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Mizoram SETS AN EXAMPLE

Mizoram, earlier known as Lushai Hills , was a district of Assam since its annexation in 1891 by the British Indian Administration till it’s upgradation as Union Territory of Mizoram in 1972. In pre-colonial era, Lushai Hills (Mizoram) was politically independent territory which was the domain of the Chiefs and was free from political domination of any outside forces.

When In-Humanity Crosses Its Limits…

Is There A Difference Between an Animal & Human???

Earth Finally Fixed Largest - ‘Ozone layer Hole'

Earth has several ways of healing itself from any detrimental change. Scientists now confirmed that the 1 million square kilometre wide hole over the Arctic has now closed, a rare hole in the ozone layer, discovered by scientists earlier this month.

Anchoring to the Past

A New Discovery in Dhubri

CAA Scratch Tribal Non-tribal Amity In Tripura

Although visible movement against Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) has been withdrawn in Tripura and despite strong opposition, all the tribal based political parties and social bodies stepped back from the agitation; decade long amity between tribals and non-tribals is badly affected in the state. While entire country is debating over citizenship of Hindus and Muslims, in Tripura it has become an issue of tribal and Bengalis.

Issue on ILP

The inner line permit was created during the colonial rule of the British in 1873 in order to protect vulnerable tribal communities. It is essentially an official travel document issued by the Government of India to grant Indian citizens permission for inward travel into a protected area for a limited period of time. It is mandatory for Indian citizens residing outside these areas to seek approval prior to entering these regions. However, there might be a different set of rules for long term visitors, though they are not valid for central government employees and security forces.

It's now Green everywhere in tribal heartland, Saffron fades

JMM’s Hemant Soren took charge as new Chief Minister of Jharkhand, pre-poll alliance with Congress and Rashtriya-Janta Dal did wonders uprooting BJP CM Raghubar Das lost his seat which goes to BJP-rebel and Independent candidate Saryu Rai New government has big task to fulfill aspirations of common masses, tribals, corporates among others Opposition gets a new boost in another state

PROBLEMS VS PROMISES FOR HEMANT

Hemant Soren, the leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), became the Chief Minister af ter defeating BJP and winning a victory for the coalition in Jharkhand. Although, the coalition is celebrating the victory by such a huge margin yet the problems before Hemant Soren are pit-holes dug by the then ruling party. There are major challenges for the new government to meet the expectations of the people and fulfill their needs.

The Nation Divided After Citizenship Amendment Act

What is Citizenship Amendment Bill??? The Citizenship Amendment Bill was first introduced in 2016 by the Lok Sabha by amending the Citizenship Act of 1955. This bill was referred to a Joint Parliamentary Committee, whose report was later submitted on January 7, 2019. The Citizenship Amendment Bill was passed on January 8, 2019, by the Lok Sabha which lapsed with the dissolution of the 16th Lok Sabha. This Bill was introduced again on 9 December 2019 by the Minister of Home Affairs Amit Shah in the 17th Lok Sabha and was later passed on 10 December 2019. The Rajya Sabha also passed the bill on 11th December.

Toying with The Idea Of A New Political Entity

Now that the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has been turned into a piece of legislation after it was passed by the President of India barely few weeks ago, there was an impression among some section of people that in Assam, especially in the Brahmaputra valley that the spontaneous mass agitation against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) will end. But, given the ongoing protest, it seems the agitation is rather going to be a prolonged one. Yes, they have made it clear that the protest will continue till the CAA is rescinded.

How Raghubar Das lost?

Legislative Assembly Elections were held in Jharkhand from 30 November to 20 December 2019 where Mr. Raghubar Das, former Chief Minister of Jharkhand of the Bharatiya Janata Party was defeated on its traditional seat by a margin of over 15,000 votes. Not only that, the BJP also lost the neighboring seat by a margin of 22,000 votes where BJP’s Devendra Singh was defeated by congress nominee Banna Gupta.

Restoring The Glory Of Ayodhya

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath is on the way to restore the lost glory of Ayodhya and develop it as Awadhpuri, the name by which the town has been referred in ‘Ramcharitmanas’ penned by Tulsidas. The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented welfare schemes without any bias and ensured that the benefits reach all the people, without any discrimination on the basis of caste, religion, language, just like in Ram Rajya, as Chief Minister inaugurated the development projects worth Rs 226 crore for the city.

Assembly Elections: More Of An Alliance

Shiv Sena leader Uddhav Thackeray and BJP Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis

PMC Bank And The Fate Of Its Account Holders…

Enforcement Directorate or ED has identified and recovered movable and immovable properties and assets worth Rs 3830 Crore owned by HDIL and its promoters /directors of PMC.

