Assam leads in adopting NATGRID for peace and security: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam is recognized as a leading state in utilizing the NATGRID solution for intelligence purposes, contributing to peace within the region. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared a letter from the CEO of NATGRID, highlighting Assam's consistent performance between January and June 2025.
Gauhati High Court JAA Exam Pattern 2025
Gauhati High Court JAA Exam Pattern 2025: The Gauhati High Court JAA 2025 exam consists of four key sections General English, General Knowledge, General Aptitude, Official Language (Assamese).
The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has announced 16 Soil Conservation Ranger vacancies. Online applications will be accepted from July 9 to August 9, 2025, via apsc.nic.in. Graduates in science and engineering with a passion for environmental sustainability are encouraged to apply. The role offers a salary ranging from 22,000 to 97,000.
Assam PSC Soil Conservation Ranger Recruitment 2025 - Apply Online for 16 Posts
The Assam Public Service Commission (Assam PSC) has released an official notification for the recruitment of 16 Soil Conservation Ranger posts. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official Assam PSC website. The last date to submit the application form is 09-08-2025.
Assam PSC Recruitment for Soil Conservation Ranger: Apply Now
The Assam Public Service Commission has announced the recruitment for Soil Conservation Ranger positions. Eligible candidates can apply online from July 9 to August 9, 2025. This recruitment drive aims to fill 16 vacancies, with specific application fees based on category. For detailed eligibility criteria and application procedures, interested individuals should refer to the official notification. Don't miss this opportunity to join the Soil Conservation Department!
200 Years of Assam Tea: Vikas Khanna to Host Festival at NYCs Bungalow
Michelin-starred Chef Vikas Khanna is set to bring the rich spirit of Assam to the heart of Manhattan with a specially curated Assam Tea Festival
Assam Excise Officer Caught Red-Handed Taking Bribe, Arrested by Vigilance Directorate
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, JULY 5: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption (DIR_VAC) Assam apprehended Prashant Kumar Gogoi, the Charaideo districts Deputy Superintendent of Excise, on Friday on bribery charges. The arrest was made after a complaint, following which the anti-corruption agency successfully executed a trap operation. Official reports state that Gogoi was caught red-handed taking []
Mizo groups meet NHIDCL executive director, raises concern about dilapidated highway
AIZAWL, July 4: Four organisations have met National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) executive director Virendra Kumar Jakhar and expressed concerns about the dilapidated condition of a portion of NH-6/306. NH-306 is the lifeline of Mizoram linking the state with Assam. A portion of the highway is called NH-6. All supplies that come []
Kulsi hydel project will not move forward without consent of all stakeholders
SHILLONG, July 4: The work for the Kulsi hydel project will not move forward without the consent of all stakeholders, Meghalayas Power Minister AT Mondal said on Friday. The comments came amid protests by local communities over the environmental impact of the project, which will be developed jointly by Assam and Meghalaya at the inter-state []
Spike in JE cases across state; 13 dead, 47 infected so far this year
Police officer suspended for lapses in journalists assault case in Assam
TEZPUR, July 4: A police officer in Assams Sonitpur district was suspended following allegations of lapses in the enquiry of a case of assault on journalists by miscreants, an officer said on Friday. Two journalists were beaten up and injured on June 29 in Dhekiajuli area when they were returning after covering a development over []
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews execution of govt schemes in Tamulpur
HT Bureau GUWAHATI, July 4: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday conducted a comprehensive review of the implementation of key welfare schemes in Tamulpur district, calling for extensive beneficiary outreach to achieve complete saturation. According to an official statement, the review meeting was held at the conference hall of the District Commissioners office in []
Citizens, political leaders rally to save British-era bridge in Sivasagar
Right initiatives can make Assam hub of higher education: Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya
GUWAHATI, July 4: Assam can evolve into a hub of higher education with the right kind of initiatives, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has said. He also hailed steps taken by the Education Department in strengthening the academic ecosystem and implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP), 2020. Acharya had a meeting with State Education Minister []
Pillar marks 1st demarcation of Assam-Meghalaya border
