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Manipur Govt Declares Shutdown of Educational Institutions Amid Intense Rainfall

The decision, taken as a precautionary measure, aims to mitigate risks associated with the ongoing severe weather conditions. Chief Minister N Biren Singh conveyed the directive via the social media platform X, urging citizens to prioritize safety and remain indoors during this period. “Heavy rain and hailstorms have wreaked havoc in several parts of Manipur, […]

CM Rio: Assam-Nagaland Govt trying to resolve border issue outside court

Guwahati: Nagaland chief minister Neiphiu Rio claimed that both the Assam and Nagaland governments have been attempting to resolve the long-running border conflicts out of court. “Like today there has been a permanent solution to Assam-Aruncahal border issues…We should settle our disputes outside the court,” said CM Rio. Speaking to the media, CM Rio said, […]

Assam govt signs petroleum mining lease pact with OIL in 8 blocks

Ananda Kumar Das of the Assam government’s geology and mining department and Agadh Medhi of OIL‘s executive director (border basin) signed the agreement in the presence of state mines and minerals minister Jogen Mohan and other senior officials. The eight petroleum mining lease blocks are Dibrugarh, Dibrugarh Extn, Hugrijan Extn, Borhapjan, Borhat, Moran, Dumduma Extn […]

Assam govt to withdraw all COVID-19 restrictions from February 15

Assam government will withdraw all COVID-19 restrictions in the state from February 15, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday. Detailed notification in this regard will be issued on Monday. The curb that will be lifted include mandatory COVID-19 testing facilities at airports, railway stations and hospitals. Besides, night curfew will also stand withdrawn. […]

Assam: Will Not Run Government In Hagrama Style, Says Pramod Boro

The leader of BTR (Bodoland Territorial Region) stated that he will not operate the government in the way it was run by Hagrama during his rule.His statement about running the government criticized the BPF (Bodoland People’s Front) and Hagrama Mohilary, the former Chief Executive Member of the Bodoland Territorial Council. While addressing the media on […]

No problem with Congress joining MDA government: Meghalaya BJP

The Meghalaya BJP has said that it has no problem with Congress joining the Meghalaya Democratic Alliance (MDA) government in state, of which, it is also a partner. The MDA government in Meghalaya is the first and only state in the country to have both BJP and Congress as partners. Notably, on February 8, five […]

Foundation stone of 25 new schemes laid in Doomdoma

Doomdooma MLA Rupesh Gowala laid the foundation stone of 25 new schemes worth Rs 2 crore in 10 different wards of Doomdooma town under Doomdooma Municipal Board (DMB) recently. Speaking on this occasion, MLA Rupesh Gowala reiterated his commitment for the all round development of Doomdooma LAC. He also said that the sanctioned amount of […]

Assam cinemas shut despite govt’s nod to 100% capacity

Cinemas in the state are still shut despite the government’s nod to resume screening with 100% capacity as owners are waiting for the release of new movies.Chinmoy Sarma, president of All Assam Cinema Hall Owners’ Association and also the owner of Anuradha Cineplex that turned 50, said, “The state government had given the nod to […]

Assam govt carries out eviction to clear Sattra land of ‘encroachers’

At least 37 families were Saturday evicted from Assam’s Barpeta district as part of a government drive to clear land belonging to the Barpeta Sattra, a 16th-century Vaishnavite monastery, allegedly from “encroachers”, authorities said. The drive came days after controversy erupted over Congress legislator Sherman Ali Ahmed’s allegedly “instigating” comments during a visit to the […]