The Assam government has notified Central Jails of Jorhat, Dibrugarh and Tezpur as detention centre to keep declared foreigners temporarily till such separate Detention Centre are established for the purpose. Only male inmates may be accommodated in Central Jail, Dibrugarh whereas both male and female inmates may be accommodated in Central Jails of Jorhat and Tezpur.
In a resolute display of solidarity and resilience, over 5,000 women hailing from the Kuki-Zomi-Hmar-Mizo communities congregated at Peace Ground, Tuibuong, Lamka, Churachandpur in Manipur, kickstarting the annual 16 Days Activism on Violence Against Women. Orchestrated by the Women of Lamka, the event was a fervent call for justice and a poignant outcry against the distressing instances of gender-based violence (GBV) that have plagued the state.
Led by the indomitable Ngaineikim from Kuki Women organization for human rights, the program's inauguration was a tapestry of impassioned speeches, stirring presentations, and solemn moments dedicated to the victims. Distinguished figures such...
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