Manipur to close relief camps, resettle inmates with financial assistance
Indias task cut out in knockout tie vs Thailand
Arms haul in Manipur: Over 200 illegal weapons seized
Mission Arun Himveer launched to nourish ITBP in Arunachal
Former TSR jawan loses 72L in investment scam
Cease activities in Nagalands Mon dist, Konyak Union warns Ulfa-I
Sonam & Raj to remain in judicial custody for 14 more days
Controversy dogs Mizorams skywalk & ropeway projects
Mizo womens unit donates firewood to schools for cooking midday meal
Drive against illicit liquor continues in Shillong
Paid on-street parking in Shillong from Aug 1, govt notifies zones
Student missing from zoo found at rented house in city
New fish species found in Brahmaputra named after Dibrugarh
Train services resume day after landslide
Kalakshetra gears up for spectacular overhaul with light show, museum
AYM demands action against drug dealers & cattle smugglers
10-yr-old girl raped in Cachar, 1 held
Over 200 weapons, 30 IEDs recovered in Manipur hill districts
Joint teams from Manipur Police, Assam Rifles, Army, and Central Armed Police Forces conducted operations, resulting in the recovery of numerous weapons, ammunition, explosives, and other warlike stores
Manipur security forces allegedly seize 203 weapons, explosives in hill district raids
GUWAHATI: Security forces allegedly recovered 203 weapons, along with IEDs, grenades and ammunition, during extensive search operations conducted in Manipurs hill districts from the midnight of July 3. Officials said coordinated and simultaneous operations were launched in interior areas of Tengnoupal, Kangpokpi, Chandel and Churachandpur districts following receipt of intelligence inputs about the presence of a large cache of arms, ammunition, and other war-like materials concealed in various locations. The operations were carried out by joint teams of police, Assam Rifles, Army and Central Armed Police Forces. The weapons allegedly recovered included Insas rifles (21), AK series rifles (11), SLRs (26), snipers (2), carbines (3), .303 rifles (17) and pistols (9). Thirty IEDs, 12 grenades and nine Pompi shells were also seized. These intelligence-based coordinated operations in the hill districts represent a significant achievement for the Manipur Police, Assam Rifles/Army and Central Security Forces in their ongoing efforts to restore normalcy, maintain public order, and ensure the safety and security of citizens and their property, Manipur Police posted on X. The police urged the public to cooperate with the security forces and report any suspicious activities or information related to illegal weapons to the nearest police station or Central Control Room. This is the second major arms haul in recent times. Last month, security forces had allegedly recovered over 300 guns, along with a huge quantity of ammunition, during simultaneous operations carried out in all five districts of the Imphal Valley.
10 dead, 134 Infected as Japanese Encephalitis Spreads to New Areas in Assam
Mr Choudhury said that the disease transmits from mosquito bites. If mosquitoes bite bovine animals like cows and pigs and bite human beings soon thereafter, there is the possibility of getting infected with the disease.
CUET-UG 2025 results declared; one candidate scores 100 percentile in four subjects
NEW DELHI: The results of the Common University Entrance Test Undergraduate (CUET-UG) 2025 were announced by the National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday, with only one candidate across the country achieving a perfect 100 percentile score in four out of five subjects. According to the official release, 17 candidates secured a 100 percentile in three subjects, while 150 achieved it in two subjects. A total of 2,679 candidates scored a 100 percentile in one subject. Out of the 13,54,699 candidates who registered for the computer-based test, 10,71,735 appeared for the examination, marking a decline of 31,875 candidates from last year. This year's test-takers included 7,06,760 male candidates, 6,47,934 female candidates and five transgender candidates. English was the most popular subject, chosen by 8,14,640 candidates. It was followed by the General Aptitude Test with 6,59,757 candidates and Chemistry, taken by 5,70,869. The examination was conducted in 35 shifts between May 13 and June 4. Originally scheduled to commence on May 8, the test was postponed. CUET-UG offers a single-window opportunity for admission to central, state, deemed, and private universities that are part of the process. Candidates are allowed to select five subjects from a pool of 37, with question papers available in 13 languages. The NTA prepared 322 unique question papers, totalling 1,059 papers and involving 57,940 questions. These were available in English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu. Looking ahead, the NTA stated: A merit list will be prepared by participating universities/organisations. Universities will decide on their individual counselling processes based on the CUET (UG)-2025 scorecard.
