Itanagar, May 28: In a significant move concerning policy and administration amid widespread concerns about demographic shifts and the protection of indigenous people, the...
Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Friday announced that the state government will establish a dedicated “counter-radicalisation cell” aimed at protecting vulnerable youths from extremist influences and promoting constitutional values, social harmony and national unity.
Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Wednesday said that the state government will press for a Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls while it examines demands to amend the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 to restrict benefits to indigenous tribes of the state.
A social activist from West Garo Hills has urged Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma to amend the Assam and Meghalaya Autonomous Districts (Constitution of District Councils) Rules, 1951, flagging concerns over the dilution of indigenous tribal representation in Autonomous District Councils (ADCs).
A Janajati Empowering Rally was held with strong participation at the ADC Headquarters in Khumulwng, Tripura which draw members of tribal communities and supporters from across the region.
