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High-stakes online trading scam caught assam police officer

6Sep

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High-stakes online trading scam caught assam police officer

A police officer, working at the DGP office, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the online trading scam, as per sources. Suruj Deka is the police officer that was arrested. Anjan Supriyam, the main suspect in the case, admitted to taking part in the online trading scam, which led to Deka's arrest. Deka is now being questioned by CID officials. To learn more about the scheme and Deka's role in it, more inquiries are underway. Assam Police previously uncovered a financial scam worth Rs 2,200 crore in which brokers deceived investors by guaranteeing a double return on their money put in the online stock market. Two guys were taken into custody in relation to the scam: Guwahati resident Swapnil Das and Dibrugarh resident and online dealer Vishal Phukan, 22. As the investigati...

Meghalaya deputy CM files defamation suit against Vincent H. Pala

5Sep

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Meghalaya deputy CM files defamation suit against Vincent H. Pala

Meghalaya Deputy Chief Minister Sniawbhalang Dhar has served a Rs 100 crore defamation notice to Congress leader and MPCC president Vincent H. Pala. The lawsuit demands an apology for Pala's remarks during a press conference on August 22, where he accused Dhar of being the "spokesperson" of the RSS and BJP and under investigation by the CBI. The notice, issued by Dhar's legal team, termed Pala's statements as "malicious" and "falsehoods" aimed at tarnishing Dhar’s public image. It demands a public apology, withdrawal of the remarks, and Rs 100 crore in damages for the defamation. Failure to comply within seven days will result in legal action, the notice warned.

Assam Cabinet approves key measures for indigenous people’s land, culture protection

5Sep

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Assam Cabinet approves key measures for indigenous people’s land, culture protection

To protect and safeguard land, language and culture of the indigenous people of Assam, 57 recommendations on Clause 6 of Assam Accord to be implemented approved by the Assam Cabinet. Assam CM said, "A decision has been taken to implement 85 per cent of the recommendations and we will take up the remaining with the central government as these fall within its purview." He also said, "historic milestone for Assam and stands out as one of the most significant efforts since Independence to protect the rights of the people of the state." However, announcement of the implementation will be done within three to four days after meeting with Ministers and Organizations of Assam.

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

5Sep

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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...

Because of the heavy rain, Assam Police stopped heavy vehicles on NH-27

4Sep

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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...

Rs 2,200 crore online Trading Scam uncovered, CM urge people to be aware

4Sep

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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...

Assam Assembly abolishes British-era rule for Friday namaz break

31Aug

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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.

AIUDF demands 10% reservation for Muslims in Assam

28Aug

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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....

Amidst threat against Muslims, AIUDF seeks Governor’s intervention

27Aug

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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...

Assam Journalist bodies stand against Assam CM remark

24Aug

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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...