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UCC Bill not against any religion, seeks protection for women: NDA members tell Assam Assembly

Assam MLAs are discussing the Uniform Civil Code Bill. They state the bill aims to protect women's rights and does not target any religion. Tribal communities are exempt, preserving their traditional laws. The bill seeks to ban polygamy and mandate live-in relationship registration. Supporters believe it is a historic step…

The Economic Times · May 27

Assam spent Rs 1,500 crore on embankments in 3 years, but it does little to control flooding

On July 7, as devastating floods hit Assam, claiming at least eight lives and affecting more than 220,000 people across 3,446 villages, a war of words ensued between state water resource minister Pijush Hazarika and academician Mitul Baruah on X over the effectiveness of embankments in flood control.

Newslaundry · Jul 25, 2024

Assam Floods: 23 lakh people affected in 29 districts; water level receding

The flood situation in Assam is gradually improving, with the deluge affecting 23 lakh people across 29 districts. The situation is improving in Darrang district, where floods have affected 1. 63 people and submerged 98 villages. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Jul 7, 2024

Rahul yatra’s Assam hurdles: Saffron protests, route nod denial, and a welfare scheme

The controversy around Congress leader Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra is refusing to die down. A day after Congress workers tried to gherao the BJP’s headquarters, the party is set to protest in many states on Tuesday over “planned” disruptions by the “BJP” to Gandhi’s yatra in Assam. 

Newslaundry · Jan 23, 2024

Assam: Himanta govt ad spend in 2 years higher than Sonowal govt’s 5 years

The Himanta Biswa Sarma government in Assam has spent a higher amount on advertisements over two years than the previous BJP government did in its five-year tenure, according to data shared by information and public relations minister Pijush Hazarika in the state assembly.

Newslaundry · Mar 16, 2023

Will go after madrasas involved in jihad: Assam government

The State said this after AIUDF’s threat to approach SC against the demolition of some Islamic institutions

The Hindu · Sep 2, 2022

Assam CM Himanta slams Jharkhand MLA’s ‘fake’ FIR

Information and Public Relations Minister Pijush Hazarika said Himanta Biswa Sarma took Kumar Jaimangal to the residence of Coal Minister Prahlad Joshi for a trade union-related matter

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2022

Manipur landslide: Army jawan among seven from Assam killed; State govt to airlift bodies

The overall toll in the landslide at Tupul yard railway construction camp in the neighbouring State on June 29 has increased to 25

The Hindu · Jul 2, 2022

Assam Govt denies involvement of CM's family in supply of PPE kits

Government spokesman asks, ‘‘Why are the two organisations (who made the claims) not going to the Court if they have evidence?”

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2022

Assam Cabinet approves MoU with French agency for biodiversity conservation

It also approved the modified guidelines for issuance of caste certificates

The Hindu · Apr 2, 2022