Assam Uses Dormant 1950 Law for Foreigner Expulsion
Assam government invokes long-dormant Immigrants Act to expel declared foreigners within a week, aiming to bypass lengthy court appeals. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma outlines aggressive push.
Category : Search result: Assam population policy
Assam CM: Delimitation Boosts NDA's 2026 Election Prospects
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma claims delimitation has significantly improved NDA's chances, potentially winning over 100 seats in the 2026 assembly polls. Read the full analysis.
Assam NEET PG 2025 Round 3 Counselling Registration Starts
DME Guwahati opens registration for Assam NEET PG 2025 round 3 counselling for 482 MD, MS & PG Diploma seats. Apply at dme.assa.gov.in by January 7. Check key dates & steps.
Thiruvananthapuram Metro Stalled Over Population Norms
The revised DPR for Thiruvananthapuram Metro is on hold as KMRL seeks clarity on national population criteria. The project's approval hinges on meeting the 2017 Metro Rail Policy norms. Read more.
Gogoi: Assam Polls a Fight Between People and 'Raja'
Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi frames the upcoming Assam assembly elections as a battle between the people and a 'raja', accusing the government of divisive tactics. Elections expected in March-April 2026.
RailTel to Implement HMIS in 7 Assam Medical Colleges
RailTel secures a Rs 56.71 crore project to implement a Hospital Management Information System across seven major medical colleges in Assam, aiming to modernize patient care and hospital operations.
Congress Plans 100 Seats in Assam, Allies in 26
Congress Deputy Leader Gaurav Gogoi announces party's strategy for Assam Assembly Elections 2026, targeting 100 seats and supporting allies in 26. Read the key resolutions.
World's Most Densely Populated Cities: Mumbai in Top 10
A new list reveals the world's most densely packed cities, with several from the Philippines and India's Mumbai making the top 10. Discover the challenges of extreme urban density.
China's Contraceptive Tax: Limits of Pro-Birth Policies
China introduces a new 'contraceptive tax' to boost birth rates. We explain the policy's details, its economic logic, and why experts doubt its effectiveness. Read more.
China Scraps Tax on Condoms to Boost Births
China removes taxes on condoms and contraceptive drugs in a major policy shift to address its declining population. Learn how decades of the one-child policy led to this reversal.
China Scraps Birth Control Tax Break Amid Population Crisis
China has removed a 30-year tax exemption on contraceptives, imposing a 13% VAT. This policy reversal aims to tackle a declining birth rate and ageing population. Explore the details and historical context.
Israel's Population Crosses 10 Million Mark in 2026
Israel's population officially exceeded 10 million people at the start of 2026, a significant demographic milestone driven by a high birth rate and immigration. Discover the data and its implications.
Assam's New Babu Scheme: Financial Aid for Male Students
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma launches the Babu Scheme, offering Rs 1,000-2,000 monthly aid to low-income male college students from February. Read details on eligibility and the enhanced Orunodoi payout.
Assam First State to Get Rs 500 Cr Proton Therapy Machine
Assam govt to procure a cutting-edge proton therapy machine for cancer care, a first in India's public health system. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces mega infrastructure projects.
Assam's Push-Back: 2,000+ Stopped, Aggressive Expulsion Policy
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reveals over 2,000 people pushed back from border in three months. New policy aims to expel declared foreigners within a week. Read the full details.
BJP's Saikia Confident of Third Consecutive Term in Assam
BJP Assam chief Dilip Saikia asserts voters will compare 10 years of BJP rule with Congress's 70-year tenure. Party gears up for assembly polls with high-level meetings and PM Modi's visit planned.
China Raises Condom Prices to Encourage More Children
China is reportedly increasing condom prices as part of a strategy to reverse its declining birth rate. Experts debate the effectiveness of this controversial policy. Read more.
Assam Schools Closed, Timings Changed Due to Cold Wave
Assam's Majuli and Barak Valley districts close schools and revise timings as temperatures plunge below 10°C. Get the latest updates on the cold wave impact on education.
Assam CM Sarma: 2026 is election year, BJP ready
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announces 2026 as the election year, with BJP's central goal to return to power. He highlights women empowerment schemes distributing crores in financial aid.
Assam Couple Killed Over Witchcraft Allegations
A horrific incident in Assam's Golaghat district saw a couple burnt alive after being accused of witchcraft. Police have arrested three suspects as the community reels from the tragedy.
UN Warns Pakistan of Urgent Population Challenge
UNFPA report reveals Pakistan's population may reach 400 million by 2063, stressing urgent need for family planning and women's empowerment to avert a crisis.
Kogilu Eviction Spotlights Bengaluru Housing Shortage
The recent eviction drive in Kogilu, Bengaluru, underscores the city's severe lack of affordable housing. Experts urge the government to build large-scale rental complexes for migrants. Read more.
Assam CM Appeals for More Hindu Children Amid Population Trends
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urges Hindu families to have at least two children, citing higher birth rates in minority areas. He also appeals to Muslims against large families. Details on Assam's two-child policy relaxations.
Assam CM Advocates for Larger Hindu Families
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma suggests Hindu families have three children to counter demographic changes. Read his full statement and analysis.
Shah's Poll Promise: 'Won't Spare A Single Infiltrator' in Assam
Union Home Minister Amit Shah pledges to remove illegal immigrants from Assam, criticising Congress for using them as a vote bank. Key issue for 2026 assembly polls.
Amit Shah in Assam: Vote to Drive Out Infiltrators
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, addressing a rally in Assam's Lakhimpur, urged voters to elect a government committed to driving out infiltrators and protecting the state's culture. He highlighted the BJP's track record on security and development.
Shah: BJP will make Assam free of infiltrators if voted back
Union Home Minister Amit Shah, inaugurating a cultural project at Srimanta Sankardeva's birthplace, pledged to rid Assam of illegal infiltrators. He highlighted eviction drives and peace accords.
Amit Shah Arrives in Assam for Key Security Review
Union Home Minister Amit Shah begins a day-long visit to Assam, reviewing security and development projects. Key meetings on AFSPA and election preparedness scheduled.
Assam Cabinet Approves Major Land & Governance Reforms
Assam cabinet approves Mission Basundhara 3.0, settling land for 900+ families, amending 1886 Land Act for digital governance, and police reforms. Key decisions for state development.
Assam CM: State at Risk if Bangladeshi-Origin Population Crosses 50%
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma warns of a potential attempt to merge Assam with Bangladesh if demographic trends continue. He frames the upcoming elections as a battle for identity and culture. Read more.
Page 1 of 4