NEW DELHI:After weeks of will-it-wont-it, the Supreme Court has cleared the validity of panchayat certificates as supportive documents to update NRC providing a big breather for nearly 50 residents whose fate kept hanging in balance.
A division bench of the country's top court comprising Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice FA Nariman who reserved thd ruling last week cleared it on M on Monday setting aside the Gauhati High Court ruling.
The division bench further termed OI( original inhabitants) an irrevalent one in the on going process to update NRC.
Last week in a major setback for the Centre, the court rejected the plea to extend the date for publication of NRC by 6 months. It asked the authority to publish the draft by December 31, 2017.
The 'Uttar Purvi Mahotsav 2024', a five-day cultural extravaganza showcasing Northeast India's richness, kicks off on January 13 at Bharat Mandapam. Organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) and NEHHDC, the festival aims to display diverse arts, crafts, and cultures, fostering economic opportunities. With 250 participants including weavers, farmers, and entrepreneurs, the event features panel discussions, buyer-seller meets, traditional performances, and a focus on women's roles in regional development. Highlighting the youth's contribution and challenges, the festival aims to explore how they can shape India's economic landscape. Additionally, specialized...
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