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08 Aug

Gauhati University is all set to restart regular classes for final semester students

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Gauhati University is all set to restart regular classes for final semester students as per proposed Government guidelines issued by the Commissioner and Secretary of Higher Education, Assam for reopening of degree colleges from 1st of September, 2020. As per a notice from Gauhati University Registrar’s Office, 4th-semester students pursuing Post Graduation courses and 6th-semester students in their Undergrads along with 6th semester LLB students and 10th-semester students of BBA LLB, BA LLB and BCom LLB will return to the university from September 1. Hostels of the University will also reopen on September 1 and UG exams will begin from…

07 Aug

The institute must help in achieving the goal of Assam becoming a top fish exporting state: CM

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today visited the College of Fisheries under Assam Agriculture University at Raha, Nagaon. He interacted with the teachers and students of the institute and took stock of the courses and trainings imparted there. Urging the teachers and students of the college to help the Fishery Department, Government of Assam to properly implement Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana in the State and contribute towards achieving the goal of the State government to make Assam one of the top fish exporting states in the country. He also said that the State produced 3.35 lakh MT of fish in…

06 Aug

Sonowal reviews projects implemented by Assam Police

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One post one number for field level police officials soon With a view to making the police service delivery mechanism more prompt and responsive, all field level police officials up to police station in-charges across the State will be provided with a fixed mobile number soon. The mobile numbers to be issued against the posts will ensure easy access to police establishments by public. Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal while reviewing different projects being implemented by the Assam Police in a meeting held at his official residence at Kharghuli in the city today directed to launch this new initiative at the…

05 Aug

CM Sonowal congratulated UPSC cracked candidates

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today congratulated successful candidates from Assam who cracked UPSC Civil Services Examination 2019 with flying colours. Through a statement, Chief Minister Sonowal said that these successful candidates have brought laurels to the state by cracking the examination with their hard work, dedication and perseverance and their results would inspire other youths of the state to aim for Civil Services Examinations in right earnest. He also hoped that the successful candidates would render their services with full integrity and contribute towards the nation building process in their roles as administrators and bureaucrats. The Chief Minister wished them…

03 Aug

More than 3 lakhs PMAY-G houses completed in Assam

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3,00,355 houses under Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojna Gramin (PMAY-G) have been completed in Assam till date. Out of these 1 lakh has been completed since January, 2020, in spite of critical environment of COVID-19 pandemic, scarcity of materials in hill districts and also paucity of skilled Masons in most parts of the state. It may be noted that till now nearly 2,000 migrated masons have been engaged in construction of PMAY-G houses. It may be mentioned here that Assam has received a target of 8,81,833 houses under PMAY-G from Government of India since 2016-17 to 2020-21. Out of this target,…

31 Jul

Sonowal takes stock of measures of WR Dept for stopping erosion at Sadiya

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today visited Sadiya and took stock of measures taken by Water Resource Department to stop erosion caused by Kundil River on the National Highway 37 there. The steps taken by the department with the support of district administration and local people have been able to avert the danger posed by erosion to the national highway and a bridge in Sadiya. Later talking to the media persons there, Chief Minister Sonowal remarked that Kundil River’s erosion this year threatened to snap Assam’s road links with other NE states like Arunachal Pradesh and Water Resource Department’s timely measures…

31 Jul

King Bhutan’s letter to Chief Minister Sonowal

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Bhutan King Jigme Khesar hailed Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and his government and thanked him for helping Bhutan in tackling the pressing situation precipitated in view of the COVID 19 induced lockdown. In a letter sent to the chief minister recently the Bhutan King said, “Though Assam with its people fought it hard to contain the pandemic with necessary lockdown and curtailment of people’s movement, the benevolence of the authorities of Assam in allowing movement of vehicles carrying essential commodities to Bhutan helped its people and ensured their wellbeing during the lockdown period”. The King termed the gesture as a…

31 Jul

Assam Governor extends greetings on Id-ul-Zuha

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Governor of Assam, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi extended his heartiest greetings to the people of the state on the occasion of the holy festival of Islam Id-ul-Zuha. Prof. Mukhi said, “I extend my heartiest greetings and warm wishes to the Muslim brethren of the state on the occasion of Id-ul-Zuha, a festival of sacrifice. On this occasion, I appeal to the people to regenerate the sense of sacrifice for one another and work for strengthening the bond of co-existence.” He also called upon the people to celebrate the festival in true spirit, in an atmosphere of utmost friendship and brotherhood and…

31 Jul

CM inaugurated constructed buildings of Majuli police station

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated the newly constructed buildings of Majuli police station and Garhmur police station at Majuli along with a guest house for the police personnel. The police stations are built while reflecting the spiritual and cultural mosaic of Majuli in their architecture. Speaking at the inauguration programme, the Chief Minister said that work culture of police force has improved tremendously in the last four and half years and an environment has been developed where public can come to police stations to register complaints without any apprehension. During the previous state government regime, people hesitated to come…

31 Jul

Assam Governor visits flood hit Baksa and Barpeta districts

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Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi today visited the flood hit Barpeta and Baksa districts where the over-flowing rivers created havoc, rendering thousands of people homeless. The Governor during his day long visit, first arrived Safakamar and took stock of the erosion hit road. He also visited Chunbari and Bispani areas and inspected the erosion affected places and interacted with the people. He also visited Mathanguri and inspected the entry point of river Beki which causes perpetual flood and erosion every year. Visiting the areas in spite of inclement weather , Governor Prof. Mukhi expressed concern over the extensive soil erosion…