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Saturday, May 4, 2024
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Topic: Assam

Shah hails ‘historic day’ for northeast as govt withdraws AFSPA from more areas of Nagaland, Assam & Manipur

Decision, which will come into effect from 1 April, was made keeping in mind improved security in these areas, says home ministry. 

How an Assamese engineer quit his job to become a ‘plant doctor’ and help farmers

Ashish Kundra's 'A Resurgent Northeast' looks at the transformations sweeping across the region in the last decade.

From theology to science & maths: How madrasa education system evolved in Assam

Recently, Assam CM said he intends to close all madrasas as he wants schools, colleges & universities instead. Though he has faced criticism, a section of stakeholders support his measures.

‘Raise your hands or wave white flag to avoid encounter’: Assam CM Himanta’s advice to criminals

Speaking in the assembly, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said encounters are not premeditated. He later tweeted that the onus of ‘not facing an encounter is on criminals, not police’.

Assam Class 10 ‘paper leak’: CID to investigate case as anger grows, AASU holds protests

According to state education minister Ranoj Pegu, the cancelled general science exam will now be held on 30 March. Some parents are contemplating shifting kids to CBSE.

Sarma govt’s essay campaign on Ahom warrior Lachit Barphukan sets Guinness record

The essay campaign on the Ahom commander who helped defeat the Mughals saw some 43 lakh entries and set a record for the ‘largest online photo album of handwritten notes’.

Assam sets eyes on Guinness record for largest Bihu dance. 11,000 performers, one stadium

Guwahati: With workshops across all 31 districts, Assam is going all out in its effort to set a Guinness record for the world’s largest...

Assam film industry never had it this good. Bigger budgets, better stories, more crowds

Iconic action heroes in Dr Bezbaruah 2 to villagers making a porn film in Bulu, theatres are housefull. Revenue has gone from lakhs to crores.

‘NRC scam?’ Facebook post sets off war of words between 2 ex-coordinators of Assam exercise

Hitesh Sarma claims an All Assam Students' Union leader collected Rs 16L/month from predecessor Prateek Hajela. Latter says these are irresponsible remarks based on 'bazaar ki khabar'.

Assam child marriage crackdown: What’s the legal age to marry for Muslims and the puberty debate?

Supreme Court set to look into whether age limit for marriage under Prohibition of Child Marriage Act overrides Muslim personal law provisions, so long referred to by courts in such cases.

On Camera

Stop targeting Galgotias University students. Focus on politicians instead

Going through their Instagrams and dissecting their ‘statements’ is not the astute political commentary you think it is—it is time for us to back off from targeting 20-year-olds.

High capacity usage, fresh borrowings & new orders — why FY25 could be a big year for pvt investment

Companies are borrowing more from banks and public. Economists say high capacity utilisation & growing new orders could set stage for renewed investment push by India Inc.

China builds road through Shaksgam Valley, India registers protest

New Delhi has, in past, too, objected to Chinese construction activities in Shaksgam Valley. Work in this strategic region gathered pace after the 2017 Doklam stand-off.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.