NEW DELHI: The central government's fact-checking body on Saturday refuted as misleading the claim made by West Bengal chief minster about her microphone being switched off during a meeting of the NITI Aayog in the national capital on Saturday. A PIB fact check said her allegations stating that only the clock showed that her speaking time was over. It is being claimed that the microphone of CM, West Bengal was switched off during the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog. This claim is Misleading. The clock only showed that her speaking time was over. Even the bell was not rung to mark it, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a post on X. It is being claimed that the microphone of CM, West Bengal was switched off during the 9th Governing Council Meeting of NITI Aayog #PIBFactCheck This claim is #Misleading The clock only showed that her speaking time was over. Even the bell was not rung to mark it pic.twitter.com/P4N3oSOhBk PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) July 27, 2024 Meanwhile, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told ANI that it is completely false of Mamata Banerjee to claim that her microphone was switched off and claimed that every chief minister at the meeting was allotted their due time to speak. CM Mamata Banerjee attended the Niti Aayog meeting. We all heard her. Every CM was given the allotted time and that was displayed on the screen which was present before every table...She said in the media that her mic was put off. That is completely false, Sitharaman told ANI. Every CM was given their due time to speak...It's unfortunate that the chief minister of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee has claimed that her mic was switched off which is not true...She should speak the truth behind this rather than again build a narrative based on falsehood, the Union Finance Minister said. NITI Aayog's 9th Governing Council meet begins amid boycott by several Opposition CMs According to the government fact check body PIB, Mamata Banerjee's turn to speak would be only after lunch if one goes alphabetically but she was accomodated as the seventh speaker on an official request from the Chief Minister. Alphabetically, CM, West Bengal turn would have come after lunch. She was accommodated as the 7th speaker on an official request of the West Bengal government as she had to return early, PIB Fact Check explained in a subsequent tweet. Earlier today speaking to reporters, the West Bengal Chief Minister alleged political discrimination and said that at the NITI Aayog meeting she was not allowed to speak for more than five minutes while other chief ministers were given more time. ...I said you (central government) should not discriminate against state governments. I wanted to speak but my mic was muted. I was allowed to speak only for five minutes. People before me spoke for 10-20 minutes, Banerjee told reporters after she stormed out of the NITI Aayog meeting today. I was the only one from the opposition who was participating but still, I was not allowed to speak. This is insulting..., Banerjee said as she walked out mid way from the meeting. I have come out boycotting the NITI Aayog meeting. Chandrababu Naidu was given 20 minutes to speak, Chief Ministers of Assam, Goa, Chhattisgarh spoke for 10-12 minutes. I was stopped after just 5 minutes. This is unfair, the Chief Minister said speaking to reporters after coming out of the meeting. Claiming that she had chosen to participate in the meeting to strengthen cooperative federalism Banerjee said, There are many regional aspirations. That is why I am here, to share those aspirations. If a state is strong, the Union will be strong. The Chief Minister said that several states, including West Bengal, were deprived in the Union Budget that was presented in Parliament this week, Asking the central government to treat states equally, Banerjee said, Bengal has been deprived of MNREGA funds for the last three years, nothing was paid. Treat all states equally. I said that today. I am speaking on behalf of all the states which have been deprived. Hitting out at the central government over the Budget, the Chief Minister said that the Centre does not support cooperative federalism. From the Opposition side, I am here to strengthen cooperative federalism. But you are not for cooperative federalism. The Budget is totally politically biased. Why discriminate against other states? Banerjee said. The Trinamool Congress supremo also asked the Centre to give financial powers to NITI Aayog or bring back the Planning Commission. NITI Aayog has no financial powers, how will it work? Give it financial powers, or bring back the Planning Commission, she said. Chief Ministers of opposition-led states including Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Telangana, Delhi and Punjab boycotted the NITI Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On Wednesday, Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann and Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy said that their government will boycott the NITI Aayog in protest against the central government's alleged injustice to the state in the allocation of funds in the 2024 Union Budget. TN CM asks if stopping Mamata in her NITI Aayog address is 'cooperative federalism'
Mamata walks out of Niti Aayog meet, says she was stopped midway in her speech
