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Assam govt plans to remove AFSPA from five districts: CM Himanta

The Assam government was working to remove the Armed Forces Special Powers Act from five more districts as the law and order situation in the state had improved considerably during the last two years, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday The removal of the AFSPA from 60 percent of the state and signing of peace accords with several armed groups of the state has led to an atmosphere of peace, the Chief Minister said while addressing a press conference to mark the completion of two years of his government. 'Prime Minister Narendra Modi's various initiatives has led to peace agreements with several armed groups, removal of AFSPA from 60 percent of the state, besides resolving boundary issues with Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya', he said. He said that this has given a message of hope for the youth and 'we hope that the AFSPA will also be removed from five more districts by the end of this year'. The centre had removed AFSPA from April 1,2022 from the entire state of As

'We felt scared, but campus was safe': Students on return from Manipur

Haryana native Sewak Ram, pursuing BTech at a leading engineering college in Imphal, heaved a sigh of relief after landing in Delhi from violence-hit Manipur on Tuesday. "We felt scared, but the campus of our college made us feel safe. We had food and water. But, being confined inside the campus for about five days reminded us about the Covid-induced lockdown," Ram said. He hugged his college mate at the airport here before they parted on way to their homes. Ram and a few other students from Haryana, all pursuing BTech degree at Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Manipur, reached the national capital on Tuesday evening after being evacuated from the northeastern state which has been rocked by ethnic violence since May 3. Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh had on Monday said that 60 people were killed, 231 injured and 1,700 houses including religious places burnt in the violence that sparked concerns among family members of students from various states studying in

Assam to form committee to examine if assembly has can ban polygamy: CM

The Assam government has decided to form an expert committee to examine whether the state legislature was empowered to prohibit polygamy, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday. The committee will examine the provisions of the Muslim Personal Law (Shariat) Act, 1937 read with Article 25 of the Constitution of India -- the directive principle of state policy, he said. The committee will engage in extensive discussions with all stakeholders, including legal experts, to arrive at a well-informed decision, Sarma said at a press conference here to mark the second anniversary of his government. "We are not going towards Uniform Civil Code (UCC) for which a national consensus is required, and the Centre will take the initiative on that," he said. "We are announcing our intention to ban polygamy in the state as one component of the UCC," he added. Sarma said a decision on the issue will be taken through consensus and "not by force or aggression". During the crackdown aga

Assam govt inks MoUs worth Rs 8201 cr; breakthroughs in offing: CM Himanta

The Assam government on Tuesday signed MoUs worth over Rs 8,200 crore with private companies to establish mega industrial projects in various parts of the state. This will lead to the creation of more than 6,000 jobs, with more such mega projects in the offing, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Our flourishing economy takes yet another stride on the eve of State Govt's 2 anniversary. These efforts will bring investment worth Rs 8,200 cr and create 6,100 jobs. Many more in pipeline. Thank you all for reposing faith in Assam's growth story, Sarma wrote on Twitter. Speaking at a programme here to mark the signing of the MoUs, Sarma said the government is in talks with more investors and big breakthroughs can be expected soon. We are looking for a big industrial summit in later part of 2024. We are waiting for some big breakthroughs. Talks are already on (with prospective investors), Sarma said as his government is set to complete two years in office. He said MoUs worth Rs 8,20

Assam CM Sarma to watch 'The Kerala Story' with cabinet colleagues

Sarma said: "We will all go watch it on May 11. I am not going to promote the movie. I will just watch it"

Assam to celebrate second anniversary of BJP govt from May 9-11: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that his government has decided to celebrate the second anniversary of the current state government from May 9-11.Addressing a press conference held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati on Monday the Assam Chief Minister said, "Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Assam on May 26 to attend an event to distribute jobs appointment letters and lay the foundation stone of the National Forensic Science University."The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam on Monday declared the recruitment results of 5,730 posts out of which 5,421 candidates were selected.Out of 5,730 posts, there are 1,407 posts in Assam Police, 412 posts in DGCD & CGHG, 556 posts in APRO, 43 posts in F & ES, 303 posts in Prison Department, 222 posts in Excise and 2,787 posts in Forest Department.Out of these 1,279 candidates have been selected for Assam Police, 307 candidates selected in DGCD and CGHG, 553 candidates selected in APRO, 39 candidates selected in F ..

