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In a bid to endorse and make students learn about the rich and vibrant culture of Assam, Modern English School (MES) Guwahati, one of the premier educational institutions in the country celebrated Pre-Magh Bihu at its premises with unprecedented enthusiasm. The celebration witnessed extensive participation of students and teachers and involved traditional dances and songs along with the burning of a Bhela Ghar. Also known as Meji, Bhela Ghar is an important part of the Bihu celebrations and symbolises the end of the old and the beginning of the new. It is a sign of renewal and hope for the…

On Friday, Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Rajiv Kumar announced that people of Meghalaya living in disputed area of Assam can vote for Meghalaya election. “People living in villages along the disputed border can participate in the elections despite what has happened. Both sides have held joint meetings and discussions are taking place at the senior level as well. We are alive to the situation and there is nothing to worry,” Kumar said. Also only those who are already registered for the state can vote. The CEC said the commission has directed 16 central agencies to work in a coordinated manner…

The Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) has released the calendar for 2023 to conduct the exam. Assam PSC is to hold Combined Competitive (Preliminary). The schedule for the preliminary is designed for now. After the completion of preliminary, the schedule for mains will be designed. Candidates preparing for the exam can fill up their form through the official website http://apsc.nic.in/ Vacancy for posts like Forest Ranger, Inspector, Assistant Manager, Junior Engineer, Stenographer and other exams will be taken. According to the schedule, the preliminary exam will be on 26 March, 2023. Candidates can check in details about the exam through…

On Wednesday, Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said the Assam government will conduct the state-wide exercise 'Gunotsava 2023' to assess the performance of around 43 lakh students studying in over 44,500 schools. According to sources, the assessment will begin from January 18 to February 18 with the help of the education department to improve learning outcomes. 'Gunotsav' was first organized in 2017 and already three rounds of this exercise have been conducted covering all the districts of Assam. This year's exercise will be conducted in three phases with the first phase covering 11 districts from January 18 to 21, 12 districts…

Assam State Level Police Recruitment Board (SLPRB) has invited online applications for the recruitment of Excise Constable posts in the Excise Department, Assam. The deadline for submission of applications is February 8, 2023. The number of vacancies for the post is 222. Interested candidates can apply online through official website- slprbassam.in. The website has indicated the main steps on how to apply. Candidates can visit the detailed notification.

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma inaugurated the Jio 5G service in Guwahati, Assam. It was inaugurated in a ceremony on Tuesday. Not only Assam, but this service has also been launched in many states. In addition to the service in the state, Jio has also launched a free WiFi service powered by True 5G for all devotees visiting the Maa Kamakhya temple. A Jio spokesperson said, “With the blessings of Maa Kamakhya, Jio is launching True 5G services in Assam today. Jio will offer free True 5G-powered Wi-Fi on the temple premises to all devotees visiting the Kamakhya temple.” Jio…

A Bajrang Dal worker named Sambhu Kairi was killed near Karimganj on Saturday. Kairi was returning to Karimganj district after attending a three-day training camp of Bajrang Dal in neighboring Hailakandi district. Police said that one person involved in the murder has been arrested. Further investigation is underway. The situation in the area is critical, sources said. Local people were demanding the arrest of the culprits; Some forces have been deployed to control the situation. Police said the man was hit with a sharp weapon. The locals rushed him to the nearest hospital where he was declared brought dead.

The eviction drive started in Assam from May, 2021 last year on the orders of Chief Minister Himanta Biwa Sharma. On Tuesday, a 500-hectare land eviction drive was launched in Lakhimpur district, reportedly affecting more than 100 families. Lakhimpur Superintendent of Police Vedanta Madhav Rajkhwa said 600 personnel of the state police and CRPF have been deployed for the exercise and a mock drill was conducted by the force on Sunday. According to sources, only 29 hectares out of 2,560.25 hectares of Pava reserved forest is currently free of any encroachment. 10,500 hectares of land in Adhasona and Mahajhuli villages…

Lower Assam's Goalpara district has experienced a population explosion since 2001, the Chief Minister expressed concern. Sarma said, “Increase in population in the district from 2001 till date is staggering. There has been a 30 percent decadal growth of population in Goalpara district since the year 2001. There are bound to be conflicts (land allocation). Today, an average family in the district has about eight to nine members. So, how will the government allot land.” Besides he also spoke about the state of Assam and how far it has progressed in 18 months with success and achievements, added while talking…

The World University of Design invites online applications from candidates for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate programs in all disciplines offered at the university for 2023. WUDAT 2023, University Design Aptitude Based Entrance Test is scheduled on January 14, 2023 and last date of application is January 12, 2023. WUDAT 2023 will be conducted online and this 2.5 hour entrance test will only be attempted by candidates from home. Interested students can retrieve the form and register using the link: https://worlduniversityofdesign.nopaperforms.com/ Admission is open to nearly 30 cutting-edge, trans-disciplinary and 'new-world-ready' programs in the creative domains of fashion, product,…