New Delhi: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out of a Niti Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday and claimed that she was unfairly stopped midway in her speech, despite being the sole representative of the opposition. Government sources, however, rejected her claim and said her speaking time was over. Banerjee said her microphone was stopped after five minutes, while other chief ministers were allowed to speak for longer durations. This is insulting. I will not attend any further meeting, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo said. I have come out boycotting the meeting. (Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister) Chandrababu Naidu was given 20 minutes to speak. The chief ministers of Assam, Goa, Chhattisgarh spoke for 10-12 minutes. I was stopped from speaking after just five minutes, she told reporters after coming out of the meeting of chief ministers chaired by Modi. This is unfair. From the opposition side, only I am representing here. I attended this meeting because of the greater interest that cooperative federalism should be strengthened, she added. Government sources said it is incorrect to say that Banerjee's microphone was switched off and asserted that the clock showed that her speaking time was over. They further added that alphabetically, her turn would have come after lunch but she was accommodated as the seventh speaker on an official request from the West Bengal government as she had to return to Kolkata early. Banerjee said she mentioned during the meeting that the government presented a politically-biased budget and asked why the Centre was discriminating among states. The NITI Aayog has no financial powers. How will it work? Give it financial powers or bring the Planning Commission back, she said. I was stopped from speaking after five minutes. I said this is unfair. I am the only one present from the opposition side, I am attending this meeting because of the greater interest, she said. Banerjee said she mentioned at the meeting that certain states were overlooked in the Union Budget for 2024-25. I said you are politically biased, you are not giving attention to different states. Even the budget is a political, biased budget.... I told them it should be reviewed. I spoke for all states, Banerjee said. She also pointed out at the meeting that central funds are due to West Bengal under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) and Prime Minister Awas Yojana. Banerjee said she wanted to speak more but her microphone was switched off after five minutes. I was stopped after five minutes. Others spoke for 10-15-20 minutes. I was the only one from the opposition but I was stopped. This is insulting. I will not attend any further meetings, she said.
Mamata walks out of NITI Aayog meet, says not given adequate time to speak
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee walked out of a Niti Aayog meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi here on Saturday and claimed that she was unfairly stopped midway in her speech, despite being the sole representative of the opposition. Government sources, however, rejected her claim and said her speaking time was over. Banerjee said her microphone was stopped after five minutes, while other chief ministers were allowed to speak for longer durations. This is insulting. I will not attend any further meeting, the Trinamool Congress (TMC) supremo said. I have come out boycotting the meeting. (Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister) Chandrababu Naidu was given 20 minutes to speak. The chief ministers of Assam, Goa, Chhattisgarh spoke for 10-12 minutes. I was stopped from speaking after just five minutes, she told reporters after coming out of the meeting of chief ministers chaired by Modi. This is unfair. From the opposition side, only I am representing here. I attended
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'Mic turned off, stopped from speaking': Bengal CM Mamata walks out of NITI Aayog meeting
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday walked out of the 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog the government's public policy think tankalleging that she had been stopped from speaking during the event. The Trinamool Congress supremo chose to attend the meeting even after chief ministers from several Opposition-governed states chose to boycott the meeting to protest the 202425 Union Budget, calling it 'discriminatory' towards non-NDA-ruled state governments. Speaking to media persons after leaving the venue, Mamata alleged that her microphone had been switched off while she was speaking. She also slammed the Union Budget for 202425, calling it iassed. I have come out boycotting the meeting. (Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister) Chandrababu Naidu was given 20 minutes to speak. The chief ministers of Assam, Goa, Chhattisgarh spoke for 1012 minutes. I was stopped from speaking after just five minutes. This is unfair. From the opposition side, I was the only one here. I attended the meeting because cooperative federalism should be strengthened, but still, I was not allowed to speak, the West Bengal CM said. #WATCH | Delhi: West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee says, ...I was speaking, my mic was stopped. I said why did you stop me, why are you discriminating. I am attending the meeting you should be happy instead of that you are giving more scope to your party your government. Only I am pic.twitter.com/53U8vuPDpZ ANI (@ANI) July 27, 2024 Mamata also termed the move to stop her from speaking an insult to Bengal as well as all regional parties. When I was speaking, my mic was stopped. I asked, Why