GUWAHATI, March 2? The All Assam Students? Union (AASU) on Saturday demanded creation of a Border Management Group with representatives from the Central Government, State Government, Assam Police and the Border Security Force (BSF), to keep a constant eye on the anti-infiltration measures along the Indo-Bangladesh border of the State. Besides, it also sought a permanent arrangement for joint patrolling along the entire stretch of the international border in this part of the country, by the Assam Police and the BSF.

Addressing a press conference at the Swahid Nyas Bhawan here this noon, AASU...

Seppa (East Kameng- Arunachal Pradesh), March 2 ? Nagaland chief minister SC Jamir cautioned Arunachal Pradesh government against the growing menace of insurgency and suggested them to take every steps to contain it. He reiterated that peace is a prerequisite for development and urged the leaders of Arunachal Pradesh to ensure that peace prevails in the State. Addressing a large gathering of Nyishi tribesmen here at Seppa, the district headquarter township of the East Kameng bordering China, on the occasion of their festival, Nyokum Yullo as the chief guest on Wednesday ,Jamir said, ?The...

GUWAHATI, March 2 ? The Army and the State Police have launched a vigorous operation along the Assam-Nagaland border in view of spurt in activities of the United People?s Democratic Solidarity militants. A Defence release claimed that the National Socialist Council of Nagalim-Issac Muiva (NSCN-IM) and the UPDS activists have started extortion drive in various parts of Karbi Anglong district causing a matter of concern for the people. ?The NSCN-(IM) and the UPDS have come to an agreement to collect funds from the people forcing the security forces to step up operations to contain their...

Imphal, March 02: The Governor of Manipur, Ved Prakash Marwah has decided to invite Okram Ibobi Singh, leader of the Congress Legislature Party, and head of the Secular Progressive Front alliance, to form a new government in the state. The Governor's decision came after the Secular Progressive Front, with a strength of 35 newly elected MLA's formally staked its claim to form the government today under the leadership of O Ibobi Singh. Ibobi is to be asked to seek a vote of confidence within a week of assumption of office, according to a statement released late today by the state Raj Bhavan. The...

Imphal, March 02: Even though Governor Ved Marwah has invited the Secular Progressive Front, SPF to form the next government, the constituent partners of the SPF are yet to decided on the post of Deputy Chief Minister and Speaker. Sources said that the CPI is keen on the post of Speaker but the Congress too wants the same as it is the larget party in the Assembly. A prominent front member said that if the CPI is awarded with the Speaker?s post then chances of defection will go down as the CPI is a disciplined party which has no record of major defections amongst its members. This will ensure...