GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON NABA ROY AND ANR V/S THE BODOLAND TERRITORIAL COUNCIL AND 6 ORS

GUWAHATI, India, Aug. 12 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on July 14: 1. Heard Mr. M. Goswami, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr. R. Sinha, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 5741/2017; Ms. R. Devi, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) Nos. 6020/2017, 5861/2017, 5933/2017; Mr. A. Nath, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 4126/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1222/2023, WP(C) No. 4181/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1085/2023, WP(C) No. 4358/2016 with I.A.(C) No...


PM'S VIDEO MESSAGE FOR THE 18TH INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIAD ON ASTRONOMY AND ASTROPHYSICS

India, Aug. 12 -- Prime Minister of India issued the following speech: Honourable Guests, Distinguished Delegates, Teachers, Mentors, And my dear Bright Young Friends, Namaskaar! It is a joy to connect with more than 300 shining stars from 64 countries. I warmly welcome you to India, for the 18th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics. In India: Tradition meets innovation, Spirituality meets science, and curiosity meets creativity. For centuries, Indians have been observing the s...


GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON ANJANA CHAKRABARTY AND ANR V/S THE BODOLAND TERRITORIAL COUNCIL AND 4 ORS

GUWAHATI, India, Aug. 12 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on July 14: 1. Heard Mr. M. Goswami, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr. R. Sinha, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 5741/2017; Ms. R. Devi, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) Nos. 6020/2017, 5861/2017, 5933/2017; Mr. A. Nath, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 4126/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1222/2023, WP(C) No. 4181/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1085/2023, WP(C) No. 4358/2016 with I.A.(C) No...


GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON MUKUNDA BORO AND 98 ORS V/S THE STATE OF ASSAM AND 10 ORS

GUWAHATI, India, Aug. 12 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on July 14: 1. Heard Mr. M. Goswami, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr. R. Sinha, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 5741/2017; Ms. R. Devi, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) Nos. 6020/2017, 5861/2017, 5933/2017; Mr. A. Nath, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 4126/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1222/2023, WP(C) No. 4181/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1085/2023, WP(C) No. 4358/2016 with I.A.(C) No...


GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON BANGSHIDHAR DAS A.T AND 91 ORS V/S THE STATE OF ASSAM AND 10 ORS

GUWAHATI, India, Aug. 12 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on July 14: 1. Heard Mr. M. Goswami, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr. R. Sinha, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 5741/2017; Ms. R. Devi, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) Nos. 6020/2017, 5861/2017, 5933/2017; Mr. A. Nath, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 4126/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1222/2023, WP(C) No. 4181/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1085/2023, WP(C) No. 4358/2016 with I.A.(C) No...


GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON JUBARAJ ADHIKARY AND 5 ORS V/S THE STATE OF ASSAM AND 8 ORS

GUWAHATI, India, Aug. 12 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on July 14: 1. Heard Mr. M. Goswami, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr. R. Sinha, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 5741/2017; Ms. R. Devi, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) Nos. 6020/2017, 5861/2017, 5933/2017; Mr. A. Nath, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 4126/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1222/2023, WP(C) No. 4181/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1085/2023, WP(C) No. 4358/2016 with I.A.(C) No...


GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON M/S JYOTI POWER AGENCY V/S THE STATE OF ASSAM AND 4 ORS

GUWAHATI, India, Aug. 12 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on July 14: 1. Heard Mr. S.S. Ahmed, learned counsel appearing on behalf of the petitioner. Also heard Mr. K.P Pathak, learned standing counsel, APDCL. 2. The petitioner, M/S Jyoti Power Agency is a proprietorial concern and was having a franchise agreement with the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (hereinafter referred to as APDCL). 3. A contract agreement between the APDCL and petitioner was entered for depl...


RESPONSE TO CONCERNS ON 20% BLENDING OF ETHANOL IN PETROL AND BEYOND

India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has on 4 August 2025 issued a detailed response to certain concerns raised on the impact of 20% Ethanol Blended Petrol (E-20) on mileage and vehicle life. In response to the further queries received, a detailed response is listed below: Biofuels and Natural Gas are India's bridge fuels. They represent a viable, non-disruptive transition towards meeting our commitments to a greener...


GAUHATI HIGH COURT ISSUES ORDER ON PRADIP KALITA AND 4 ORS. V/S THE STATE OF ASSAM AND 9 ORS.

GUWAHATI, India, Aug. 12 -- Gauhati High Court issued the following order on July 14: 1. Heard Mr. M. Goswami, learned Senior counsel assisted by Mr. R. Sinha, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 5741/2017; Ms. R. Devi, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) Nos. 6020/2017, 5861/2017, 5933/2017; Mr. A. Nath, learned counsel for the petitioners in WP(C) No. 4126/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1222/2023, WP(C) No. 4181/2016 with I.A.(C) No. 1085/2023, WP(C) No. 4358/2016 with I.A.(C) No...


CENTRES OF EXCELLENCE FOR MINORITY LITERARY HERITAGE

India, Aug. 12 -- The Government of India issued the following news release: Ministry of Minority Affairs approved the establishment of Centre for Jain Manuscriptology at Gujarat University. This will create a dedicated, state-of-the-art facility for the digitisation and conservation of invaluable Jain manuscripts. This initiative under Pradhan Mantri Jan Vikas Karyakram (PMJVK) aims to promote and preserve the rich literary heritage of Jainism. Ministry of Minority Affairs organized a nationa...