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Shoot-At-Sight Orders In Assam's Dhubri Extended Till Durga Puja
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that ''shoot-at-sight orders'' at night, enforced since June 13 in Dhubri following communal disturbances in the district, will continue during Durga Puja.
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Assam Rolls Out Arms Licence Portal: What Are The Gun Laws In India
The Assam government has launched a portal where indigenous communities in the state's sensitive and remote regions can apply for licences to possess arms.
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9 Rohingya Arrested In Assam, They Kept Moving States For 13 Years
In a major development of combating cross border illegal influx of Rohingya, at least nine members of Myanmar's Rohingya community, who allegedly entered India illegally nearly 13 years ago, were arrested near the India-Bangladesh border.
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YouTuber Arrested For "Derogatory Comments" On Assamese Community
A woman was arrested in Assam's Morigaon district on Tuesday for allegedly making derogatory statements against the Assamese community. The arrest took place after a group -- Bir Lachit Sena - filed a complaint against her.
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No Decision To Drop Foreigners Tribunal Cases Against Non-Muslims: Himanta Sarma
Mr Sarma said the state government has allowed withdrawing cases from the Foreigners Tribunal against two communities - Koch Rajbongshi and Gorkha.
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Evicted People Should Not Be Given Shelter: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said people should not give shelter to evicted persons, else the "position of our people", which has improved through evictions and other measures, will become "bad again".
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Assam Targets Illegal Forest Encroachments, 10-Year Timeline To Clear All Settlers
Amid a series of ongoing eviction drives across Assam to reclaim forest and government land, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state-wide surveys and operations are aimed at freeing forest land from illegal encroachments.
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Mamata Banerjee Slams Assam BJP Over NRC Case, Himanta Sarma Responds
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a clarification after his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee flagged that a NRC notice was issued to a man living in her state by the Foreigners Tribunal in Assam.
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30 Arrested For Attempting To Spark Communal Violence In Assam's Dhubri
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said more than 30 people have been arrested in connection with the recent incident in Dhubri where a cow's head was found in a sensitive area, sparking communal tensions.
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Shoot-At-Sight Orders In Assam's Dhubri Amid Communal Unrest
The police in Assam's Dhubri issued shoot-at-sight orders after recovery of meat near a temple on Sunday flared communal tensions in the district.
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Assam To Withdraw Foreigner Tribunal Cases Against Indigenous Koch-Rajbongshi Community
In an unprecedented move, the Assam government has decided to withdraw cases against members of the Koch-Rajbongshi community which are pending in the Foreigners Tribunals.
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"China's Planned Dam Will Make Brahmaputra Ecosystem Fragile": Himanta Sarma
China's plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra could make the entire ecosystem that depends on the river fragile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned on Wednesday, adding that India has already communicated its concern to Beijing.
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Meitei, Kuki Police Recruits Form Strong Bond During Training In Assam, Say Will Work Together In Manipur
From breaking bread together to sharing light moments after a hard day in the field, 2,000-odd newly recruited Manipur Police personnel from various communities mingled freely and made good memories during their year-long rigorous training in Assam.
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'Police Recruits From All Communities, Will Be Posted Together As Team': Manipur Chief Minister
Lachit Borphukan Police Academy (LBPA) in Assam's Dergaon saw a momentous occasion on Monday when nearly 2,000 recruits of the Manipur Police passed out, ready to serve their state amid the ongoing challenges.
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700 Kuki-Zo People Sheltered In Assam Are Back In Manipur
700 Kuki-Zo people, who had sought refuge in Assam's Karbi Anglong district last year due to the violence in Manipur, have already been sent back following discussions with Kuki community leaders and organisations, said an official.
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Shoot-At-Sight Orders In Assam's Dhubri Extended Till Durga Puja
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that ''shoot-at-sight orders'' at night, enforced since June 13 in Dhubri following communal disturbances in the district, will continue during Durga Puja.
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Assam Rolls Out Arms Licence Portal: What Are The Gun Laws In India
The Assam government has launched a portal where indigenous communities in the state's sensitive and remote regions can apply for licences to possess arms.
-
9 Rohingya Arrested In Assam, They Kept Moving States For 13 Years
In a major development of combating cross border illegal influx of Rohingya, at least nine members of Myanmar's Rohingya community, who allegedly entered India illegally nearly 13 years ago, were arrested near the India-Bangladesh border.
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YouTuber Arrested For "Derogatory Comments" On Assamese Community
A woman was arrested in Assam's Morigaon district on Tuesday for allegedly making derogatory statements against the Assamese community. The arrest took place after a group -- Bir Lachit Sena - filed a complaint against her.
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No Decision To Drop Foreigners Tribunal Cases Against Non-Muslims: Himanta Sarma
Mr Sarma said the state government has allowed withdrawing cases from the Foreigners Tribunal against two communities - Koch Rajbongshi and Gorkha.
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Evicted People Should Not Be Given Shelter: Assam CM
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said people should not give shelter to evicted persons, else the "position of our people", which has improved through evictions and other measures, will become "bad again".
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Assam Targets Illegal Forest Encroachments, 10-Year Timeline To Clear All Settlers
Amid a series of ongoing eviction drives across Assam to reclaim forest and government land, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the state-wide surveys and operations are aimed at freeing forest land from illegal encroachments.
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Mamata Banerjee Slams Assam BJP Over NRC Case, Himanta Sarma Responds
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a clarification after his West Bengal counterpart Mamata Banerjee flagged that a NRC notice was issued to a man living in her state by the Foreigners Tribunal in Assam.
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30 Arrested For Attempting To Spark Communal Violence In Assam's Dhubri
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said more than 30 people have been arrested in connection with the recent incident in Dhubri where a cow's head was found in a sensitive area, sparking communal tensions.
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Shoot-At-Sight Orders In Assam's Dhubri Amid Communal Unrest
The police in Assam's Dhubri issued shoot-at-sight orders after recovery of meat near a temple on Sunday flared communal tensions in the district.
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Assam To Withdraw Foreigner Tribunal Cases Against Indigenous Koch-Rajbongshi Community
In an unprecedented move, the Assam government has decided to withdraw cases against members of the Koch-Rajbongshi community which are pending in the Foreigners Tribunals.
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"China's Planned Dam Will Make Brahmaputra Ecosystem Fragile": Himanta Sarma
China's plan to build a mega dam on the Brahmaputra could make the entire ecosystem that depends on the river fragile, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned on Wednesday, adding that India has already communicated its concern to Beijing.
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Meitei, Kuki Police Recruits Form Strong Bond During Training In Assam, Say Will Work Together In Manipur
From breaking bread together to sharing light moments after a hard day in the field, 2,000-odd newly recruited Manipur Police personnel from various communities mingled freely and made good memories during their year-long rigorous training in Assam.
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'Police Recruits From All Communities, Will Be Posted Together As Team': Manipur Chief Minister
Lachit Borphukan Police Academy (LBPA) in Assam's Dergaon saw a momentous occasion on Monday when nearly 2,000 recruits of the Manipur Police passed out, ready to serve their state amid the ongoing challenges.
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700 Kuki-Zo People Sheltered In Assam Are Back In Manipur
700 Kuki-Zo people, who had sought refuge in Assam's Karbi Anglong district last year due to the violence in Manipur, have already been sent back following discussions with Kuki community leaders and organisations, said an official.