did you stop me? Why are you discriminating? I am attending the meeting. You should be happy. Instead, you are giving more scope to your party and your government. Only I am there from the opposition, and you are stopping me from speaking...This is not only the insult to Bengal but also to all regional parties, she added. NITI Aayog's 9th Governing Council meet begins amid boycott by several Opposition CMs The NITI Aayog's 9th Governing Council meeting, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, began here on Saturday. The meeting focuses on making India a developed nation by 2047. Notably, chief ministers of Congress-ruled states, along with Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin, Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, and the Aam Aadmi Party-led Punjab and Delhi governments, are boycotting the meeting. Meanwhile, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, an alliance partner in the NDA-governed Union government, also skipped the meeting. In his place, the state was represented at the meeting by deputy chief ministers Samrat Choudhary and Vijay Kumar Sinha. The cause for Kumar's absence from the crucial meeting could not be known immediately. Scrap NITI Aayog, bring back Planning Commission: Mamata Banerjee
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Assams Moidams on UNESCO World Heritage list
NEW DELHI/GUWAHATI : Moidams the mound-burial system of the Ahom Dynasty from Assam have been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. The announcement was made on Friday during the ongoing session of the World Heritage Committee in Delhi. With Moidams entering the coveted list, India now has 43 heritage properties bearing the prestigious tag. It is the first culture site from Assam to be bestowed the inscription. Earlier, Kaziranga National Park and Manas Wildlife Sanctuary were inscribed under the Natural category in 1985. The Moidams of Choraideo, which celebrate and preserve royal lineage through colossal architecture, are comparable to the pyramids of Egyptian pharaohs and royal graves in ancient China. Prime Minister Narendra Modi termed the development as a matter of immense joy and pride for India. The Moidams at Charaideo showcase the glorious Ahom culture, which places utmost reverence to ancestors. I hope more people learn about the great Ahom rule and culture. Glad that the Moidams join the #WorldHeritage List, he posted on the microblogging site X. The 46th session of the World Heritage Committee being held in Delhi will examine 27 nominations from around the world, including 19 cultural sites, four natural sites, and two mixed sites. Addressing a press conference soon after the announcement, union culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said that this historic recognition brings global attention to the unique 700-year-old mound burial system of the Ahom Kings at Charaideo, highlighting the rich cultural heritage of Assam and the country. As we celebrate this achievement, it is essential to encourage visitors to explore the beauty and historical significance of the Moidams. Visiting Charaideo offers a glimpse into the regions opulent history and the grandeur of the Ahom dynasty. Tourists can marvel at the architectural brilliance and the meticulous preservation efforts that have kept these structures intact, he said. Vishal V Sharma, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, had visited the site of the necropolis in March. Moidams, a royal mound burial site created by the Tai-Ahom is situated in the foothills of the Patkai Ranges in eastern Assam. These burial mounds are considered sacred by the Tai-Ahom and reflect their unique funerary practices. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, This is huge. The Moidams make it to the UNESCO World Heritage list under the category Cultural Property - a great win for Assam. He said the Moidams of Charaideo embody the deep spiritual belief, rich civilisational heritage and architectural prowess of Assams Tai-Ahom community.
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Assam Rifles hosts A Day with Assam Rifles
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Hindu Seer calls for each Hindu woman to bear four sons to transform 'Bharat' into 'Hindustan'
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Dhankhar Calls for Shah Panel Report Over Emergency
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Tangla station of Assam will be redeveloped at a cost of Rs.14.14 crores
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Watch: Ahom Dynasty's Mound-Burial System Now In UNESCO World Heritage List
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Assams Charaideo Moidam inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List under Cultural Property
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Manipur Governor provides aid to 11-year-old girl gymnast residing in relief camp
Imphal: Manipur Governor Anusuiya Uikey presented monetary assistance to an 11-year-old girl residing in a relief camp owing to the ethnic violence at the Raj Bhavan, Imphal. Laipharakpam Kiranmala Chanu, a gymnast who participated in the Inter Sports Authority of India (SAI) Artistic Gymnastic Tournament 2024 held at Kolkata recently, along with her father and [] The post Manipur Governor provides aid to 11-year-old girl gymnast residing in relief camp appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
The Charaideo Moidam became India's 43rd UNESCO World Heritage Site,the first in Assam and the northeast India.
