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- A quarantine Centre in Meghalaya’s Garo hills was inundated following flash floodsA senior official, who do not want to be named told ET, “ Waters increased by at least six feet the entire Raksamgre market in West Garo hills districts. The quarantine Center in a school in the locality was inundated. Returnees to the Garo hills are housed in this quarantine facility.”
- Indian Army troops in a joint operation with Assam police bust a recruitment racket of ULFA (Independent) militantsUnited Liberation Front of Assam (independent) is a proscribed militant outfit.
- Former Assam CM Tarun Gogoi on arrest of two girls for participating in anti-CAA protestsThey were arrested in connection with their alleged role in the anti- CAA sit-in protest at Jaffrabad in North East Delhi in February early this year.
- Assam government expresses its stand on returnees to the stateThe health minister said, “Eight flights are expected on Monday. From May 28 flight from West Bengal will come so in next four days daily we will be getting 32 flights.”
- Assam has surpassed Kerala in number of Covid tests conducted: Himanta Biswa SarmaSarma tweeted, “In a strong testimony to excellent team work and our steely resolve to do the best in a crisis like #COVID19, I am humbled to share that #Assam has carried out 55862 tests so far. This is higher than Kerala's (52771), a state known for its healthcare excellence”.
- Few jobs in home state, migrants want to rush back to work now A large number of returnee migrant workers in Assam are keen to get back to their blue-collar jobs in other states once the virus outbreak is under control, as job opportunities in the home state continue to be dismally low.
- State govt is fighting COVID-19 and flood simultaneously: CM Sarbananda SonowalWith BJP led government in Assam completing four years in office, Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said that state government is fighting against COVID-19 and flood and erosion simultaneously.
- Following torrential rainfall, water level of the River Siang in Arunachal Pradesh raisedDeputy Commissioner Dr. Kinny Singh in an advisory directed all officers concerned to be on alert and take necessary measures to deal with the situation. Dr. Singh who is also Authority of the District Disaster Management, has instructed the concerned officers to keep watchful eye and guide the people and asked the health department to keep available lifesaving medicines in store.
- Arunachal Pradesh government dedicates two strategically important bridgestwo bridges were inaugurated - one 50 m long over the Tawang Chhu River in Tawang district and another 45 m long over Sukha Nallah in West Kameng district.
- Amid Covid-19 pandemic, first wave of flood hits AssamIncessant rain over the past two days has inundated parts of Assam. In villages of Lower Assam's Barpeta, around 630 people have been affected. According to Assam Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), Jia Bharali River is flowing above the danger level since last 24 hours.
- Sikkim to reopen educational institutions from June 15Senior official in the state government said, “In phased manner classes will start from class nine to university level from June 15. However for elementary and primary level online classes will continue.”
- Institutional or home quarantine violators will be slapped with criminal case: Assam health minister Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday declared that 14 day quarantine will be sine qua non for those coming to the state. He further stated that state health department has laid down elaborate standard operating procedure (SOP) for quarantine and zoning. State government has embarked on the policy of of ‘ruthless quarantine with human face’.
- Government is committed to protect Assam’s environment and biodiversity: Sarbananda Sonowal“We are committed to protect Assam’s environment and biodiversity. No one should cast aspersions on state government’s sincerity to preserve the natural beauty, greenery and natural resources of the state. I have directed forest Minister Parimal Suklabaidya to visit Dehing Patkai Wildlife Sanctuary to take stock of the actual situation and the state government would take further steps in this regard based on Forest Minister’s report.” Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today said.
- Yolo Bus to start services in Assam from May 25The company aims to start services across cities of Guwahati, Tinsukia, Silchar, North Lakhimpur, Duliajan, and the buses will ply from Guwahati to other states as well.
- 14-day quarantine a must: Assam health minister Himanta Biswa SarmaAsserting that out 191 positive cases at least 112 had come from outside or had travel history, Sarma said, “ Large of cases are imported ones basically from people coming from West and South India and some percentage from West Bengal. However as the people are coming from outside cases will increase in future.”
- With Covid-19 cases increasing in Assam; State CM Sonowal asked the people not be worriedSonowal also said that though the positive cases of COVID 19 are increasing rapidly in the state, people should not be worried about that. He at the same time appealed to the people to follow the advisories given by the health department.
- Assam prepares database of skilled and experienced migrants returnees to engage them in industriesIndustries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary held a Video Conferencing discussion with the General Managers (GMs) of District Industries and Commerce Centres (DICC) of all the District. The Minister discussed the benefits of Atmanirbhar Bharat package announced by the Government of India.
- Indo-Naga ceasefire covers all Naga territories, says NSCN (I-M)In a statement, NSCN-IM stated United Committee Manipur (UCM) has fired a salvo against the National Socialist Council of Nagalim (NSCN) in particular and to the Nagas in general.
