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Of 1,005 UAPA cases in 2022, one-third in J&K: NCRB data
Over one-third of the 1,005 cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act were logged in Jammu and Kashmir, according to the NCRB data. The Union Territory accounted for 371 cases, followed by Manipur with 167. Along with Assam and Uttar Pradesh, these four regions accounted for 75% of the UAPA cases. In 2022, 20 cases of sedition were lodged across India, while 1,005 cases were registered under UAPA. Sedition cases have decreased since 2020, while UAPA cases have increased.
Updated on Dec 05, 2023 08:20 AM IST
Press Trust of India, New Delhi
Assam: Drug peddler killed in police encounter, 4 including 2 civilians injured
The Assam police said some bullets ricocheted off from a hard object and two civilians got injured in this, but their injuries were not severe
Published on Dec 03, 2023 10:35 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Assam reserves 5seats in govt engg. college for students of state-run schools
Assam govt reserves 5% seats in engineering colleges for students of state-run schools
Published on Dec 02, 2023 12:16 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Singh Rahul Sunilkumar
Review orders by state foreigners tribunal: Gauhati HC
The Gauhati high court has asked the Assam government to review orders passed by foreigners tribunals.
Updated on Dec 02, 2023 01:22 AM IST
Utpal Parashar, Guwahati
Asom Divas 2023: Why is it celebrated; all about date, history and significance
Asom Divas 2023: Here's all you need to know about the date, history and significance of why Asom Divas is celebrated
Published on Dec 01, 2023 05:44 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
4 ULFA-I cadres surrender before Assam Police
Four United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) cadres surrendered at the Assam Police Headquarters in Guwahati on Wednesday, officials said.
Updated on Nov 30, 2023 09:10 AM IST
ANI |
Elephant calf dies after falling in mud-pit in Assam, another killed by train
It is suspected that the elephant calf got separated from the herd in search of food, lost it’s way and fell in the pit while running fast out of fear
Updated on Nov 28, 2023 05:38 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Two arrested in Assam with heroin worth ₹15 crore: Police
According to police, the consignment of drugs had come from Manipur, and it was going to some other state
Published on Nov 28, 2023 04:44 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Raas Mahotsav begins in Assam's Majuli, world's largest inhabited river island
Majuli, the core of Assamese Neo-Vaishnavism, celebrates the grand Raas festival amidst its Vaishnavite monasteries, known as Satras.
Published on Nov 28, 2023 11:59 AM IST
ANI | | Posted by Akanksha Agnihotri, Majuli
Assam: After 3-year legal battle, 73-year-old woman proves citizenship
Seje Bala Ghosh said her father was a freedom fighter and questioning her citizenship was an insult to her father’s sacrifices
Updated on Nov 25, 2023 08:15 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Assam man, 47, arrested for repeatedly raping neighbour’s 9-yr-old daughter: Cop
Joseph Keivom, the police officer in charge of Katigorah police station, said the accused was arrested after the family filed a FIR against him
Published on Nov 20, 2023 09:55 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Meiteis not to celebrate Ningol Chakouba in solidarity with Manipur victims
Ningal Chakouba is celebrated on the second lunar day in the Hiyangei month of the Manipur calendar with the theme of strengthening the bond of love between married women with their paternal families
Published on Nov 15, 2023 09:29 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
‘Just looking like a wow’: CM Himanta shares pics of Kolia Bhomora Setu in Assam
Built over the Brahmaputra river in Assam in 1987, the Kolia Bhomora Setu connects Tezpur in Sonitpur with Kaliabor in Nagaon.
Published on Nov 12, 2023 03:20 PM IST
Gauhati University introduces menstrual leave for girl students
The Gauhati University has allowed 2% attendance relaxation for female students to appear in semester examinations
Published on Nov 11, 2023 10:02 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Assam SLRC Grade 3, 4 Recruitment 2023: Registration begins for 12,600 posts
Assam SLRC Grade 3, 4 Recruitment 2023 registration begins for 12600 posts. The direct link to apply is given here.
