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07 Aug

Assam ACS Officer Bimal Deka’s 4th Poetry Book “Panidongar Bengunia Phulbor” Released In Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam

The fourth poetry book "Panidongar Bengunia Phulbor" by senior Assam Civil Service officer and distinguished poet-writer Bimal Deka, who is currently serving as Additional Secretary in the General Administration Department, Government of Assam, was released today at a solemn event held at the Guwahati Press Club. The book was formally unveiled by renowned journalist and fiction writer Anuradha Sharma Pujari. Speaking at the event, Anuradha Sharma Pujari said that those who do not forget to look at the sky even amidst their busy lives, and who do not forget to enjoy the feel of the rain, are the ones who…

07 Aug

Zubeen Garg’s Last Gift: Census 2027 Theme Song Out Now

Preeti SinghAssam

The Directorate of Census Operations (DCO), Assam today launched the official Census 2027 Theme Song at a programme held in Guwahati.The event marked another significant milestone in the public awareness campaign for Census 2027, aimed at encouraging citizens across the State to actively participate in the Census process.The programme commenced with the ceremonial lighting of the lamp as a tribute to the legendary singer late Zubeen Garg, whose soulful rendition of the Census 2027 Theme Song will continue to inspire and resonate with the people of Assam.The Theme Song has been sung by late Zubeen Garg and written by Pankaj…

07 Aug

Assam takes multi-agency response route to expedite flood relief, rehab, livelihood restoration

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam government is leaving no stone unturned to ensure flood relief and rehabilitation efforts are carried out with compassion and accountability so that affected families can rebuild their lives and livelihoods with dignity and resilience.In this regard, Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting of the District Consultative Committee (DCC) through video conference with the District Commissioners of Jorhat, Sivasagar, Charaideo and Golaghat to review the implementation of flood relief measures and steer a coordinated, multi-agency response aimed at expediting relief, rehabilitation and livelihood restoration.The meeting brought together district administrations, banks, insurance companies and line…

07 Aug

Gogoi Seeks Answers on Delay in Assam Flood Alerts

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has questioned the effectiveness of Assam's flood warning and disaster response system after the Centre informed Parliament that the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) provides near real-time flood monitoring for the Brahmaputra basin and shares flood inundation maps with the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) within five to six hours of satellite data acquisition.The issue came up in a written reply by the Department of Space to an unstarred question raised by Gogoi in the Lok Sabha on August 5. According to the reply, ISRO generates satellite-based flood inundation maps and other value-added products and…

06 Aug

Iit-guwahati develops ‘e-eye’ for rapid detection of cancer-causing heavy metals, toxicants

Paromita EditorAssam

Indian Institute of Technology-Guwahati (IIT-Guwahati) researchers have developed an optical sensing device that can instantly detect a variety of toxicants in water and other biological samples.Aligned with the Government of India’s Jal Jeevan Mission, this innovation addresses a key challenge of ensuring safe drinking water. While the mission aims to provide tap water to every household, maintaining water quality remains a challenge due to different water sources, which may contain heavy metals and other disease-causing bacteria.To address this challenge of water quality monitoring, the research team has developed a portable point-of-care testing device named E-Eye. Working as an electronic eye,…

06 Aug

NB Marks Strengthens Public Relations and Advertising Services Across North East India

Business BureauAssam

NB Marks has expanded its Public Relations and Advertising services across North East India, strengthening its presence in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, and Tripura. With operations spanning Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Jorhat, Tezpur, Silchar, Kamrup, Imphal, Shillong, Tura, Itanagar, Agartala, Aizawl, Gangtok, Kohima, Dimapur, and other key regional centres, the agency is committed to delivering strategic communication solutions tailored to the unique cultural and media landscape of the region. With over 15 years of experience, NB Marks has partnered with government departments, corporate organizations, educational institutions, healthcare institutions, startups, and NGOs to deliver impactful public relations, advertising, media…

06 Aug

Assam’s Didom Daimari Earns President’s Independence Day Honour for Conservation Work

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Didom Daimari, a grassroots conservationist from Angarajuli village in Assam's Udalguri district, has been invited to attend the President of India's prestigious Independence Day 'At Home' reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in recognition of his contribution to wildlife conservation, community-led forest protection and sustainable development. Daimari, who works as a Field Coordinator with conservation organisation Aaranyak, has spent more than a decade working alongside local communities and forest officials to strengthen conservation initiatives in the Bhairabkunda landscape. His efforts have focused on wildlife protection, habitat restoration, environmental awareness, community participation in forest management and reducing human-elephant conflict. The invitation is being…

05 Aug

Debashish Sarma Steps Down As Nagaon DC, Triggers Buzz Over Political Role

Preeti SinghAssam

Nagaon District Commissioner Debashish Sarma is set to begin a new chapter in his life. After announcing his decision to take voluntary retirement from government service, speculation over his possible entry into politics has started across the state. On Wednesday, Debashish Sarma marked the end of a significant chapter in his administrative career with his decision to step down from duty. Debashish Sarma has served as the District Commissioner of Nagaon, and previously also served as the DC of Morigaon. Throughout his tenure, he became widely known for people-centric administration, field visits, and direct interaction with the common people. He…

05 Aug

Assam Floods: Vedanta Contributes Rs 7 Cr To ASDMA For Relief And Rehabilitation

Preeti SinghAssam, Latest

The Vedanta Group has come forward to support Assam with a donation of Rs 7 crore for flood relief and rehabilitation work. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed his appreciation for the contribution made by Vedanta Group and its Chairman Anil Agarwal. In a post on X, the CM said Agarwal has long been a partner in Assam’s growth journey and the group has made major investments in the state. "As Assam battles this severe flood, Vedanta has once again extended help with Rs 7 crore for relief and rehabilitation," Sarma wrote. He added that the donation reflects Vedanta’s commitment…

05 Aug

Assam minister inspects erosion-affected jamuguri in bihpuria constituency; directs long-term protective measures

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Wednesday visited the erosion affected Jamuguri area under the Bihpuria constituency in Lakhimpur district to assess the condition of the embankment damaged by the Brahmaputra's severe erosion and review the overall flood situation and protective measures. During the visit, the Minister held detailed discussions with officials of the Water Resources Department, the district administration, and other concerned authorities to review the progress of the emergency measures already undertaken and to chart out the course of action for the coming days. It may be mentioned that late Tuesday night, a section of the embankment at…