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At least six Assam Police personnel and one civilian were killed and more than 50 people injured as the festering border dispute between the two northeastern states erupted into a bloody conflict on July 26.

By Zee Media Bureau | Last Updated: Monday, August 2, 2021 - 15:00
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New Delhi: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said he has ordered the police to withdraw the FIR against Mizoram MP K Vanlalvena.

Sarma, however, said that police cases filed against six Mizoram government officials will continue to be probed for their alleged role in the deadly gun battle along the inter-state border at Lailapur in Cachar district.

In another update, the opposition on Monday gave notices of suspension in the Rajya Sabha and adjournment in the Lok Sabha on the Pegasus snooping issue. The opposition floor leaders met at the office of Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge to devise a strategy.

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday gave adjournment motion notice in the Lok Sabha to discuss on `Pegasus Project` media report in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi or Home Minister Amit Shah.

India registered 40,134 fresh COVID-19 infections, pushing its virus tally to 3,16,95,958, while the number of active cases registered an increase for the sixth consecutive day, according to the Union Health Ministry data updated on Monday (August 2).

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2 August 2021, 14:59 PM

The Inland Vessels Bill, 2021 passed in Rajya Sabha. House adjourned till 3.36 pm.

2 August 2021, 14:58 PM

Opposition Party floor leaders from Lok Sabha&Rajya Sabha to meet tomorrow in Delhi to discuss strategy for Monsoon session. Rahul Gandhi to attend the meet, few Opposition parties are of the view that a mock Parliament session should be convened, decision after the meet: Sources (ANI)

2 August 2021, 14:57 PM

NDA Govt is committed to resolve the inter-state border issues as early as possible with discussion with all the northeastern states. PM is very keen & he has assured us that he'll take up the issue in a positive way & resolve it within stipulated time frame: BJP MP Dilip Saikia.

2 August 2021, 14:56 PM

We condemn Congress' attempts to create a sentimental environment over violence at Assam-Mizoram border. In their 50 yrs of governance in northeast they couldn't find a solution for this issue but now they're accusing us: Dilip Saikia on BJP MPs from Northeast's meeting with PM.

2 August 2021, 11:58 AM

Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi also sought permission to allow the functioning of shops on all days. Court will again consider the petition on Friday, 6th August 2021.

2 August 2021, 11:51 AM

Kerala High Court directs State Govt to file its response on the petition filed by Kerala Vyapari Vyavasayi Ekopana Samithi, the apex body of traders in the state, seeking a directive to the state govt for giving relaxations in the restrictions imposed on shops.

2 August 2021, 10:49 AM

Govt is responsible if the House isn't functioning. Govt doesn't want itself to get exposed. They'll face challenges if there's a discussion on 'Pegasus', they'll lose their dignity. They say they're ready for discussion but they don't want it: Rajya Sabha LoP Mallikarjun Kharge.

2 August 2021, 10:48 AM

BJP can never think of attacking Shiv Sena Bhavan. These people are not from BJP. There are some outsiders, some export-import material. These people will take down BJP in Maharashtra. We don't accept this apology: Sanjay Raut on BJP leader Prasad Lad's Shiv Sena Bhavan remark.

2 August 2021, 10:47 AM

Congress MP Deepender Singh Hooda gives suspension of business notice under Rule 267 in Rajya Sabha, to discuss Central Government's three Farm Laws.

2 August 2021, 10:47 AM

Congress MP Manish Tewari gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha for discussing the 'Pegasus Project' media report.

2 August 2021, 10:47 AM

Congress MP Manickam Tagore gives adjournment motion notice in Lok Sabha to have a discussion in the House on 'Pegasus Project' media report, in the presence of the Prime Minister or Home Minister.

2 August 2021, 10:46 AM

Rajya Sabha Floor leaders of like-minded Opposition parties to meet today at 10.15 am at LoP (Leader of Opposition) Mallikarjun Kharge's office to chalk out the strategy for the day's proceedings of the House.

 

2 August 2021, 10:45 AM

Schools in Uttarakhand resume functioning for Class 9 to Class 12 in Dehradun We have sanitised the entire school.

We will also send the video to parents as proof to assure them that children are safe in school: AK Singh, Principal, Vivekananda school.

2 August 2021, 10:44 AM

India reports 40,134 new COVID-19 cases, 36,946 discharges & 422 deaths in last 24 hours as per Union Health Ministry.

Total cases: 3,16,95,958

Total discharges: 3,08,57,467

Death toll: 4,24,773

Active cases: 4,13,718

Total Vaccination: 47,22,23,639 (17,06,598 in last 24 hours)