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01 Dec

264 schools listed to get developed, Assam

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced about development of 264 schools in the state through the PM Shri School scheme which will contribute to advancing the New Education Policy (NEP). About the scheme, PM Shri School is a centrally sponsored scheme intended to develop more than 14,500 schools across the country and more than 20 lakh students are expected to be direct beneficiaries of the scheme. Assam CM said, "With the blessings of Prime Minister Narendra Modi we have commenced the launch of these schools which will be equipped with modern infrastructure. These schools will also impart a…

30 Nov

Assam creates another Guinness World Records

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The Assam government received nine Guinness World Records certificates for a mega plantation drive in September-October. As per sources, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma received the certificates from Guinness World Records Adjudicator Swapnil Dangarikar for the state’s ‘Amrit Brikshya Andolan’. Sarma said, “Amrit Brikshya Andolan has been successful only because of Jan Bhagidari. The collective efforts of both citizens and government functionaries have transformed the impossible to possible.” Earlier, a total number of 1, 11, 17,781 seedlings tree species were planted across the state on a single day on September 17.

30 Nov

Assam DGP informs about ULFA-I cadres returning back

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In presence of Assam DGP, GP Singh four United Liberation Front of Asom-Independent (ULFA-I) cadres have surrendered at the police headquarter in Guwahati, Assam. The identified cadres are Captain Bikram Axom alias Nayan Patmaut of Charaideo district, LT. Dipok Hatiboruah alias Dibya Axom, CPL Montu Moran alias Latest Axom alias Kulang Moran and Palash Moran alias Gopal Axom of Tinsukia district. Addressing the media, DGP GP Singh said, “These people had gone to ULFA thinking of something. They have realized it is all futile. So they contacted us and have come back home. We should no call this surrender. This…

30 Nov

NASA-ISRO jointly to launch NISAR satellite

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India and United States to deepen space ties, recently NASA Administrator Bill Nelson said that NASA will train an Indian astronaut for a voyage to the International Space Station as early next year. According to the sources, India is aiming to increase its share of the global satellite launch market fivefold within the next decade to which agreed to join NASA's Artemis Accords in June this year. Also, NASA and ISRO to jointly launch NISAR satellite from India by next year, targeting the month January, which will provide data for understanding changes in ecosystems, ice mass, vegetation biomass, sea level…

29 Nov

Assam pavilion has begged second for State government and Union Territory category

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42th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF), 2023 took place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. The trade fair was conducted under the theme ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam – United by Trade’ with Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s vision to make Assam one of the five leading states of the country. During the trade fair, Assam pavilion has begged second for excellence in display in the category of ‘State government and Union Territory’, Santanu Deuri, Director of Assam pavilion received the silver medal from Pradeep Singh Kharola, Chairman and Managing Director, India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO). To the sources, GI products…

29 Nov

Assam CM shares clip of newly flyover work

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Assam to get longest flyover in the state, stretching from Dighalipukhuri to Bamunimaidan. Also the work of the construction has begun and is all set to be ready by 2026. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma sharing a short clip of the construction site captioned, As promised, the work on Assam’s longest flyover from Dighalipukhuri to Bamunimaidan has begun. It will significantly ease connectivity in this choked stretch. I request all to cooperate during its construction. We aim to complete this important project by 2026.”

29 Nov

Sign of national relief: 41 trapped workers rescued, Uttarakhand

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Few days ago, a tunnel got collapsed at Uttarakhand due landslide, the incident took place on 12 November trapping 41 workers inside the tunnel, since then the government started an operation to rescue the workers from the site. According to the reports, after 17 days of the operation the 41 workers were rescued finally after overcoming numbers of obstacles. Authorities can be seen garlanding the workers, embracing them and giving them sweets. Additionally, a video of the rescued workers was released to the media, where they can be seen eating on their hospital beds and appear to be in good…

28 Nov

Assam Government announcement for Hornbill festival

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Hornbill festival which is an annual celebration for Nagaland, renowned for presenting Naga culture through traditional music, dance, and diverse performances. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has recently announced about partnering with Nagaland for the upcoming Horn Bill festival. Sarma took to his X social media handle and shared the news, also mentioned that it is the greatest platforms to showcase the cultural heritage of North East. On the other hand, Nagaland Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio has also welcomed the collaboration, emphasizing the festival’s significance.

28 Nov

Final draft of legislative to get ready by March, Minister Ajay Mishra

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Union MoS for Home Ajay Mishra has recently announced that the final draft of the legislation is expected to be ready by March next. Day after the announcement, the opposition has that they will oppose any move by the central government to implement the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA). People of Assam will not tolerate any kind of law which is against the provisions of the Assam Accord of 1985. Congress MP Abdul Khaleque said, “India provides assistance to Bangladesh with open hands but it cannot exert pressure on their government to ensure protection of Hindus. Rather, our BJP government is…

28 Nov

Majuli island glows with Lord Krishna’s Raas Leela Mahotsav

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The world's largest inhabited river island, Majuli, Assam where Raas Mahotsav is organized every year by the Assamese Neo-Vaishnavas there. About the Raas Mahotsav which is also known as Raas Leela, for the past several centuries, it has been the tradition of the Majuli people to pay their obeisance to Lord Krishna by enacting his Raas Leela. The Hindus pure cultural essence can be witnessed during the festival. For the celebration of this cultural event, Assam CM has shared on X saying, "Our commitment to preserving and promoting our culture is of utmost importance. Starting this year, we will be…