A huge road blockade on a vital road in the outskirt of Guwahati heavily disrupted transport services on Saturday.
Thousands of people in Kukurmora area near Boko blocked the National Highway No 37 a day after the Sarbananda Sonowal Government rejected erstwhile Gogoi Government’s move to create the South Kamrup district.
Trucks, buses along with other two and four wheelers on the road were forced to remain standred for several hours as the protesters refused to disperse from 10 in the morning.
A crucial cabinet meeting on Friday evening abandoned the idea of creating East and South Kamrup districts considering the lack of adequate infrastructure much to the major disappointment of the people.
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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