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Assam Cabinet Approves Bill Banning Clerics from Registering Muslim Marriages

22Aug

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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...

Assam to table compulsory Muslim marriage, divorce registration bill

22Aug

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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.

‘We deliver swift justice’ says Assam CM on Kolkata rape-murder horror

20Aug

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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."

Assam Government directed to pay Rashida Khatun

19Aug

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Assam Government directed to pay Rashida Khatun

The Gauhati High Court has directed the Assam government to promptly disburse compensation to Rashida Khatun, the widow of Safiqul Islam, whose house was unlawfully demolished in the Batadrava area of Nagaon district. The demolition occurred during an investigation into an arson attack on a local police station in 2022. The court’s directive came in response to a Suo Motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL) that highlighted Khatun’s plight after her home was destroyed. Despite the demolition being part of a broader administrative response, Khatun had been left without compensation, even as six other affected families had received payments. During the proceedings, petitioner’s counsel N.K. Sarma pointed out the disparity in compensation distribution. While two families with reinforced c...

Assam police announce reward of Rs 5 lakh on Ulfa-I bomb case information

17Aug

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Assam police announce reward of Rs 5 lakh on Ulfa-I bomb case information

Ulfa-I cadre have planted bombs in multiple places of Assam during Independence Day. Since then police have started investigation of the bombs across the state. Clueless about the bombs placement, police have now decided to seek help from the public. Assam Police sharing Whatsapp no. and details have announced to reward rupees 5 lakhs those providing information about those who made the bombs, helped in transportion and planting the bombs. Following opposition, a Congress leader has criticized the government on failure of the system, he said, "This also proved CM Sarma wrong about his frequent claims that insurgency has been solved with the signing of several agreements since 2021 when he assumed the charge of the Chief MInister."

Meghalaya’s NH-6 to undergo major repair work starting September

14Aug

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Meghalaya’s NH-6 to undergo major repair work starting September

The National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) has announced the commencement of major repair and restructuring work on the deteriorating National Highway 6 (NH-6) in East Jaiñtia Hills, Meghalaya. The extensive repair work is set to begin in September, following the monsoon season, which has further worsened the condition of the highway. The decision comes after a recent joint inspection by local authorities, including Santa Mary Shylla, Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) for the region, Shivansh Awasthi, Deputy Commissioner, and Giri Prasad, Superintendent of Police. The inspection was prompted by a massive landslide in the Kuliang area that brought vehicular movement to a standstill, leaving numerous commuters stranded and highlighting the urgent need for infrastructure repair on ...

Debate has arisen around female doctors’ late-night travel safety measures

14Aug

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Debate has arisen around female doctors’ late-night travel safety measures

Silchar Medical College and Hospital (SMCH) in Assam has come under criticism for advising its female doctors, students, and staff to avoid going out at night in areas that are deserted, poorly lit, or not crowded. This advisory was issued in response to widespread anger across the country following the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital. The institute's principal, Dr. Bhaskar Gupta, signed the guideline, which suggested that female doctors, students, and employees try to stay away from circumstances where they are by themselves. It was advised that they notify the appropriate authorities ahead of time and abstain from leaving hostels or lodging rooms at night unless absolutely essential. In addition, women doctors and students were adv...

Meghalaya University is responsible for flood in Assam says Himanta Biswa Sarma

13Aug

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Meghalaya University is responsible for flood in Assam says Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused private University of Meghalaya over maximum flood in the region. University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), founded by Mahbubul Hoque who is also its chancellor. The University is located in 9th Mile area in Ri-Bhoi district of neighbouring Meghalaya, near Assam’s Jorabat which serves as an entry point to Guwahati, Assam. During former Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi the University was established. Assam CM said, "USTM is a danger to Assam. We will go the National Green Tribunal against it." As USTM has cut the slope of a hill on its campus to build a medical college in such a way that the water flows to the Assam due to which the region is facing much of flood. Further he also asked Congress leader Bhupen Kumar Borah t...

Assam CM questions Congress for remaining silence on Hindu attack in Bangladesh

12Aug

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Assam CM questions Congress for remaining silence on Hindu attack in Bangladesh

Following ouster of Prime Minister Hasina Sheikh, Bangladeshi's has been attacking Hindus by breaking their homes & temples in the country. Indian political party, Congress party has maintained complete moan on the issue. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has slammed the party on their silence, he said, "Congress has protested on behalf of minorities in Gaza, demonstrating their commitment to speaking out for Muslims in dire situations. However, when Hindus face similar issues, they do not extend the same support. For Gaza, they will tweet several times, but for the Hindus in Bangladesh, they will not even cry.”

Why did Himanta Biswa Sharma call the recent floods in Guwahati “Flood Jihad”?

10Aug

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Why did Himanta Biswa Sharma call the recent floods in Guwahati “Flood Jihad”?

Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, has claimed that the recent floods in Guwahati was made worse by the University of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM), calling it "flood jihad." The Assam Chief Minister blamed the escalation of waterlogging in the city on USTM's actions, which included clearing hills and forests on campus to make room for new construction, including a medical institution. The grave charge was made in the wake of Monday's intense rains, which caused extensive flooding in Guwahati and caused residents' misery. According to CM Sarma, the waterlogging situation has been greatly exacerbated by the university's measures. "I think the owner of USTM has ignited a flood jihad. This is not how people who love the natural world chop down hills and forests. Thes...