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Shillong-based Tibetan groups urge UN action over Tibet, criticise Chinese policies
2+ hour, 35+ min ago (241+ words) Tibetan organisations based in Shillong have called on the United Nations and the international community to intervene over the human rights situation in Tibet, alleging continued restrictions on Tibetan identity, language, religion and culture under Chinese rule. The appeal was…...
No friction between Assam and Meghalaya over border issue: Himanta Biswa Sarma
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (335+ words) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 9 said Assam and Meghalaya continue to maintain cordial ties while working towards resolving their long-pending interstate boundary dispute, stressing that there is "no friction" between the two neighbouring states. Speaking to reporters…...
Assam government accelerates unicode recognition for Assamese script, explores OTT platform
2+ hour, 12+ min ago (346+ words) The Assam government has intensified its efforts to strengthen the digital presence of the Assamese language and promote the state's film and creative industries, with Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Borah reviewing the progress of two key initiatives during separate meetings…...
Assam's Act East Affairs department has no independent projects, spent over Rs 1. 70 crore on regional diplomacy since 2022
4+ hour, 31+ min ago (592+ words) The Assam government has informed the Legislative Assembly that the Act East Policy Affairs Department does not implement any independent projects and, consequently, has no project-wise fund allocation or implementation progress to report. Replying to a question raised by Congress…...
Assam tables Bills to overhaul MSME law, ease business regulations
5+ hour, 48+ min ago (278+ words) The Assam government on July 9 introduced a series of Bills in the Assembly aimed at simplifying business regulations, strengthening investment facilitation and reducing compliance requirements across multiple sectors. Industries, Commerce and Public Enterprises Minister Bimal Borah tabled The Assam Micro,…...
Assam MLA flags illegal logging along Meghalaya border, seeks action against forest encroachment
5+ hour, 30+ min ago (384+ words) Boko'Chaygaon MLA Raju Mesh raised the issue of alleged large-scale illegal logging in the Lampi area along the Assam'Meghalaya border during the ongoing Budget Session of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly, accusing authorities of failing to stop the destruction of forests…...
Assam Government begins development of 'Zubeen Khetra', cultural Centres proposal under consideration
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (407+ words) The committee comprises Garima Garg, Palami Borthakur, Partha Sarathi Mahanta, Anuradha Sharma Pujari, Biren Singh, Pulak Banerjee, Tarali Sharma, Shyamantak Gautam, Prajal Saikia, Dulal Malki and Sudarshan Thakur. Bora informed the House that the committee has already begun field-level assessments…...
Assam CM unveils satellite city plan to decongest Guwahati, boost urban growth
7+ hour ago (176+ words) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 9 announced that the next phase of Guwahati's urban development will focus on creating a network of thriving, interconnected satellite cities aimed at reducing congestion in the state capital and improving the overall…...
Eggs cost Rs 10 because of "Gunda Tax: Akhil Gogoi targets Assam minister, BTC chief
13+ hour, 43+ min ago (381+ words) Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on July 9 alleged that the sharp rise in egg and other commodity prices in Assam is being driven by an illegal "syndicate tax" or "Gunda Tax" collected at entry points along the Assam'West Bengal border, and…...
Shad Behdeinkhlam invite triggers row; Meghalaya's VPP objects to Assam CM as chief guest
12+ hour, 54+ min ago (441+ words) Meghalaya opposition party Voice of the People Party (VPP) on July 9 extended warm greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of Shad Behdeinkhlam, while expressing strong reservations over the invitation extended to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa…...