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Assam govt launches “biggest” social welfare scheme ahead of polls
GUWAHATI: Ahead of next year's Assembly polls, the BJP-led government in Assam launched what it claims to be the “biggest” social welfare scheme in the state so far, covering about 90 lakh people in 33 districts.
The…
Assam DGP pledges ‘zero tolerance’ against violence in BTR
GUWAHATI: Assam Director General of Police, Bhaskar Jyoti Mahanta has pledged “zero-tolerance” against violence, warning elements and outfits against disrupting peace in Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) ahead of the two-phase Bodoland…
UNESCO calls for timely probe into Assam journalist’s death
GUWAHATI: UNESCO director-general, Audrey Azoulay has asked Indian authorities to ensure timely investigation and "shed light" on the circumstances surrounding the death of journalist Parag Bhuyan.
Bhuyan was fatally injured in a…
No separate constitution and flag for Nagaland: Governor
KOHIMA: Nagaland Governor and the Central Government's interlocutor for the Naga peace talks R.N. Ravi has rejected the demand for a separate flag and constitution for the state as demanded by the NSCN (IM).
On the occasion of the 58th…
Night curfew extended till Dec 8 in WGH
TURA: The night curfew under section 144 CrPC in West Garo Hills has been extended till December 8.
According to an order issued in this regard on Tuesday, the night curfew will be from 10 pm to 5 am each day.
However, apart from its…
Collection of money banned in WGH
TURA: West Garo Hills Deputy Commissioner Ram Singh in an order issued under section 144 CrPC has prohibited all forms of collection of money, donations including contributions by any groups or individuals in the district.
The order comes…
Karimganj MLAs meets Conrad over safety of Shillong Bengalis
SHILLONG: The MLA of North Karimganj constituency in South Assam, MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha met Chief Minister Conrad Sangma on Tuesday and stressed on the need to maintain communal harmony between the local Khasis and Bengali…
James extends best wishes to BSF on its Raising Day
GUWAHATI: A Cabinet Minister in Meghalaya, James Sangma has extended his best wishes to the Border Security Force (BSF) personnel on the occasion of 56th Raising Day of the force on Tuesday.
Taking to the twitter, James Sangma…
Meghalaya asks banks to fast-track screening for PMEGP
GUWAHATI: Meghalaya government has asked the banks operating in the state to fast-track the process of screening of applicants for Prime Minister’s Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) so that the target could be met within this…
Govt in huddle over farmers protest, high level meet at Nadda’s residence
NEW DELHI: In view of the farmers protest gaining momentum, the Centre on Tuesday got in the huddle as the top Ministers of the Narendra Modi government, including Home Minister Amit Shah held talks at the residence of BJP…