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22 Mar

On World Sparrow Day, Bordihingia Lower Primary School observed

Banasree SarkarAssamWorld Sparrow Day

Bordihingia Lower Primary School celebrated World Sparrow Day with an environmental awareness program. Jatin Kakati, the former principal of Kamargaon Girls' High School, attended the ceremony and gave a speech about the importance of the day and the role that society plays in conservation. Speaking during the ceremony, Maheswar Robidas emphasized how sparrow populations are declining in rural regions as a result of traditional bamboo homes being lost and food supplies becoming scarcer. To save the species, he underlined the necessity of conservation initiatives. Aaranyak Project Officer Arif Hussain, former gaon panchayat president Lukeswar Hazarika, and retired educator Mukheswar Saikia…

21 Mar

Drugs worth Rs one crore seized in Nagaon, one held

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

One person was arrested with heroin worth Rs 1 crore in Assam's Nagaon district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a vehicle in the Gereku area and seized 461 gm of heroin, he said. Sarma congratulated the police for the successful operation.

21 Mar

Assam cabinet approves 24/7 shop operations in Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Silchar

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam cabinet has permitted shops in major cities of the state, Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Silchar to operate 24/7, with the aim of boosting economy to encourage trade, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. Liquor shops and bars in those cities have been exempt from this approval, with them operating the same times as before. The decision was taken during the cabinet meeting which was held in Dibrugarh on Thursday, which is set to be the state's second capital, as per CM Sarma. "Now shops can operate 24*7 in Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Silchar and with extended timings in other areas…

21 Mar

Controversial ‘Bihar Diwas’ event in Assam canceled by BJP

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has called off its plan to celebrate ‘Bihar Diwas’ in Tinsukia, Assam, following strong opposition from regional political parties and community-based organizations. The event, originally scheduled for March 22, faced backlash from indigenous groups and opposition leaders, forcing the party to reconsider its decision. State BJP president and Member of Parliament Dilip Saikia confirmed the cancellation on Wednesday night, stating that the party did not wish to hurt local sentiments. However, he defended the initiative, citing that states like Delhi, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, and Nagaland have previously celebrated ‘Assam Diwas’ to promote cultural unity. “The…

21 Mar

Sanction letters are ceremoniously distributed to PMAY-G beneficiaries

Banasree SarkarAssamPMAY-G

The Pradhan Mantri Awaas Yojana Gramin (PMAY-G) primarily hosted in Guwahati, Kamrup, saw the ceremonial distribution of sanction letters to beneficiaries. The P&RD department organized the live telecast of the event at the Primary Auditorium hall in Donbosco, Haflong. Assam Minister Nandita Gorlosa served as the Chief Guest, while the distinguished attendance of MAC's Ratan Jarambusa and NCHAC's Executive Members Niranjan Hojai and Biswajit Daolagupu also contributed to the occasion. District Commissioner Simanta Kumar Das ACS, Principal Secretary Partha Johari, all Village Development Officers, and members of the public also attended the program.

21 Mar

Assam govt to allow 24 hours shop opening in Guwahati,Dibrugarh, Silchar

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government on Thursday decided that all shops and business establishments will be allowed to remain open 24 hours in Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Silchar, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. Addressing a press conference here after a cabinet meeting, Sarma said his council of ministers approved a policy allowing shops and business establishments, except liquor outlets, to operate 24 hours a day in the capital city and the two important towns of the state. "In other towns, all shops will be allowed to remain open till 2 am, while the limit will be 11 pm in rural areas. However,…

20 Mar

Nitin Gadkari to transform Assam’s roads with Rs 3 lakh crore investment

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, has announced a landmark investment of Rs 3 lakh crore in Assam to develop world-class national highways, aiming to bring the state's road network up to US standards. This announcement was made during the Question Hour in the Rajya Sabha. Gadkari assured lawmakers that there will be no shortage of funds for these ambitious road projects. He stated that the highway network in Assam will undergo a complete transformation, enhancing connectivity and driving economic growth across the region. Several major infrastructure projects are already underway, with some expected to be completed…

20 Mar

Class 9 paper of Assam board leaked, exam cancelled

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The class 9 English annual exam in Assam’s Barpeta district, scheduled for Thursday, was cancelled after the question paper leaked on social media, officials said. Barpeta inspector of schools Ratul Kumar Das issued an order to all the school heads in the district and intimated about the exam's cancellation. A new exam date will be announced later.

20 Mar

“Clean sweep for BJP-NDA”: Assam Assembly Deputy Speaker on Rabha Hasong Council Polls

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly and senior BJP leader Numal Momin has expressed confidence in the BJP-led NDA's decisive victory in the upcoming Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council election on April 2. Momin asserted that overwhelming public support suggests a clean sweep for the ruling alliance. "I am very confident that the BJP-led NDA will secure a landslide victory. Tomorrow is the last day for the withdrawal of nominations, after which campaigning will begin in full swing. The people's overwhelming support indic that the BJP-led NDA will dominate the polls, and the results on April 4 will bring a…

20 Mar

The center intends to invest Rs. 3 lakh crore to make NH in Assam comparable to the US

Banasree SarkarAssamNitin Gadkari

The government plans to invest Rs. 3 lakh crore in Assam to build national highways that are on par with those in the US, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari said. Gadkari underlined that his ministry has enough money for ongoing road projects while speaking during the Rajya Sabha's Question Hour. The minister gave updates on Assamese national highway projects, emphasizing that the Guwahati ring road project, which is expected to cost Rs. 5,800 crores and be completed by December 2027, is one of them. "I am confident that after these developments, Assam's national highways will be…