A Health Check-Up Is Not a Sign of Illness, It Is an Act of Responsibility

  For the people of Northeast India, periodic health screening must become as normal as maintaining a vehicle, reviewing household finances or preparing for the changing seasons.  Across Northeast India, we take pride in caring for our families, supporting our communities and standing beside one another during difficult times. Yet, when it comes to our…

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DCs Must Show Greater Field Presence and Act Swiftly on Public Grievances: CM Sarma

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed District Commissioners (DCs) to increase their field presence and work swiftly towards addressing public grievances, with a focus on people-centric administration. ALSO READ: Assam: Congress Names Sibamoni Bora as Candidate for Nagaon Lok Sabha By-Election The direction came after the two-day District Commissioners’ Conference in Jorhat,…

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Day After Bail, Activist Pranab Doley Booked Under National Security Act

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has invoked the National Security Act (NSA) against indigenous land rights activist Pranab Doley, a day after a local court granted him bail in connection with protests against a proposed luxury hotel project near Kaziranga National Park. ALSO READ: Asmita Dey, Harsh Singh Win India's First Commonwealth Games Judo Golds Doley…

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Assam Focuses on Trade and Tourism Linkages Under Act East Policy: CM Meets EAM Jaishankar

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, May 31, held discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, focusing on expanding Assam’s role in India’s Act East Policy and strengthening trade and tourism links with Southeast Asia. ALSO READ: Defence Manufacturing Push for Assam Taken Up in High-Level Meeting The meeting,…

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BCCI Not a Public Authority Under RTI Act, Says Central Information Commission Rules

  GUWAHATI: The Central Information Commission (CIC) on Monday, May 18, ruled that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) does not qualify as a “public authority” under the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, and therefore is not covered under its disclosure framework. ALSO READ: NorthEast United FC Aims To End Disappointing ISL Season…

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