Need to verify ‘anti-missionary campaign’ in Assam: Conrad

Shillong: Chief minister Conrad K Sangma told the Meghalaya assembly on Tuesday said the state govt would first verify the reports about the “anti-missionary school campaign” in neighbouring Assam before taking up the matter with its counterpart in Dispur, and at the same time, assured safety and security of the people residing along the inter-state boundary.The chief minister was replying to a zero hour notice moved by United Democratic Party (UDP) legislator from Nongpoh, Mayralborn Syiem, on the alleged decision of a lesser known radical Hindu group, which has been on a poster campaign asking missionary schools across Assam to remove Christian symbols and churches from their premises and stop using educational institutions for religious purposes.“The superintendents of police and the DG will be informed that necessary manpower (are asked to conduct) patrolling to ensure people have a sense of confidence that they will be with them or protect them if any situation is to happen,” Conrad said.“However, it would be incorrect for me to respond without verifying the fact. Therefore, we need to verify this news and information before we respond or react,” the chief minister said.He also said he was in continuous touch with Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and so are the chief secretaries of the two states.

Haryana home minister assures Assembly of CBI probe into killing of INLD state chief

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij announced a CBI probe into the killing of Nafe Singh Rathee, the INLD state unit chief, denying the collapse of law and order in the state. Congress demanded a high court judge-monitored CBI probe. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar paid tribute to Rathee. Congress members expressed concerns over the incident.

For first time, admit cards will be verified with students during board exams in state

RBSE implements measures for fair exams. Matches cards, prevents tampering. No cheating, dummy candidates. Videography for security. Exams start Feb 29.

Rahul Gandhi touring India as a couple: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Congress yatras

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma accuses Rahul Gandhi of lies and facing setbacks during his 'Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra'. Sarma criticizes Gandhi's road show on a National Highway built by PM Modi. Gandhi highlights disparity in power and lack of representation for marginalized communities.

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