Preeti Singh

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From Projector to Interactive Learning: Indus Towers and Airtel Foundation Transform Guwahati School

From Projector to Interactive Learning: Indus Towers and Airtel Foundation Transform Guwahati School

Indus Towers Limited, in collaboration with Bharti Airtel Foundation, has facilitated the installation of two K-YAN digital learning devices at the GC CRPF Guwahati Montessori School located inside the CRPF Campus at 9th Mile, Guwahati, Assam. Mrs. Neelam Dhyani, Head of the Regional CRPF Family Welfare Association, was present as the chief guest at the inaugural ceremony. The event was attended by Mr. Rajender Gurung, Circle CEO (NESA) of Indus Towers Limited, along with Mr. Dibyendu Dev Roy and Mr. Simrandeep Singh from Bharti Airtel Foundation, CRPF officials, representatives of the school, teachers and students. The aim of this initiative…
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Zubeen Garg Death Case: Former DGP’s Daughter Srijani Bhaswa Mahanta to Testify in Court

Zubeen Garg Death Case: Former DGP’s Daughter Srijani Bhaswa Mahanta to Testify in Court

A new turn has emerged in the case of the mysterious death of Assam's beloved icon Zubeen Garg. Srijani Bhaswa Mahanta, daughter of former Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam Police, will appear in the witness box as one of the most crucial witnesses in this case. The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has included her as a formal witness in the case. Srijani's name came into discussion in this case after she leaked information about a private conversation of Shyamkanu Mahanta on social media. According to the investigation team, as shared by Srijani on social media, during a family…
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Jalukbari Lekhika Samaroh Pays Tribute to Purabi Sharma and Ashok Goswami

Jalukbari Lekhika Samaroh Pays Tribute to Purabi Sharma and Ashok Goswami

The third meeting of the thirty-first year of the Jalukbari Lekhika Samaroh Samiti was held on the afternoon of August 23 at the Adarsha English School of Gauhati University, presided over by advisor Rita Sharma. The meeting, which began with a chorus by the members of the committee with an opening song, was followed by Secretary Geetika Das explaining the objectives and reading the report of the previous meeting. At the beginning of the meeting, a one-minute silent prayer was observed expressing deep condolence over the deaths of popular Assamese film actress Purabi Sharma and Ashok Goswami. In the self-composed…
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Supreme Court Seeks Fresh CBI Status Report in Arunachal Contract Case

Supreme Court Seeks Fresh CBI Status Report in Arunachal Contract Case

The Supreme Court granted the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) two more weeks to submit a fresh status report in a case involving allegations that government contracts were awarded to family members of Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu. A two-judge bench comprising Justice Vikram Nath and Justice Sandeep Mehta heard the matter. The case came up after the court, on August 3, directed the Chief Secretary and Principal Secretary (Home) of Arunachal Pradesh to appear personally over allegations that the state government had not fully cooperated with the CBI investigation. Both senior officials appeared before the court on Monday…
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Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah Assures Early Resolution of Pay Issues of Casual Workers Appointed Before 1993

Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah Assures Early Resolution of Pay Issues of Casual Workers Appointed Before 1993

Forest Minister of the Government of Assam, Jayanta Malla Baruah, has assured early resolution of the problems being faced by the casual and master roll workers appointed in the Forest Department of the Assam Government before April 1, 1993, who are still deprived of receiving fixed scale salary, including their salary. The assurance was given by Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah while receiving a memorandum from a delegation of casual forest workers, who have been deprived of fixed scale salary for years, during a meeting at his official residence in Dispur on August 23. Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah told the delegation,…
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Hijab Not an Essential Religious Practice in Islam: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Student’s Plea

Hijab Not an Essential Religious Practice in Islam: Allahabad High Court Dismisses Student’s Plea

The Allahabad High Court has dismissed a petition filed by a student seeking permission to wear hijab or a scarf along with the prescribed school uniform. The court delivered this significant verdict on August 21 after hearing the plea filed by Sukanya Rizvi, a Class 11 student of Thakur Public School in the Atarsuiya area of Prayagraj. According to the clear directive of the court, wearing a hijab for Muslim women is not a mandatory or essential religious practice in Islam. The bench of Justice J J Munir and Justice Indrajit Shukla observed that the petitioner failed to submit any…
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Guwahati Ring Road, Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Fast-Tracked: CM Sarma’s Crucial Meet with Union Minister

Guwahati Ring Road, Kaziranga Elevated Corridor Fast-Tracked: CM Sarma’s Crucial Meet with Union Minister

With the aim of immediate reconstruction of national highways in Assam damaged by the recent devastating floods and to further strengthen the state's road infrastructure, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi on Monday. In the meeting, the Chief Minister emphasized not only the immediate repair of highways damaged by floods but also the adoption of a long-term plan to ensure that road connectivity is not disrupted during natural disasters. Stressing the need to prioritize Assam's geographical conditions and the data and experience of flood-prone areas in highway…
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Crackdown on Unverified Arms Continues Across Vulnerable Districts of Manipur

Crackdown on Unverified Arms Continues Across Vulnerable Districts of Manipur

Security forces recovered a substantial cache of arms, ammunition and protective equipment during two separate search and cordon operations conducted in Imphal East and Kangpokpi districts of Manipur on Monday. In the first operation, based on reliable intelligence corroborated by 4 Mahar (Borders), a joint team of the CDO/Imphal East and 28 Assam Rifles conducted a search operation at the foothills of Sinam Kom Village under Sagolmang Police Station in Imphal East. The team recovered one 7.62 mm SLR rifle with magazine, one 5.56 mm INSAS rifle with two magazines and one 9 mm pistol with magazine. The recovery also…
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Atul Bora meets 14 transport bodies in Guwahati, says blockade at Umiam to be lifted soon

Atul Bora meets 14 transport bodies in Guwahati, says blockade at Umiam to be lifted soon

Assam border protection and development minister Atul Bora met representatives of 14 motor transport organisations in Guwahati on Sunday and deliberated on their concerns in the wake of the tension along the inter-state border.The meeting comes less than a day after the protesting drivers and transport unions had decided to put their agitation on hold after three days, following assurances from the minister following a three-hour meeting with Meghalaya deputy chief minister Sniawbhalang Dhar in Guwahati on Saturday.“The representatives raised concerns regarding the safety of vehicles, drivers and passengers following the unfortunate incident in Shillong on August 19, as well…
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Indus Towers and Bharti Airtel Foundation Strengthen Digital Learning at GC CRPF Guwahati Montessori School at 9 Mile

Indus Towers and Bharti Airtel Foundation Strengthen Digital Learning at GC CRPF Guwahati Montessori School at 9 Mile

Indus Towers & Bharti Airtel Foundation Install K-YAN Digital Learning Devices at CRPF Montessori School, Guwahati to Benefit 114 Students Indus Towers Limited, in collaboration with the Bharti Airtel Foundation, has facilitated the installation of two K-YAN digital learning devices at GC CRPF Guwahati Montessori School, located within the CRPF Campus at 9 Mile, Guwahati, Assam. The inauguration ceremony was graced by Ms. Neelam Dhyani, Head, Regional CRPF Family Welfare Association, as the Chief Guest. The programme was attended by Shri Rajender Gurung, Circle CEO (NESA), Indus Towers Limited, representatives from Bharti Airtel Foundation, including Mr. Dibyendu Deb Roy and…
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