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16 Jul

Assam Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening Panchayati Raj, Atul Bora Reviews 100-Day Action Plan

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam government on Wednesday reiterated its commitment to strengthen the Panchayati Raj system through transparent, efficient and people-centric governance.“Strengthening the Panchayati Raj system remains one of our government’s foremost priorities,” said Assam Minister of Panchayat and Rural Development Atul Bora after chairing a review meeting with senior officials of the Panchayat and Rural Development Department in Guwahati on Wednesday.Reviewing the progress of the Department's 100-day action plan, the Minister directed the officials to accelerate the implementation of key schemes, enhance public service delivery and ensure timely achievement of targets.“Necessary directions were issued to further improve efficiency and accountability. I…

16 Jul

Assam govt issues july 31 deadline for completion of ration card verification process

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Minister of Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs, Kaushik Rai said the ongoing ration card verification process in the State must be completed by July 31 to ensure that only eligible beneficiaries are included and that the Anna Seva Abhiyan continues to reach those genuinely in need.“Through Aadhaar-based verification and e-KYC review, the cases of beneficiaries who have obtained ration cards but have not availed free rice for six months or more must be carefully examined. This will help create opportunities for genuinely needy families to receive ration cards and benefit from the public distribution system,” the Minister stated,…

16 Jul

Assam Judicial Staff Launch Mass Walkout

Banasree SarkarAssam

Members of the All Assam Judicial Employees' Association initiated a two-day strike at Sivasagar District Court to demand the implementation of overdue service-related benefits. The protest is in response to the alleged non-fulfillment of the Supreme Court's October 7, 2009, order from Writ Petition, following the Shetty Commission's recommendations, alongside other service-related demands. The All Assam Judicial Employees' Association initiated a two-day statewide strike on Wednesday to address numerous longstanding issues and grievances. This action has seen judicial employees from courts across Assam participating, significantly disrupting court operations. Important judicial proceedings and administrative tasks have been adversely affected, resulting in…

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

Assam Announces ₹150 Crore Flood Mitigation Project for Jorabat Under Guwahati Ring Road

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced a ₹150 crore flood mitigation project for Jorabat under the proposed Guwahati Ring Road, aimed at providing a permanent solution to the recurring flash floods that frequently disrupt life in the area. Making the announcement during the Budget Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly, Sarma said the project has been designed to address the persistent flooding problem in Jorabat, a key entry point to Assam. Referring to the recent flash floods that submerged several localities and brought traffic to a standstill, the Chief Minister said the incident highlighted the need for…

15 Jul

Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi suspended from Assam Assembly for a day

Paromita EditorAssam

Opposition Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi was on Wednesday suspended from the Assam Assembly for the day after repeatedly interrupting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a discussion on the state budget.Gogoi attempted to interrupt Sarma on several occasions while the chief minister was speaking.Despite repeated requests by Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass to take his seat, the legislator continued to interject.The Speaker ordered Gogoi's suspension after he questioned the Chief Minister over Assam's ranking in the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI).Following his suspension, Gogoi staged a protest outside the Assembly wearing a black scarf as a mark of protest against the…

15 Jul

Natural rubber plantation of 1.80 lakh hectares completed in ne under project inroad in 5 years

Paromita EditorAssam

Natural Rubber (NR) plantations in North East India under Project INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development) have recorded a significant milestone after completion of five years of the initiative.Launched in financial year 2021–22, the INROAD Project helped in creation of 1,79,376 hectares of new NR plantations across 113 districts in the North Eastern region of India over the last five years and is expected to complete 200,000 hectares of new plantations originally targeted. This represents the highest natural rubber plantation expansion in the country within such a short span.INROAD is a landmark and first-of-its-kind global initiative, wherein the…

15 Jul

Review meeting of mission flood free guwahati held to address urban flooding, waterlogging

Paromita EditorAssam

A review meeting of Mission Flood Free Guwahati was held under the chairmanship of Assam Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Kaushik Rai at Janata Bhawan on Tuesday, to assess the situation arising out of the heavy rainfall that led to waterlogging and flooding in several localities of Guwahati.The meeting reviewed the prevailing situation and deliberated on both immediate and long-term measures to tackle urban flooding, strengthen drainage infrastructure and improve inter-departmental coordination.Detailed discussions were held on identifying bottlenecks in major drainage channels, carrying out regular desilting and cleaning of drains, strengthening pumping and dewatering mechanisms, expediting ongoing drainage projects…

15 Jul

Assam to Invest ₹2 Lakh Crore in Infrastructure, Mankachar Medical College Planned: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday announced a series of major infrastructure, healthcare and employment initiatives while replying to the discussion on the State Budget during the eighth day of the Assam Legislative Assembly. Presenting the government's long-term development roadmap, Sarma said a medical college will be established in Mankachar within the next five years to strengthen healthcare infrastructure in western Assam and improve access to quality medical education and healthcare services. The Chief Minister also announced plans to generate employment opportunities for nearly one lakh youths through the development of satellite cities, which are expected to emerge…

15 Jul

Assamese cinema mourns loss of Purabi Sharma, wife of Tapan Das

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

An illustrious chapter in Assamese cinema has come to an end. Veteran actress Purabi Sharma, who won the hearts of millions through her long career in films and television, passed away on Tuesday at around 7:30 PM after suffering a cardiac arrest. She was rushed to the hospital after falling ill, but doctors declared her dead. Her mortal remains were brought to her residence in Santipur, Guwahati. After family members, co-artists, fans and dignitaries from various fields paid their last respects, the last rites were performed at the Navagraha crematorium. One of the most popular faces of Assamese cinema, Purabi…