Today, over 200 individuals from various organisations and communities came together to rise against violence and discrimination, and to demand diversity, equity, and inclusion for all. The event was part of the global One Billion Rising Movement, which seeks to end violence against women and girls.
Promod Boro, once a prominent student leader, now serves as the chief executive member of the Bodo Territorial Council (BTC). From playing a key role in the signing of the historic Bodo Peace Accord to envisioning Bodoland as a hub of peace and development, Boro has been at the forefront of a transformative journey for the region.
Amid rising violence and property damage in Mawkynrew village in Meghalaya, curfew has been imposed in the village to prevent further unrest.
In conversation with ‘ The Statesman Talk,’ Rajya Sabha MP P Sandosh Kumar stated that CPI is the first political party to condemn the recent developments in Bangladesh and says it stands with the genuine rights of minorities there. He also emphasised that the party firmly supports rights of the minorities.
Speaking to the media, he alleged that prominent Congress figures like Bhupen Borah and Ripun Bora are engaged in a "competition to outshine each other" through actions that risk public safety.
Once again, Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has been rocked by violence, with a suicide bombing attack having already claimed 42 lives, and with the death toll likely to mount. The attack occurred at a political meeting organised by the Jamait-Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl, a political party that seeks Islamic rule in the country, but one that has opted to be a part of the democratic process in order to achieve its ends.
Over 50 people have been arrested in connection with the communal violence while 18 FIRs have been registered across various police stations here, an official said on Wednesday, adding no fresh violence has been reported.
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar asserted that no one found guilty in Nuh riots will be spared and justice will be ensured for the victims of the violence.
police is keeping close supervision in the city to handle any communal clashes similar to those observed in Haryana arising.
The death toll in the communal violence in Nuh district of Haryana has gone up to six including two home guard personnel, one cleric and three civilians.