Amit Shah to visit Assam on May 26 to distribute appointment letters: Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit the state on May 26.Addressing a press conference held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati, the Assam Chief Minister said, "Earlier his (Union Home Minister) schedule was May 11, but due to the situation in Manipur, the Union Home Minister has postponed his scheduled Assam visit till May 26.""The distribution of appointment letters among the successful candidates will happen that day. However, they will join their jobs on June 1 as planned. We will try to distribute appointment letters of around 45,000 posts of the state government on May 26," CM Himanta Biswa Sarma added.The State Level Police Recruitment Board, Assam on Monday declared the recruitment results of 5,730 posts out of which 5,421 candidates were selected.Out of 5,730 posts, there are 1,407 posts in Assam Police, 412 posts in DGCD & CGHG, 556 posts in APRO, 43 posts in F & ES, 303 posts in Prison Department, 222 ...

Closely monitoring Guwahati child abuse case: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said he is closely monitoring a case in which a doctor couple was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing children who they claimed were adopted by them. Sarma, while addressing a press conference, said he will write to the Chief Justice of the Gauhati High Court to ensure that justice is delivered within six months. 'I have asked the police to file the chargesheet within 30-45 days. I am monitoring the case on a day-to-day basis," he said. A doctor and his family's domestic help were arrested in Guwahati on Saturday, while his psychiatrist wife, who is frequently seen in local TV channels' talk shows on mental health, was caught on Sunday while trying to flee from the city. The police have slapped various Sections of the IPC along with Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (POCSO) against the doctor couple and their maid, who has also been arrested. After their arrest, they were produced before the Chief Judicial

5,421 selected in SLPRB-conducted recruitment drive for Assam Police

Over 5,400 candidates were on Monday declared selected for various posts in different Assam government departments, including police, by the State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB), it's chairperson and Director General of Police GP Singh said. He said the recruitment was carried out on behalf of Assam Police, Director General of Civil Defence and Commandant General of Home Guards, Assam Police Radio Organisation (APRO), Fire and Emergency Services (F&ES), Prison, Excise and Forest departments. "The SLPRB was given responsibility by different departments to conduct recruitment for 5,730 posts. A total of 5,421 candidates were found suitable for these posts," he said as the results were declared online. The posts were of four categories constable-related posts in APRO and F&ES, graduate-level, HS and HSLC level and grade IV. Singh said the appointment letters for selected candidates will be available for download online in a few days and they will be joining duty from ...

Sonia fighting a lone battle for 20 yrs to establish Rahul: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that Sonia Gandhi has been trying to establish her son, Rahul Gandhi for the last two decades, but her efforts are yet to yield any results

Around 600 people from violence-hit Manipur flee to Assam's Cachar district

More than 600 people from violence-hit areas of Manipur fled to neighbouring Assam's Cachar district till Friday, officials said. People of different ethnicities have crossed the inter-state border, and taken shelter at Lakhinagar panchayat area of the district, they said. Cachar's Deputy Commissioner Rohan Jha said the district administration has made arrangements for those coming from the neighbouring state, and all necessary help will be provided to them. "Some of the families have taken refuge at their relatives' place in Lakhinagar. Arrangements have been made at community halls and school campuses for those who have no place to go," he said. Food and other necessities, including medicines, will be provided to them as is done during any disaster, he said. "We are prepared to take care of the families seeking shelter in Cachar," Jha added. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa in a tweet said, "Several families affected by the recent incidents in Manipur have sought refuge in Assam. I

Manipuris in Assam's Guwahati protests against violence, demand action

Manipuri people, residing in Assam's Guwahati, staged a demonstration here on Friday, demanding action against those involved in violence in their state. Hundreds of people, mainly belonging to Meitei community, participated in the protest in Manipur Basti area here. The protesters under the banner of Manipur Co-ordination Committee, Guwahati, displayed placards with messages such as 'peace in Manipur should not be at the cost of our survival', 'no ST no rest' and 'no compromise on ST status for Meities, it is for our survival' written on these. They raised slogans like 'refugees, go back' and demanded identification of culprits behind the clashes in Manipur and exemplary punishment for them. In a press release, the co-ordination committee, an umbrella organisation of several Manipur civil society entities, appealed to all stakeholders to maintain peace and harmony in the neighbouring state. They expressed apprehension that more than 1,000 houses were burnt and many were killed in

Nagaland meet with tribal bodies before signing oil exploration MoU: Dy CM

The Nagaland government has decided not to go ahead with signing any MoU with Assam on oil exploration before a final consultation is held with stakeholders and tribal bodies of the area, Deputy Chief Minister Y Patton said. Patton said this while replying to queries from journalists on Thursday on the stand of the state government on objections raised by various tribal organisations and also Naga underground groups on the proposed signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on oil exploration with Assam government along the Disturbed Area Belt (DAB) of the two states. "The government will hold a consultative meeting with all stakeholders before signing the MoU with Assam government," he said. Not only a particular tribe but consultation will be held with tribal bodies and civil societies of Mon, Longleng, Mokokchung, Wokha, Nuiland, Dimapur and Peren, the oil bearing areas of Nagaland, the DyCM said. The MoU is not yet signed though the Chief Ministers of Nagaland and Assam have

