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09 Sep

Aaranyak Marks 38th Foundation Day After 37 Years of Conservation

Paromita EditorAssam

Aaranyak, a leading biodiversity conservation organisation in Northeast India, on Wednesday celebrated its 38th Foundation Day, marking the completion of 37 years of conservation, research and community-oriented work. The Foundation Day was observed at Aaranyak’s headquarters in Guwahati as well as at its field stations across Assam, including the Kaziranga, Manas, Dibrugarh and Udalguri landscapes. Aaranyak began its journey on September 9, 1989, as a neighbourhood nature club in Beltola, Guwahati, under the leadership of a group of young environmental enthusiasts led by its present Secretary General, Dr Bibhab Kumar Talukdar. Over the past 37 years, the organisation has grown…

09 Sep

Assam agriculture minister assesses operational challenges faced by farmers in potato cultivation; stresses on income augmentation

Paromita EditorAssam

As part of the state government’s continuous efforts to modernise, strengthen and make Assam’s agriculture sector self-reliant, Minister for Agriculture and Irrigation Pijush Hazarika chaired a crucial review meeting on potato value chain development and multi-stakeholder collaboration at the District Library Auditorium in Nalbari on Tuesday. The meeting featured detailed discussions on boosting crop productivity, enhancing cold storage facilities, strengthening processing infrastructure, and creating robust market linkages to establish a well-structured value chain. Interacting directly with the attending farmers, Minister Hazarika assessed their expectations and addressed the operational challenges faced in potato cultivation. Representatives from PepsiCo were also present at…

08 Sep

Nagaon ls by-poll on oct 6; vote counting on oct 9: eci

Paromita EditorAssam

The by-election to Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency will be held on October 6, while the counting of votes will take place on October 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) announced on Monday. According to the ECI notification, the last date for filing nominations is September 16 while scrutiny of the nominations will take place on September 17. The last date of withdrawal of candidatures is September 19. The election process is scheduled to be completed by October 11. The apex poll body’s announcement comes amid heightened political activity, with parties gearing up for the contest. The by-election was necessitated…

08 Sep

Assam CM attends birth centenary prog of Dr. Bhupen Hazarika, lays foundation stone for Dr Bhupen Hazarika Museum

Paromita EditorAssam

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today attended the birth centenary celebrations of Bharat Ratna Dr. Bhupen Hazarika at Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samanway Tirtha at Jalukbari in Guwahati and paid floral tributes at the memorial and statue of the legendary artist.On the occasion, Dr. Sarma virtually laid the foundation stone of the proposed Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Museum at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra and launched an ‘Instareel’ competition to take the life, works and enduring contributions of Dr. Hazarika to the younger generation through contemporary digital media.Addressing the gathering, Dr. Sarma said history has witnessed the emergence of rare personalities whose lives…

08 Sep

Abdul Salam to Contest Nagaon Lok Sabha By-Election on TMC Ticket

Paromita EditorAssam

A significant press conference was held today at the headquarters of the Assam Pradesh Trinamool Congress in Panjabari, Guwahati, to discuss the party’s electoral strategy and candidate selection for the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha constituency by-election. The press conference was addressed by MLA and State Convenor of the Assam Pradesh Trinamool Congress, Sherman Ali Ahmed. During the conference, he formally announced that the party high command has nominated Abdul Salam, former Vice-Principal of Dhing College and a prominent educationist, as the Trinamool Congress candidate for the Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election. Elaborating on the principles behind the candidate-selection process and the…

08 Sep

Injured Wild Elephant Rescued After Trunk Gets Caught in Snare at Raimona National Park

Paromita EditorAssam

A 25-year-old female wild elephant was rescued and treated by a specialised veterinary team after her trunk became trapped in a deadly wire snare at Assam’s Raimona National Park along the Indo-Bhutan border. The injured elephant was first spotted on September 1 near the Daogen Gonthong anti-poaching camp under the Sanfan Range of the Kachugaon Forest Division. She was accompanied by her calf at the time. Forest guards stationed at the camp closely tracked the elephant’s movements over the following days to ensure that an intervention could be carried out safely. The elephant was sighted again near the camp on…

08 Sep

Supreme Court Bars Assam Govt from Provincialising Venture School Teachers

Preeti SinghAssam, Latest

The Supreme Court has directed the Assam Government and the Education Department not to appoint or transfer any teacher in schools and colleges under the state's provincialisation scheme. Under the statutory scheme of provincialisation of services of teachers and employees of "venture" educational institutions, the State Government has taken responsibility for paying them specific salaries. Moreover, the Government is also responsible for providing benefits like gratuity, pension, and leave encashment as per the current rules applicable to State Government employees. In Assam law, "venture" educational institution means a school-college established by local people, whose service has not yet been nationalised/provincialised.…

08 Sep

Assam Pays Tribute to Bhupen Hazarika on 100th Birth Anniversary, Begins Year-Long Cultural Celebrations

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam on Tuesday marked the 100th birth anniversary of legendary singer, composer and filmmaker Dr Bhupen Hazarika with tributes at his memorial in Guwahati and the beginning of year-long celebrations highlighting his contribution to music, cinema and Indian culture. People from different walks of life gathered at Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha, the memorial at the place where the cultural icon was cremated in November 2011. School and college students, office-goers, music lovers, political leaders and public representatives joined the observance and paid tribute to the artiste widely known as the ‘Bard of the Brahmaputra’. Assam Governor Laxman Prasad Acharya, Chief…

07 Sep

Vice President lays foundation stone for Rs 110 cr infrastructure projects at Gauhati University

Paromita EditorAssam

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan, today laid the foundation stone for Rs 110 crore infrastructure development projects at Gauhati University, including a new multidisciplinary academic building, a new boys’ and international students’ hostel, and works related to the auditorium and library.Addressing the gathering, Vice President Radhakrishnan highlighted the historic significance of Gauhati University, established on January 26, 1948, as the first university in Northeast India, following a sustained public movement led by eminent leaders including Bharat Ratna Gopinath Bordoloi.He noted that the University has grown into a premier institution in the region, with NAAC A+ accreditation and 9th rank among State…

07 Sep

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan lays foundation stone for Rs 110-crore infrastructure project at Gauhati University

Paromita EditorAssam

Vice President of India Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan on Monday urged students to make wise choices, stay away from drugs, use social media responsibly and respect their parents and teachers, saying that the choices, discipline and values of today shape the person they become tomorrow. Addressing students at Gauhati University, Shri Radhakrishnan said, “The choices we make today, our discipline and our values shape the person we become tomorrow.” The Vice President was speaking at a special programme at Gauhati University, where he laid the foundation stone for a Rs 110-crore infrastructure development project, marking a major expansion of the…