Published on Nov 10, 2023 11:26 AM IST
SLRC Assam Grade 3, 4 Recruitment 2023: Apply from 12,600 posts from tomorrow
Applications will be accepted on the SEBA website, sebaonline.org and on assam.gov.in. The application deadline is December 29.
Published on Nov 09, 2023 01:59 PM IST
Assam SLRC grade 3, 4 registration from November 10, 12,600 posts on offer
Eligible candidates can apply for these posts from November 10 to December 29 on sebaonline.org and assam.gov.in.
Published on Nov 08, 2023 03:57 PM IST
Assam Congress MLA arrested for remarks against Hindu priests, draws ire from own party
Aftabuddin Mollah allegedly made the remarks during an event in Goalpara on November 4 and several people across faiths condemned it
Published on Nov 08, 2023 12:24 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Two dacoits killed in encounter in Assam; one policeman injured
One of the dead suspects was identified as Amar Thapa against whom multiple cases for extortions and robberies are registered in Goalpara district
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 10:11 AM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Govt granted citizenship to East Pak refugees to save lives, SC told
Mehta is appearing for the Centre and the Assam government in a group of petitions challenging the validity of Section 6A in the Citizenship Act
Updated on Nov 07, 2023 06:32 AM IST
Assam: Imam allegedly stabbed to death inside mosque; accused arrested
According to the police, the accused, Mohammad Ibrahim Ahmed (42), a local resident, entered the mosque with a machete during Sunday morning prayers and stabbed Maulana Islam several times
Published on Nov 05, 2023 03:06 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
HT City Delhi Junction: Catch It Live on November 5
The day of November 5 promises to offer loads if you wish to explore Delhi’s culture. Check it out here!
Updated on Nov 05, 2023 08:31 AM IST
14 declared foreigners arrested in Assam; sent to Matia camp
both declared foreigners by FTs (foreign tribunals) in Assam and those who were arrested in Assam for illegally entering from Bangladesh by violating visa provisions
Published on Nov 04, 2023 04:28 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
‘Testament to ancient bonding between two nations’, says Assam CM on Bhutan King’s visit
King Wangchuk also visited the Kamakhya Temple on Friday and later interacted with the Bhutanese diaspora in Guwahati where he attended cultural events. On Saturday morning, Wangchuk left for Kaziranga National Park
Published on Nov 04, 2023 11:25 AM IST
Biswa Kalya Purkayastha
Assam Government Jobs: SLRC notifies 12,600 grade 3, 4 posts, apply from Nov 10
Assam Government Jobs: SLRC will recruit for 12,600 grade 3 and 4 vacancies. Apply from November 10 on sebaonline.org and assam.gov.in.
Published on Nov 02, 2023 01:55 PM IST
Ashok Malhotra apologises for 'second-class citizens' remark about Assam team
Ashok Malhotra apologises for 'second-class citizens' remark about Assam team
Published on Nov 01, 2023 06:43 PM IST
PTI |
Landslide damages part of Subansiri hydroelectric project
This is the second landslide at the same location. A similar landslide impacted the project in March
Updated on Oct 28, 2023 06:56 AM IST
Jayashree Nandi, New Delhi
BJP’s ex-panchayat member missing for 3 days found murdered in Assam’s Karimganj
Police identified the victim as Abdul Sattar, a local leader of the Karimganj unit of Bharatiya Janata Party who was reported missing from October 23 night.
Updated on Oct 27, 2023 10:50 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Man trampled to death by herd of elephants in Assam’s Udalguri
Police said the incident took place on Monday late at night in Udalguri’s Bamunjuli area while the man was returning from Durga Puja celebrations with his 8-year-old son
Published on Oct 25, 2023 07:41 PM IST
Biswa Kalyan Purkayastha
Assam CM marks Maha Ashtami, goes for pandal hopping in Hojai
CM Sarma was seen interacting with local people and taking selfies with them.
Published on Oct 22, 2023 08:20 PM IST
ANI |