Gold declines Rs 600 to Rs 99,020/10 g; silver plunges Rs 1,000
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) Gold prices declined Rs 600 to Rs 99,020 per 10 grams in the national capital on Friday due to fresh selling by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. The yellow metal of 99.9 per cent purity had settled at Rs 99,620 per 10 grams on Thursday. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity slipped Rs 500 to Rs 98,500 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). It had closed at Rs 99,000 per 10 grams in the previous market close. Gold prices declined on Friday as the US dollar and treasury yields moved higher
Govt employees under Unified Pension Scheme to get tax benefit akin to NPS: Finmin
New Delhi, Jul 4 (PTI) In a bid to promote Unified Pension Scheme, the government has made necessary changes to provide tax benefits to employees opting for UPS at par with those under National Pension System (NPS). The inclusion of UPS under the tax framework marks another step forward in the governments effort to strengthen retirement security for central government employees through transparent, flexible and tax-efficient options, the finance ministry said in a statement. The government has decided that tax benefits as available under NPS would apply mutatis mutandis to UPS as it is an option under NPS, it said.
Markets end higher in highly volatile trade led by bank stocks
Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended higher on Friday in a highly volatile trade amid buying in bank stocks and a rally in the US markets. After oscillating between highs and lows in intra-day trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex ended 193.42 points or 0.23 per cent higher at 83,432.89. During the day, it hit a high of 83,477.86 and a low of 83,015.83, gyrating 462.03 points. The 50-share NSE Nifty inched higher by 55.70 points or 0.22 per cent to 25,461. From the Sensex firms, Bajaj Finance, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, ICICI Bank, HCL Tech, UltraTech Cement,
Man Goes To Hospital For Infection Treatment, Doctor Removes His Genitals
In Assam's Cachar district, a man claims his genitals were removed without consent during a biopsy at a private hospital. He has filed a police complaint and appealed to CM Sarma.
Man Walks Into Hospital To Treat Infection, Doctor Removes His Genitals
The genitals of a 28-year-old man were allegedly removed in a hospital in Assam's Cachar district by the doctor during his biopsy test, without the patient's consent.
Assams investment opportunities, tea trade, tourism potential showcased in New York
A B2B Buyer-Seller meet was also held at the Consulate, showcasing the rich legacy and global potential of Assam Tea
Gold heads for weekly gain as US tax-cut bill stokes fiscal worries
July 4 (Reuters) Gold rose on Friday, poised for a weekly gain as investors sought safe-haven assets after the passage of U.S. President Donald Trumps tax-cut and spending bill in Congress raised fiscal concerns. Spot gold rose 0.4% to $3,340.79 per ounce, as of 0424 GMT. Bullion is up more than 2% this week. U.S. gold futures gained 0.3% to $3,351. Trumps tax-cut legislation cleared its final hurdle in Congress on Thursday, making his 2017 cuts permanent, funding his immigration crackdown, and adding new 2024 campaign tax breaks. Through this bill, were not making any progress on getting our
Airport customer satisfaction survey out; top three spots go to Bhopal, Khajuraho and Udaipur
Bhopal and Khajuraho airports in Madhya Pradesh, along with Udaipur, have been recognized as the best in India for customer satisfaction, achieving a perfect score in a recent AAI survey. Khajuraho Airport's Director, Santosh Singh, attributed this success to the team's dedication and commitment to providing excellent passenger facilities. Rupasi Airport in Assam ranked lowest in the survey.
Landslide Halts Train Services in Assams Dima Hasao; Multiple Trains Stranded
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, JULY 4: Train operations in Assams Dima Hasao district were completely suspended following a huge landslide that occurred on the LumdingBadarpur hill section close to Mupa station on Thursday. The accident took place at about 2:45 PM between kilometer posts 51/23 (DKEMPP), knocking down about 30 big boulders and 100 cubic meters []
Foreign medical residents fill critical positions at US hospitals, but are running into visa issues
July 4, 2025 (The Associated Press) Some hospitals in the U.S. are without essential staff because international doctors who were set to start their medical training this week were delayed by the Trump administrations travel and visa restrictions. Its unclear exactly how many foreign medical residents were unable to start their assignments, but six medical residents interviewed by The Associated Press say theyve undergone years of training and work only to be stopped at the finish line by what is usually a procedural step. I dont want to give up, said a permanent Canadian resident who matched to the
Rupee rises 21 paise to 85.34 against US dollar in early trade
