Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla urged northeastern policymakers to foster regional development and industrial growth while promoting local arts and crafts for national and global recognition. He highlighted the region’s potential and the role of legislatures in inclusive development, commending the CPA’s active role and the region’s progress in connectivity and infrastructure.
Guwahati is implementing a Rs 177 crore Intelligent City Surveillance System (ICSS) to address traffic congestion and crowd management, following the unsuccessful Rs 80 crore Integrated Traffic Management System (ITMS). The ICSS project involves installing 2,000 CCTV cameras, an Integrated Command and Control Centre, public announcement systems, and emergency call boxes across the city, with…
Patna’s strongrooms housing EVMs and VVPATs are under stringent three-tier security, with magistrates and police overseeing operations. Training for vote counting, set for November 14, is underway in two phases. Candidates can monitor security and view CCTV feeds of the strongrooms, ensuring transparency in the electoral process.
The Supreme Court dismissed a writ petition seeking the disqualification of Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary from contesting elections. The court allowed the petitioner to withdraw the case, which the BJP claims was a politically motivated attempt to mislead voters and influence the electoral process.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched a new welfare initiative, offering subsidised masoor dal, sugar, and salt to nearly 70 lakh families. Ration card holders can now purchase one kg of each item for Rs 117, with the price dropping to Rs 100 from January. This scheme aims to ease household burdens and provide…
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma attended the 27th Foundation Day of the College of Veterinary Sciences & Animal Husbandry, inaugurating a pesticide residue analysis laboratory. The new facility will bolster research and ensure the safety of agricultural produce in the state. The college, established in 1997, has significantly contributed to livestock management and agricultural education in…
Dhanbad traders and BJP lawmakers protested an attack on a local merchant at Krishi Bazar, demanding swift arrests. The trader was assaulted, robbed of Rs 4 lakh, and narrowly escaped a gunshot. Politicians criticized the deteriorating law and order situation in the state.
Mizoram’s tourism minister and Niti Aayog member met to plan a joint tourism conclave aimed at boosting the state’s tourist sector. Discussions focused on stakeholder involvement and forming a task force for event scheduling. This follows a successful stakeholder consultation on ginger produce, highlighting the state’s growing tourism appeal, especially after the new railway link.
Two cases of alleged cash distribution to influence voters were registered against BJP and RJD candidates in Motihari ahead of the assembly polls. Police also arrested one person with Rs3.40 lakh in cash bearing RJD stickers and detained another, as investigations into the allegations continue.
The Supreme Court has issued notices to the Centre and Assam government regarding the pending completion of the NRC update process. Petitioners Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and Aamsu seek the issuance of identity cards to 3.11 crore included individuals and rejection orders for 19 lakh excluded people, enabling appeals. They argue the six-year delay renders the NRC…
