Deori community pushes for sixth schedule inclusion of DAC

North Lakhimpur, Nov 30: The Deori Assong Sixth Schedule Demand Committee has reiterated it demand for inclusion of the community under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution of India. Addressing a press meet here on Thursday, leaders of the Deori Assong Sixth Schedule Demand Committee said that the Deoris have been STs since the beginning … Read more

Key accused in Nalbari’s Mohkhuli murder-robbery arrested after three months

Nalbari, Nov 30: The key accused and alleged mastermind behind the brutal robbery-murder at Mohkhuli in Nalbari has been arrested after remaining absconding for nearly three months. The accused, Kalpajyoti Deka, a resident of Mohkhuli, was taken into custody by Belsor Police following sustained investigation and coordinated efforts across districts. Police officials confirmed that Deka … Read more

62.95% of Myanmar refugees registered in Mizoram’s biometric drive

Aizawl, Nov 30: Mizoram has completed nearly two-third of the biometric enrolment for refugees from Myanmar, with the State Home Department reporting that 62.95 per cent of those taking shelter in the State have now been registered through the Foreigner Identification Portal. The enrolment drive, launched in late July, is being carried out across all … Read more

Assam Assembly passes Bill to set up district land tribunals in tribal belts

Guwahati, Nov 30: The State Assembly on Saturday passed the Assam District Land Tribunal Bill, 2025 which seeks to establish independent district land tribunals in tribal belts and blocks for adjudication of matters relating to alienation of land in protected areas, eviction of unauthorized occupants and other connected issues. “The legislation aims to strengthen land … Read more

Sairang Railway line to integrate with Kaladan Multi-Modal Project: Mizoram Governor

Aizawl, Nov 30: Mizoram Governor, Gen Vijay Kumar Singh (retd), on Saturday said that the new Sairang railway line in the state is planned to be integrated with the ambitious Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP) in Myanmar. A Raj Bhavan official said that the Governor, while speaking with a visiting media team, expressed confidence … Read more