Assam-o arikala mangipa manderangko dakchakna USTM VC-ni tik kaaniko Cong jegala
SHILLONG: Assam adoko niam gri songdongenggipa manderangko Assam sorkari arikgalengon, arikgala mangipa nokdangrangni bisarangna Mission Rehabilitation Education-ni bimingo dakchakna aro lekka porako onna gita University of Science & Technology Meghalaya (USTM) Vice Chancellor-ni parakataniko Meghalaya Pradesh Mahila Congress (MPMC) raken jegalataha. Mandeskana kasae dakchakaniko chinga jegalenga ongja indiba skanggipa Meghalaya adoko songdongenggipa Khasi aro gipin [] The post Assam-o arikala mangipa manderangko dakchakna USTM VC-ni tik kaaniko Cong jegala appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Mlaya-ni Sixth Schedule ajarangko chelchakchina Tura MDC didia
TURA: Assam adoko niam gri songdongenggipa manderangko Assam sorkari arikgalengani gimin arikgalako mangipa manderang Meghalaya adoko katnapna jotton kaskanaba gnang ine kenchakanirang ongkatengon, Meghalaya adoko, mongsongbate Ri Bhoi, North Garo Hills aro West Garo Hills ajarango niam gri napsrukaniko nambate nirokchina Tura-ni MDC Bernard N Marak, adokni Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma-ko didiataha. Assam-o arikgala [] The post Mlaya-ni Sixth Schedule ajarangko chelchakchina Tura MDC didia appeared first on The Shillong Times .
2 Tripura profs suspended for inappropriate conduct
5.5kg meth tabs seized in Mizorams Champhai
MNF alleges infra funds misuse in Mizoram
Meghalaya inks 13 MoUs to drive rural economy
Arunachal guv urges Armymen to study Op Sindoor in depth
Four held with Rs 1cr cash, heroin in Manipur
Myanmar refugees to face deportation if convicted of drug offences: Mizo group
98 Riew households back Siang Upper dam project
Tripura cops probe confinement, sexual assault of Bdesh girl
Parnaik tribute to Kargil heroes on Vijay Diwas
Mizoram oil tanker strike ends as govt vows improved roads
MSMEs leading way in economic growth: Guv
No spillover into Meghalaya from Assam yet: Dy CM
File reply on damage to Deepor Beel in 2 weeks: NGT to state
60 families living in Adingiri Hills get ouster notices
Centre set to extend Prez Rule in Manipur for another 6 months
Manipur Police sets up STF to tackle illegal immigrants
Manipur Cong criticises Prez Rule extension plan, raps BJP for crisis
Caught in the pushback: Assam residents recall being forced out of the country
Hands, eyes tied, asked to urinate in plastic bags, given a few hundred takas and abandoned across the border, the residents say after returning home from their ordeal. They recalled that the only thing district officials had to say after this was that it was a mistake and that they should not think too much about it.
Encroachment crackdown in Uriamghat: Assam CM reviews eviction drive, promises action
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inspected encroached lands in Uriamghat. The government issued eviction notices and aims to clear unlawful occupations. Many encroachers have already vacated voluntarily. The drive includes areas like Negheribil. Authorities plan to restore peace and create economic opportunities for locals. The government seeks public cooperation to prevent future encroachments. Eviction drive will clear over 1.
Assam CM lays foundation for Rs 65-cr administrative Hub in Dibrugarh
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma initiated a project in Dibrugarh. He laid the foundation for a Ministers Office, convention centre, and offices for key officials. This Rs 65 crore project aims to develop Dibrugarh as Assam's second capital. The new infrastructure will improve administrative outreach in Upper Assam.
