In a major boost to transnational railway connectivity between India and Bangladesh, from West Bengal’s New Jalpaiguri to Dhaka cantonment in Bangladesh, the Mitali Express–the third India-Bangladesh passenger train service, is scheduled to start services from June 1. The new train service will be flagged off virtually by the Railway
Category: Assam
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the centre under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has put a renewed thrust on Act East policy which has resulted in fast-paced growth and brought about a paradigm shift to development narrative in Assam and other Northeastern states.
The Supreme Court, in a historical order, told police that they should refrain from interfering and taking criminal action against consenting sex workers, according to indiatoday.in. The apex court added that “prostitution is a profession and sex workers are entitled to dignity and equal protection under the law.” A three-judge Bench under
The Central government has released an advance of Rs 324 crore from the State Disaster Relief Fund (SDRF) to the flood-hit Assam. Finance Ministry’s order dated May 25 stated, “Keeping in view of damage caused by floods and landslides in many parts of the State during first of 2022, the
One among three accused who were arrested for their alleged involvement in a gang-rape incident, was injured in police firing when he snatched a pistol from a police officer and tried to open fire at police personnel in Assam’s Kokrajhar district. The incident took place in the Salakati area in