Great India).” Further, the Assam CM has also applauded…

12 Dec

A woman tea plucker beheaded by a man without concern, investigation underway, Assam

editorNorth East

A man from Tinsukia district, Assam beheads a woman tea plucker, after the crime the man tried to flee but later surrendered in front of the police. As per investigation the intension of the crime is not yet clear. The identified man is known as Dipak Boraik, who suddenly appeared wielding a machete and beheaded the woman tea plucker who was identified as Bobita Bhuiyan. A witness cited the scene to the police saying, "We were plucking tea leaves when the accused appeared out of nowhere and attacked and killed her with a machete.” Further, the police is interrogating the…

12 Dec

Party Congress accused for corruption by BJP leader

editorNorth East

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Kiren Rijiju targeted Congress and accused the party for corruption with various cases during a press conference. The leader has also called out for strict action against the party during Modi’s government. The leader said, “The Congress and its friends have spread a disease of corruption against which a movement has to be started not just by the government but the people of the country as well. The Congress' ‘corruption ki dukan’ must be closed down and for that strict action is being taken. Strict action against corruption is Modi’s guarantee. Probe agencies have been…

11 Dec

LG WashTower in the North East market at LG Best Shop Circuit City

Business BureauNorth East

LG Electronics, India’s leading consumer durable brand, announced the official launch of the LG WashTower in the North East market at LG Best Shop Circuit City, Chandmari, Guwahati recently in presence of Mr. Arif Khan, Regional Business Head- WB+NE, Mr. Srimanta Khandual, Branch Manager Guwahati, Mr. Narendra Soni, Owner Circuit City and entire Sales and Marketing Team of LG Electronics. The WashTower is a testament to LG's commitment to redefining the way we do laundry, introducing a unibody design that seamlessly combines both hardware and software, promising to redefine the laundry experience for Indian households. Available in a compact size…