145 bank accounts held by 10 companies serve as mule accounts to park, rotate cyber crime money
BHOPAL: Around 145 bank accounts held by ten companies registered in India are under scanner for allegedly being used by fraudsters to park and rotate money generated from investment frauds, cybercrimes and digital arrest. Ongoing investigations into a major forex trade investment fraud racket (having international links), which was busted by the Madhya Pradesh Polices Special Task Force (MPSTF) a few months back, led the sleuths to identify 145 bank accounts across the country. The accounts were being held and operated by at least ten companies registered in different parts of India. Transactions worth a whopping Rs 3200 crore were detected in those 145 accounts over the last eight-nine months, out of which around Rs 180 crore have been frozen/put on hold, as that sum is related to forex trade investment fraud case being probed by the MPSTF. Continued investigations into the 145 accounts led to another startling revelation at least 14 of those accounts had been used by cyber-fraudsters to park the proceeds of their crime in the same accounts. The alleged cyber-crimes whose proceeds parked in 14 out of the 145 bank accounts (under MPSTFs scanner) have come to light following 262 complaints made by cyber, job and investment fraud victims to police establishments of different states as well as the Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) of the Union Ministry of Home Affairs over the last few months. Seven FIRs have already been registered in multiple states, among them Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh and Assam. According to Special DG (MPSTF) Pankaj Srivastava, The 262 complaints with various state police agencies and the MHAs I4C pertain to cybercrimes involving around Rs 68 crore, out of which a significant sum was parked and routed through the bank accounts held by the ten companies registered in India, two of which are on our scanner in connection with forex trade investment fraud racket case. A Navi Mumbai-based woman who lost Rs 1.88 crore following digital arrest in November 2024, is among cyber, job and investment fraud victims, whose hard-earned money was parked in bank accounts which are among the 145 bank accounts held and operated by ten companies. Already probing our primary case which pertains to the BotBro-enabled forex investment trading fraud, our teams have also started now reaching out to the cyber, investment, job and loan fraud victims. Weve already reached out to around 48 victims in different states, who were among those who made the 262 complaints with I4C and state police forces, a senior MPSTF officer said. Out of the 262 complaints received particularly by MHAs I4C, maximum 91 pertain to investment frauds, 75 are related to share market investment/trading, 37 UPI fraud complaints, 11 are job fraud complaints, while six pertain to digital arrests. As part of the continued probe into the major BotBro-Meta 5 Trading app-enabled forex trade investment fraud, which was busted by the MPSTF following an FIR after a Rs 20.18 lakh fraud complaint by an Indore-based young businessman a few months back, the MPSTF teams are already in multiple cities of UP, Haryana and Odisha. These teams are particularly probing into the businesses of two of the ten companies whose accounts were largely used by the rackets kingpin Nawab Khan alias Lavish Chaudhary (originally hailing from western UP, but possibly operating from the Middle East) and large network of fraudsters to make people from MP and other states invest huge sums in forex trading with the promise of returns spanning between 72% to 90%. Two of the main companies in whose accounts the forex trade rackets players asked investors to invest sums to get benefits of the BoTBro and Meta 5 Trading App-based forex trading, have their corporate offices on a single floor in Noida and related offices in Haryana and Odisha, a source privy to the ongoing probe said. Aware of the fact that fraudulent designs have been exposed following the MP police action, the forex trade investment fraud rackets operatives are now using social media platforms to tell their investors about switching over to alternative platforms like Bot Alpha.