- People's movement to be restricted due to Cyclone Amphan: Himanta Biswa SarmaSarma said, “Due to the cyclone there will no movement of buses or train. Several vehicles are waiting in the Krishanganj in Bihar. Even vehicles are waiting in West Bengal. Impact of Amphan will be there for two. Even Deputy Commissioners are to be on alert for we are worried about the quarantine centers.”
- Assam CM directs environment minister to take stock of the ground situationHe also said that the Environment & Forests Minister during his visit to the area will conduct a field study of the present condition of the Wildlife Sanctuary and apprise the Government for the needful.
- No disturbance to environment and Dibru-Saikhowa national park is envisaged: OILMinistry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has accorded environmental clearance for extension drilling & testing of Hydrocarbons at seven locations under Dibru-Saikhowa National Park Area, North West of Baghjan PML in District Tinsukia in the state of Assam to Oil India Limited.
- IIT Guwahati researchers claim new method to delay onset of Alzheimer's The reasearch team proposed the application of a low-voltage electric field, and the use of ‘trojan peptides’ to arrest aggregation of neurotoxic molecules - which are associated with short-term memory loss due to Alzheimer’s disease - in the brain.
- Assembly election: BJP in Assam starts preparing report card of MLAsThe party is preparing report card of the MLAs including its own MLAs. The party has started a website and WhatsApp number where one can provide feedback regarding their MLAs, his performances, issues confronting the area.
- Family members have to adhere to quarantine rules: Assam health ministerNew rule of home quarantine where not only the person in quarantine but the other members of the family in the same house has to adhere to the norms of quarantine- health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Assam farmers made Rs 357 crore during lockdown: Sarbananda SonowalThe Chief Minister said that in parallel fight against COVID-19, the state government was putting emphasis on resumption of economic activities and the farmers have shown the way in this regard.
- Assam to come up with a matching scheme to supplement 'Atmanirbhar' package“See as per the norms we have to keep a minimum Rs 108 crore in the treasury beyond which it cannot function. However, when the amount come down we can resort to three measures which include special draw we can draw Rs 800 crore with minimum interest, another is ways and means account where we can draw Rs 940 Crore to be returned in one month, Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
- NSCN-IM stated that its name is unnecessarily dragged in the Pumao incidentNSCN-IM in a statement stated there is a state bordering China where everything is not going right. It is Arunachal Pradesh, a state in Northeast India where many awful things are happening. Arunachal Pradesh is a state comprising of many tribes.
- Assam government is negotiating a package of Rs 300 crore with World Bank: Himanta Biswa SarmaSarma said that Assam will have to quarantine around one lakh people. “The cost of quarantine per person for 14 days comes to around Rs 30,000. We had preliminary discussion with World Bank on assisting us in quarantine of one lakh. Department of Economic Affairs has encouraged us. We had a meeting with world bank team on Sunday.”
- Assam orders inquiry into allegations of irregularities in implementation of PM-KISAN schemeAdditional Chief Secretary Jishnu Barua has been entrusted with the responsibility to probe into the preparation of faulty beneficiary list and submit his report within one month.
- Most Assam migrants say they will look for jobs locallyThey feel that it was lack of opportunities that drove them to work outside the state, now they have vowed to create opportunities locally.
- Assam to provide job cards to returnee migrantsSonowal asked the Industries Department to prepare district wise list of MSMEs for providing benefits to the sector under Rs 20 lakh crore economic package announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- Refrain from shopping for the EID festival: Lok Sabha MP and chief of AIUDF Badruddin AjmalAjmal who is alumnus of Darul Uloom Deoband tweeted, “Please refrain yourself from shopping for Eid. Wearing new clothes in Eid is not Farz, so kindly stop endangering your own and other people's lives by crowding the market place in the time of Covid-19. Else it won't be shopping for Eid but you would be shopping for death”.
- 60 year man dies as Army claims human shield was used to attack themA defence spokesperson in a statement stated Indian Army was receiving intelligence inputs in the last few days regarding movement and activities of NSCN (IM) cadres in Longding District. On 16 May, based on the specific input regarding presence of insurgents in Village Pumao, the troops of Indian Army launched a search operation in general area Pumao”.
- Around 3,51,320 quintal rice to north-eastern states for distribution to migrants: FCIFCI in a statement stated that as part of the Economic Measures (Atma Nirbhar Bharat), Government of India has allocated free food grain for the migrants, who are not covered under National Food Security Act (NFSA) or State Scheme PDS Cards, @ 5 kg per person per month free of cost for two months (May & June, 2020) to mitigate their plight during this precarious COVID-19 situation.
