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24 Nov

Assam CM Himanta comments on Assam-Meghalaya firing incident

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma made the comments when asked by reporters amid the ongoing conflict between Assam and Meghalaya. CM Himanta was also asked about the ongoing talks to resolve the border dispute, he reiterated that it had nothing to do with the border. Sarma told reporters, “Just to clarify this incident has nothing to do with the border, as it has been reported in the national media. It was basically a clash between villagers and police over some forest wood.” “The matter was related to some timber-related clashes and we have ordered a judicial inquiry and referred…

24 Nov

Tigor.ev now comes with More Tech and More Lux Features

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In line with its New Forever philosophy, Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer, today launched the new Tigor.evsedan with an extended range of 315 km (ARAI certified) andhost of premium & technology features. Now available in a new Magnetic Red color option, the Tigor.ev accentuates the feeling of luxury and comfort with new additions like Leatherette upholstery, Leather wrapped steering wheel, Rain Sensing wipers, Auto Headlamps and Cruise Control. It also offers more tech experience to customers with smart enhancements likeMulti-Mode Regen, Connected Car Technology- Zconnect, Smartwatch Connectivity, iTPMS and Tyre Puncture Repair Kit which will be offered as standard…

24 Nov

Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile Agni-3 successfully tested

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India on Wednesday test-fired the Agni-3 intermediate-range ballistic missile from Odisha's APJ Abdul Kalam Island. “India carried out a successful training launch of an Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile, Agni-3 from APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha on November 23, 2022. The successful test was part of routine user training launches carried out under the aegis of the Strategic Forces Command. The launch was carried out for a predetermined range and validated all operational parameters of the system”, the ministry of defense said in a statement. Agni-3 is the third entrant in the Agni missile series and was first test-fired on July…

23 Nov

Assam CM addressed Shraddha murder case in a campaigning for BJP poll

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Campaign for Bharat Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in poll-bound Gujarat in south Delhi’s Mehrauli is on. While campaigning, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma, referring to the Shraddha murder case, said, "Someone from the police asked Aftab Poonawala, 'Why do you date only Hindu women?' In this, he said that Hindus are emotional." Narrating the incident, Sarma said, “When the police asked him, 'Why do you bring only Hindu women?', Aftab said that Hindus are emotional. This is not only the story of Aftab, there are several such Aftab-honoring events in the country. There is a strong need for strict…

23 Nov

Meghalaya-Assam border disrupt again

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In a dispute between Assam-Meghalaya six people were killed, on Tuesday. Among those killed were a forest guard and other residents of Meghalaya. For enquiry purpose, Assam Police calleda retired High Court judge. Meanwhile, apprehending law, Meghalaya suspended mobile internet services in seven districts for 48 hours from 10.30 am on Tuesday. However, the Assam Police said a forest department team intercepted the truck in Meghalaya's West Karbi Anglong district and a mob from the Meghalaya side later attacked state forest guards and policemen, prompting firing from the Assam side to Control the situation. The Assam government said it would…

21 Nov

Rs 50 crore drugs seized in Karbi

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Three people were arrested along with 1.80 lakh tablets used for drugs in the Lakhipur area of Cachar on Sunday. The market value of seized drugs is 50 crore. Assam Police conducted two raids. Another raid was conducted at Karbi Anglong. Five accused of involvement in drug trade. Assam Police recovered drugs worth crores of rupees from Cachar and Karbi Anglong districts. The operation was carried out on Monday. According to sources, the names of the five accused are Abdul Saeed, Ibazur Rahman and Sameer Alam, all of them are residents of Cachar district. Further investigation of the case is…

21 Nov

Assam Police arrested Bangladeshi national

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Assam Police and Border Security Force (BSF) arrested one Bangladeshi national while operating a project. According to sources, the incident took place in South Salmara Mankachar district of Assam. BSF and South Salmara Mankachar District Police forces conducted a joint operation in Kukurmara area of the neighboring district. Police said, “On info that some contraband drugs were kept hidden in Kukurmara Char area, we conducted search and held a Bangladeshi national. No suspected items found yet.”

19 Nov

Governor inaugurates golden jubilee celebrations of Bapujee College

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Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi said, “Indian culture, education and value system are far more superior to other countries of the world. So, in sync with our rich cultural antecedents, educational institutions especially the schools must devote themselves to teaching to sustain our rich heritage”. The Governor while complementing the Bapuji College for rendering services in the field of knowledge dissemination for the last 50 years said that in this process the college has been providing its students' opportunities and challenges to face the world with conviction. He also said that the role of the college has also enabled the…

19 Nov

Governor attends Golden Jubilee Celebrations of Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute

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Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi said that Southeast Asian Region is going through a demographic as well as rapid urbanization and accelerated life style changes. All of these are contributing to the growing burden of non-communicable diseases including cancer. Guwahati being the Gateway to the South East Asian nations is also witnessing growing instances of cancer. Speaking at the golden jubilee year celebrations of Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute here yesterday, the Governor said that in view of the increasing cases of cancer being reported in the region, Guwahati should have sound cancer care infrastructure to treat the people of…

18 Nov

Two Madrasa teachers held for torturing teachers

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The district police arrested two teachers from Cachar district of Sonai area for torturing a boy and imparting lessons on Jihad. According to sources, an FIR has been lodged against two persons for the Independent Bazar Islamia Madrasa Ithitim Khana. The men have been accused of wrongful detention, physical and mental torture and indoctrinating students in madrassas with jihadi ideology. Madrasa authorities, meanwhile, denied the allegations and claimed in front of the media that they do not teach jihadist lessons but Islamic education.