Two days of market fall erodes Rs 8.67 lakh crore from investors wealth
New Delhi, Jul 25 (PTI) Investors wealth eroded by Rs 8.67 lakh crore in two days of sharp fall in the equity market, where the benchmark Sensex tanked 1.52 per cent. Persistent foreign fund outflows and heavy selling in financial, IT stocks have dragged the markets lower. In the past two trading days, the 30-share BSE Sensex has dropped 1,263.55 points or 1.52 per cent. Following the sharp fall in equities, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms fell by Rs 8,67,406.75 crore to Rs 4,51,67,858.16 crore (USD 5.22 trillion) in two days. On Friday, the Sensex tanked 721.08 points or
Gujarat government grants citizenship to 185 Pakistani refugees, CAA push intensifies
AHMEDABAD: In a sharp push under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 185 Pakistan-displaced individuals were granted Indian citizenship in Gujarat on July 25. At a Rajkot event, MoS Harsh Sanghvi handed over certificates to refugees settled in Kutch, Morbi, and Rajkot, assuring them full government support and access to welfare schemes. In a deeply emotional ceremony held in Rajkot, Minister of State for Home Affairs Harsh Sanghvi declared that 'a new life has begun' for 185 displaced persons from Pakistan as they were officially granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Only two granted citizenship via CAA in Assam The crowd erupted in chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai as Sanghvi said, Keep smiling... from now on, you are citizens of India. Linking their plight to the religious persecution in Pakistan, Sanghvi did not mince words. He said, When you hear the stories of these people -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists -- you cannot hold back tears. A few lost their husbands, others lost their homes to flames. And yet they endured. I salute their strength. He contrasted Indias pluralism with Pakistans oppression, saying, India is a land where every religion is respected. If the world truly wants to witness human rights in action, they must look at India, especially Gujarat. He also raised a sharp question: Why is there no global outrage over the atrocities on minority Hindus in Pakistan? Amid emotional moments, newly naturalised citizens shared their stories of pain, resilience, and pride. Bhavanaben Maheshwari, originally from Pakistan and now living in Rajkot, said, I faced a lot of hardships there. But today, after years of struggle, I proudly call myself an Indian. Another recipient, Champa Khambhala from Morbi, echoed the sentiment: Life in India is far better than in Pakistan, where Hindus cant even celebrate festivals freely. With her voice trembling, she added, Many of my family members are still stuck in Pakistan. I hope they, too, get the chance to unite with us in India someday. The ceremony wasnt just about documents it marked a loud and clear message about Indias stance on human dignity, national belonging, and justice for persecuted minorities. Citizenship to 60-yr-old under CAA, 1st in Bihar
From suffering to citizenship: Gujarat government grants citizenship to 185 Pakistani refugees
AHMEDABAD: In a sharp push under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA), 185 Pakistan-displaced individuals were granted Indian citizenship in Gujarat on July 25. At a Rajkot event, MoS Harsh Sanghvi handed over certificates to refugees settled in Kutch, Morbi, and Rajkot, assuring them full government support and access to welfare schemes. In a deeply emotional ceremony held in Rajkot, Minister of State for Home Affairs Harsh Sanghvi declared that 'a new life has begun' for 185 displaced persons from Pakistan as they were officially granted Indian citizenship under the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). Only two granted citizenship via CAA in Assam The crowd erupted in chants of Bharat Mata Ki Jai as Sanghvi said, Keep smiling... from now on, you are citizens of India. Linking their plight to the religious persecution in Pakistan, Sanghvi did not mince words. He said, When you hear the stories of these people -- Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists -- you cannot hold back tears. A few lost their husbands, others lost their homes to flames. And yet they endured. I salute their strength. He contrasted Indias pluralism with Pakistans oppression, saying, India is a land where every religion is respected. If the world truly wants to witness human rights in action, they must look at India, especially Gujarat. He also raised a sharp question: Why is there no global outrage over the atrocities on minority Hindus in Pakistan? Amid emotional moments, newly naturalised citizens shared their stories of pain, resilience, and pride. Bhavanaben Maheshwari, originally from Pakistan and now living in Rajkot, said, I faced a lot of hardships there. But today, after years of struggle, I proudly call myself an Indian. Another recipient, Champa Khambhala from Morbi, echoed the sentiment: Life in India is far better than in Pakistan, where Hindus cant even celebrate festivals freely. With her voice trembling, she added, Many of my family members are still stuck in Pakistan. I hope they, too, get the chance to unite with us in India someday. The ceremony wasnt just about documents it marked a loud and clear message about Indias stance on human dignity, national belonging, and justice for persecuted minorities. Citizenship to 60-yr-old under CAA, 1st in Bihar
Assam Rifles Recovers 1.97 Kg Drugs Worth Rs 6.6 Crore In Mizoram
In a targeted operation, Assam Rifles recovered 1.97 kg of methamphetamine tablets worth Rs 6.6 crore from the Tuikhuahtlang area of Aizawl, Mizoram, officials said. Three individuals were apprehended during the joint operation.
