This is an archive article published on February 3, 2024

Opinion February 03, Forty Years Ago: Assam’s Tribunal Act

The government is thinking about taking steps to avert the February 8 bandh declared by the Akalis for acceptance of their demands

Indira Gandhi’s visit to Assam, detection of foreigners, Illegal Migrants Act, Punjab Governor B D Pande, Akali Dal, settlement with the Akalis, Gujarat Cancer Society Hospital, laser technology era, laser technology in Indian medicine, indian express news

February 3, 2024 07:28 AM IST First published on: Feb 3, 2024 at 07:28 AM IST

On the eve of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi’s visit to Assam, the central government issued the long-awaited guidelines and rules for the functioning of tribunals being set up in the state for the detection of foreigners under the Illegal Migrants (Determination by Tribunals) Act, 1983. With this, the process of detection of foreigners in the troubled state has been initiated.

Settlement Talks

The government is thinking about taking steps to avert the February 8 bandh declared by the Akalis for acceptance of their demands. The steps would prevent the present atmosphere from being vitiated. Punjab Governor B D Pande is said to be of the view that this is the right time to reach a settlement with the Akalis.

Laser Tech In Indiaa

With three successful bloodless operations conducted, the Gujarat Cancer Society Hospital in Ahmedabad has heralded a new era of laser technology in Indian medicine. This is the first hospital in the country to have imported the latest model of the coagulation laser machine from West Germany.

Zia Asks US For Help

President General Zia-Ul-Haq of Pakistan, while pointing out that Pakistan was serving “most vital’’ American interests in the region, has sought a guarantee from the US for the security of his country. He made these remarks in an interview with American magazine Parade. Describing Pakistan as the “free world’s fortress” in the region, Gen Zia said it was looking after the vital interests of Washington.