Mumbai, Jul 4 (PTI) The rupee appreciated 21 paise to 85.34 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday as Asian currencies, including the rupee gained ground on renewed hopes of trade deals with the US. Forex traders said, US President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement with Vietnam, and that injected a dose of optimism that perhaps more such agreements could be in the pipeline before the crucial July 9 deadline. The optimism spilled over into broader Asian forex sentiment, giving the rupee some fresh momentum. At the interbank foreign exchange, the domestic unit opened at 85.44 against
Dalai Lama, god-king for Tibetan Buddhists, will have a successor. That decision is consequential
DHARAMSHALA, July 4, 2025, India (AP) The Dalai Lama has often called himself a simple monk, but millions of his Tibetan Buddhist followers have worshipped him for decades as a near deity. They also see him as the face of Tibets aspirations for greater autonomy, but have for years wrestled with the idea that he might be the last person to hold the role. He put that speculation to rest Wednesday, just days before he turns 90 on Sunday. There will be a successor after his death, he announced, and the Dalai Lamas office will lead the search and
The House gives final approval to Trumps big tax bill in a milestone for his second-term agenda
WASHINGTON, July 4, 2025 (AP) House Republicans propelled President Donald Trumps big multitrillion-dollar tax breaks and spending cuts bill to final passage Thursday in Congress, overcoming multiple setbacks to approve his signature second-term policy package before a Fourth of July deadline. The tight roll call, 218-214, came at a potentially high political cost, with two Republicans joining all Democrats opposed. GOP leaders worked overnight and the president himself leaned on a handful of skeptics to drop their opposition. Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York delayed voting for more than eight hours by seizing control of the floor with
Police attempt to rescue couple held captive in Assam, face mob attack
NORTH LAKHIMPUR, July 3: At least four people were injured in Lakhimpur district of Assam on Thursday when a police team went to rescue a couple, who were held captive by a mob for allegedly being in an illicit relationship, an officer said. Of the injured people, four are police personnel. According to Ghilamora Police []
Eviction drive launched to clear 78 acres of public land
NORTH LAKHIMPUR, July 3: Around 220 families have been affected in an eviction drive, which was carried out in Lakhimpur district of Assam on Thursday to clear 235 bighas (almost 78 acres) of land from alleged encroachment, officials said. Lakhimpur District Commissioner Pronab Jit Kakoty said the administration is carrying out the eviction drive at []
Opposition CPM writes to CM alleging police inaction in political violence in Tripura
Dibrugarh finalises action plan under Ten Cities, One Implementation project
228 bighas of encroached land cleared in Lakhimpur
Mizoram minister meets Mandaviya, bats for ESI hosp & football stadium
Youth arrested for injuring 2 with machete
NDDB to form milk unions & federations in Arunachal Pradesh
IAF disposes of two live bombs in Arunachal village
Gauhati HC judge releases SOP under NDPS Act
MoF: Mizorams June GST collection drops by 29%
Parnaik inaugurates golden jubilee celebration of Arunachal assembly
Arunachal child rights body enrols 25 specially-abled kids for Aadhaar
Assam teas 200-year legacy gets global tribute at NY Summer Fancy Food Show
Caretaker confesses to killing woman after being denied cash, held
NGO urges PM to relocate greenfield airport from Doloo to Kharil
GU looks to integrate northeastern languages into digital ecosystems
Landslide hits train services yet again
AIUDF will fight 2026 assembly elections alone, says Jania MLA
CM inducts new min in Tripura cabinet amid speculation over appointment of BJP state prez
3 nursing schools in Nagaland upgraded to colleges
Kuki chiefs org bans govt activities in Kangpokpi dist
New Garcinia species found in Assam, named after botanists mother
Garcinia kusumae adds to Assams rich floral diversity; discovery published in international taxonomy journal
The US labor market continues to surprise and the unemployment rate, against the odds, is falling
July 3, 2025 (The Associated Press) U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the American labor market continues to show surprising resilience despite uncertainty over President Donald Trumps economic policies. The unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1% from 4.2% in May, the Labor Department said Thursday. Hiring rose modestly from a revised 144,000 in May and beat economists expectations of fewer than 118,000 new jobs and a rise in the unemployment rate The U.S. job market has cooled considerably from red-hot days of 2021-2023 when the economy bounced back with unexpected strength from COVID-19 lockdowns and companies were
CII expects GDP to grow 6.4-6.7 pc in FY26, bats for 3-tiered GST structure