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Mamata to attend NITI Aayog meet to protest budget 'bias, conspiracy to divide states'
KOLKATA: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee confirmed on Friday that she would participate in the central think-tank NITI Aayog meeting scheduled on July 27 in Delhi. Banerjee's statement came amid speculations of uncertainty on whether she, too, would skip the meet like most other CMs of the INDIA bloc. Talking to reporters at the Kolkata airport before leaving for Delhi, Banerjee said she would join the meeting and use the opportunity to register her protest against a discriminatory budget and the conspiracy to divide Bengal and other opposition-ruled states. The chief minister said she was asked to send her written speech seven days ahead of the meeting which she has done and it was before the Union Budget was tabled. I will stay at the meeting for a while. If I get an opportunity to deliver my speech at the meeting and record my protest against the discrimination and political bias against the opposition-ruled states in the budget besides the conspiracy that is being hatched to divide Bengal and its neighbouring states, I will do so. Else, I will walk out of the meeting, the chief minister said. Banerjee, accompanied by her nephew and TMC MP-cum-national general secretary Abhishek Banerjee, left for Delhi on Friday afternoon after postponing her trip to the national capital by a day. The postponement had stirred speculations on whether Banerjee, who had earlier expressed her intention to attend the NITI Aayog meeting, would join the bandwagon of opposition party chief ministers. Several INDIA bloc CMs had announced their decision to skip the meet as a mark of protest against the Union budget which, they alleged, was anti-federal in spirit and extremely discriminatory towards their states. The list includes Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin of the DMK, Kerala Chief Minister and CPI(M) leader Pinarayi Vijayan, Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann of the Aam Aadmi Party and all three Congress chief ministers, Karnataka's Siddaramaiah, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Telegana's Revanth Reddy. Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren of the JMM is, however, likely to join the meeting despite earlier reports that he, too, had chosen to give it a miss. All opposition-ruled states, including Bengal, have been totally deprived in this Budget. The Centre has taken a step-motherly attitude towards these states. I cannot accept such discrimination and political bias against us, Banerjee said. Referring to BJP Bengal president and junior union minister Sukanta Majumdar's proposal to integrate north Bengal with the North Eastern states but without directly naming him, Banerjee said she strongly condemned such statements coming at a time when the Parliament is in session. There's a conspiracy to divide Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand and Assam. While the minister is making his own statements, the demand to divide the states is now coming from various other quarters of the BJP.Dividing Bengal means dividing India, she said. Calling the conspiracy a geographical and political blockade besides the economic blockade which the Centre has already imposed on Bengal, Banerjee said she would stick to her earlier position of attending the NITI Aayog meeting but only have her voice of protest on record. Hemant (Soren) and I will be present at the meeting. We will speak on behalf of the others (who won't be present), she said.
Meghalaya high court rejects teachers plea to suspend molestation conviction
Shillong: The Meghalaya high court has rejected an appeal from a teacher for suspension of his sentence in a molestation case. The Special Judge (POCSO) of West Garo Hills in Tura convicted the teacher for molesting a minor girl. The court sentenced the teacher to 18 months of imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs [] The post Meghalaya high court rejects teachers plea to suspend molestation conviction appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Will protest political discrimination of Bengal in Niti Aayog meet: Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee
The attitude of their ministers and BJP leaders is such that they want to divide Bengal. Along with the economic blockade, they also want to impose a geographical blockade. The Minister said this while Parliament was in process. Different leaders are giving different statements to divide Jharkhand, Bihar, Assam, and Bengal. We strongly condemn this attitude, she said
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Rajnath Singh's positive response to defence corridor in Assam: CM Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has responded positively to the proposal of setting up the country's third defence corridor in the state. Sarma met Singh during his recent visit to New Delhi and discussed the issue of setting up of a defence corridor in the state after Uttar Pradesh and Tamil Nadu. 'After the setting up of a semiconductor unit in the state, we are keen that it becomes a defence production hub and Singh has responded positively to the proposal', Sarma said at a press conference here. Sarma asserted that the proposal is under advanced consideration but it may take some time due to its sensitivity. The Chief Minister pointed out that several factors need to be evaluated before a final decision is made, but establishing a defence corridor would significantly impact the state's economic landscape. Sarma also noted that, for the first time, the Union Budget acknowledged that Assam's floods are exacerbated by water