- Sonowal directs police to involve MLAs, MPs of the respective districts to tide over corona challengesHe directed this while reviewing ongoing measures and future steps to deal with CODIV-19 pandemic through video conference at Brahmaputra State Guest House in Guwahati today.
- Assam suffering loss of Rs 1,000 cr daily during lockdown: CM Sarbananda Sonowal“We have given suggestions about the relaxations desired in the fourth phase. Now let the government of India take a view on that… All the states have written to the Centre, which will take a decision on the extension,” said Sonowal. The Centre had sought suggestions from states on whether to ease restrictions after the extended lockdown ends on May 17.
- National Human Rights Commission takes cognizance of racial attack on Manipur girlReportedly, she was eventually saved by some people, and police was called. But the police officials who reached the spot asked the victim to compromise. The victim then had to call the North East Support Centre & Helpline (NESCH). The NESCH members reached the spot at 8:30 PM and then only the statement of the victim was recorded for registration of an FIR.
- Myanmar hands over 22 northeast insurgents to IndiaA senior official intelligence wing, who do not want to be named told ET, “10 rebels five each from Kamatapur Liberation Organisation (KLO) and Ranjan Daimary faction of National Democratic Front of Boroland (NDFB) were brought to Guwahati and were sent for quarantine.” These insurgents were wanted in Indian pertaining to several subversive activities.
- COVID-19: Self help groups in Assam start producing masks amidst growing demandWith the brand name ‘Asomi’, 84 stalls have been opened to sell masks in 33 districts of the state and a total of Rs 7.15 crore has been earned through the sale of masks by the women SHGs. Also, more than 4 lakh masks have been distributed free of cost.
- Assam CM asks Numaligarh Refinery to play proactive role in promoting agro-based economyThe Chief Minister made this call during a review of the Numaligarh Refinery Expansion Project (NREP) and Bio Refinery Plant at the NRL Head Quarter in Numaligarh. Chief Minister Sonowal also visited the construction sites of both the projects and took stock physical progress of the projects.
- Assam CM issues strict guidelines following the outbreak of African swine feverSonowal directed the district administration that in view of African swine fever movement of domestic pigs are restricted so as to stop further infection. He also directed to hold awareness meetings in the villages adjoining the Kaziranga National park (KNP).
- Assam is bracing for huge challenge as the state is expecting turnout of 10,000 people in each district: Health ministerAssam has 33 districts. Assam has requisitioned for five Shramik Special Train while Tripura has sought two train. The state government has decided to set to local committees in every area to monitor the movement people who are stamped with home quarantine.
- Enforcement of quarantine and testing of military and paramilitary forces matter will be taken up: Arunachal Pradesh Deputy CMSeveral people in Tripura in Border Security Force (BSF) battalions were found COVID-19 positive. Out of 148 positive cases in Tripura nearly 121 are jawans and some family members. Two people have recovered in the state and two are transferred out.
- 16 people tested positive in TripuraChief minister Biplab Kumar Deb tweeted, "16 persons found #COVID19 POSITIVE in Tripura from 86th-Bn #BSF (Official:1, Female:6, Children: 9).We are conducting max number of tests. 75 Samples from 3rd-Bn BSF tested but all reports are NEGATIVE."
- 21 Shramik Special trains reach Northeast areas, 8 more to arrive soonSix more such Shramik Special trains are planned to reach various stations of Bihar within NFR area in the coming 2-3 days. Another two trains one for Tripura and another for Manipur are expected to reach shortly.
- Delimitation Panel writes to speakers; Assam names 5 MLAsThe move by the commission sets in motion the process for redrawing parliamentary and assembly constituencies of Jammu and Kashmir, Assam, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
- Indian, Chinese troops clash near Naku La in Sikkim sector"Troops resolve such issues mutually as per established protocols. Such an incident occurred after a long time," said a source.
- Sarbananda Sonowal invites companies to set up their businesses in AssamChairing a meeting to assess the impact of COVID 19 on Assam Power Distribution Company Limited, Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited and Assam Electricity Grid Corporation Limited, Sonowal said that though the state has been hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, the endeavour of the government’s power companies has yielded into a power surplus.
- Coronavirus: 30 new positive cases in TripuraPrincipal Secretary to the Government of Tripura, Barun Kumar Sahu in a letter to Inspector General of Border Security Force (BSF), Tripura frontier stated, “ I am directed to inform that some positive cases of COVID-19 have been found with persons of 138 Bn BSF and their family members."
- Entry of Assamese from Bengal only on humanitarian grounds: Himanta Biswa SarmaThe total number of coronavirus cases in Assam rose to 58 with five persons testing positive for the disease on Friday and the test report of a 16-year-old girl confirmed the infection after her death, Assam health minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
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