NDA likely to commence consultations over its nominee for VP post after July 28
NEW DELHI: With the EC formally initiating the process of electing the next Vice President by appointing a Returning Officer, the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is expected to commence consultations for its nominee for the key constitutional post after July 28. This move comes amid indications that the Opposition will also field a candidate. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to speak in both Houses of Parliament after July 28 on Operation Sindoor. In the electoral college, which comprises members of both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha, the ruling BJP-led NDA holds a clear majority with nearly 425 members out of a total of 782 MPs. This makes its nominee, clear and strong to win the polls to this second-highest constitutional post of Vice President after the President of India. There is growing speculation that the Modi government may once again take a bold step to send a strong message in line with its mantra of womens empowerment by fielding a woman candidate. If this possibility materialises, it would mark a significant representation of nari-shakti, with women occupying both the posts of President and Vice President. In the days to come, the prospect of a woman serving as Army Chief may no longer remain a distant assumption. Remember, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, at a function in Bihar, expressed hope that one day a woman may be seen as the Chief of the Army, remarked a senior BJP leader. Although no official briefing has been made by the BJP regarding the selection of a candidate, sources have indicated that the Vice Presidential candidate will be chosen from within the party, with strong links to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). Given recent experiences, the BJP is unlikely to take the risk of selecting a candidate who could prove unpredictable, once in office. The party leadership is expected to begin serious discussions with NDA allies to reach a consensus on a suitable candidate after 29 July, following the Prime Ministers speech in Parliament. One thing is clear, no candidate who has defected to the BJP from other parties, especially Congress, would be considered for this post. The possibility is that our alliance may finally agree on any one of four serving governors who have been associated with the Sangh and are deeply attached with the partys ideology of keeping the Nation and its Constitution above everything, remarked a very senior BJP leader on July 25 to TNIE. Among the prominent names currently being considered are Karnataka Governor Thawar Chand Gehlot, Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur, Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Bihar Governor Md Arif Khan, and Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel. Election Commission appoints Returning Officer, Assistant ROs to elect Vice-President All are known to have longstanding associations with both the BJP and the Sangh, making them strong contenders. UP Governor Anandiben Patel, the first woman Chief Minister of Gujarat, served in the Rajya Sabha from 1994 to 1998 and has also held the position of the partys national vice president. A gold medallist in education, she was honoured with the Best Teacher award. Karnataka Governor Gehlot holds a D.Litt degree and has been associated with the BJP since its days as the Jan Sangh. A former two-term member of the Rajya Sabha and an RSS swayamsevak since 1960, he has travelled widely abroad for academic and constitutional exchanges and is considered to have a solid grasp of parliamentary processes. Om Prakash Mathur, currently the Governor of Sikkim, has served on the BJPs Central Election Committee and as the partys vice president. He has visited many countries to study democratic governance and was a Rajya Sabha MP from 2008 to 2014. He also worked with the RSS as a pracharak. There is a growing speculation that, taking into account the future political dynamics and learning from Jagdeep Dhankhars tenure, the BJP may opt for a senior party member for the Vice Presidential post, ex officio Chairman of the Rajya Sabha. With state assembly elections due in Bihar in OctoberNovember, and in key states such as West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Assam next year, electoral considerations are also expected to influence the final decision. Meanwhile, the Election Commission (EC) announced on July 25 said that, in consultation with the Ministry of Law and Justice and with the consent of the Deputy Chairman of the Rajya Sabha, it has appointed the Secretary General, Rajya Sabha, PC Mody as the Returning Officer for the Vice Presidential election, 2025. Garima Jain, Joint Secretary in the Rajya Sabha Secretariat, and Vijay Kumar, Director in the same body, have been appointed as Assistant Returning Officers. CM Revanth Reddy urge Centre to appoint Dattatreya as next Vice-President of India
Bihar CM Nitish berates opposition members for coming to assembly dressed in black
