GUWAHATI, February 27, 2024:In a recent development in Assam’s political landscape, Pijush Hazarika, a minister from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has made a bold claim that the majority of Congress leaders in the state are in touch with the BJP. However, no concrete details were provided by Hazarika to substantiate his assertion. Responding to a post by Assam Congress in-charge Jitendra Singh Alwar, Hazarika took to Twitter to state, “Dear Jitendra Singh Ji, except Rakibul Hussain, Rekibuddin Ahmed, Zakir Hussain Sikdar, and Nurul Huda, all other @INCAssam leaders / MLA’s are in touch with us.” Hazarika further hinted that…
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IMPHAL,25.02.2024: In a surprising turn of events, all major media houses in Manipur have collectively decided to halt the publication of news, effective immediately. This decision, shrouded in mystery, has left the public and stakeholders bewildered about the reasons behind such a unified move. Reliable sources, speaking on condition of anonymity, have confirmed to NETV that media houses across the state are ceasing all operations starting today. When approached, representatives of journalist associations in Manipur acknowledged the stoppage but remained tight-lipped about the motives driving this unprecedented decision. Manipur, a state with a tumultuous history marked by decades of violence…
DELHI February 24, 2024:In a heated exchange of words, All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) leader and spokesperson, Waris Pathan, has accused the Assam government, led by Himanta Biswa Sarma, of being anti-Muslim following the recent repeal of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act. Pathan alleges that the government’s actions violate key constitutional articles pertaining to religious freedom. The repealed law, which governed Muslim marriages and divorces, has drawn criticism from Pathan, who argues that it infringes upon the fundamental rights enshrined in articles 25, 26, and 28 of the Indian constitution. According to him, every individual has the right to…
GUWAHATI, 23.02.2024: Assam witnesses a major bureaucratic overhaul as the state government initiates a significant reshuffle in the administrative setup. The home department of the state government issued a notification today, announcing the transfer and posting of several Assam Civil Service (ACS) officers. In a swift move, the Circle Officer of Ghograpar Revenue Circle in Nalbari, Manisha Kalita, has been transferred and posted as the Circle Officer of Dergaon Revenue Circle in Golaghat. This reshuffle, affecting officers across various revenue circles, is aimed at optimizing administrative efficiency and addressing the dynamic needs of different regions. Among other notable changes, Devahuti…
DELHI, February 23, 2024:In a significant development ahead of the upcoming Assam Assembly elections, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the Congress have finalized their seat-sharing agreement in Delhi. This collaboration aims to present a united front against the incumbent government, strategically aligning their resources for maximum impact. Earlier, the AAP had unveiled candidates for three key constituencies – Dibrugarh, Tezpur, and Guwahati. However, in a joint decision, both parties have decided to withdraw AAP candidates from Dibrugarh and Tezpur, opting to focus their efforts solely on the Guwahati constituency. The move is seen as a tactical decision to consolidate…
ITANAGAR,22.02.2024: In a significant milestone, Arunachal Pradesh has emerged as a trailblazer in the successful implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme, achieving 100% saturation in the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ initiative. Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that the state has become the first in the northeast and the tenth in the country to attain cent per cent saturation under this central government-sponsored scheme. The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is a visionary initiative aimed at providing safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households in India by…
GUWAHATI February 22, 2024: In a recent development, the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has decided to reschedule the Combined Competitive (Prelim) Examination, 2023 to March 18, 2024, a Monday, instead of the initially planned date of March 17, 2024, a Sunday. The announcement came through a notification issued by the Secretary of the APSC, citing the need for this change. The decision to shift the examination date has sparked concerns among students, particularly the All Assam Students Union (AASU), who had earlier expressed apprehensions regarding the scheduling clash between the APSC’s Combined Competitive Examination (CCE) (Preliminary) 2023 and the…
Shillong, February 21, 2024: The Meghalaya government, led by Chief Minister Conrad Sangma, presented the state budget for the fiscal year 2024-25 today, emphasizing an ambitious plan named ‘Mission 10.’ The budget outlines a fiscal deficit of Rs 2,029 crore, approximately 3.83 per cent of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP). Under the ‘Mission 10’ initiative, the government aims to propel Meghalaya into a 10 billion US dollar economy by leveraging 10 opportunities and providing 10 guarantees for growth and development. Chief Minister Sangma, who also oversees the Finance department, revealed that the total receipts for the upcoming fiscal year…
Guwahati, February 21, 2024 In a bid to protect public health and eliminate non-scientific healing practices with malicious intent, the Assam government has tabled the Assam Healing (Prevention of Evil) Practices Bill, 2024. The bill, introduced by State Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika on behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, aims to create a safe, science-based environment and promote social awareness. The proposed legislation grants the government the authority to ban evil or magical healing practices specifically targeted at certain diseases and health disorders, as outlined in Section 3. Additionally, Section 4 empowers the government to restrict misleading advertisements…
GUWAHATI, February 21, 2024 : Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi alleges a drastic increase in unemployment rates during BJP’s Amrit Kaal, citing the Economic Survey of Assam 2023-24. In a press conference held at the Assam Legislative Assembly on February 21, Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi expressed deep concern over the surge in unemployment rates in the state during the BJP-led government’s Amrit Kaal. Referring to the recently released Economic Survey of Assam 2023-24, Gogoi claimed that the unemployment numbers have witnessed a significant rise, painting a grim picture for the youth in the state. According to Gogoi, the Economic Survey of…