'Pyramids of Assam' Moidams included in UNESCO's World Heritage List
The Moidams, often hailed as the 'Pyramids of Assam' have become the first cultural site from the Northeast to be added to the UNESCO World Heritage List
Assams Charaideo Maidam included in UNESCO World Heritage list
GUWAHATI: The Charaideo Maidam (also Moidam) in Assam has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage list under the category of cultural property. This is Northeasts first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the cultural category and Indias 43rd World Heritage Site, joining Kaziranga National Park and Manas National Park which are listed under the natural category. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was ecstatic. THIS IS HUGE. The Moidams make it to the UNESCO World Heritage list under the category Cultural Property a great win for Assam. Thank You Honble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji , Members of the @UNESCO World Heritage Committee and to the people of Assam, Sarma wrote on X. THIS IS HUGE The Moidams make it to the #UNESCO World Heritage list under the category Cultural Property - a great win for Assam Thank You Honble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji , Members of the @UNESCO World Heritage Committee and to the people of Assam 1/3 pic.twitter.com/ALia92ZGUq Himanta Biswa Sarma (@himantabiswa) July 26, 2024 He said the Maidams of Charaideo embody the deep spiritual belief, rich civilisational heritage and architectural prowess of Assams Tai-Ahom community. Modi had announced the nomination of the Charaideo Maidam at the ongoing 46th session of the World Heritage Committee. This was Indias lone nomination in the cultural category. In March, Vishal V Sharma, who is the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of India to UNESCO, had visited the site of the necropolis. The Maidams are the mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty (13th century-19th century). Out of the 386 Maidams explored so far, 90 royal burials at Charaideo are the best preserved, representative, and most complete examples of this tradition. The Maidams enshrine the mortal remains of Ahom royalty previously, those of the deceased with their paraphernalia were buried, but after the 18th century, the Ahom rulers adopted the Hindu method of cremation, entombing the cremated bones and ashes in a Maidam at Charaideo. The highly-venerated Maidams make the Charaideo district an attractive tourist destination. The Maidams are comparable to the pyramids of Egypt and they exhibit brilliant architecture and expertise of the artisans and masons of Assam of the medieval era. When the 400th birth anniversary of Ahom General Lachit Borphukan was celebrated, Modi had viewed an exhibition at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. It had a model of the Maidams that showcased the unique burial architecture and tradition.
Assam CM thanks PM for Moidams' inclusion in Unesco World Heritage List
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking the initiative to ensure that the 600-year-old mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty - 'Moidams' - is included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Sarma also thanked Union Culture Minister Gajendra Shekhawat who called to give him the news while the chief minister was addressing a press conference here. The unique burial mounds, represented by pyramid-like structures known as Moidams, were used by the Tai-Ahom dynasty that ruled Assam for around 600 years between 1228 and 1826. 'It is great news for Assam as the Charaideo Moidam is now officially a UNESCO Heritage site... Assam will always remain indebted to the Centre for this honour. This inclusion is a great honour for the country and not for Assam alone,' Sarma told a press conference. The 'Moidams' is the first cultural property from the Northeast to get the coveted tag. The state government had submitted a dossier to the Pr
India-Bangladesh border trade reopens in Assam after four years
Mankachar:The border trade and immigration centre along the India-Bangladesh boundary in South Salmara district of Assam, which had been closed for the past four years due to COVID-19 pandemic, officially reopened on Thursday (July 25). The reopening ceremony saw the presence of Assam AIUDF MLA Aminul Islam and senior district officials. MLA Aminul Islam stated [] The post India-Bangladesh border trade reopens in Assam after four years appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assams Charaideo Moidam makes it to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Guwahati, July 26: It is a proud moment in the cultural history of Assam that the states historic (Ahom era) Charaideo Moidam a huge cluster of burial mounds of Ahom royal family- has been declared as a Cultural Property and has been added to the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, making it the [] The post Assams Charaideo Moidam makes it to list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites appeared first on The Shillong Times .