Assam CM directs Cachar admin to take care of displaced Manipur families

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday directed the Cachar district administration to take care of Manipur violence-affected families that have sought refuge in the state. "Several families affected by the recent incidents in Manipur have sought refuge in Assam. I have requested the District Administration of #Cachar to take care of these families," the CM tweeted. Sarma said he was in constant touch with his Manipur counterpart N Biren Singh. "I am also in constant communication with the HCM @NBirenSingh and have pledged the full support of the Assam Government during this hour of crisis," he said in the micro-blogging site. Manipur has witnessed violence since Wednesday with clashes between tribals and the majority Meitei community that has displaced over 9,000 people. Clashes broke out on Wednesday which intensified overnight with counter-attacks being mounted by rival communities in retaliation, after 'Tribal Solidarity March' was organised to protest the Meitei ..

11,324 candidates chosen for class III posts in Assam govt: Official

A total of 11,324 candidates have been provisionally selected for appointment to class III posts under 47 departments of the Assam government. Chairman of the State Level Recruitment Commission Ashish Bhutani told reporters here that based on the combined marks of written and skill tests, the final merit list against 11,510 posts was prepared and 11,324 candidates were found to be successful and provisionally selected for appointment. The Commission had received requisitions from 47 departments and following an advertisement, published in March 2022, a total of 9,21,634 online applications were received and out of these, 8,28,860 candidates appeared in the written test. Written tests were conducted for three levels of qualifications which included graduate level (for posts where the minimum required qualification is bachelor's degree/bachelor's degree with computer), HSSLC level (for posts where minimum qualification is HSSLC/HSSLC in Science), and HSLC level (for posts of ...

Youth Cong chief files anticipatory bail plea in sexual harassment case

A sexual harassment case was lodged against him at Dispur Police Station by Dr Angkita Dutta, former president of Assam Youth Congress

CAA is the only solution to Hindu Bengalis' citizenship problem: Assam CM

Cong leader had said that BJP campaigns in every election about giving protection to Hindu families, but in Assam, people belonging to that community were being 'harassed' to prove their citizenship

OIL, AGCL to form joint-venture for piped natural gas distribution

The Assam Gas Company Limited (AGCL) and Oil India Limited (OIL) on Saturday signed an agreement for the establishment of a joint venture company to lay, build and operate city natural gas distribution networks in parts of Assam and Tripura. The agreement was signed between the two sides at a ceremony here in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, an official statement said. The Assam government-owned AGCL will have 51 per cent stake, while the OIL will hold the remaining 49 per cent share in the joint venture company. It will build local natural gas grids and provide piped natural gas to domestic and commercial establishments in Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Darrang, Udalguri, Sonitpur and Biswanath Chariali in Assam, and a few districts of Tripura. The company will also set up numerous compressed natural gas (CNG) stations, the statement said. Speaking at the event, Sarma said the signing of the agreement between AGCL and OIL would provide a major thrust to the ongoing

Section 144 imposed in Assam's Dima Hasao after tripartite accord signed

After the signing of the historic tripartite pac between the Centre, Assam government and insurgent group DNLA, the district administration imposed section 144 of the CrPC in the Dima Hasao district

I am in high spirits in jail, says Amritpal Singh in letter to lawyer

Radical preacher and Waris Punjab De' chief Amritpal Singh, who is lodged at the Dibrugarh Central Jail along with his associates following their arrest in Punjab, has said he is in 'chardi kala' (high spirits) in prison, according to his lawyer Bhagwant Singh Siyalka. Siyalka accompanied family members of arrested Waris Punjab De' activists, including Amritpal Singh, who arrived here earlier in the day and met them at the jail. The radical preacher handed over a letter written in Gurmukhi to Siyalka inside the prison, in which he said: With the blessing of the Almighty, I am in 'chardi kala' here. Referring to the cases registered against members of his outfit, Amritpal Singh accused the Punjab government of unleashing excesses and registering several fake cases against Sikhs. This whole matter is of Khalsa Panth' and I appeal to the Panth' that a panel of capable advocates be set up, which will pursue all these cases, he said in the letter. Siyalka, who is also an executive memb