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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…

27 Nov

India beats Australia in second series of T20I

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During the ongoing T20I five match series, India beats Australia in the second series by 44 runs which was played at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. According to the sources, India win over Australia in the 2nd T20I is 135th win in T20I matches played so far, and by winning 135 out of 211 matches, India has equaled Pakistan’s world record of winning the highest number of matches in T20Is. Earlier, Pakistan has played in 226 T20Is and won 135. India will have a chance to take the No. 1 position if they manage to beat Australia…

27 Nov

Wangala Festival celebrated in Assam’s Goalpara

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Assam’s Goalpara district recently hosted the 2nd edition of the 100 Drums Wangala festival in Chotipara with thousands of spectators. According to the sources, the event was organized by the Garo Cultural Forum and Garo Students’ Union, showcased a rich tapestry of traditional dances and rhythmic drum performances. Meghalaya Education Minister, Rakkam A Sangma as the chief guest and Desal Bimik R Marak, President of Garo Cultural Forum attended the event. The ministers messaged about the importance of preserving and cherishing Garo culture.

27 Nov

Rs. 5 crore to be invested for temple construction, Assam

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced about construction of a temple at Karbi Anglong, in which he will be investing Rs. 5 crore. The Assam CM said, “Lokhimon faith gives the path of nirvana. Kurusar Lokhan Engti Hansek was not only a religious leader; he was also a social reformer who gave a path of self-discipline to the Karbi people.” About Lokhimon faith is based on the tenets of reforms where its founder Kurusar Lokhan Engti Hansek spread the messages of non-violence, restraint, peace, friendship, faith, devotion and purity. According to the sources, the location of the temple Lokhimon…