Hundreds carry out candle-light march, demand action against murderers in Peren case
Hundreds of protestors gathered at the Kohima Local Ground to observe a candlelight vigil and demand justice for the three people killed in Lamhainamdi in Peren on March 22.
| 4 April 2021 6:16 AM GMT
KOHIMA: Hundreds of protestors gathered at the Kohima Local Ground to observe a candlelight vigil and demand justice for the three people killed in Lamhainamdi in Peren on March 22.The vigil, organised by the Zeliangrong Students Kohima, was attended by people from various tribes, despite the pouring rain on Wednesday night.
In an introductory note, Zeme Council President, Dr Tumda Newme briefly narrated the barbaric act where three persons were killed and two vehicles burnt in Peren. He also mentioned that few handwritten notes were also left behind by the murderers warning that it is just the beginning , and also warnings that advised encroachers to leave peacefully .
Piyush Goyal thanks Rail Parivaar for contributions in COVID year
Union Minister for Railways, Commerce & Industry, and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Piyush Goyal has thanked the ‘Rail Parivaar’ for their dedication and stupendous efforts and breaking almost all records in the COVID year.
| 4 April 2021 2:59 AM GMT While the loss of our own would never be forgotten, it was the grit, determination and resolve of Rail Parivaar which had emerged victorious in the wake of the unprecedented pandemic
GUWAHATI: Union Minister for Railways, Commerce & Industry, and Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution Piyush Goyal has thanked the Rail Parivaar for their dedication and stupendous efforts and breaking almost all records in the COVID year.
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BONGAIGAON/GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has said that the BJP governments in the State and at the Centre are synonymous with socio-economic security to all.
The Chief Minister addressed election rallies in South Abhyapuri, Bongaigaon, Sarukhetri, Bhabanipur, Patacharkuchi, Dispur and West Guwahati on Saturday.
Addressing an election rally at South Abhyapuri in favour of BJP s alliance candidate Punendra Banikya, Sonowal said that the BJP-led government in the State taking the blessings of all sections of the people adopted a policy for the equal development of all districts of the State. Immediately after coming to power in 2014, the BJP government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, took a universal policy of Sabka Saath, Sabka Bikash and Sabka Biswas. It is because of his policy all the states of the country made impressive records in their respective development journey, he said.
Only regionalism can protect Assam, says AJP president Lurinjyoti Gogoi
Only regionalism can protect the language, culture, and economy of Assam.
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GUWAHATI: Only regionalism can protect the language, culture, and economy of Assam. The masses have also realized this. This is now reflected in the support of the people towards the regional forces. This was stated by AJP (Assam Jatiya Parishad) president Lurinjyoti Gogoi while participating in two election rallies in Guwahati on Saturday.
The two poll rallies were held in support of party candidate for East Guwahati, Adip Phukan; and AJP s candidate for Dispur, Prince Faizul Hoque.
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GUWAHATI: The Japan International Corporation Agency (JICA) has sought a detailed status report on the progress of execution of the Guwahati South-Central Water Supply Project. The project is being funded by the JICA.
The development has come more than a month after the External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar and Japan Ambassador to India Satoshi Suzuki visited the Guwahati South-Central Water Supply Project site at Kharghuli. Both Dr Jaishankar and Suzuki had asked the implementing authorities of the Guwahati South-Central Water Supply Project to expedite execution and complete the scheme as early as possible.
The JICA-funded project with a proposed capacity of 191 MLD ((millions of litres per day) was started in 2011. The deadline for commissioning the project was 2017.