GUWAHATI: Intelligence Bureau chief Tapan Deka Sunday recollected his close relationship with Assam Police in his stint of three decades with IB and said that he never failed to mention the role of Assam Police in handling various issues including militancy and volatile law and order situations in various national and international forums. Addressing as the chief guest at the Assam Police Day function at the 4th APBN headquarters at Kahilipara here, Deka complimented the entire Assam Police for all round achievements in various fields and spoke about the recent infrastructural developments and recruitment rallies to fill up more than…
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GUWAHATI: Former NSCN(I-M) deputy commander and notorious drug lord Ramai Khezii Hopingson was sentenced to 20 years of rigorous imprisonment by the court of the special judge, Nagaon in a drugs trafficking case on Saturday. He was found guilty by the court during the hearing of the case on Friday. Ramai Khezii Hopingson, who hails from Senapati district of Manipur was also imposed a fine of Rs 2 lakh in connection with Nagaon PS case No 2695/2021 under section 21 (c) NDPS Act. The case was registered on October 25, 2021, and it was chargesheeted on December 13, 2021. The…
GUWAHATI: “In the initial state, the view of the Constitution regarding amendment was that any part of the Constitution is amendable. There has been a debate on the Constitution’s basic structure theory or doctrine since 1975. The basic structure of the Constitution should not be changed during any kind of amendment of the Constitution,” Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan said on Saturday. Bhuyan was delivering a talk on “Constitution: Equality and Democracy” in the campus of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) on Saturday. Justice Bhuyan said that Article 14, having the components of equality before the law and equal…
GUWAHATI: Both Assam and Meghalaya on Saturday decided to hand over the Mukhrow firing incident case to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) as the judicial commission constituted by both state governments was not able to make any progress in the investigation into the case. Six people, including a forest guard from Assam, were killed in a clash between Assam Police, forest Protection battalion and timber smugglers of Meghalaya at Mukhrow in West Karbi Anglong district of Assam on November 22, 2022. Assam government had constituted a one-man judicial panel led by Justice (retired) Rumi Kumari Phukan, while the Meghalaya…
GUWAHATI: Sleuhs of the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Directorate (VACD) arrested a lot mandal from Narayanpur revenue circle office in Lakhimpur district on charges of bribery on Saturday. The lot mandal Dulal Chandra Baniya had demanded Rs 80,000 as a bribe from an individual for processing mutation works. Later, the lot mandal had reduced the amount of bribe to Rs 60,000. The individual approached the VAC Directorate to take necessary legal action against the public servant. “A trap was laid today by a team from the VAC Directorate at Dhalpur under Lakhimpur district. Dulal Chandra Baniya was caught red-handed in his…
GUWAHATI: “Sewali”- a pre-Durga Puja event organized by Kolkata Assamese Women’s Welfare Association (KAWWS) concluded at Assam Bhawan in Kolkata on Saturday. The two-day-long event was inaugurated by Miranda Das, joint secretary, Assam Government. Oli Borah, general manager, North Eastern Development Finance Corporation (NEDFi), attended the event as the guest of honour. The event kicked off with the felicitation of a few Assamese women, including Rekha Basu Chaliha, Navamalati Chakraborty, Piku Saha for their achievements. Bringing in the mood of Durga Puja, a cultural programme was also organized with songs and dance by the talented Assamese women living in Kolkata. …
GUWAHATI: 18 captive-bred pygmy hogs were released in the sprawling Manas National Park of Assam by the Pygmy Hog Conservation Programme (PHCP) on Saturday. This is the fourth time pygmy hogs have been reintroduced to Manas Park by the PHCP after successful releases in 2022, 2021 and 2020. This has now taken the total number of this critically endangered species released at this site up to 54, meaning the PHCP is well on its way to meeting its target of 60 hogs released in Manas by 2025. The programme, which is made up of founding partner Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust,…
Dispur, Assam: In preparation for the upcoming Panchayat polls in Assam, the Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) has officially released the final voter’s list. This pivotal step marks a significant milestone in the state’s democratic process, ensuring that eligible citizens are ready to exercise their right to vote in the grassroots-level elections. The release of the final voter’s list is a culmination of months of meticulous work by ASEC officials, who have been diligently verifying and updating electoral rolls to ensure the accuracy and inclusivity of the list. This process includes the removal of duplicate entries, the addition of newly…
New Delhi, September 29, 2023 – In a significant development, the Tripura Police Department witnessed a major reshuffle today, with the appointment of seasoned IPS officer Anurag Dhankar as the Additional Director General of Police (ADGP) for Law & Order. The move comes as part of the state government’s efforts to strengthen the police force and enhance law enforcement capabilities. Breaking the News In a notification issued by the Tripura government’s Home Department earlier today, Anurag Dhankar, a distinguished Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, has been entrusted with the crucial responsibility of maintaining law and order in the state. Dhankar,…
Delhi, September 29, 2023: A 13-member delegation from the Eastern Naga People’s Organization (ENPO) arrived in the national capital today to hold crucial talks with the Union Home Secretary, marking a significant step towards resolving long-standing issues in the region. The ENPO, representing various Eastern Naga tribes, has been advocating for the recognition of their unique identity and the resolution of historical grievances. The delegation’s visit to Delhi comes after a series of dialogues and negotiations at both regional and national levels. The delegation is led by Mr. Kuknalim Longri, the President of ENPO, and includes prominent leaders, representatives, and…