Banasree Sarkar

The ICAR–Central Institute of Fisheries Technology (ICAR-CIFT), Cochin, arranged a two-day skill development training program on Hygienic Handling and Quality Upgradation of Traditional Fishery Products of Assam at the Training Hall of Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Kamrup, as part of the North East Hill (NEH) Program. The program was carried out in partnership with KVK, Kamrup, with the aim of offering practical direction and hands-on training for the production of high-quality traditional fisheries products using efficient and hygienic processing techniques. Fish pickle, dried fish, chutney powder, and fish cutlet are only a few of the value-added fishery products whose quality…

To address the severe public health issue of snakebite envenoming (SBE) in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has approved a ground-breaking, four-year, multi-state research project for Rs 13.5 crore. The goal of the study, "Zero Snakebite Death Initiative: Community Empowerment & Engagement for Mitigation of Snakebite Envenoming," is to create a single, highly successful nationwide strategy for management and prevention. Dr. Jaideep Menon of the Amrita Institute in Kerala will serve as the Principal Investigator for this comprehensive implementation study, which will cover the seven states of Assam, West Bengal, Odisha, Kerala, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Jharkhand.…

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma gave a preview of the new terminal at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's two-day visit to Assam starting on December 20. He described the project as a game-changer for the state's aviation industry. The Chief Minister shared pictures of the almost finished terminal on the social media site X, which prompted a lot of responses from the people. The building was hailed by many as both aesthetically arresting and a representation of Assam's growing infrastructure. Prime Minister Modi is scheduled to officially open the new terminal on December…

During a Facebook Live conversation with the people, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made a number of significant statements, including youth empowerment, infrastructure development, and government recruitment. The Chief Minister stated that the state government is determined to finish hiring a big number of people before the model code of conduct takes effect. Appointment letters for positions in the health department will be sent out on December 22, according to CM Sarma. On December 23, candidates from the tea garden community will receive their appointment letters. He added that appointment letters for Grade IV positions under the Assam Direct…

The Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) 2025 District Level Coordination Committee Meeting was called by the District Health Society, Dima Hasao, in the Officer's Conference Hall, NCHAC, Haflong. In order to guarantee that no person goes undiagnosed or untreated, the gathering stressed the significance of bolstering early identification, treatment, and awareness of leprosy in the district. Leprosy can take up to 20 years to manifest symptoms, according to Dr. L Vaiphei, District Nodal Officer, BCM Mahur BPHC. He emphasized that the campaign's goals are to eradicate stigma, guarantee prompt treatment, and advance the goal of a Leprosy-Free Dima Hasao. The…

Assam's ambitious statewide bicycle distribution initiative was formally launched by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, who ceremoniously gave bicycles to Dibrugarh's Class IX pupils. 3,10,031 students from government and provincialized secondary schools, tea garden model schools, and other model institutions across the state will benefit from the project, which aims to improve student mobility and lower dropout rates. The Chief Minister gave a speech at the Dibrugarh High School Playground, outlining the program's justification and emphasizing that transportation obstacles are a major cause of student attrition. The Chief Minister emphasized how better mobility and academic results are directly related.…

A significant advancement in the state's rural housing objective was made when Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma gave home ownership permission letters to recipients of the Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G). The event took place at Boko. Attendees included Palashbari MLA Hemanga Thakuria, Boko MLA Nandita Das, Assam Panchayat and Rural Development Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass, and a number of dignitaries. PMAY-G residences have now been approved for over 3.25 lakh families with the backing of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. A substantial investment of Rs. 4,228 crore would be made to provide rural households with secure and respectable…

To produce income for the people, the 24th Battalion of Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Rangia, began a 15-day beekeeping and mushroom cultivation training course on Friday. The Citizen Welfare Programme (Northeast Region) planned the event, which was opened by HK Gupta, Commandant of the 24th Battalion, SSB Rangia. In his inaugural speech, Gupta noted that this training was more than just skill development; it was also a critical step toward self-reliance. Beekeeping and mushroom growing courses give a solid foundation for the villages' self-employment, livelihood, and future prospects. He stated that beekeeping can not only be a big source of…