US-based secessionist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has allegedly reacted to a letter from the outlawed terrorist group United Liberation Front of Asom - Independent (ULFA-I), saying that they are prepared to offer assistance for the "Assam Independence Referendum" (AIR).
Category: NORTH EAST
Massive landslide at hydroelectric project construction site triggers panic
A massive landslide, triggered by incessant rainfall in Arunachal Pradesh on Monday, caused damage in the main part of the under-construction dam in the Lower Subansiri hydroelectric power project in Assam's Dhemaji district.
Cong must rethink on fighting polls in 7-8 states for Oppn unity to work: Sushmita Dev
Since then, she has been on the ground to lead Trinamool's campaign in two states -- Goa and Tripura. However, election results were far from satisfactory for the party in both these states.
Khalistani threat to Assam CM: Security intensified at airports, railway stations
After a threat was issued by a Khalistani outfit to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the police on Monday reviewed the CM's security and also that of the airports and railway stations.
Yaba tablets worth crores seized in Assam, 2 arrested
At least 50 packets containing five lakh Yaba tables worth crores of rupees was seized from a Mizoram-bound vehicle in Assam's Silchar town on Monday, an official said, adding that two people were arrested in connection.
'Don't speak lies on the land of Maa Kamakhya': Assam CM hits back at Kejriwal
Hitting back at his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has asked the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convenor to stop lying on the land of Maa Kamakhya.
'If CM's wife runs pvt school...': Kejriwal's dig at his Assam counterpart
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday criticised his Assam counterpart Himanta Biswa Sarma at a rally here over a multitude of issues including education, health and governance.
World's tallest pier railway bridge to be part of Jiribam-Imphal railway project
The world's tallest pier railway bridge, with a height of 141 metres, is being constructed as part of the Jiribam-Imphal railway project which has already achieved physical progress of 93.30 per cent, officials said on Sunday.
Arunachal district initiates action to end rampant trafficking of children
All the mechanisms for ensuring protection of children are already in place in the district with the child welfare committee functional at district level while the concerned Child Development Project Officers are also entrusted to act as District Child Protection Officers, a notification read.
Regional parties look set to assert themselves across N-E in 2024
The regional parties in the northeastern states are expected to play a significant role in next year's Lok Sabha elections, even as the BJP remains in an advantageous position by virtue of running the government in four out of the eight states in the region.
Everybody in Assam should buy at least one traditional 'gamusa': CM
The Chief Minister also stressed upon the need to diversify the product portfolio of 'muga' and 'eri' silk, without which handloom entrepreneurs of Assam wouldn't be able to take advantage of the massive market across the country and abroad.
Armyman's body recovered 5 days after landslide in Arunachal
A Defence spokesperson said that on March 27, while on an operational task in the forward area in Tawang sector, a team of Army troopers was struck by a sudden massive landslide with debris of 6-7 feet including fallen trees, rock and mud.
Assam's militant outfit extends unilateral ceasefire by 6 months
The letter said, "We hereby inform you that the Dimasa National Liberation Army has resolved to extend the ceasefire period by another six months, from April 2023 to September 30, 2023 for better peaceful environment, developmental talks and co-relation among us."
Connectivity projects worth Rs 1.76L cr to be completed by 2025 in NE: Amit Shah
Inaugurating and laying the foundation stones of 11 projects worth Rs 2,500 crore in Mizoram, the Home Minister said that the Kaladan Multimodal Transit Transport Project is said to be the most significant project that India has undertaken in Myanmar.
Assam govt to set up separate board to recruit college teachers
Replying to a question raised by AIUDF MLA Ashraful Hussain, Pegu said, "The education department has been facing at least 2,500 court cases related to the recruitment of teachers in schools and colleges."
Tripura tribal party holds 'fruitful' meeting with Assam CM
Deb Barman tweeted late on Thursday evening: "Thank you Himanta Biswa for your assurance and statement today. We are keen to resolve the indigenous people's issues and we are glad the process has been initiated in a time-bound manner.
AFSPA extended in Assam's 8 districts for 6 months
Assam government has decided to extend the 'disturbed area' tag under the Armed Forces Special Power Act (AFSPA) in eight districts of the state for a period of another six months from April 1.
Manipur govt to keep Myanmar refugees in detention centres
The Manipur government has decided to identify those Myanmarese refugees -- who have sought asylum in the northeastern state, and keep them at the designated detention centres, an official said on Thursday.
Tripura tribal party to meet Assam CM to press its demand for interlocutor
A delegation of the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), who's supremo Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barman earlier announced an indefinite hunger strike unless the Centre met the party's demand by March 27, suddenly left for Guwahati on Wednesday to meet Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
Railway line to Kohima to be completed by 2026: NF Rail
NF Railways CPRO Sabysachi De on Tuesday asserted that the construction work has been going on in full swing and they are fully confident to complete the project within the deadline.
Gauhati HC fines lawyers for representing non-existing petitioner
The Gauhati High Court has imposed a fine of Rs 50,000 each on two lawyers for dragging a case for more than six years on behalf of a non-existing client in a 'frivolous litigation', a court official said.
Manipur to set up shelter home at Moreh for Myanmar refugees
The Manipur government is considering setting up a temporary shelter home in the border town of Moreh to accommodate around 5,000 immigrants who fled from conflict-torn Myanmar, officials said on Tuesday.
Arunachal-Assam 'progressing steadfastly' to resolve long-pending boundary issues: Khandu
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday said that his state and Assam are "progressing steadfastly" towards resolving the decades-old border row between the two neighbouring northeastern states for lasting peace.
Another associate of Amritpal Singh flown to Assam, lodged in Dibrugarh jail
While the self-styled Sikh radical preacher Amritpal Singh is still on the run, another of his associates was brought to Assam on Monday and lodged at the Dibrugarh central jail, raising the total tally of 'Waris Punjab de' members in the prison to eight.
Bangladesh Independence Day celebrated in Assam, Tripura
The Bangladeshi Independence Day celebrated in Assam and Tripura on Sunday with numerous functions and events in the two Indian states that share border with the neighbouring country.