North East - The Purbottar

08 Sep

Assam Governor presents state’s views on implementation of NEP 2020

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Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi said that he constituted a committee of selected Vice Chancellors to study ways and means and suggest timelines and startegies for the implementation of National Education Policy 2020, in Higher education sector in Assam. Presenting his views at a virtual meeting of Governor’ Conference named National Conference on the Role of NEP 2020 in Transforming Higher Education in India which was graced by President of India Ramnath Kovind, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister for Education, Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’, Minister of State for Education Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre, Chairman, Committee for draft NEP Dr.Kasturirangan, Prof Mukhi…

07 Sep

FICCI CASCADE LAUDS ASSAM RIFLES’ SUCCESSFUL INTERCEPTION OF ILLICIT CIGARETTES WORTH Rs 14 CRORE IN NORTH EASTERN STATES

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FICCI’s Committee Against Smuggling and Counterfeiting Activities Destroying the Economy, (CASCADE), a dedicated platform for generating awareness on the adverse impact of smuggling and illicit trading, congratulated the Director General of Assam Rifles and the officersfor theirvaluable contributionin anti-smuggling work. In a commendable effort, the officers of Assam Riflesin the last two monthsseized smuggled cigarettes worth around Rs. 14 crore along with other illicit items such as drugs, betel nuts etc. Various battalions of the forces intercepted smugglers transporting the illicit consignments using bikes, cars and trucks while hiding them inside rice sacks, jungle tracks, vegetation and others. Lauding the…

07 Sep

Airtel changes Entertainment forever; Launchesthe Airtel Xstream Bundle

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To change entertainment forever, Airtel today announced the launchof its new Airtel Xstream Bundle. The Airtel Xstream Bundlecombines the power of Airtel Xstream Fiber with speeds upto 1 Gbps, Unlimited Data, the first of its kind Airtel Xstream Android 4K TV Box and access to all OTT content. Entertainment in India will no longer be the same. All Airtel Xstream Fiber plans now include the Airtel Xstream Box worth Rs 3999 that makes any TV a smart TV. Customers get access to all LIVE TV channels plus the best of video streaming apps effectively eliminating the need for multiple entertainment…

05 Sep

Kolkata Metro is making special plans for NEET Candidates

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The Metro Railway in Kolkata is planning to run special services for NEET candidates on September 13 to help them reach their examination centres. Metro Railway announced it on Saturday. Metro Railway general manager Manoj Joshi told that, candidates along with guardians will be allowed to board the trains on showing their admit cards. The details will be shared next week. The Union Home Ministry, in its Unlock 4 guidelines,has granted permission for the resumption of normal metro services from September 7 in a graded manner.

05 Sep

Assam Governor greets teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day

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Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi greeted the teaching fraternity of the state on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. In a message today, Prof.Mukhi said, “Teachers are the beacon of light who guide us and enlighten our path to success. They encourage us to climb any height fearlessly and passionately. As a token of love and respect to the unstinted role of our teachers, we celebrate Teachers’ Day to pay our honours to them.” He also said, “I convey my warm wishes to all the teachers and thank them on the occasion for their immense and unparallel role which help…

05 Sep

Awareness, positivity and moderate exercise key to Stress Management during Corona Pandemic: Experts

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Regular exercises and Yoga, proper awareness of safety measures, positive thoughts and remaining connected with family and friends while maintaining social distancing norms are the key to managing stress and anxiety during these times of Covid19 pandemic. This was the opinion of the experts at the Webinar on Stress Management during Corona Pandemic, organized by Press Information Guwahati today. In his inaugural address, Shri S N Pradhan, Additional Director General, North East Zone, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said that due to the lockdown and subsequent restrictions on movement of people, lifestyle of people has undergone a drastic change this…

04 Sep

Coordination Committee of different autonomous councils meet Sonowal,CM’s assurance to solve them

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Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today held separate meetings with different organisations that represent various communities of the state at Assam Administrative Staff College. On receiving their memoranda, Sonowal assured the organisations that government would take pragmatic steps for meeting their demands soon. Two factions representing Koch Rajbongshi Students Union and eight other organisations representing the Koch Raj Bongshi community today thanked the Chief Minister for introducing the bill for Kamtapur Autonomous Council in the Legislative Assembly. Sonowal also assured that the government is doing everything possible to give a final shape to the Council at the earliest. Leaders of four…

03 Sep

IRCTC and SBI Card launched Co-branded Contactless Credit Card on RuPay Platform for booking railway journey tickets

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In yet another initiative towards pursuance of the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister of ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’, ‘Digital India’ and ‘Make In India’ and towards fulfilment of the mission of Hon’ble Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry, Shri Piyush Goyal in achieving greater self reliance for ‘Aatma Nirbhar Bharat’ and engaging with the world from a position of strength, IRCTC and SBI Card together launched their new Co-branded Contactless Credit Card on RuPay Platform. The new credit card was dedicated to the service of the nation by Sh. Piyush Goyal, Hon’ble Minister of Railways and Commerce & Industry few…

03 Sep

Masters in Hospital Administration’ (MHA) program launched a new Master Degree program

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The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya in association with Dr. B Barooah Cancer Institute (BBCI), Guwahati officially launched a new Master Degree program namely ‘Masters in Hospital Administration’ (MHA) at the BBCI auditorium on 2nd September, 2020. The mega launching ceremony took place in the presence of Shri Mahbubul Hoque, Chancellor, USTM, Dr. Amal Chandra Kataki, Director, BBCI, Dr. M. Bhattacharya, Deputy Director (Research), BBCI, Dr. Amit Choudhury, Dean, Business Science, USTM as well as other dignitaries and administrative officials from both the institutions. With the new challenges our healthcare system is facing today, it is crucial to rationalize…

03 Sep

Pak Efforts To Designate 2 Indians As Terrorists Thwarted By UNSC

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Pakistan had initiated a move to list two Indians - Angara Appaji andGobinda Patnaik - as designated terror operatives under theUNSC's 1267 Committee for Counterterrorism Sanctions. The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has thwartedPakistan's attempt to politicize 1267 special procedure onterrorism by giving it a religious colour, PermanentRepresentative of India to the United Nations, TS Tirumurtisaid on Wednesday.Pakistan had initiated a move to list two Indians - AngaraAppaji and Gobinda Patnaik - as designated terroroperatives under the UNSC's 1267 Committee forCounterterrorism Sanctions. The UNSC led by the US, UK, France, Germany and Belgium decided to block Pakistan's move after Islamabad…