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07 Dec

Assam witnesses decline in crime rate

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National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has released a data of Assam which showed that the total number of cognizable crimes in Assam fell by 48.26 per cent to nearly 69, 000 cases in 2022 compared to the previous year. Speaking about the decline of crime rate in Assam, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma credited the strong policy of which helped in marking less crime rate starting from 20222. According to the reports, after decrease in crime rate, Assam now stands at rank 20th of NCRB data, Assam CM informed. He also added, "We will eradicate child marriage from Assam…

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07 Dec

NCS shares details of earthquake magnitude, witnessed in Assam

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On Thursday, Guwahati, Assam has witnessed earthquake measures 3.5 on the Richter scale, the tremors were felt in the region at 5:42 am. The National Center for Seismology (NCS) reported that the epicenter was located at latitude of 26.63 and a longitude of 92.08, with the NCS indicating that the tremors occurred at a depth of 5 km. A post was shared by NCS ON ‘X’, “Earthquake of Magnitude: 3.5, Occurred on 07-12-2023, 05:42:58 IST, Lat: 26.63 & Long: 92.08, Depth: 5 Km, Location: 63km NNE of Guwahati, Assam, India."

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06 Dec

Law cannot be decided on the ground of subsequent infiltration: SC

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Supreme Court responding to the hearing of Section 6A of the Citizenship Act of Assam immigrants has cited that Bangladesh has a devastating impact on social, cultural and political rights of the original inhabitants of Assam and also agreed to the fact that the state is undoubtedly facing problem. The citizen validation was examined by five judges of the Supreme Court on Tuesday which said, the validity of the law cannot be decided on the ground of subsequent infiltration in the state after 1971, which successive governments failed to stop. The senior advocates said, “Assam Accord is discriminatory as it…

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06 Dec

Congress declares Revanth Reddy as CM of Telangana

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Revanth Reddy is designated to be the next Chief Minister of Telangana where Congress defeated the grand old party K Chandrasekhar Rao of BRS. According to the sources, Reddy is about to the oath for his newly designated post as Chief Minister for the state, Telangana and Former Congress President Sonia Gandhi is likely to attend the swearing-in ceremony on Thursday. The Congress President was asked if she is to attend the ceremony, addressing the media she said “Probably”.

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06 Dec

Prime Minister Narendra Modi consoles cyclone hit people

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Cyclonic Michaung made landfall crossing south Andhra Pradesh coast leaving its maximum fury to be felt in Chennai and adjoining areas in neighbouring Tamil Nadu on Monday. On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that authorities have been working tirelessly on the ground to assist those affected. Also on the other hand, the authorities have warned Southern districts of Odisha and eastern Telangana to be on alert. In a post on X, Modi said, "My thoughts are with the families of those who have lost their loved ones due to Cyclone Michaung, especially in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and…

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05 Dec

Section 6A of the citizenship Act to be examined for Assam immigrants

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On Tuesday, Supreme Court bench to examine the constitutional validity of section 6A of the Citizenship Act relating to illegal immigrants in Assam. According to the sources, five judges bench to examine the validation of the immigrants and they are Chief Justice D Y Chandrachud, Senior advocate Shyam Divan and other  Justices Surya Kant, M M Sundresh, J B Pardiwala and Manoj Misra. About the section 6A of the Citizenship Act, those who have come to Assam on or after January 1, 1966 but before March 25, 1971, also the immigrants must register themselves under section 18 for citizenship of…

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05 Dec

Illegal weapons seized in Manipur

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An operation was carried out in Manipur by Assam Rifles in collaboration with local police of the state to detect weapon smuggling since the violence hit on Monday. According to the sources, the operation was carried out in the Loiching range of Kangpokpi, Manipur in which the authorities have successfully caught a cache of illegal weapons and war-related supplies. The illegal weapons that were smuggled into that state included an AK-56 rifle with two magazines, a single-shot barrel rifle, a Chinese grenade, a mortar round, 100 rounds of AK-56 ammunition, and seven fired cases from a single-shot barrel rifle.

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05 Dec

284 students affected by violence in Manipur

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Due to the Manipur violence, many students’ studies have been affected since the violence got started in the state. The Supreme Court, a bench of Chief Justices have announced of providing two options to the students at central Universities of Assam and Meghalaya. As per reports, the two options includes students to either get admission to Assam University in Silchar or North Eastern Hill University in Shillong or attend online classes in viewing the situation of the state, Manipur the court has taken the decision. The court has asked the students to contact the nodal officer appointed by the Registrar…

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04 Dec

PM Modi defeats Congress in three states, 2024 polls

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi defeated Congress on 2024 Lok Sabha polls by winning seats for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Chhattisgarh. On the winning of PM Modi, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his gratitude for the third time in a row. The Assam CM said, “I want to thank the people of Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh and Telangana for supporting PM Modi. India will become a world leader under PM Modi. We don’t have any doubt that people will give PM Modi a resounding victory in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. PM Modi will become the Prime Minister for…

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04 Dec

Assam CM announces on reservation of seats in engineering college

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Assam Government has decided about reserving 5% seats in engineering colleges for the students who have pursued schooling from government schools in the state, Assam. According to the sources, the decision is taken to promote more enrollments in the state run schools especially for those students who have studied in government from class 7 to 12. The Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma did the announcement during state cabinet meeting held in Tinsukia, Assam.

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