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10 Feb

Bangladesh Expands Investment in Renewable Energy

Deep EditorBangladesh

The Bangladesh government has announced an increase in investments in the renewable energy sector to promote sustainable development and reduce dependency on fossil fuels. This initiative includes expanding solar and wind energy projects, as well as attracting foreign investment in green energy infrastructure. The government aims to achieve 40% of its total electricity generation from renewable sources by 2040. Experts believe that these efforts will help mitigate climate change impacts and create new employment opportunities in the energy sector. However, challenges such as high initial investment costs and land acquisition issues must be addressed. The government is working with international…

10 Feb

Bangladesh Revises Digital Security Act

Deep EditorBangladesh

The Bangladesh government has recently taken steps to amend the Digital Security Act to ensure a balance between freedom of expression and cybersecurity. The revised law imposes stricter penalties for spreading false information online, cyberbullying, and digital threats. However, journalists and human rights activists fear that the law may still restrict freedom of speech and create pressure on the media. The government claims that the act is necessary to prevent cybercrimes and ensure digital safety. Officials argue that the amendment will protect individual privacy and curb online harassment. Experts suggest that transparency and accountability are essential to ensure that the…

10 Feb

Political Tensions Rise Over Nepal’s Constitutional Amendment

Deep EditorNepal

The Nepalese government has recently proposed a significant constitutional amendment, sparking intense debate within the country's political sphere. The proposed amendment focuses on redefining provincial boundaries and safeguarding the rights of minority communities. Opposition parties argue that the amendment threatens the nation's integrity and sovereignty. They also claim that it could create divisions among minority groups and harm communal harmony. On the other hand, the government insists that this amendment is essential for the country's overall development and stability. Officials claim that it will ensure the fair rights of minority groups and improve provincial governance. Analysts warn that the ongoing…

10 Feb

Himanta to visit Singapore to promote upcoming Assam business summit

Deep EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will be on a two-day visit to Singapore from Monday to promote an upcoming investors' meet in the northeastern state. The focus will be on showcasing the state as an emerging hub for advanced industries and innovation, Sarma said. "Starting tomorrow, I will be in Singapore for the next two days to promote Advantage Assam, highlighting the state's growing potential in sectors such as semiconductors, deep technology, infrastructure and manufacturing," the CM said in a post on X.

10 Feb

Assam govt urges Centre to set up Divyang University

Deep EditorAssam

The Assam government has requested the Centre to set up India's first Divyang University in Assam.The request was made by Assam Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Pijush Hazarika to Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar here on Saturday. "Today, I had the privilege of meeting Hon'ble Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, @Drvirendrakum13 Ji, in New Delhi. During our meeting, I requested the central government, led by our visionary leader, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, through the Hon'ble Minister, to consider establishing India's first Divyang University in Assam," he wrote on 'X'.

10 Feb

NE CMs, leaders thanked PM, BJP leaders for vanquishing AAP in Delhi polls

Deep EditorNorth East, Political

Chief Ministers and BJP leaders of several northeastern states on Saturday expressed their profound happiness over the party’s scintillating victory in the Delhi Assembly polls and thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other central leaders for defeating the AAP government. The BJP leaders and Chief Ministers of northeastern states claimed that the people of the national capital “liberated Delhi by uprooting ‘Aapda’ government”. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma termed the BJP victory as “Modi’s Delhi”. In a post on X, Sarma said: “This immense blessing of the people was received due to the successful leadership of the respected Prime…

08 Feb

Students from India, Nepal, and Bhutan Flee Bangladesh Amid Protests

Deep EditorInternational

Amid violent protests in Bangladesh, nearly 1,000 students from India, Nepal, and Bhutan have fled the country, seeking safety in neighboring Indian states such as Meghalaya and Tripura. The exodus was prompted by escalating tensions and security concerns. Authorities in the Indian border towns have been facilitating the safe return of these students, ensuring their well-being during the transit.

08 Feb

Assam CM announces to install statue of Ambedkar at Janata Bhawan this year

Deep EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had announced that a grand statue of Dr Ambedkar, the architect of India's Constitution, will be installed near the entrance of the Assam Secretariat (Janata Bhawan) by August 15, 2025. "The thoughts of revered Babasaheb are a source of inspiration for our government. Paying tribute to his unparalleled contributions to the building of the nation, we will install a grand statue of him at the entrance of the Assam Secretariat," Sarma tweeted, highlighting the lasting impact of Ambedkar on the nation. a post of Pijush Hazarika, Assam's Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. Pijush…

08 Feb

Niten Chandra Secretary GOI Ex-Serviceman Welfare visits Directorate of Sainik Welfare Assam

Deep EditorAssam

Niten Chandra, IAS, Secretary to the Govt of India Ex-Serviceman Welfare (MOD), accompanied by Major General SBK Singh, Director General of Resettlement, visited the Directorate of Sainik Welfare Assam on Friday. He took stock of welfare,financial and infrastructure- related issues being undertaken by the Directorate. He was briefed by Brig Polash Choudhury, Sena Medal (Retd), Director Sainik Welfare Assam on all the activities being undertaken by the Directorate including ECHS. Dr Niten Chandra, IAS, expressed his deep satisfaction with the outstanding work being carried out by the Directorate towards ex- serviceman welfare in a proactive manner and urged continuing with…

08 Feb

Assam: Over 55 companies offer job opportunities to 1,000 ex-defence personnel at job fair

Deep EditorAssam

More than 1,500 job openings and 250 entrepreneurship opportunities were offered by government agencies and private companies to former defence personnel at a special job fair in Guwahati on Friday. The job fair for ex-servicemen at Narangi cantonment here was attended by over 1,000 retired personnel of army, navy and air force from Assam and nearby regions, seeking employment opportunities, a defence spokesperson said. "More than 55 companies participated in the job fair, offering over 1,500 jobs and 250 entrepreneurship opportunities," he said.