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Indias economy is expected to grow 6.4-6.7 per cent during the current financial year driven by strong domestic demand, even as geopolitical uncertainty poses downside risks, the newly appointed CII President Rajiv Memani said on Thursday. Addressing his first press conference after taking over as the CII President, Memani made a strong case for simple three-tiered GST rate structure, with essential items attracting 5 per cent, luxury and sin goods at 28 per cent, and the remaining items in the 12-18 per cent bracket. Currently, goods and services tax (GST) is a four-tier tax structure
Modi govts record on environment protection not reliable: Jairam Ramesh
>New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh on Thursday alleged that the track record of the Modi government on concerns related to environment protection does not inspire confidence that they will be discussed and resolved. Ramesh, a former environment minister, said that several activists and societies working for environment protection have written to the prime minister seeking redressal of their issues. In a post on X, Ramesh said that 150 civil society groups and activists have made five major points, starting with Minister of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change Bhupender Yadavs statement, allegedly holding the implementation
Gold jumps Rs 450 to Rs 99,620/10 g; silver rallies Rs 1,000
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) Gold prices climbed Rs 450 to Rs 99,620 per 10 grams in the national capital on Thursday due to continuous buying by stockists, according to the All India Sarafa Association. On Wednesday, the precious metal of 99.9 per cent purity had closed at Rs 99,170 per 10 grams. Gold of 99.5 per cent purity appreciated Rs 400 to Rs 99,000 per 10 grams (inclusive of all taxes). The yellow metal had finished at Rs 98,600 per 10 grams in the previous market session. Additionally, silver prices rallied Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,05,800 per kilogram (inclusive
Stock markets climb in early trade amid optimism over India-US trade deal, rally in Asian peers
Mumbai, Jul 3 (PTI) Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty climbed in initial trade on Thursday, mirroring a positive trend in Asian markets, amid optimism over India-US trade deal. The US-Vietnam trade deal also had a positive effect on the domestic equities, analysts said. The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 242.83 points to 83,652.52 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 83.65 points to 25,537.05. US President Trump announced a trade deal reducing Vietnams tariff to 20 per cent from 46 per cent, raising hopes that Indias effective tariff rate may settle around 1518 per cent. Markets await
APSC Interview Schedule 2025: Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the Interview Schedule for the Assistant Director (Assistant Professor) post on its apsc.nic.in and Candidates Can get their Date of Interviewed of Assistant Director (Assistant Professor) in APSC 2025 from this Page.
Senior Bureaucrat A P Das Joshi Appointed Food Processing Industries Secretary
NEW DELHI, July 3: Senior bureaucrat A P Das Joshi has been appointed as the Food Processing Industries secretary, according to a Personnel Ministry order. Joshi, a 1994 batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of Assam-Meghalaya cadre, is currently additional secretary in the Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT). The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved his appointment as secretary, Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the order dated July 2 said. Food and Public Distribution secretary Sanjeev Chopra [] The post Senior Bureaucrat A P Das Joshi Appointed Food Processing Industries Secretary appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
Dibrugarh Transport Department Cracks Down on Traffic Violations in Special Drive
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, JULY 3: As part of a concerted drive to implement road safety and compliance with regulations, Assams Dibrugarh District Transport Office (DTO) conducted a special drive on Wednesday. The drive, spearheaded by District Transport Officer Hirak Jyoti Deka, focused on a broad array of violative acts, such as vehicles in operation without []
Second Wave of Floods Wreaks Havoc in Assams Lakhimpur District
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, JULY 3: A number of roads and croplands have been worst hit in Assams Lakhimpur district as a fresh wave of floods hit the area in the last 24 hours. The overnight intensity of rain has been blamed for the sudden rise in floodwaters with Lakhimpur and the surrounding hills of Arunachal []
Assam Police Seize 200 kg of Beef in Dhubri, Suspected Smuggler Arrested
HT DIGITAL GUWAHATI, JULY 3: In an effort to implement the state-wide ban on beef, Assam Police detained a suspected smuggler and confiscated almost 200 kilograms of the banned meat in a raid carried out on Thursday morning in Dhubri district. Based on a tip, a police party headed by Officer-in-Charge Debajit Kalita from Golakganj []
Assam ITI Round 3 Seat Allotment Result 2025: Directorate of Technical Education, Assam Result 2025 has been released Today on itiassam.admissions.nic.in. Here is the direct Link to check your ITI Results Online.