Over 2,500 people died in 5 years in human-elephant conflicts: Govt data
Human-elephant conflicts resulted in 2,853 human deaths during the past five years, with the number of fatalities reaching a five-year high of 628 in 2023, according to government data. Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Minister of State for Environment Kirti Vardhan Singh on Thursday said elephants caused 587 human deaths in 2019, 471 in 2020, 557 in 2021, 610 in 2022 and 628 in 2023. The data revealed that Odisha recorded 624 such deaths during this period, followed by Jharkhand with 474, West Bengal with 436, Assam with 383, Chhattisgarh with 303, Tamil Nadu with 256, Karnataka with 160 and Kerala with 124. The minister said the management of wildlife habitats was primarily the responsibility of state governments and Union Territory administrations and that the central government provided financial and technical support under the centrally sponsored Project Tiger & Elephant scheme for the protection of animals, their habitats and corridors, addressing ...
The mound burial system of the Ahom dynasty in Assam Moidams was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the category Cultural Property on Friday.
Arunachal: Gauhati High Court orders urgent repair of Itanagar-Nirjuli road
Itanagar: The Itanagar bench of the Gauhati High Court has directed the Arunachal Pradesh government to immediately address the deteriorating condition of the road connecting Itanagar, Jullang, Naharlagun, and Nirjuli. Acting on a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) filed by advocates Doge Lona and Vijay Jamoh, the court expressed serious concern over the prolonged neglect of [] The post Arunachal: Gauhati High Court orders urgent repair of Itanagar-Nirjuli road appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
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UNESCO names Assam Moidams as Indias 43rd World Heritage Site
Guwahati: The historic Moidams of Assam of the Ahom Dynasty were declared Indias 43rd World Heritage Site on Friday during UNESCOs 46th World Heritage Committee session in New Delhi. The Assam Moidams were nominated as Indias candidate for the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2023-24. This makes them the first cultural property from Northeast India [] The post UNESCO names Assam Moidams as Indias 43rd World Heritage Site appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam: Ahom dynasty's Mound-burial system included in UNESCO World Heritage List
Assam's ancient mound-burial system, 'Moidams', has secured a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The decision, announced during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee in India, marks the first cultural property from the Northeast to receive this prestigious recognition. Assam CM Himant Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude to PM Modi, UNESCO, and the people of Assam for their support in achieving this milestone.
Assams Ahom Dynasty Moidams Added to UNESCO World Heritage List
NEW DELHI: On Friday, the unique burial structures of Assam's Ahom dynasty, known as 'Moidams,' were officially added to the UNESCO World Heritage List. This marks the first time a cultural site from Northeast India has achieved this prestigious status. The announcement was made during the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC), currently taking place in India. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma celebrated the news on social media, stating, The Moidams have been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List under the Cultural Property category--an exceptional achievement for Assam. It is the first site from the Northeast to be listed under this category, joining Kaziranga and Manas National Parks as Assams third World Heritage Site. Sarma emphasized the significance of the Moidams of Charaideo, highlighting their role in reflecting the spiritual beliefs, rich cultural heritage, and architectural skills of Assams Tai-Ahom community. The Moidams were nominated by India for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for 2023-24. These distinctive burial mounds, resembling pyramid-like structures, were utilized by the Tai-Ahom dynasty that ruled Assam for approximately 600 years. According to the Ministry of Culture, the Tai-Ahom clan, which migrated from China, established their capital in various parts of the Brahmaputra River Valley from the 12th to the 18th century CE. Choraideo, in particular, was a revered site where the Tai-Ahoms set up their first capital under Chau-lung Siu-ka-pha, nestled at the base of the Patkai hills. Known as Che-rai-doi or Che-tam-doi, this sacred site became a significant burial ground where Tai-Ahom royals were believed to transition into the afterlife. The Tai-Ahom people considered their kings to be divine, which led to the creation of Moidams--vaulted mounds used for royal burials. This funerary tradition, lasting 600 years, saw the use of various materials and architectural styles over time. Initially constructed from wood, and later from stone and burnt bricks, the Moidams were meticulously built, with the process detailed in the Changrung Phukan, a key Ahom text. The grand rituals associated with royal cremations underscored the hierarchical nature of Tai-Ahom society. Latest updates: Explore India's Budget-Friendly Destinations: Stay and Eat for Free! Assam Predicted to Become Muslim-Majority State by 2041: CM Sarma
