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On February 6, first Y20 meeting under G20 held in Guwahati, 2023. Also G20 summit first meeting was held in Assam more than hundred delegates from different international countries visited the state along with guest countries. After the summit, Y20 delegates were captured performing Yoga in IIT, Guwahati. According to the sources, the summit will also provide an opportunity for students to voice their opinions to a global audience. Youth20 were aimed at reaching out to the youth and holding consultations with them for ideas “for a better tomorrow”.

In Assam's Dibrugarh, a minor girl was found unconscious with her hands and feet tied. She was found raped by some men. The girl is 14 years old. According to sources, two people have been arrested so far on the charge of gang rape of a minor. The accused of rape are Bhaijaan Ali and Safar Ali. The girl went missing since February 3, Police. Soon after the investigation the girl was found unconscious with hands and legs tied. The Police said, both the accused will be on trial under POSCO Act, section 376.

The National Family Health Survey (NFHS) reports on child marriage that an average of 32 per cent of registered marriages in Assam are within the prohibited age. Also according to the 2019-21 survey, 11.7 percent of women aged 15-19 were already mothers or pregnant at the time of the survey. The Assam chief minister said they have identified more than 8,000 people who married minor girls. Besides the 2,200 already arrested, action will be taken against 3,500 more, the chief minister said. The accused men will be prosecuted under POSCO (Protection of Children from Sexual Offenses Act). The number of…

A video of a Rhino was circulated on social media where it was seen running after the people. The video was captured from Golaghat, Assam. Also the one-horned Rhino was seen chasing the people around and 2 officials was injured while trying to bring him in control. According to the sources, the locals have immediately informed Divisional forest officer Sushil Kumar Thakuria and during the process two officials was injured. Further, the injured are shifted to hospital.

On Saturday, Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) (IGP L&O) Bhuyan updated the number of persons arrested in connection with the crime since yesterday morning till today morning. Bhuiyan said, “The statistics of arrests in child marriage cases have increased. As of this morning, the police have arrested 2,170 people across the state and it will increase." On Friday morning 1,800 people were arrested linked to the crime. Today, eventually the number of cases has risen to 2,170 across the state. The newly designated Director General of Police (DGP) GP Singh addressing the cases said among the arrested individuals…

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Parliament presented the Union Budget 2023-24 on February 2. On Thursday, Chief Minister Himanata Biswa Sarma said that Union Budget 2023-24 will directly benefit Assam with an additional fund of Rs. 10,000 crore. Sarma also spoke about last year budget which was Rs 25,000 crore but ended up getting 29,000 crore.  This year Assam CM believes that the state will surely end up in Rs 35,000 crore against the budget amount 31,950 crore. Urban bodies to be benefitted by 61% more grant and Panchayat bodies 15% more grant.

Today early morning crackdown for child marriage started in the state, Assam and will continue for next three to four days. Assam Police covered many reports regarding the issue and along with it many got arrested, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told. According to the report, so far 4, 004 cases were registered and linked to it 1,800 people got arrested, on Friday. On January 25, State Cabinet decided to take action against child marriage in the state. Since then the Assam Police registered many cases less than a fortnight. The maximum number of arrests so far was 136 in…

On Thursday, the first meeting for G20 began focusing on sustainable financing solutions inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The meeting is held in Guwahati, Assam. "Today’s meeting being held in the vicinity of this magnificent land of Guwahati has a special meaning to it as communities from diverse ethnicity and culture, socially coexist in harmony with nature through sustainable practices," Sonowal said. The minister stressed the issue of climate change which is increasing day by day and the initiatives that are taken under Indian government to bring it in control were also highlight. Further he highlighted many more majors…

This year preparation for Rongali Bihu in Assam has already taken place which is celebrated in the month of April every year.  For Assamese people the month of New Year begins from April also termed as “Bohag”. Assam government is aiming to make a Guinness Book of Records for a Rongali Bihu function this year.   According to sources, 10,000 to 15,000 young boys and girls will perform the traditional Bihu dance in Guwahati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be visiting the state during the festival. The government will try to enter the state festival ‘Bihu’ in the Guinness…

To nurture dramatic skills and encourage acting ability among students, Modern English School (MES), Guwahati, proudly organized the 9th Inter-School Drama Competition 2022-2023 at Banikant Kakati Auditorium on January 28, 2023. The program was inaugurated in the presence of a number of dignitaries including renowned film and theater personalities including Mr. Jayanta Das (Guest of Honour), Mr. Ashim Kumar Sharma, Mrs. Babi Baruah, and Mr. Nayan Prasad (Judges). The event was organized by Mr. J. Burman, Joint Secretary, Head of Center of Excellence, CBSE, Guwahati was also present. He encouraged the participants by being the chief guest of the competition.…