JD(U)'s KC Tyagi says religious matters should not be interfered with. Will you ban sacrifice at Kamakhya temple too, asks LJP’s Delhi chief Raju Tiwari in question directed at Himanta.
USTM Chancellor Mahbubul Hoque fears university could fall short of enrollment target following Sarma’s statement that graduates from USTM may be barred from govt jobs in Assam.
When members of a community are perceived as outsiders, a tragic incident like rape can easily reignite unresolved tensions between groups, deepening existing fault lines.
Incident took place Thursday when minor was allegedly waylaid by 3 motorcycle-borne men while cycling home from tuition. Deceased identified as Tafiqul Islam. 2 others remain 'absconding'.
Earlier, Muslim Marriages and Divorces Registration was conducted by Kazis. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said, 'the main aim of this bill is to fight against child marriage'.
Accused Jahir Uddin is absconding. Karimganj SP says minor's family initially did not report alleged incident to police. Suo motu case lodged for destruction of govt property.
In most cities from Bengaluru to Mumbai, it’s senior citizens who drive civic reform and debate. But the students of Guwahati are flipping this stereotype by holding adda sessions to discuss issues facing the city.
AASU chief alleges grant of citizenship to Silchar resident under CAA kills spirit of 1985 Assam Accord. CM says AASU leaders ‘lack scientific vision’ & should seek ‘forgiveness’.
As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.
Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.
UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.
A truly progressive move by the Assam government to stop exploitation of women and girls. If anyone is asking ‘Why Muslims are being targeted specifically?’, my answer would be ‘In the absence of an Indian Civial Code, religion specific laws become the norm to prevent exploitation of women and girls’. The Sati laws liberated women from having to die just because their husband died.
A truly progressive move by the Assam government to stop exploitation of women and girls. If anyone is asking ‘Why Muslims are being targeted specifically?’, my answer would be ‘In the absence of an Indian Civial Code, religion specific laws become the norm to prevent exploitation of women and girls’. The Sati laws liberated women from having to die just because their husband died.