Guwahati: The Assam government has already conveyed to the authorities concerned that it is in support of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) and wants to ban polygamy in the state immediately, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. The UCC is a matter which will be decided by Parliament, but the state … Read more
Month: July 2023
Assam: Two Dibrugarh-bound IndiGo flights diverted to Guwahati due to poor visibility
Guwahati: Two IndiGo flights bound for Dibrugarh (DIB) faced an unexpected diversion to Guwahati due to bad weather conditions on Thursday. The flights originating from Delhi (DEL) and Chennai (MAA) were rerouted to ensure passenger safety amid poor visibility at Mohanbari Airport in Dibrugarh. According to Flight Radar 24, an IndiGo flight 6E2031 took off … Read more
Manipur: Inquiry panel visits relief camps to hear plights of displaced people
Imphal: A Commission of Inquiry, led by Justice Ajai Lamba, Retd Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court, visited relief camps in Imphal East and Imphal West districts on Thursday to hear the plights of displaced people in Manipur. The commission inspected the relief camps at Urup OBC Girls Hostel and Sports Hostel … Read more
Meghalaya: Government & HNLC committed to resolution, says Deputy CM
Shillong: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong has expressed the commitment of the Centre, Meghalaya government, and the Hynniewtrep National Liberation Council (HNLC) towards reaching a conclusive outcome in the peace talks. Speaking to reporters, he said that all parties are serious about making the talks a success. The official talks have already commenced, … Read more
Election Commission team to visit Assam for delimitation consultations
Guwahati: In a bid to address “concerns” and gather feedback regarding the draft proposal on the delimitation of constituencies, a team from the Election Commission of India (ECI) is scheduled to visit Assam for three days from July 19 to 21. The team during their visit will have consultation with political parties and … Read more
Yamuna Water Levels Recede In Delhi, But Crisis Not Over Yet
Several areas in Delhi are flooded even as the water levels of the Yamuna River, which rose to an all-time high yesterday, are slowly receding. Delhi government shut down schools, colleges, crematoriums, and even water treatment plants yesterday as water from the overflowing Yamuna flooded the national capital. At 6 … Read more
India’s UPI To Be Used In France, Will Start From Eiffel Tower: PM Modi
India’s most successful payments system UPI will be used in France, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while addressing the Indian community in Paris today. “India and France have agreed to use UPI in France. In the coming days, it will begin from the Eiffel Tower, which means Indian tourists will … Read more
PM Modi conferred with France’s highest award, Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on an official visit to France, has been conferred with the country’s highest honour, the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, by French President Emmanuel Macron. “A warm gesture embodying the spirit of Indo-French partnership. PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross … Read more
France’s Bastille Day celebrations: PM Modi to be Guest of Honour, Indian Air Force to take part in parade
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to receive a prestigious recognition during his visit to France, as he will be the guest of honour at the Bastille Day 2023 military parade. The parade, taking place in Paris, will feature French and Indian soldiers marching down the iconic Champs-Elysees avenue. As a symbolic … Read more
India clears big-ticket procurement of 26 Rafale jets, 3 Scorpene submarines for Navy
India on Thursday approved proposals for purchasing 26 Naval variant of Rafale jets from France and procuring three French-designed Scorpene class submarines, a day ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s wide-ranging talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The two big-ticket procurement projects, expected to cost in the range … Read more