North East

04 Mar

2023 was most successful year for anti-drugs operations: Himanta Biswa Sarma

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Assam carried out anti-drugs operations in the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that last year was the most successful year for the operation. The Assam Chief Minister through a post on social media stated about the carried out operation updates on Sunday. Assam CM stated, "In 2023, Assam Police seized drugs valued at Rs 718 crore and arrested over 4,700 drug traffickers, making it the most successful year for anti-drugs operations in the state. Narendra Modi-led government has been deploying a whole-of-government approach to build a #DrugsFreeBharat."

01 Mar

Shocking incident unfolds, Rinki Chakma no more

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Miss India Tripura, winner of 2017 Rinki Chakma recently passed away due to cancer at the age of 28. According to the sources, Rinki was diagnosed with cancer and has been battling for past two years. Also, after her surgery, the disease got spread into her lungs and later to her head, causing brain tumour. Further, the official page of the Femina Miss India pageant confirmed Rinky’s passing through a post

01 Mar

Amit Shah’s car number plate goes on social media

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The lead Government has earlier announced about Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) implementation in the country. Union Home Minister Amit Shah ahead of the upcoming Lok sabha elections has gained social media buzz over the internet on arriving in a car with a distinctive number plate. The Minister and BJP leader during a meeting arrived in a car with a number plate 'DL1C AA 4421'. However, CAA aims to grant citizenship to persecuted non-Muslim migrants from Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Afghanistan arriving in India before December 31, 2014.

29 Feb

Assam CM on 2026 assembly polls

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during the programme at Gohpur in Bishwanath districthas claimed that only few Muslim MLAs will remain in Congress by the time of 2026 assembly polls. Assam CM has stated that, MLAs such as Rakibul Hussain, Rekibuddin Ahmed, Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Nurul Huda and a few more will remain in the part. Later, the Assam CM was also asked about Congress leader Rana Goswami resignation from the party, if the leader is planning to join the party BJP. He said, no information regarding the matter, a politician has to consider many aspects before taking a…

29 Feb

BJP is afraid of oppositions: Assam Congress

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Congress leader Assam in-charge Jitendra Singhon claimed that Assam Chief Minister and BJP leader Himanta Biswa Sarma is trying to poach Leader of Opposition and CLP leader Debabrata Saikia. Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika stating claims made by the Congress said that, “except Rakibul Hussain, Rekibuddin Ahmed, Zakir Hussain Sikdar and Nurul Huda, all other Assam Congress leaders/MLAs are in touch with us. It is just a matter of time, except the names listed above, rest will join other parties." Meanwhile, Assam Pradesh Congress Chief Bhupen Borah also claimed that, “Acrimony is a sign of fear! I am certain that if there is one person…

28 Feb

IMA files plea against company ‘Patanjali’

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Brand Patanjali Ayurved, owned by yoga guru Ramdev and its managing director, Acharya Balkrishna was issued notice by the Supreme Court (SC). According to the sources, the Indian Medical Association (IMA) has filed a plea towards the Supreme Court against the company for releasing advertisements despite the court's order. The Supreme Court has banned the company from releasing any advertisement related to any disease .

27 Feb

Man kills 8-year-old boy in Pune

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A shocking incident unfolded in Maharashtra's Pune where a man killed 8 years boy after sexual abuse. According to the sources, the victim went missing on Saturday . Later, the police examined CCTV footage in the suspected area where a 28 year old boy identified as Pawan Pandey abundant the victim. The police stated that, "Pandey was arrested on Sunday. He has confessed he sexually assaulted the boy before strangling him and dumping the body in Bavdhan area." The accused was arrested under provisions of the Indian Penal Code and Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act.

26 Feb

Resignation letter handed by prominent Congress leader

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Congress leader Rana Goswami has tendered his resignation from his post as an organisational in-charge of Upper Assam. The leader is expected to resign from the party, Congress and join the Bharatiya Janata party (BJP). Congress prominent figure Rana Goswami was in charge of the districts of Dhemaji, North Lakhimpur, Sonitpur, and Biswanath Chariali. He tendered his resignation to Assam Congress In-Charge Jitendra Singh and State Congress President Bhupen Bora. Further, Rana considering the rumours clarified that he has neither departed nor joined any other party.

26 Feb

NPPs can help climate change effect, research says

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To understand the effects of climate change on biodiversity loss in Kaziranga National Park (KNP), Indian researchers have explored how pollen and non-pollen palynomorphs (NPPs) can help in the region. Kaziranga National Park is a corridor for immigration of members of the Indo-Malayan fauna into the Indian sub-region, which is a critical reserve for tropical species, having served as a gene reservoir for taxa during glacial periods. The study will help both public and wildlife management agencies to understand flora and fauna from the changing climate issues.

24 Feb

Assam assembly: MLAs get suspended for misbehavior act

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Ahead of the Assam Assembly, two opposition MLAs were suspended for going against the rules, on Friday. According to the sources, Congress Baghbor MLA Sherman Ali Ahmed both were suspended for not listening to the speaker and raising accusations regarding the Education department. However, Speaker Biswajit Daimary repeatedly asked the opposition member to sit down as the Education minister Pegu already replied to the accusations.