Assams 600-yr-old Moidams Adds to World Heritage List
Guwahati: In what was widely welcomed, the Moidams----600-year-old mound-burial system of the Ahom dynasty in eastern Assam was tagged as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) in New Delhi on Friday. This is the third property from Assam inscribed on the world heritage list but the first cultural site on the prestigious list from the northeastern region. The Moidam was among 28 sites proposed for inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. It is significant that so far, the World Heritage Committee has inscribed 1,199 sites in 168 countries on the list. India has 44 of its sites on the list. ICOMOS recommended that Moidams the Mound-Burial System of the Ahom Dynasty, India, be inscribed on the World Heritage List on the basis of criteria (iii) and (iv). Based on the recommendation of ICOMOS, the first-time applicant Moidams was formally inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). These were first included in the Tentative List in April 2014. France-based ICOMOS, also an advisory body to UNESCO for cultural heritage, is an international non-governmental organisation that is composed of professionals, experts, representatives from local authorities, companies, and heritage organisations, and is dedicated to the conservation and enhancement of the architectural and landscape heritage throughout the world. Inclusion of Moidams in the World Heritage List was sought by the Indian government on the basis of Cultural Criteria (iii), (iv), and (v). The nominated property has an area of 95.02 hectares and a buffer zone of 754.511 hectares. Criterion (iii) bears a unique or at least exceptional testimony to a cultural tradition or to a civilization that is living or which has disappeared and criterion (iv) is for an outstanding example of a type of building, architectural or technological ensemble, or landscape which illustrates significant stages in human history. The site is jointly managed by two separate entities the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) and the Assam Government's Directorate of Archaeology (DoA).
Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora Inaugurates Workshop on Digital Crop Survey
HT Digital July 26, Friday: Assam State Agriculture Minister Atul Bora inaugurated a workshop on digital crop survey on [date]. The workshop aims to revolutionize agricultural practices in the state by introducing advanced digital tools and methodologies for effective crop monitoring and data management. During the inauguration, Minister Bora emphasized the importance of integrating technology []
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Mound-burial system of Ahom dynasty in Assam included in UNESCO World Heritage List
'Moidams' was submitted as India's nomination for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the year 2023-24
Chhattisgarh university to introduce menstrual leave policy for girl students
The Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU) here has joined over a dozen other universities in the country to introduce a menstrual leave policy ( MLP) for its girl students. The policy will be effective from July one this year, a spokesman of the HNLU said on Thursday. This progressive policy is part of the broader HNLU Health Shield Initiative, a press release issued by the university said. According to the spokesman, the HNLU aims to provide special assistance in the form of compensatory attendance during the menstrual cycle, recognising the psychological needs of its girl students. The initiative will help mitigate the health related difficulties that students may face in attending classes during their menstrual period. Students can claim one day of deemed attendance per calendar month during teaching days, and also will have such exceptions extended during examination days on verified requirements of bed rest due to such special needs. Additionally, students with irregular menstrual syndromes or disorders can claim deemed attendance for six classes per subject per semester. The HNLU-Menstrual Leave Policy reflects the universitys commitment to women students welfare and its proactive approach in addressing health-related issues, the release said. The implementation of the MLP marks understanding and facilitating the special needs of young women students at HNLU to support their academic pursuit, the vice-chancellor of the university Prof. V C Vivekanandan said. The HNLU was the latest educational institution in the country to join other universities which have introduced such a policy. The first to introduce the policy was the Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT). The institution instituted such a policy in January 2023. Over the past year, several others have introduced such a policy. Inspired by the move by CUSAT, Keralas higher education minister R Bindu introduced the menstrual leave policy across all state universities. Later, Guwahati University, Tezpur University in Assam, National Law University and Judicial Academy, Guwahati, Assam, Dharmashastra National Law University, Jabalpur in Madhya Pradesh, National Law University, Bhopal, National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, Hyderabad also implemented the policy last year.
