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Assam will see some rationalization of AFSPA this year: CM Sarma

Amid the clamour for repealing of Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that that this year there will be some rationalization of AFSPA.Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, the Chief Minister said, "Assam will see some rationalization of AFSPA during the year 2022 as Army has virtually withdrawn from Assam leaving five-six districts. So it is a dynamic situation."He further said that after four months, AFSPA will come up for renewal, at that stage, the Assam government will take pragmatic decisions in consultation with the Home department.On the AFSPA in Nagaland, Sarma said that the Centre has formed a panel that will submit a report in 45 days. He said that they were hoping for a positive development after the report.Earlier on December 30 last year, the Centre had extended the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, 1958 or AFSPA in Nagaland for another six months, mentioning that the state is in such a "disturbed and ...

Assam: Headway likely in boundary row, big boost to connectivity expected

Decades-old inter-state boundary disputes and militancy problems are expected to make a significant headway in 2022

Assam eyes vaccinating 15-18 age group by first week of March

The exercise to vaccinate all the students in the age group of 15-18 will be completed by the first week of March

Construction of ship repair facility in Guwahati to start from May: Sonowal

This facility is going to be a major contributor to the economic resurgence of the region, a statement said

Congress asks Assam CM Biswa Sarma to give up his personal security

Congress in Assam hit back at CM Himanta Biswa Sarma's appeal to the BJP leaders and the party functionaries to give up their personal security officer (PSO) as "this is a Congress culture".

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam reports 120 new cases, two more deaths

he recovery rate among coronavirus patients in the state stood at 98.66 per cent.

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam reports 103 new cases, two deaths

Currently, the state has 741 active Covid cases

Nigeria returnee, family test positive for coronavirus in Assam

A 57-year-old returnee from Nigeria, four other members of his family and their domestic help have tested positive for Covid-19 in Assam

Year-ender: Frequent police encounters, boundary disputes mark Assam's 2021

A government change marked 2021 in Assam as BJP's Northeast strongman Himanta Biswa Sarma took over as the chief minister

Assam's growth rate declines, fiscal deficit, debts rose in 2019-20: CAG

Assam has recorded a decline in its growth rate while its fiscal deficit, outstanding debt and public debt have increased significantly at the end of 2019-20, a CAG report said

Assam Legislative Assembly clears amendments in Cattle Preservation Act

The Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday passed the amendment bill for modification of the Cattle Preservation Act to further strengthen the Act.

Assam, Meghalaya CMs meet, say will resolve their border issues by Jan 15

In a breakthrough in their long-standing inter-state boundary disputes between Assam and Meghalaya, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Meghalaya counterpart Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday held a meeting and decided to resolve the issues on or before January 15."Meeting was held at a political level with the Assam counterpart on the border issue taking the 6 areas of differences for Phase I discussions. We have made considerable positive progress through our joint dialogue & hope to arrive at an amicable solution shortly," Conrad Sangma tweeted.After the meeting, Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong said, "It was a very productive and good meeting. The CMs have decided to make an announcement on or before January 15.""There are disputes in six areas and I am sure that we will be able to find a solution in at least some areas," he added."Our regional committees have submitted their reports and we are working towards a final agreement on many disputed border areas," ...

Assam, Meghalaya aim to resolve border disputes by January 15

In a breakthrough in their long-standing inter-state boundary disputes between Assam and Meghalaya, their respective Chief Ministers on Wednesday held a meeting and decided to resolve the issues at 6 areas on or before January 15 as a part of Phase I discussions."Meeting was held at a political level with the Assam counterpart on the border issue taking the 6 areas of differences for Phase I discussions. We have made considerable positive progress through our joint dialogue & hope to arrive at an amicable solution shortly," Conrad Sangma tweeted.After the meeting, Meghalaya Deputy CM Prestone Tynsong said, "It was a very productive and good meeting. The CMs have decided to make an announcement on or before January 15.""There are disputes in six areas and I am sure that we will be able to find a solution in at least some areas," he added."Our regional committees have submitted their reports and we are working towards a final agreement on many disputed border areas," Assam CM ...

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam registers 119 new cases, one more fatality

The toll rose to 6,152 following the death of two Covid patients in Bongaigaon and Dhemaji districts

NE becoming corridor for trade with Southeast Asia: Assam minister

Assam's Act East Policy Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said the infrastructure and connectivity development projects being implemented in the northeast are transforming the boundaries

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam logs 114 new cases, one more fatality

The positivity rate increased to 0.37 per cent from 0.27 per cent on Monday

Steps taken for capacity expansion of Digboi refinery; Assam CM thanks PM

"I am so happy to receive the letter from the Union minister about action on capacity expansion of Digboi Refinery," Sarma tweeted

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam reports two new deaths, 94 fresh cases

The number of active cases currently in the state is 955

AFSPA to continue in Assam, to be withdrawn if peace lasts: Himanta

Sarma on Monday said a decision on withdrawing the Act will be taken only if the present peace prevails for a longer term

Covid-19 pandemic: Assam reports 2 new deaths, 75 fresh cases

Currently, the state has 982 active cases