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24 Jan

Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act imposed in Assam

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During a cabinet meeting, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma said no man can marry a girl below the age of 14, prompting a decision to prosecute the men under POCSO Act. The Chief Minister said the Child Marriage Prohibition Act, 2006 will be used to prosecute men who marry girls between the ages of 14 and 18 and necessary legal action will be taken against them. According to sources, maternal mortality and infant mortality rates are high in the state, and health professionals link this to child marriage. In Assam an average of 31% marriages take place at the…

23 Jan

46 AANLA militants laid down weapons

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On Sunday, 46 members of tribal militants laid down their arms after signing a peace deal with the government in Assam's Sonitpur district. The All Adivasi National Liberation Army (AANLA), formed in 2006, claims to fight for the rights of the tribal culture of plantation workers in Assam. A peace agreement was signed with the government in September last year. Former AANLA president D Nayak said they surrendered with the belief that the government would protect the rights of tribals in the tea estates and ensure their development in line with the peace accord signed last year.

23 Jan

Assam CM assures no casualty during movie ‘Pathaan’ release

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Amidst ‘Pathaan’ controversy over Deepika Padukon orange swimsuit, the movie actors have been facing backlash from many political leaders and social media users. On Sunday, Himanta Biswa Sarma said Shah Rukh Khan called him and expressed concern over protest against his new movie ‘Pathaan’ in the city. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma assured the actor that his government will enquire about the demonstration against the movie and ensure that "no such untoward incidents" would occur again. According to the sources, violent protest by Bajrang Dal activists was taken place in front of a theatre at Narengi in the city…

21 Jan

Assam takes G20 Presidency as an opportunity

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As India has a year-long run of G20, Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi said of the business opportunities that the northeastern regions could come under attraction. He pointed out the geographical location of the region that could be used for advantage. He said the long international border it shares with North East Asian, Southeast Asian and BBN countries gives the region a unique geographical advantage. Assam's centrality to the North-Eastern states enabled it to become a link of trade and commerce with emerging countries. The Governor said the government is working to position Assam as a gateway and expressway to ASEAN…

21 Jan

Poor people suffers due to extreme cold

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Assam's Dibrugarh district has experienced cold temperatures below 10 degrees Celsius for the past few months. Three children died in the district due to extreme cold. Another child death is still not under control. According to sources, a three-month-old baby died on January 11 when the mother of the tea estate went to collect the salary from the manager. The natives said it was a winter's night; The mother took her child to collect the bonus payment. Soon after that the baby’s health deteriorated and was admitted to a government hospital. Officers said the cause of the death can be…

12 Jan

“Who Knows Where It May Lead Me”: Mahua Maitra’s Post On Making Tea

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Trinamool MP Mahua Maitra, who is known for her scathing criticism of the BJP, has now posted a video of her making tea at a roadside tea stall and wonders where this tea time might take her. It was a veiled dig at Prime Minister Modi who, it is widely known, worked as a chaiwala in childhood. https://twitter.com/MahuaMoitra/status/1613219400492150785?s=20&t=E7n3thwJdyDFan81eWnzhA The video of Mahua Maitra making tea referring to the Prime Minister has gone viral. The video is from her Lok Sabha constituency Krishnanagar where the Trinamool MP is seen stirring sugar in a pot of boiling tea while a few people…

06 Jan

Yogi Adityanath interacts with Bollywood members in Mumbai

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday invited prominent members of the entertainment industry to explore his state as a filmmaking destination to present Uttar Pradesh as a film-friendly state. "We have made two of your film fraternity members MPs and we know the problems you face and what needs to be done," the Chief Minister said while interacting with Bollywood members in Mumbai. Cinema plays an important role in uniting the society and safeguarding the unity and sovereignty of the country." Shri Adityanath is visiting Mumbai to promote an investor conference to be held in Lucknow next month. He said…

02 Jan

People, Organisations Protest Against Re-Merger Of Four Districts

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Recently, on the 31st of Dec, Assam cupboard proclaimed the choice to merge four districts within the state. The cupboard was chaired by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi. However, the choice erupted agitation amongst the final public. Protests came in from many district of Assam like Bajali, Hojai, Tamulpura and Biswanath. Opposition Congress party together with alternative political parties together with many organisations has raised voice against the choice.Samujjal Kumar, the chief authority of AASU, demanded to withdraw the cupboard call. He explicit that, in no approach the merging is appropriate. The civilians together with AASU have incontestable…

30 Dec

Modi’s mother Heeraben passes away at the age of 100

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Heeraben Modi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mother passed away at the age of 100 on Friday. She was admitted to UN Mehta Hospital in Ahmedabad when her health deteriorated and was later discharged. PM Modi wrote Prime Minister Modi wrote on his official Twitter handle, "A glorious century rests at the feet of God."Sharing her photo, the Prime Minister wrote, "I have always felt that trinity in Maa, which includes the journey of an ascetic, the symbol of a selfless Karma Yogi and a life committed to values."He added, "When I met her on her 100th birthday, she said one…

29 Dec

After “Spying” Row, Chinese Lady In Bihar To Be Deported Over Visa Rules

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A woman from China has been detained by police in Bihar's Gaya and will be send back due to visa violations. Earlier, the cops had a doubt on her of spying on Dalai Lama, who is lined up to participate at several ceremony in Bihar this week. Strengthening security, police had publicized sketches of the suspected Chinese 'spy' earlier today on social media platforms requesting residents to provide information about her. The lady was later identified as Song Xiaolan. According to reports, the Chinese woman had been residing in different parts of the country including Bodh Gaya since more than…