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Ahom body passes resolution no dragon like figure to be used for any means
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Ahom body passes resolution no dragon like figure to be used for any means

A meeting held under the presidentship of Pulin Phukan, president of the Jorhat Zila Ahom Sabha seeking government's intervention in protection of historical sites and taking necessary measures to remove encroachments in the state. Also the sabha passed a resolution to prevent from carrying illegal activities in the historical sites and not to use the mythical winged dragon-like figure as the dragon symbol of the Tai Ahom people is highly respected, it's a sacrifice of the community.
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SC summons Assam Chief Secretary over unpaid tea worker dues
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SC summons Assam Chief Secretary over unpaid tea worker dues

The Supreme Court has rounded up Assam Chief Secretary issuing a notice to the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry over continued delay in payments to tea garden workers of the state. The court has asked the Chief Secretary of Assam to appear before court on November 14, 2024. The Court orders, "We direct the Chief Secretary of State of Assam to personally remain present in the Court on the next date, i.e., 14th November 2024. The state will have to seriously answer the question why there is no sincere effort made to pay the dues of the workmen who have worked in tea estates owned by the state of Assam." However, the Assam Government has responded to the order saying that the state is dealing with dues of poor workmen & financial losses.
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Congress appoints Manoj Chauhan as Assam co-incharge
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Congress appoints Manoj Chauhan as Assam co-incharge

Congress has appointed Manoj Chauhan as the new co-incharge of Assam, for the upcoming elections and strengthening it's presence in the state. However, four candidates were nominated from Assam and two from Madhya Pradesh About Manoj Chauhan, he previously served as the co-incharge of Haryana during the recently-held Assembly elections. Now, he will take responsibilities in Assam.
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Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0 launched, Assam
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Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0 launched, Assam

Assam Government to support entrepreneurs in the state has launched Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0 (CMAAA) at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati on Friday. Under the flagship, CMAAA 2.0 is an extension of Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 1.0. Under the extended mission 75,000 beneficiaries will be selected and receive Rs. 5 lakhs for Professional Course Category and Rs. 2 lakhs for Non-professional Course Category in two trenches as entrepreneurship incentives. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that the State government is committed to start a new era of entrepreneurship in the state.
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SC upholds validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act of immigrants from Bangladesh
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SC upholds validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act of immigrants from Bangladesh

According to Section 6A of Citizenship Act, immigrants who entered Assam between January 1, 1966, and March 25, 1971 are to be identified as Indian citizens. Supreme Court on Thursday, has upheld the decision to extend validity of the Bangladeshi immigrants in Assam due to complex situation during that period as Assam Accord's cut off date, declaring it unconstitutional. A five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has delivered the majority verdict. The Chief Justice has emphasized the current impact of the immigrants in Assam's geography, also expressing concerns about ethnic diversity as a basis for violating Article 29(1) of the Constitution, which protects the rights of minorities.
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Assam to celebrate Kati Bihu today
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Assam to celebrate Kati Bihu today

Assamese long legacy celebration Kati Bihu today, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has extended wishes to Assam people by elaborating the importance of this precious agricultural occasion. Acharya stated, "Since Assam has an agrarian culture and the majority of the people of the state are dependent on agriculture, celebration of this bihu holds immense importance. Hope 'Akash Bonti', the auspicious lamp given in the fields, consigns the pests and insects and helps in giving good yields. Moreover, the earthen lamp lit in front of the Tulsi plant as a part of this bihu celebration reiterates our inherent connections with the auspicious Tulsi plant."
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Assam: Week-long celebration for classical language status of Assamese
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Assam: Week-long celebration for classical language status of Assamese

The Union Cabinet has recently approved Assamese as Classical language status with four other languages. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on hailing the decision has announced for week-long programme in the state on November. Through X he stated, "To celebrate this historic achievement, Assam will observe 'Bhasa Gaurob Saptah' from 3rd to 9th November 2024." Further he added, "The people of Assam will also express heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji for this significant gesture towards the state's cultural and language heritage."
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Goalpara youth arrested for making lewd comments against women
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Goalpara youth arrested for making lewd comments against women

A young guy named Abdul Kashem Ali was detained in a troubling incident that caused outcry in Goalpara, Assam, for reportedly producing an offensive film that targeted Goddess Durga and the female devotees present at the idol immersion ceremony. The event happened soon after thousands of devotees from all around the state peacefully submerged Goddess Durga idols as part of the visarjan rite. The community was shocked to see a video on social media of Kashem Ali, a resident of Dubapara Disappearchar under the jurisdiction of the Mornai police, making disparaging remarks directed towards Goddess Durga and the female devotees, despite the customary reverence and harmony associated with the occasion. The video gained tremendous criticism as soon as it went viral. Concerned residents quickl...
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Assam government plans to invest in wetlands to control flood, erosion
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Assam government plans to invest in wetlands to control flood, erosion

129 beels also known as wetlands have been identified for the purpose of rejuvenating in Assam. As wetlands play a vital role in fish production, ground water recharge, control erosion, river water flow and more. However, ignorance of wetlands have decreased fish production over the years. Assam Government and Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to invest in wetlands of rupees 796.88 crore. Officials stated, "Desilting of marginal area for increase water holding capacity of the beels, de-weeding as per requirement, construction of site-specific water pools and water retaining structure in beels for sustainable water storage and thereby enhancing fish production, besides contributing to flood mitigation are other components of the project."
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The Armed Forces Act, extends for six months in four districts of Assam
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The Armed Forces Act, extends for six months in four districts of Assam

Four districts of Assam have had the Armed personnel (Special Powers) Act, which grants security personnel the authority to designate a region "disturbed," extended for a period of six months. The announcement, which was released on Tuesday, states that the decision was made in light of the recent instability in Bangladesh and the potential effects on the region's law and order situation. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act will continue to designate Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar districts as "disturbed areas," according to a notification from the Center. Furthermore, as a result of continuous efforts and proactive counter-insurgency measures taken by the security forces, the overall situation in Assam has significantly improved over the last three years compared to pre...
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