Patna, Jul 25 (PTI) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday berated opposition MLAs for turning up at the assembly wearing black shirts, as a mark of protest against the special intensive revision of electoral rolls. The longest serving CM of the state expressed his vexation on the final day of the monsoon session, which is the current assemblys last before fresh elections, to be announced in barely a couple of months from now. As Speaker Nand Kishor Yadav started conducting the Question Hour, opposition members were on their feet, raising slogans against the exercise, which has kept the assembly
Gauhati High Court Dismisses 29 Probationary Officers Linked to APSC Scam
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, JULY 25: In a major development after receiving a Gauhati High Court order, the Assam government has terminated 29 probationary officers who were charged in the notorious APSC cash-for-jobs scam. The move has been made after the court ordered the state to grant re-mustering orders of discharge in a plain format on []
Assam Police Jawan Accused of Attempting to Rape Minor in Kamrup District
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, JULY 25: An Assam Police Battalion jawan has been charged with trying to rape a minor girl in Bagta village, which falls under Hajo in Assams Kamrup district. The presence of police personnel in such a serious accusation has triggered indignation and unrest amongst the locals. The accused person is Abani Kalita, []
Porur-Poonamallee line: CMRL pulls out all stops to finish work
CHENNAI: Facing an acute shortage of construction workers, Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL) is scrambling to meet its December deadline for operationalising the 9.5-km elevated stretch between Porur Junction and Poonamallee Bypass - part of the citys ambitious Phase-2 metro expansion. To offset the labour gap, CMRL has redeployed workers from other construction sites, to ensure availability of 90% manpower, which is roughly 5,200 persons, on Corridor 4. The target is to finish the lines entry and exit points, a phase considered highly labour-intensive, involving detailed finishing work such as concreting and granite laying. Were in a phase that demands high manual labour. The viaduct is complete, but completing the stations access points is proving to be a challenge, said T Archunan, director (Projects) and a board member of CMRL. Were relying heavily on migrant labourers from northern India, as local workers increasingly prefer opportunities overseas in places like Singapore and Dubai.Workers are coming, but retaining them is a challenge. Many migrate to cities like Bengaluru after a short stint, Archunan said. Ajan Das* from Assam, working near Nungambakkam, said his work starts at 8am and ends at 8pm. He said he is paid Rs 18,000 per month. There is a lot of work but not enough people to complete it, he added. A few others said monthly salary at the entry level is around Rs 14,000-Rs 15,000. Monu Ranjan from Kolkata said its not just the pay but also the difficulties of not knowing the local language. Despite these headwinds, officials are remaining cautiously optimistic. While Corridor 4 has reached near-full labour strength, Corridor 5 with roughly 5,350 workers is grappling with a 30% shortfall, while Corridor 3 is facing a 20% shortfall in the underground stretch and a 30% shortfall in the elevated segment with a workforce of around 6,400 persons combined. The underground section hasnt yet turned labour-intensive - its still machinery-driven at this stage, Archunan noted. Another critical stretch, the elevated line from Koyambedu to Chennai Trade Centre, is expected to open next year. The challenge lies between Koyambedu and Kaliamman Koil Street, where we are working to link this with the double-decker line running from Kodambakkam to Porur, Archunan said. We are also laying tracks from Chennai Trade Centre to Mugalivakkam. Looking further ahead, work on the elevated corridor from Porur to Kodambakkam is planned to be completed by June 2026. The Porur-Poonamallee stretch, with five stations is among the earliest links to be commissioned under Phase-2. It aims to decongest Chennais western corridor and improve connectivity. 5,200 is the workforce needed to meet 90% of staff requirement at Corridor 4 (With inputs from Nimisha S Pradeep)
A 100,000-year-old burial site in Israel is changing what we know about early humans
SHOHAM, Israel, July 25, 2025 (AP) Archaeologists believe they have found one of the oldest burial sites in the world at a cave in Israel, where the well-preserved remains of early humans dating back some 100,000 years were carefully arranged in pits. The findings at Tinshemet Cave in central Israel, published in an academic journal earlier this year, build on previous discoveries in northern Israel and add to a growing understanding of the origins of human burial. Of particular interest to archaeologists are objects found beside the remains that may have been used during ceremonies to honor the dead
