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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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Assam CM distributes 4 lakh soil health cards to boost agricultural sector
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Assam CM distributes 4 lakh soil health cards to boost agricultural sector

Assam Government in a move to boost agricultural sector in the state has distributed Soil Health Cards (SHC) to four lakhs farmers in the official ceremony. However, the led-government of Assam is aiming to distribute 10 lakhs of Card more. SHC will play a pivotal role in assess of soil fertility and provide vital information to farmers, enabling them to make informed decisions about crop production, offering insights without requiring technical equipments. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "In 2015, the Prime Minister launched the Soil Health Programme to evaluate soil fertility, and today we are advancing that mission. The central government has recognised our efforts in this regard."
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Assam Chief Minister is committed to supporting community Durga Pujas
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Assam Chief Minister is committed to supporting community Durga Pujas

On October 8, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remarked that the state is committed to supporting community Durga Pujas and emphasized the value of cultural heritage at a recent event. Speaking on October 8, Sarma stated, "We are dedicated to assisting community Durga Pujas in their efforts to advance our Sanatan Sanskriti. I trust that our small gift will make it easy to serve Maa Durga." This comment followed Assam BJP MLA Manab Deka's statements on October 7, when he emphasized the government's support for Durga Puja celebration committees in the Lakhimpur Assembly constituency. Deka mentioned the presence of local Puja Committee members as well as Lakhimpur District Commissioner Lachit Kumar Das at the announcement ceremony. In order to improve the festivities, the Assam go...
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First phase of Mukha Mantri Nijut Moina scheme installed in Assam
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First phase of Mukha Mantri Nijut Moina scheme installed in Assam

Mukha Mantri Nijut Moina scheme for girls to support pursuing higher education, a fix monthly payment is to be transferred. The only condition of the scheme is to remain unmarried. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The rules are simple. Each beneficiary must attend regular classes, maintain good academic performance, and demonstrate discipline. The scheme does not apply to the daughters of Ministers, MPs, and MLAs. A beneficiary cannot marry until she completes her graduation." The Assam CM also said that the scheme is mainly implemented in an aim to eradicate child marriage in the state. He said, "Nijut Moina is an endeavour to intensify the battle against child marriage by reducing the economic burden on the parents or guardians of the girls seeking higher educati...
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The Assam government would give over four lakh soil health cards to farmers
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The Assam government would give over four lakh soil health cards to farmers

On Monday 7, the Assam government began distributing Soil Health Cards (SHC) to nearly four lakh farmers across the state. At an official occasion in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the government will distribute around 10 lakh SHC cards, with four lakh already available for distribution. "Our Krishak bandhus serve as anchors in our Atmanirbhar Assam mission. Today, I'm launching numerous programs in support of our farmers," he added. According to Sarma, the state's number of soil quality testing laboratories has expanded from five to 26. In addition to the distribution of SHC, agricultural machinery was given over to farmers, and agriculture knowledge centres were opened by the chief minister in the presence of Agriculture Minister Atul Bora. "We are ...
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