BJP president after PMs return from Brics
NEW DELHI: With organisational elections now completed in over a dozen states, there is a strong possibility that the BJP will announce the name of a consensus candidate as its next national president shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi returns from his foreign tour on July 9 or 10. The process of organisational elections is over in most states. New state presidents were recently elected in Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and other states. In key states such as Bihar, Sikkim, Goa, and Assam, new chiefs are already in place. The process will shortly conclude in the remaining states, including Uttar Pradesh. Amid this process, the BJP has reportedly shortlisted five candidates, and the final selection is expected to take place between July 10 and 19, before the Monsoon session of parliament on July 21. Among the shortlisted candidates are Union ministers Bhupendra Yadav, Dharmendra Pradhan, Prahlad Joshi, Nirmala Sitharaman, Vanathi Srinivasan, and BD Sharma. Bhupendra Yadav, considered one of the partys finest electoral managers for regional elections, is said to be the frontrunner. Yadav, who belongs to the OBC category, has played a key role in formulating electoral strategies for several state elections, including those in Maharashtra (2024), Uttar Pradesh (2017), and Bihar (2020). If Yadav emerges as the consensus candidate, it will send a strong message ahead of the Bihar assembly election, where the Yadav community plays a crucial role in determining the outcome in over 70-90 constituencies, commented a BJP leader from Bihar. Pradhan is viewed as the second strongest contender, owing to his strong connections with both the RSS and the partys organisational machinery. Prahlad Joshi, hailing from South India, where the BJP is focusing its Mission South plan, is also seen as a possible consensus candidate. He is known for his electoral strategies and managing party affairs, particularly in South India. The name of a woman leader, who also serves as the national president of the BJP Mahila Morcha, is also circulating as a potential candidate. Other prominent names include Arun Singh and Tarun Chugh (both national general secretaries), and Dr Sudha Yadav, who is reportedly trusted by both Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the RSS. Final selection likely before Monsoon session Amid this process, the BJP has reportedly shortlisted five candidates, and the final selection is expected to take place between July 10 and 19, before the Monsoon session of parliament on July 21. New state presidents were recently elected in Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, and other states.
Opposition meets EC, opposes Bihar poll roll revision
NEW DELHI: Leaders of several INDIA bloc parties met the Election Commission on Wednesday and flagged concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar. Leaders from 11 parties, including the Congress, RJD, CPM, CPI, CPI(ML) Liberation, NCP-SP and Samajwadi Party met Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and other election commissioners, objecting to the special scrutiny being conducted just a few months ahead of the assembly election in the state. The INDIA bloc parties have been vocal in their opposition to the exercise of the Special Intensive Revision, which has already started in Bihar, and is to be carried out in five more states -- Assam, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal -- that are going to polls next year. Speaking to media after the meeting, Congress MP Abhishek Singhvi said they also protested against the new directive of the poll panel for entry to the Election Commission premises that ask only party presidents to appear before it. EC meets representatives of political parties over Special Intensive Revision, says all concerns addressed For the first time, we were given rules to enter the EC. For the first time we were told only party chiefs can go. Such restriction means necessary dialogue between political parties and EC cant happen, Singhvi said. We had given a list, no unauthorised person was allowed. Forcing parties to allow only two people is unfortunate, he said, adding, some senior leaders had to wait for three hours. We asked since last revision, four or five elections have been held in Bihar. The SIR of 2003 was held one year before the Lok Sabha elections, it was 24 months before Bihar assembly polls. The second point was that if you were to do the SIR, then why was the announcement made suddenly at the end of June. The third point is that you are seeking documents for this. For one decade, for everything, you ask for the Aadhaar card and ration card. For the first time, you are saying that a persons name will not be considered if one doesnt have a birth certificate, he said. RJD leader Manoj Jha sought to know whether the exercise was about disenfranchsing people. ECI cautions against misinformation regarding Bihar electoral roll revision
Rio seeks MHAs help to transfer land occupied by AR for airport expansion
South Korean delegation visit to explore tea heritage: Himanta Biswa Sarma
GUWAHATI, July 2: A South Korean delegation is currently in Assam to explore the heritage of the 200-year-old tea industry, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday. Building Bonds over Tea. A 24-member delegation from South Korea is on a visit to Assam to explore our rich 200-year-old tea heritage, Sarma said in a []
Manipurs Aadhaar process is most stringent in India: Official
Lapangap row: Mlaya-Assam CMs on job to defuse tension
By Our Reporter SHILLONG, July 2: The chief ministers of Meghalaya and Assam have taken up the recent flare-up at Lapangap village for discussion, Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar said on Wednesday. As of now, the situation is normal; discussions are on between the two chief ministers, Dhar said. Asked if Lapangap was a disputed [] The post Lapangap row: Mlaya-Assam CMs on job to defuse tension appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Assam Police's Crackdown On Illegal Beef Sale: 196 Detained In 2 Days
In the past two days, in several districts of Assam, 178 places, including hotels, restaurants and slaughterhouses, have been raided and searched, and 196 people have been detained in a major crackdown against the sale of beef in the state.
