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Assam CM wants UCC, says it will ensure honour for Muslim women

New Delhi Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly pitched for the implementation of th

The Hindu

Indian state leader pushes to replace religion-based laws

India should replace marriage and inheritance laws that are based on religion with a uniform civil code, the chief minister of a northeastern state said on Sunday, taking aim at rules that allow Muslim men, for example, to have four wives.

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Towards a resolution of the Arunachal-Assam border dispute

What is the history behind the boundary issue between the two States? How do they plan to settle it?

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BJP, ally sweep Guwahati civic polls

Debutant Aam Aadmi Party wins one seat; Congress draws a blank

The Hindu

Identify Assamese Muslims as a distinct community: panel

‘The objective is to not club them with Bengal-origin Muslims in Assam’

The Hindu

Assam CM Himanta claims he wasn’t aware of Jignesh Mevani’s identity

The State Congress unit smelt a conspiracy behind the arrest and rushed legal experts to the aid of the apprehended Dalit leader

The Hindu

Stage set for Guwahati Municipal Corporation polls

Altogether 197 candidates are in fray in 57 wards, while Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) candidates in three wards have already been elected uncontested

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Assam to file Interlocutory Application in Supreme Court for issue of Aadhaar cards to NRC applicants

The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, in Guwahati on Wednesday evening

The Hindu

Assam, Arunachal to form panels for resolving border disputes

They have about 1,200 disputed spots along their 804–km boundary

The Hindu

Probe ordered against Assam CM for poll code violation

Assam Jatiya Party alleged Himanta Biswa Sarma tried to lure voters with sops while campaigning for the Guwahati Municipal Corporation polls.

The Hindu

Laws should be made after thorough debate and discussion: Lok Sabha Speaker

Guwahati

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Assam-Meghalaya border dispute | The people caught between two States

Villagers of six areas of dispute between Assam and Meghalaya were asked to give their consent for inclusion in either State towards ending a 50-year-old boundary dispute. An agreement between the States has led to friction between the ‘Meghalaya supporters’, mostly Garos, and the ‘Assam supporters’, mostly non-Garos, reports Rahul…

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In a first, high schools to start in Assam tea estates

The State-Owned Priority Development fund was set up in 2020 to establish 119 model high schools across Assam’s tea belt

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Step by step: On Assam-Meghalaya border accord

The agreement to resolve six disputed points along the Assam-Meghalaya border is a model for others

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Assam favours redefining minorities district–wise

There is a perception that only Muslims are minority in India, says Chief Minister

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No lives lost due to NRC update exercise, Assam CM tells Assembly

However, data collated by NGOs say more than 60 people died due to citizenship-related issues in the State

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Assam, Meghalaya sign agreement to resolve border dispute

Agreement on 6 of 12 disputed sectors.

The Hindu

Assam CM wants fresh NRC

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the exercise conducted earlier should be reviewed

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Muslims must ensure Assamese do not end up like Kashmiri Pandits: CM Himanta

Himanta Sarma refers to The Kashmir Files to underscore the fear of indigenous communities of losing their land

The Hindu

Assam vows patronage for indigenous tribal faiths and cultures

Younger generations losing touch with ancient faiths and practices, says CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

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NPP has no value, says Himanta Biswa Sarma in Manipur

There will be no place for the NPP in the next government, he said

The Hindu

Congress women leaders approach Women’s Commission against Assam CM

Telangana Mahila Congress leaders, including TPCC working president J. Geeta Reddy and former Union Minister Renuka Chowdary, stepped up their demand for action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma by submitting a complaint with the Telangana State Women’s Commission and later burning his effigy.

The Hindu

Hyderabad Police registers case against Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for remarks on Rahul Gandhi

Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao had also condemned Himanta Biswa Sarma’s remarks

The Hindu

Assam to change names of places that do not reflect its culture

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says portal will be launched seeking suggestions

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Assam to change names of places to match culture, traditions: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Sarma informed that a portal will be launched to invite suggestions on change of names across Assam which are "contrary to our civilisation, culture and derogatory to any caste or community". Full story

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