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25 Jul

Centre Assures Full Support for Assam Flood Relief

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to review the worsening flood situation in the state and assured all possible assistance from the Centre for relief, rehabilitation and rebuilding efforts. During the telephone conversation, the Prime Minister sought a detailed assessment of the flood situation, including the extent of damage caused by the disaster, the progress of relief operations and the challenges being faced by the state administration in reaching affected areas. Sharing details of the conversation on social media, Chief Minister Sarma said he briefed the Prime Minister on the measures being…

24 Jul

AAPSU Condemns Police Action on NEET Protesters

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) has extended its support to students protesting at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi over alleged irregularities in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and urged the Central government to resolve the issue through dialogue instead of force. In a statement issued on Thursday, the student body condemned the police lathi charge on protesters during the 'Chalo Sansad' march held on July 20, in which several students and demonstrators were reportedly injured. The union said the concerns raised by students over the examination process deserve a fair hearing and should not be met with force.…

23 Jul

Itanagar Set to Get Designated Space for Peaceful Protests

Sonakshi SarkarArunachal Pradesh

The Arunachal Pradesh government has constituted a committee to identify a suitable plot of land in Itanagar for holding democratic protests and dharnas, responding to a long-standing demand of the All Arunachal Pradesh Students' Union (AAPSU) for a designated protest ground in the state capital. According to a circular issued by the Deputy Commissioner of the Itanagar Capital Region, the committee has been formed to identify a suitable site where individuals, organisations and groups can hold peaceful protests and demonstrations. The committee will be chaired by Additional Deputy Commissioner Rajib Chiduni. Its members include the Assistant Commissioner of Itanagar, a…

22 Jul

Assam Floods Worsen, Rescue Efforts Intensify Across 16 Districts

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The flood situation in Assam worsened on Tuesday with 21 more deaths reported in the last 24 hours, taking the overall flood-related death toll to 31, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). The floods have now affected more than 5.64 lakh people across 16 districts, while rescue and relief operations have been stepped up in the worst-hit areas. ASDMA said the latest deaths were reported from Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Jorhat districts. Sivasagar recorded the highest number of fatalities with 13 deaths, followed by five in Charaideo, two in Golaghat and one…

21 Jul

Gangtok Students Back Sonam Wangchuk, Demand Exam Transparency

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

More than 15 law students gathered peacefully near the District Administrative Centre (DAC) in Gangtok on Monday to express solidarity with education reform advocate Sonam Wangchuk and raise concerns over the integrity of the country's education system. The students said they were participating in their individual capacities and clarified that the gathering was not organised on behalf of their college, any Student Representative Council or any other organisation. Holding placards carrying messages such as "Fair Exams. Fair Future.", "Our Future, Our Responsibility." and "Accountability Is Not Optional.", the participants called for greater transparency and accountability in the conduct of examinations…

18 Jul

Assam’s Rs 5/Litre Milk Subsidy Boosts Procurement by 54.65%

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government's Rs 5-per-litre milk production subsidy has led to a significant improvement in the dairy sector, resulting in higher milk procurement and increased participation of farmers in dairy cooperative societies.Sharing the latest figures in a post on X on Friday, the chief minister said the subsidy has helped increase milk procurement in the state by 54.65 per cent, while membership in dairy cooperative societies has grown by 36.77 per cent since the incentive was introduced."Our Rs 5/litre subsidy has driven a 54.65% surge in milk procurement and a 36.77%…

17 Jul

Assam Begins Drive to Restore Encroached Forest Land

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has announced immediate measures to restore nearly 400 hectares of damaged forest in the Behali Reserve Forest and strengthen security along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary following reports of large-scale encroachment and destruction. Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah announced the decision after visiting the affected areas on Thursday on the directions of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. He was accompanied by senior officials from the Forest Department, Assam Police and the civil administration to assess the extent of the damage and review the existing security arrangements. According to the state government, satellite imagery and drone surveys comparing the condition…

16 Jul

Lisha Das Becomes Youngest Indian Para Cyclist for Glasgow CWG

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Sixteen-year-old para cyclist Lisha Das from Assam's Biswanath district has created history by becoming the first para-athlete from the state to qualify for the XXIII Commonwealth Games, scheduled to be held in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2.A Class XI student of Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya, Biswanath, Lisha has been selected to represent India in the para track cycling event. At just 16 years of age, she is also the youngest athlete in India's contingent for the Glasgow Games, adding another milestone to her achievement.Her selection marks a significant moment for Assam's sporting history and highlights the growing presence…

15 Jul

Guwahati Eateries Open Till 3:30 AM

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has permitted restaurants in Guwahati to remain open until 3:30 am on select dates this month to enable football fans to watch the FIFA World Cup semi-final and final matches without inconvenience. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the Guwahati district administration has been authorised to extend restaurant operating hours until 3:30 am on July 15, 16, 19 and 20. The extended timings will coincide with the FIFA World Cup semi-finals and the final, which are scheduled to be played late at night in India due to the time difference. Making the announcement on social media…

15 Jul

Flood Situation Worsens in Assam, Relief Efforts On

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The flood situation in Assam deteriorated further on Wednesday, with the death toll rising to four and more than 37,000 people affected as floodwaters spread across several parts of the state, according to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA).The latest flood-related death was reported from the Chariduar Revenue Circle in Sonitpur district. Officials said the victim had gone missing on the night of July 13 after floodwaters inundated the area. The body was recovered the following day, taking the total number of flood-related deaths in the state this season to four. ASDMA said the number of people affected by…