Rupee falls 19 paise to 86.59 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Jul 25 (PTI) The rupee depreciated 19 paise to 86.59 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, a negative trend in domestic equities and foreign fund outflows dented investors sentiments. Forex traders said the local unit is trading in a range-bound manner as investors weighed the latest global trade developments. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 86.59 against the greenback, registering a decline of 19 paise from its previous closing level. On Thursday, the rupee pared initial gains to settle just 1 paisa higher at 86.40 against the US dollar. Meanwhile, the dollar
Kennesaw (US), Jul 25 (The Conversation) Back in 2008, The Atlantic sparked controversy with a provocative cover story: Is Google Making Us Stupid? In that 4,000-word essay, later expanded into a book, author Nicholas Carr suggested the answer was yes, arguing that technology such as search engines were worsening Americans ability to think deeply and retain knowledge. At the core of Carrs concern was the idea that people no longer needed to remember or learn facts when they could instantly look them up online. While there might be some truth to this, search engines still require users to use critical
RBI to hold rates in August, expected to cut again later this year: Reuters poll
BENGALURU, July 25 (Reuters) The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) will hold its key repo rate at 5.50% next month following a surprisingly bigger-than-expected cut in June, but will lower it again by year-end, according to the latest Reuters poll of economists. Subdued inflation has allowed policymakers room to cut rates but with the economy expanding at a rapid 7.4% rate in the first three months of this year, the central bank can afford to wait before delivering what is expected to be the last cut in a historically short and shallow cycle. The central bank shifted to a
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IIT-G researchers develop bamboo composite for automotive interiors
Naharkatia gets Rs 130-crore fund for 5 projects
SC notice to chief secy on contempt plea over eviction in Goalpara village
Shield against bulldozers does not apply to squatters: SC
The Supreme Court clarified that its guidelines for evicting illegal structures do not apply to encroachments on government land, riverbanks, or land near water bodies. This statement came during a hearing on a petition alleging contempt of court by the Assam government for demolishing houses in Goalpara district without following due process.
CM unveils projects worth over 500 crore in Dibrugarh
HT Correspondent DIBRUGARH, July 24: In a significant push to strengthen medical education and academic infrastructure in Upper Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday laid the foundation stones for major infrastructure projects at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) and Dibrugarh University. According to an official statement, a 357 crore project has been []
CM reviews Dr Nagen Saikias health at AMCH
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, July 24: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday visited Assam Medical College & Hospital (AMCH) to assess the health condition of renowned litterateur and former Asam Sahitya Sabha President Dr Nagen Saikia. According to an official statement issued by the Chief Ministers Office, Dr Saikia, a recipient of the Sahitya Akademi []
Assam demolitions: SC agrees to hear plea for contempt action against state authorities
NEW DELHI, July 24: The Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to examine a plea seeking contempt action against Assam government authorities for allegedly violating the top court directives during its demolition exercise in Goalpara district. A bench comprising Chief Justice B R Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran issued notice to the Assam chief secretary []
Tech glitch holding up pollution certs for vehicles with pending challans: Govt
Drop in vehicles on Aizawl streets due to fuel scarcity
PhD students boycott academic work at IIT-G against fee hike
Meghalaya mounts vigil as Assam steps up acton against illegal immigrants
Drought-like state: Min seeks HM help
Cachar bans public entry at Sindura tourist spots after 2 drown in a week
Cachar teen ploughing field killed in lightning strike
Students showcase traditional Mask-Making skills at Jorhat workshop
Plan to increase AMCH MBBS seats to 250: CM
CM Lalduhoma inaugurates trauma care facility at Civil Hospital in Aizawl
Over 30k meth tablets seized in Mizoram, four held: Officials
Motha MLA writes to HM Shah, urges to enforce ILP in Tripura
Guv launches Red Cross activities in Aizawl college
1 active Covid-19 case detected in Mizoram: Officials
2 UTA cadres surrender in Arunachal, back in mainstream
National seminar to mark 50yrs of Arunachal House
Enggs backbone of states devpt: Arunachal guv
Eviction drive fuels exodus of Uriamghat families to ancestral lands
SC issues notice to Assam Government on contempt plea over `illegal demolitions`
A bench comprising Chief Justice of India BR Gavai and Justice K Vinod Chandran sought responses from the Assam Chief Secretary and other officials within two weeks
Assam Agents Use Dead Man's ID To Get Passport For Bangladeshi Man, Arrested
Two men have been arrested in Assam for allegedly trying to get an Indian passport for a Bangladeshi national using fake documents created in the name of an Indian citizen who had passed away.
