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11 Feb

Processions in Assam’s Guwahati city restricted with immediate effect

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All processions within Assam’s Guwahati city have been restricted with immediate effect to ensure an ''uninterrupted commute for the public", according to an official order. The directive issued by the Guwahati Police stated that processions often lead to traffic congestion, affecting the free movement of vehicles and causing inconvenience to commuters. ''Such events create challenges for citizens and lead to crowding and congestion. These may also delay emergency services, thereby impacting public safety... All types of processions within Guwahati city shall be restricted,'' it said. Authorities have emphasized that this measure is intended to enhance public safety and ensure an…

10 Feb

Massive Jhumoir dance rehearsal held in Dibrugarh ahead of grand cultural event

Banasree SarkarAssamJhumoir dance

More than 3,471 Jhumoir dancers from upper Assam convened at Khanikar playground for a lengthy practice in preparation for the "Jhumoir Binondini" event scheduled for February 24 in Guwahati, in a breathtaking display of cultural heritage. This event, which is being organized by the state's cultural affairs department, intends to introduce the Jhumoir dance, a crucial component of the tea community's cultural identity, to a worldwide audience. 8,000 young people from Assam participated in the rehearsal, including 1,632 dancers from Dibrugarh, 1,100 from Tinsukia, 544 from Charaideo, 131 from Lakhimpur, and 64 from Dhemaji. The young actors, dressed in their…

10 Feb

Himanta to visit Singapore to promote upcoming Assam business summit

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will be on a two-day visit to Singapore from Monday to promote an upcoming investors' meet in the northeastern state. The focus will be on showcasing the state as an emerging hub for advanced industries and innovation, Sarma said. "Starting tomorrow, I will be in Singapore for the next two days to promote Advantage Assam, highlighting the state's growing potential in sectors such as semiconductors, deep technology, infrastructure and manufacturing," the CM said in a post on X.

10 Feb

Assam govt urges Centre to set up Divyang University

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The Assam government has requested the Centre to set up India's first Divyang University in Assam.The request was made by Assam Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Pijush Hazarika to Union Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar here on Saturday. "Today, I had the privilege of meeting Hon'ble Union Minister of Social Justice & Empowerment, @Drvirendrakum13 Ji, in New Delhi. During our meeting, I requested the central government, led by our visionary leader, Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji, through the Hon'ble Minister, to consider establishing India's first Divyang University in Assam," he wrote on 'X'.

10 Feb

Assam to build iconic towers with Rs 10,000 crore investment

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major boost to Assam’s infrastructure and economic landscape, KPC Group and Polaris have proposed an investment of Rs 10,000 crore to develop skyscrapers and mega projects in the state. The ambitious initiative, led by Santanu Ghosh, Chief Coordinator of KPC Group & Polaris, aims to establish the iconic KPC Brahmaputra Tower along with a host of other developments across 350 acres of land. The project’s centerpiece, the KPC Brahmaputra Tower, will be built on 25 acres along the banks of the Brahmaputra River, envisioned as the tallest skyscraper in Assam. The remaining 325 acres will house a state-of-the-art…

08 Feb

Assam CM announces to install statue of Ambedkar at Janata Bhawan this year

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma had announced that a grand statue of Dr Ambedkar, the architect of India's Constitution, will be installed near the entrance of the Assam Secretariat (Janata Bhawan) by August 15, 2025. "The thoughts of revered Babasaheb are a source of inspiration for our government. Paying tribute to his unparalleled contributions to the building of the nation, we will install a grand statue of him at the entrance of the Assam Secretariat," Sarma tweeted, highlighting the lasting impact of Ambedkar on the nation. a post of Pijush Hazarika, Assam's Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment. Pijush…

08 Feb

Niten Chandra Secretary GOI Ex-Serviceman Welfare visits Directorate of Sainik Welfare Assam

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Niten Chandra, IAS, Secretary to the Govt of India Ex-Serviceman Welfare (MOD), accompanied by Major General SBK Singh, Director General of Resettlement, visited the Directorate of Sainik Welfare Assam on Friday. He took stock of welfare,financial and infrastructure- related issues being undertaken by the Directorate. He was briefed by Brig Polash Choudhury, Sena Medal (Retd), Director Sainik Welfare Assam on all the activities being undertaken by the Directorate including ECHS. Dr Niten Chandra, IAS, expressed his deep satisfaction with the outstanding work being carried out by the Directorate towards ex- serviceman welfare in a proactive manner and urged continuing with…

08 Feb

Assam: Over 55 companies offer job opportunities to 1,000 ex-defence personnel at job fair

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More than 1,500 job openings and 250 entrepreneurship opportunities were offered by government agencies and private companies to former defence personnel at a special job fair in Guwahati on Friday. The job fair for ex-servicemen at Narangi cantonment here was attended by over 1,000 retired personnel of army, navy and air force from Assam and nearby regions, seeking employment opportunities, a defence spokesperson said. "More than 55 companies participated in the job fair, offering over 1,500 jobs and 250 entrepreneurship opportunities," he said.

08 Feb

Ministerof State launches Swavalambini in Guwahati

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MSDE and NITI Aayog come together to launch 'Swavalambini' in the northeastern region; a one-of-a-kind initiative to nurture entrepreneurial aspirations of women in Higher Education Institutes Guwahati, February 7, 2025: In a significant push towards promoting women entrepreneurship in the northeast, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in collaboration with NITI Aayog launched Swavalambini- a Women Entrepreneurship Programme- in Assam, Meghalaya and Mizoram. This initiative is aimed at empowering female students in select Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in the northeast by equipping them with the essential entrepreneurial mind-set, resources, and mentorship they need to succeed in their entrepreneurial…

08 Feb

Anna Sewa Din: Assam distributes 89.11% of food grains by day 7

Banasree SarkarAssam

86.30% of ration cardholders under the PM Garib Kalyan Yojana benefited from the distribution of 89.11% of the allotted food grains on Day 7 of Anna Sewa Din in February. This distribution campaign will continue until this month's tenth, guaranteeing everyone's access to food. On February 3, Smti. Arunima Kakaty, ACS, AC, Tamulpur, accompanied representatives from the FPD and CA Department to visit FPS in Gandhibari, Tamulpur, and Kumarikata to assess the implementation of Anna Sewa Din. Arunima kept an eye on NFSA rice deliveries throughout the assessment phase and solicited beneficiary input for enhancements. Reports indicate that on the…