Crackdown against child marriages: Several apprehended from Morigaon and Majuli districts in Assam

Feb 03, 2023

Following the directives of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam Police has launched a massive crackdown against child marriage and apprehended many people.

By 2026, child marriage must be ended in Assam: CM Sarma

Mar 20, 2023

"By 2026, child marriage must be ended in Assam. Our government will take strong to strong action to end Child Marriage," he added.

Assam: 4 arrested for arranging child marriage

Jan 27, 2023

"The groom along with Qazi and other persons reached Kurbaha village to marry the minor girl on Thursday," an official familiar with the matter...

Discussions on for new law on Child Marriage: Assam CM Himanta Sarma

Mar 15, 2023

Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said that the Assam government is discussing bringing a new law in the state against...

Assam Cabinet compliments police for crackdown against child marriage

Feb 09, 2023

The Assam Cabinet on Thursday complimented Assam police for its campaign against child marriage, and further directed it to continue with the clampdown.

Assam government decides to repeal Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act, 1935

Jul 18, 2024

The Assam government on Thursday decided to repeal the Assam Muslim Marriages and Divorce Registration Act of 1935 to prevent child marriage and ensure...