Over 200 suspected 'illegal migrants' detained in Gurugram; 10 Bangladeshi nationals identified
CHANDIGARH: More than 200 individuals from West Bengal, suspected to be illegal migrants, have been detained in Gurugram and sent to four holding centers in the city, where their documents are being verified. Additionally, ten Bangladeshi nationals living illegally in India have been identified, and the process of deporting them has been initiated by the Haryana Police. According to sources, the Gurugram Police launched a verification drive that has been ongoing for the past week. So far, around 300 people have been detained and sent to holding centers set up at community centres in Badshahpur, Sector 10A, Sector 40, and Sector 1 in Manesar. On Tuesday, the district administration appointed naib tehsildars as in-charges of these centers. People whose documents are found to be valid are being released. During the verification process, ten individuals were identified as Bangladeshi nationals. Some Indian documents were also recovered from them, along with Bangladeshi documents, confirming their illegal stay in India, an official said. He added that several Bangladeshi and Rohingya individuals had acquired Aadhaar cards and other Indian identity documents by using local addresses in Gurugram, most commonly rented properties. These ten individuals will soon be handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) at the Bangladesh border, via train or bus. The BSF will ensure their return to Bangladesh. This process is being conducted to identify illegal immigrants, said a senior police officer, who dismissed reports that migrant workers from West Bengal and Assam were being targeted. He confirmed that eight illegal immigrants, suspected to be from Bangladesh, have been identified so far, with more under verification. BJP leader Mithun refutes Mamata's claim on harassment of Bengali-speaking migrant workers Meanwhile, officials stated that the documents of people from West Bengal have been sent to the district administration there for verification. They have requested a response within two days, but delays are occurring due to a lack of response from the West Bengal government. Sources added that the police are identifying individuals living in slums, construction sites, working as domestic helpers, street vendors, and tenants. They are checking details such as permanent addresses, native states, length of stay in Gurugram, and verifying all documents. Due to fear of document checks, many illegal migrants have gone underground. Without valid papers, they are relocating to rural areas or other cities. Most were previously living in slums or temporary settlements, said an official. The drive has visibly impacted sanitation work, with garbage piling up across the city. Many sanitation workers, who speak Bengali, have stopped reporting to work out of fear of being detained for document verification. Sources also claimed that more than 20 people from Dhubri, Assam, were held at the Sector 10 community center for five days before being released on Wednesday. Dr. Arpit Jain, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Headquarters), Gurugram, stated that the police are following guidelines issued by the Union Government on suspected illegal immigrants. We are not detaining them. They are being kept in holding areas until verification is complete. This ensures that any illegal immigrant does not escape. Four holding areas have been set up across different police zones in Gurugram, he said. He further explained that the Gurugram Police regularly conducts drives to identify illegal immigrants. Those found overstaying, or without valid documents, are deported. Details of each suspected individual are sent to the respective states district magistrate or deputy commissioner for verification. We act based on their report, he added. Gurugram Police spokesperson Sandeep Kumar said, In accordance with Home Ministry guidelines, four holding centers have been created. All basic facilities, including medical care, are being provided. Verified individuals are being released. Everyone will be released once the investigation is completed. Jahanur Islam, who has been collecting garbage in the city for the past ten years, said the police detained him and others five days ago. We were not told why we were being held. All those taken in collect garbage from homes in Kankarola and Panchgaon villages, he said. Meanwhile, Anju Khatun, who lives in a slum in Sector 56 and claims to be from West Bengal, said her husband was picked up by police on Monday while cleaning cars at a residential society. It was only in the evening that I learned he was at a holding center. When I reached there with our Aadhaar cards and documents, the police released him. We are from West Bengal and have been living in Gurugram for the past five years, she said.
Assam eviction drives alarm in neighbouring states, influx feared
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