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17 Jan

Assam Black rice to get honoured with prestigious award

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Assam farmer Upendra Rabha to be bestowed with the prestigious Assam Gaurav Award’ for black rice of Assam. Rabha stated, “I am grateful to the Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, for considering my name for the prestigious award. I am hopeful that this will inspire the youth to take the lead in the agricultural sector. I started with just one variety of rice, and today I am cultivating around 1000 bighas of land. The black rice is not only gaining popularity in Assam but also attracting buyers from several other states in India and abroad.” Rabha started to cultivate…

17 Jan

Young Voices Rise in Assam

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The buzz of young journalism filled the air at the Dispur Press Club today as the Youth Journalists Forum, Assam, held its executive meeting. The vibrant atmosphere was marked by two significant decisions: the formation of a new committee and the planning of a youth conclave. The newly appointed committee boasts a dynamic lineup of young journalists, ready to steer the forum towards a bright future. Nitish Sarmah takes the helm as President, ably supported by Vice President Manjushree Kalita, Working President Pankaj Medhi, and General Secretary Dibyajyoti Das. Joint Secretary Hirul Hoque, Himakshi Baruah, Organizing Secretary Shah Alam, Treasurer…

15 Jan

Congress to cover 110 districts of the nation; Bharat Jodo Yatra

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with his colleagues travelled from Delhi to Manipur to launch Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to launch in the state. According to the sources, the yatra will commence from Thoubal district of Manipur and will culminate in Mumbai on March 20 or 21 covering 110 districts in 67 days. Additionally, during the yatra the party will be using buses to carry the process from Manipur. Also, during the inaugural ceremony the party criticised PM Modi for not visiting the state at the time of need.

15 Jan

Violators of Silchar to pay fine; road safety campaign

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Due to the rising number of vehicles in Silchar, Assam the authorities have launched awareness campaign to promote safety across the city. District Administration and Cachar Police has initiated traffic rules including use helmet, seat belt, refrain from parking in unauthorised areas. As per the initiative, the authorities have deployed police van if violated fines to be imposed with immediate effect.

14 Jan

Assam entrepreneurial cattle breeders to take part at Republic Day parade

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Rashtriya Gokul Mission which was launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2013, a move to enhance fatmer's milk production in the nation, specially to led unemployed youth to establish themselves as successful cow breeders, Assam has also been part of this initiative. According to the reports, Assam has earlier targeted 7.30 lakh cows and by 2022–23 has proven immensely successful, with 6.72 lakh cows artificially inseminated. Acknowledging the achievement of the state, Assam's 30 beneficiaries of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission scheme, entrepreneurial cattle breeders and artificial cattle breeders, have been specially invited by the Indian Government to participate in the…

14 Jan

Swachh Survekshan 2023 results out, Assam has the dirtiest city

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Assam's city Guwahati ranked as dirtiest city, listed at Swachh Survekshan 2023 results. The city was ranked 402 this year. According to the reports, the city covered only 46 per cent waste generated by the households, 15 per cent marks in the public toilet category, 17 per cent in cleanliness of residential and market areas.

12 Jan

Assam CM to provide financial assistance to women

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa has launched a new scheme 'Lakhpati Baideo' for significant move to empower women entrepreneurs in the state, Assam. The scheme initiates to provide financial support of Rs 35,000 to 40 lakh women. General and OBC are expected to limit their children to three, on the other hand, SC/ST/Moran/Matak and Tea tribes are restricted to four children. However, to avail the grant, beneficiaries must submit a comprehensive business plan supported by the government. Assam CM through his social media handle announced about the scheme with details.

12 Jan

Dry day ahead of Ram Mandir consecration on 22

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Ahead of Ram Mandir's Pran Pratishtha ceremony, Assam will be hosting several programs across the state. According to the sources, the decision was taken by Assam BJP leaders in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The consecration ceremony is to take place on January 22. Additionally, January 22, 2024 is declared dry day ahead of the Ram Mandir celebration.

11 Jan

Lok Sabha 2024, NDA aiming to win more seats

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This year, NDA is aiming to win 12 seats during the Lok sabha elections. Assam has 14 Lok Sabha constituencies, of which nine are presently represented by the party, BJP. According to the sources, Assam BJP president Bhabesh Kalita made the announcement on Wednesday. He said, "we, as an alliance, are targeting winning more than 12 seats. Our aim is to increase our vote share by 10 percent compared to that in the last general elections." Further he added, "Rahul Gandhi will come and go. Such yatras took place earlier, too. Whatever they do, the Congress will not come to…

11 Jan

Cyber crime on rise; Hacker attacks Assam CM this time

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's Facebook account was hacked by some unidentified user. The information was shared by the minister through his social media handle. He said, “Unknown hackers made an attempt to hack my Facebook account this evening. Preliminary information suggests the hacker might be operating from Pakistan.” Further, investigation for the cyber crime attempt by the unknown user is underway.