End Of Insurgency In The Northeast?

Northeast India’s insurgents are on the run in Myanmar, their last refuge, with the Tatmadaw (the Myanmar armed forces) launching intense offensive flush out operations in Taga area in north-western Sagaing division on the eastern part of Chindwin river, an area under the control of Khaplang faction of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim or NSCN (K).

Ban On Plastic: A Shot In The Arm Of Dying Pottery

Plastic entered our planet in 1870. John Wesley Hyatt, an American extracted plastic from a material called celluloid.

A Seminar On Women Empowerment And Heritage Walk

For quite a long time, Dr. Pannalal Oswal Memorial Committee (DPOMC) has been promoting tourism and taking interest in preservation and protection of historical and heritage sites of Dhubri town, and this year too, it took initiatives to create awareness among the students with a view to enlighten them to the town’s glorious past and iconic history.

PM Modi Visits Mathura Remembers The 9/11 Attacks

Prime Minister was in Mathura for a day where he addressed the nation on several important issues, one of then being terrorism.

An Example In Minimizing Plastic Waste

“People used to laugh seeing me collecting plastic waste but now laughing has turned into admiration,” narrated Sadokpam Itombi who runs the first plastic recycling plant in Manipur.

Gandhi ‘The Man Of The Century'

150th Birth Anniversary

An Interaction With The Bjp Leader Vijay Kumar Gupta On Nrc

Present form of final NRC is not acceptable to BJP as names of genuine Indian Citizens dropped deliberately without rhyme or reason: Vijay Kumar Gupta, BJP State Vice-President

Controversy Over the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2016

After months of peaceful condition prevailing in Assam, there has been some excitement again in Assam, this time following the present Union government’s latest reported insistence to go through with the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2016 even in spite of stiff opposition to it from almost the whole lot of people in the State. This reaction by them is reminiscent of the recent times when the political situation got charged with periodic agitational programmes by different political parties and several leading organisations such as the AASU, All Assam Krisak Sangram Samity, to note a few, to protest against the Centre’s hasty decision on several vital, concerning issues in the State, like selling out its oil fields through auctions etc., a contentious issue that had of late led to social unrest.

A Narrow Escape

On 24th October 2016, National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) militants attacked the helipad of the Manipur Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh’s as the chopper landed in the Ukhrul district of Manipur. Chief Minster escaped unscathed after shots were fired at him while he was getting out of his helicopter. The chopper carrying Singh, Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam and the others started from Imphal about 9:30 am. Minutes after the chopper landed at the Bakshi helipad in Ukhrul around 10.30 am firing began towards the Chief Minister. The firing continued for more ten minutes.

Cut-out Figures of Outrageous Molestation

Suddenly the news of the assault on womanhood has spread like wild fire. It is unprecedented. A psychosocial plague called rape. Innocent girl child, minors are victimised, which call for a diagnosis exercise, as to the cause and also to find out remedies. Even step fathers being the head of the households, commit this abdominal act upon their own step daughters. Instead of punishment against these predators, unholy compromises are being made.

Cherry Blossom Festival

Loveliest of trees, the cherry now hung with bloom along the bough.

Vote banks and de-candidatisation in elections

The saying goes that “money is the root of evils”. However the opposite or counter idiom, converting to the saying that “money is root of all prosperity”, is the clarion call of the present Union government, in its sudden demonetization exercise. This has become the topic of the day, running in close heels to the run up to the byelections, in six seats in the Khasi Hills District Council and a single seat in the Jaintia Hills District Council, the polls schedule fixed on December 13.

BJP Wins Hayuliang Bye-election

The 45-Hayuliang (ST) Assembly Constituency had fallen vacant after its long time legislator and former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh Kalikho Pul allegedly committed suicide on 9 August, 2016. Consequent upon that the Election Commission of India notified for a bye-election to fill up the seat. The polling was held on 19 November while the counting and results were declared on 22 November. The third wife of Late Kalikho Pul was chosen by the family to stand for continuation of the late leader’s legacy. The North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) camp who are in power in the state thus made Dasanglu Pul their candidate. In Arunachal Pradesh the NEDA government comprises the People’s Party of Arunachal (PPA) and the BJP. Pul was given the BJP ticket, though in the NEDA dispensation PPA is the larger of the two parties constituting it.

Likhte, Likhte “Hate” Ho Jaye

WILFUL DEFAULTERS TAKING BANKS FOR A RIDE KOTHARIS LATEST ADDITION.

A Fractured Mandate

An Impulsive Government

Advantage Assam

India's expressway to ASEAN.