Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday reaffirmed his government’s commitment to Assam and the northeast, celebrating the region’s cultural and historical significance while unveiling key initiatives for its development.
Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge claimed that Assam has lagged behind other states on every parameter of development under the BJP-led government due to corruption and misgovernance.
Largely unnoticed by even the vibrant media of the Northeast, the Government of Assam has been successfully implementing a novel scheme of decentralised governance to benefit every ‘distinct ethno-cultural’ group that might hold lessons for Eastern India and other parts as well.
According to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO), the Prime Minister will visit Madhya Pradesh, Bihar and Assam from February 23-25.
Granting the state government’s request for time to submit a response clarifying the state's position, the court stayed the removal of the Dearness Allowance (DA).
The flood in Assam has so far claimed 93 lives, as two people died in Karimganj district in the last 24 hours, said the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).
The party has named Manickam Tagore and Md Jawaid its whips in the lower house of Parliament.
The highest number of deaths (22) were reported in Cachar district.
Floods in Assam have once again highlighted the delicate balance between natural disasters and wildlife conservation.
Niksamseng Ch Marak , who was arrested by Assam police on July 2, was found dead two days later under suspicious circumstances at the New Life Foundation Centre.
