Meghalaya CM Conrad Sangma announces resumption of second phase of border talks with Assam soon
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Shillong, November 27: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma said that the second phase of border talks with Assam will resume very soon.
Speaking to media, Conrad Sangma said, "We hope that the border talks with Assam will be able to resume soon but not possible for me...
Guwahati: A function to commemorate the completion of 53 years by the Directorate of Cultural Affairs (under Assam government) turned a serious and fruitful event to cherish the recognition to Asomiya (Assamese) as a classical language and also highlight the future course of actions for the government, concerned organisations,...
Ukhrul: Nagaland football team reached Nalbari, Assam for Santosh trophy 2024 on Tuesday.
Nagaland will play first match against host team Assam on November 20.The team is lead by Head coach Roko Angami, Assistant coach Khwetelhi thopi, Manager cum Goal keeping coach Vizovor Lezietsu and Physio Zakielatuo Seletsu.
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Chalachitram film-fest concludes at Jyoti Chitraban, Jaswandha, A Sylvan Saga adjudged as best movies
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Guwahati: The curtain came down for 8th Chalachitram National Film Festival – 2024 at Jyoti Chitraban premises in Kahilipara locality of the prehistoric city on 27 October, where Jaswandha (directed by Shoneel Yallattikar) was adjudged as the best movie in the rest of India and A Sylvan Saga by...
Guwahati: The eight edition of Chalachitram National Film Festival – 2024 kick starts at Jyoti Chitraban premises in Kahilipara locality of the prehistoric city on Saturday, which was inaugurated by Cotton University vice-chancellor Dr Ramesh Ch Deka in presence of national award winning Assamese singer Tarali Sarma, Rashtriya Swayamsevak...
Ukhrul: The Hojai District Committee and Assam State Unit have reiterated their concerns regarding the political marginalization of the Meetei community residing in Assam. They have been advocating for Scheduled Tribe (ST) status in the state, a demand that predates similar requests by Meeteis in Manipur.
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World Meetei Council Urges Manipur CM to Secure ST Status Amid Concerns for Assam Meeteis
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Ukhrul: In a letter addressed to the Chief Minister of Manipur, N. Biren Singh, the Assam State Unit of the World Meetei Council (WMC) has appealed for urgent action to include the Meetei community of Manipur in the Scheduled Tribe (ST) list. The letter stated the ongoing struggles of...
Imphal: The Assam Government has officially designated Manipuri as an Associate Official Language in four districts of the state. This landmark decision, announced on Thursday, follows the passage of the Assam Official Language (Amendment) Bill, 2024, and marks a significant recognition for the Manipuri-speaking community in Assam.
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EVEN the middle aged Assamese nationals remember that Assam agitation was initially propagated as ‘Bohiragata Kheda Andolan’ (literarily meaning agitation to deport outsiders) and later redefined as an agitation against illegal migrants (from East Pakistan/ Bangladesh) by the intellectuals and media barons based in Guwahati. After decades, the issue...
Guwahati: Observing the Sibsagar incident, where a community was compelled to apologize for a crime committed by some individuals in presence of a State minister, Patriotic Peoples’ Front Assam (PPFA) expressed dismay that some people continue the same old theory of hatred against outsiders (non-Assamese Indians) since the days...