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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…

30 Jul

Border Security Force under Guwahati Frontier seized 20 Kg Ganja and 187 bottles Phensedyl

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In two different operations, troops of Border Security Force under Guwahati Frontier seized 20 Kg Ganja and 187 bottles Phensedyl in the bordering areas of village Nagar Singimari and village Kaiterbari, PS-Sitalkuchi and Sitai, District Coohbehar (WB), while these contraband items were being smuggled from India to Bangladesh. Acting on tip-off, on of 28 th July 2020troops of Border Out Post Fulbari, of 47 Bn BSF, under Guwahati Frontier, carried out a special operation in general area of village Nagar Singimari, PS- Sitalkuchi, Distt- Coochbehar (WB) and seized 04 Packets of Ganja (Total 20 Kgs) which were wrapped in…

28 Jul

Sonowal visits erosion hit areas of Biswanath and Lakhimpur districts

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal visited Lalpukhuri area which affected by erosion of Buroi river and inspected the erosion protection measures being undertaken by the water resources department at Chatrang river at Gohpur in Biswanath district today. A guard wall is being built on the bank of Chatrang river by the water resources department with an expenditure of Rs. 5 crore. He also went to Lohitmukh in the district which was affected by erosion of Brahmaputra river. While interaction with media persons after visiting erosion hit areas of Buroi river, the Chief Minister said that several hectares of land were lost…

28 Jul

PIB, Guwahati organized a Webinar on “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”.

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Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat is a flagship scheme of the Government of India which seeks to reiterate the concept of unity in diversity. Under this theme, Rajasthan has been paired with Assam. Emphasizing on the links between the two states in the field of culture, Press Information Bureau, Guwahati today organized a webinar on “Ek Bharat Shreshtha bharat”. Many esteemed speakers spoke about the cultural and economic links between the two states. Shri L.R Vishwanath, Head of North East Zone, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting spoke on the topic “Cultural symbiosis between Rajasthan and Assam under Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat”.…

27 Jul

Assam Floods: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas Donate for Flood Relief

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Assam Floods: Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas Donate for Flood ReliefGUWAHATI: With philanthropists from across the country donating to Assam floods, the power couple Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Nick Jonas too have stepped forward to make donations for flood victims of Assam.“While we are dealing with the global pandemic, the Indian state of Assam has been grappling with another major crisis. It has been devastated by floods triggered by heavy monsoon showers affecting lives of millions. The impact to life and land/property is unimaginable. The rapidly rising water level has also flooded the Kaziranga National park, one of the…