Assam: Black Panther found dead near Manas National Park
PATHSALA: A black panther has been found dead near the Manas National Park in Assam. The carcass was discovered near the main entrance of the Banhbari range in the Central Zone of Manas National Park in Assam. The reason behind the death is not known yet. Assam forest department officials have reached the scene and [] The post Assam: Black Panther found dead near Manas National Park appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Assam CM Achieves Major Milestone by Slashing Pending Cases to 18,286
HT Digital July 26, Friday: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has made substantial progress in addressing the backlog of pending cases in the state, reducing the number to 18,286. This reduction is a result of the state governments concerted efforts to expedite the legal process and ensure timely justice for its citizens. During a []
Army jawan from Nalgonda dies in Assam
Nalgonda: An army jawan Erati Mahesh (24), who hailed from Madarigudem of Anumula mandal in the district, died in Assam due to health related ailments. His family members were devastated to learn the news of Mahesh's demise. He died on Thursday night while undergoing treatment in a hospital after falling sick. He had been working in Assam for one and half year.
Nagaland restricts sale of packaged drinking water without BIS license
Kohima:The Nagaland government has put restrictions on the sale of packaged drinking water in the state without obtaining a Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) license. The Nagaland health department has issued a reminder to packaged drinking water (PDW) manufacturers and suppliers stating the necessity of obtaining a BIS license. This license is a prerequisite for [] The post Nagaland restricts sale of packaged drinking water without BIS license appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Big rejig in BJP: New state chief for Bihar and Rajasthan named
Harish Dwivedi has been appointed in charge of Assam, MP Atul Garg for Chandigarh, Arvind Menon for Lakshadweep, and Radha Mohan Das Aggarwal for Rajasthan.
BJP names state in charges, presidents
The BJP announced new appointments: Radha Mohan Das Agrawal as Rajasthan in charge and Harish Dwivedi for Assam. Arvind Menon and Rajdeep Roy were assigned Tamil Nadu and Tripura respectively. Vijaya Rahatkar and Sudhakar Reddy will co-incharge roles. Dilip Kumar Jaiswal replaces Samrat Choudhary as Bihar president, and Madan Rathore replaces C P Joshi in Rajasthan.
Assam bans strikes by oil and gas sector employees for six months
Guwahati: The Assam government has imposed a six-month ban on strikes by employees in the oil and gas sector, effective from July 25. This decision has been taken under Section 3 of the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), according to an official notification issued on Thursday. The ban applies to all officers, workmen, contract laborers, [] The post Assam bans strikes by oil and gas sector employees for six months appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Arambai Tenggol refutes NSCN-IMs claims of targeting Christians in Manipur
Imphal: Arambai Tenggol has firmly dismissed the NSCN-IMs allegations that it targets minority Christians during the ongoing ethnic clashes between Kukis and Meiteis in Manipur. The organization characterized these accusations as inaccurate and misleading. In a statement, Arambai Tenggol leader Laishram Robason stated that the group is committed to preserving the cultural identity and traditional [] The post Arambai Tenggol refutes NSCN-IMs claims of targeting Christians in Manipur appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
Meghalaya: Shillong rocked by yet another petrol bomb attack
Shillong: In the early hours of Thursday (July 25) morning, a petrol bomb was hurled at the roof of a residence in Them Mawbah, also known as Barapathar in Shillong, Meghalaya. Fortunately, no injuries were reported in the incident. SP of East Khasi Hills district in Meghalaya, Sylvester Nongtnger, stated that the attack took place [] The post Meghalaya: Shillong rocked by yet another petrol bomb attack appeared first on NORTHEAST NOW .
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Karbi Anglong & Dimapur officials confer to resolve border demarcation dispute
HT Bureau DIPHU, July 25: District commissioner of Karbi Anglong, Nirola Phangchopi, ACS, led a team from Karbi Anglong district, including the superintendent of police, secretaries of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), director of Survey, KAAC; additional district commissioner, Magistrate, divisional forest officer, forest officer, and mandal to visit Rongaphar crossing on the Assam-Nagaland border []
Street vendors, lack of dividers cause distress to 4k students in Ganeshguri
