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The Assam government introduces a zero-premium health insurance plan for state employees
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The Assam government introduces a zero-premium health insurance plan for state employees

The Assam State government has rolled out a novel zero-premium health insurance scheme that would cover state staff and their families with cashless medical cover without burdening them with a premium. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma introduced the welfare package on Wednesday, describing it as a way to provide staff with financial stability in the event of unforeseen medical emergencies. At the program's introduction, Sarma declared, "This is a unique initiative designed to provide state employees with financial security and peace of mind in times of medical emergencies." More than four lakh state employees and their families would be facilitated through the zero-premium scheme for cashless treatment in a network of empanelled hospitals. Detailed coverage includes surgeries, critic...
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Because of the heavy rain, Assam Police stopped heavy vehicles on NH-27
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Because of the heavy rain, Assam Police stopped heavy vehicles on NH-27

The movement of heavy vehicles has been temporarily suspended by the Assam police on NH-27 between Jatinga and Harangajao in Assam's Dima Hasao district. Until further orders, vehicles heading to and from Barak Valley are instructed to take the detour via Meghalaya (National Highway-6). According to a press release from the police, because to regular rainfall, soil subsidence, and current construction, large vehicles with 12 wheels or more and long trucks and trailers more than 24 feet are prohibited from operating. "Due to frequent rainfalls, subsidence of land/road surface and on-going construction works, the plying of heavy commercial vehicles with 12 wheels or more including long trucks/trailers, (more than 24 feet in length) has been temporarily prohibited in between the stretch o...
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Rs 2,200 crore online Trading Scam uncovered, CM urge people to be aware
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Rs 2,200 crore online Trading Scam uncovered, CM urge people to be aware

A news of stock market scam is surfaced all over the internet, where Assam Police has uncovered Rs. 2, 200 crore from a 22-years-old boy hailing from Dibrugarh, Assam. In concern of the stock market investors, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asked people to be aware from such fraudulent. He said, "The promise of doubling your money with additional interest is a way of fraudsters. According to the law, no one is authorised to conduct stock broking in such a deceptive manner. They (certain apps) are completely unlawful. Today, the police have acted, and in the future, they will intensify it. There is a proper procedure for engaging in stock broking—such as opening a Demat account. These apps should be ignored. They lure people with attractive returns initially and then sc...
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Assam Assembly abolishes British-era rule for Friday namaz break
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Assam Assembly abolishes British-era rule for Friday namaz break

Muslims practice of a two-hour break from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Fridays has been scraped by Assam Legislative Assembly. From now on, Muslim lawmakers and staff members will not be allowed to take a break for Friday prayers, or namaz. Breaking the colonial-era practice, the decision was taken to emphasise the Assembly to function without any religious considerations. Assam Chief Minister state, "By doing away with the 2-hour Jumma break, Assam Assembly has prioritised productivity and shed another vestige of colonial baggage." The CM also expressed his gratitude to Assembly Speaker Biswajit Daimary and the legislators for supporting this historic decision.
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AIUDF demands 10% reservation for Muslims in Assam
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AIUDF demands 10% reservation for Muslims in Assam

All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) MLA Aminul Islam has stated that his party has raised demands for 10 per cent reservation for Muslims in Assam. Aminul Islam said, "Muslims in Assam are backward and economically weaker section. We demanded 10 per cent reservation for the Muslims in government jobs and other government schemes in the state." On rising Muslim population statement given by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the MLA said, "Muslim population was majority in some districts in Assam since independence. But later that districts were divided and formed a few new districts. According to the 2011 Census report there was 34 percent Muslim population in Assam and there might be increased of 2-3 percent. But what figure has given by the Chief Minister is not true....
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Amidst threat against Muslims, AIUDF seeks Governor’s intervention
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Amidst threat against Muslims, AIUDF seeks Governor’s intervention

A 14-years old girl was allegedly gang-raped in Central-Assam's Dhing. Due to which consequences has risen up for Bengal-Origin migrants Muslims, known as 'Miyas' in Assam. According to the sources, 30 organisations representing indigenous communities has set a deadline for the Miyas to leave upper Assam of the state. Following, Maulana Badruddin Ajmal-led AIUDF has submitted a memorandum to the Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya seeking action against several organisations. The memorandum submitted by the AIUDF says, "It has come to our notice that some unknown organisations and fundamentalist groups have publicly issued threats against a section of the Muslim community demanding that they should leave Upper Assam immediately or face dire consequences. Such statements are no...
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Assam Journalist bodies stand against Assam CM remark
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Assam Journalist bodies stand against Assam CM remark

Assam has been facing severe flood in the region due to which Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has earlier targeted Meghalaya based University USTM founded by Mahbubul Hoque for the cause. To build the campus many trees were cut off due to which water of Meghalaya flows down towards Assam. During a press meet, a journalist named Shah Alam questioned on context of the University, he asked, "what about hills being cut in his own constituency." Sarma replied, "Why are you equating USTM and Mandakata? Why are you all trying so hard to save USTM?" “You people, Shah Alam and USTM’s Mahbubul Hoque, the way you all have connected things, will we even survive? I would like to ask Shah Alam if we will even survive in Assam for long?" The statement from Assam CM Sarma elicited cr...
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Assam Cabinet Approves Bill Banning Clerics from Registering Muslim Marriages
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Assam Cabinet Approves Bill Banning Clerics from Registering Muslim Marriages

In a significant move, the Muslim Marriage Registration Bill 2024 has been approved by the Assam Cabinet. The registration process for Muslim marriages in the state will see a change after its enactment. As per the bill, the government will oversee the registration of Muslim marriages instead of a Qazi. The Assam Compulsory Registration of Marriage And Divorce Bill also prohibits registration of child marriages. The bill, which repeals a number of Muslim personal law regulations, will be introduced on Friday during the Assam Assembly's monsoon session. It's thought of as Assam's initial move toward implementing a common civil code. A sub-registrar will register Muslim marriages in accordance with the new regulations. Cabinet decision shared by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarm...
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Assam to table compulsory Muslim marriage, divorce registration bill
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Assam to table compulsory Muslim marriage, divorce registration bill

Assam Government has earlier approved a bill to abolish Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act and Rules of 1935, which permitted underage marriages under specific conditions which will be presented during the Autumn session. Now again, Assam CM to cut down child marriage has proposed another bill on Muslim marriage and divorce. Assam CM said, "Now, minor marriage registration will not happen at all. Basically we want to end the menace of child marriage.The marriages will be registered at the Sub-Registrar's Office." Earlier Muslim marriages were registered by the Kazis. Following the new proposed bill, registration by the Kazis will be restricted.
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‘We deliver swift justice’ says Assam CM on Kolkata rape-murder horror
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‘We deliver swift justice’ says Assam CM on Kolkata rape-murder horror

Horrific rape case that recently happened to a Kolkata doctor, due to which many states have come up with protests for justice but actions against the culprits are delayed. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reacting to the incident stated, "It is clear from our record of the past three years on what we do when such incidents take place in Assam. When a woman is molested or raped (in Assam), we deliver swift justice, which the opposition dislikes." "We try to settle accounts (in such cases) immediately. In the past three years, we have taken many such prompt actions for which I keep getting attacked (by the opposition) in the assembly."
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