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22 Nov

Bangladeshi sent back to their country

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Seven Bangladeshi nationals who entered India from a location close to Agartala in Tripura and they were detained in Assam while on the way to Delhi. The detained Bangladeshi identified as Sahida Begum, Abdul Wadud Mandal, Babul Sardar, Sarmin Begum, her three minor sons Ismail Sheikh, Shakil Sheikh and Shakib Sheikh. According to the sources, to receive the Bangladeshi nationals, a team from Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) and Officer-in-Charge of Beanibazar Police Station, Shimul Roy,were present at the spot in the presence of Assam Police squad. Officials said"One of them was arrested a few years ago in the Sivasagar district,…

22 Nov

kokrajhar celebrates peace BTR peace development

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Assam’s Bodo tribe came together in Kokrajhar to celebrate three peaceful years of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), after decades of violence and chaos, on Monday. About the dark phase of Bodo Tribe: There had been communal clash between the Bodos and minority Muslims in the state, leading to loss of hundreds of live by kidnapping, bombarding, firings, counter firing and deaths, leaving the common people helpless. Since then, the tribe community has demanded a separate state for their community’s people.

21 Nov

Police headquarters and offices illuminated in blue

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The Assam Police culminated ‘Go Blue’ campaign for World Children’s Day which started from November 14 and the day is globally observed on November 20. The headquarters and offices of Police were illuminated blue in color, Assam. According to the sources, the campaign was initiated to express solidarity with the cause of child rights illuminating the color Blue for the campaign. Also the campaign was initiated by UNICEF, the UN agency that works on child’s right. A Police statement said, “By going blue, the Assam Police reiterated its ongoing commitment towards promoting and protecting the rights of all children. As…

21 Nov

Uttarakhan tunnel, rescue operation to for two to three days

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An incident took place on Uttarakhand district where a tunnel got collapsed due to landslide and with that trapped several workers inside on November 12. However, On Monday first video of the workers was captured after a camera was slipped inside to film the trapped men. Since then, the rescuers have developed contact with the trapped men by providing oxygen, food and water through a narrow pipe inserted earlier. Further, the rescuers appear to be using two-way radios to communicate with the trapped men and in the video released to the press, shown that one of them is holding a…

21 Nov

Assam Police arrested man in rape case

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A 47 years old man from Assam’s Cachar district raped a 9-years old girl for multiple times and is now arrested by the Assam Police. According to the sources, the girl and her family lived next to the accused man and his identity is not yet ascertained by the Police. Further, the accused will be presented to the court on Tuesday. According to the victim’s mother, “Recently, she has been suffering due to stomach pain, and then her private area began to bleed. We brought her to the hospital, and while she was receiving treatment, she told us the whole…

18 Nov

Assam government to combine class 10th, 12th boards

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The Assam Government hold Cabinet meeting on November 16 and during the meeting the decision was taken about merging class 10th and 12th boards in Assam. Currently, it is the Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) for Class 10 and the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) for Class 12, after the merger the board will be called the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB). According to the sources, the decision to merge the boards and the council into one single entity has been made to develop, regulate and supervise the standards and quality of school education in Assam.

18 Nov

India eyes fairy tale finish for World Cup 2023

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After playing nearly seven weeks in India for Cricket World Cup, the tournament is about come to a fiery end. On Sunday, INDIA will be playing against AUSTRALIA at Narendra Modi Stadium, AHMADABAD. To earlier sources, team India defeated New Zealand at Wankheda Stadium at the semi-final and on the other hand, Australia defeated South- Africa at the semi-final. Virat Kohli has notched 711 runs - over 100 more than Quentin de Kock in second with and hit three centuries and five half-centuries in 10 innings. Now, Rohit Sharma’s India undefeated will be playing the finals after 10 years of…

17 Nov

Assam Rifles was brought under attack; accused unidentified

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Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast was triggered on targeting Assam Rifles vehicle in Manipur's Tengnoupal district on Thursday where Kuki and Meitei ethnic communities broke massive violence in the region. According to the sources, a patrol of the 20 Assam Rifles Battalion, comprising 10 personnel was out on a routine area domination patrol early Thursday morning. The personnel were in a mine protected vehicle when the Rifles were attacked at the spot. However, the attack was done by some unidentified insurgents; the investigation is underway for the attack. Also no casualty found for the attack. A tribal organization of Kuki…

17 Nov

Team India has paved its way to WC 2023, Ganguly’s all the best wishes

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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly addressing the media after thrilling semi-final against New Zealand comments on team India’s performance. As team India has reached the World Cup 2023 finals and is about to play against Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Ganguly said, "India is looking smashing at the moment. I wish them all the best for Ahmedabad. India have played very well in the tournament, and just one match and Australia stand between them and the World Cup trophy. If India continue to play like how they have performed in the tournament so far, then…

16 Nov

Assam Governor accused for violating election norms

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Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria is accused for campaign in Rajasthan for BJP. The Assam units of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) have demanded his resignation from the post. According to the opposition parties, Kataria has violated the election norms as he relinquished all political posts before joining the constitutional post. The parties have asked for President and Election Commission intervention into the matter. Assam TMC President Ripun Bora said, "Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria is busy campaigning for the BJP in Udaipur, Rajasthan. This is a challenge to democracy; the Election Commission of India…