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16 Jun

4.8 magnitude earthquake, Assam

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On Friday, i.e. today Assam witnessed an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale jolted. The earthquake struck the state, Assam around 10.16 am, informed by the National Centre of Seismology. According to the sources, no casualty reported and no property damaged during the quake. Also the quake lasted for 20 seconds and the tremors were mainly felt in southern Assam. The state, Assam people are witnessing quake since last few days. Even though, no casualty and property damage is reported from the earlier quakes too. But it can be matter of concern for the state. Last week, a 3.7…

15 Jun

HSBC India partners with Tata Motors

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HSBC India announced that it has partnered with Tata Motors, India’s leading automobile manufacturer and the pioneer of EV revolution in the country, for a corporate employee financing solution to accelerate the adoption of zero emission Electric Vehicles. This partnership is in line with the shared vision of the two conscientious organizations to promote sustainability and de-carbonize road transport, paving the way for a greener and cleaner future.HSBC India is offering customers with a salaried account with HSBC India a tailor-made loan to purchase an electric vehicle from Tata Motors' EV portfolio. Customers can apply for the loan with zero…

14 Jun

Ashok Singhal to take measures to prevent water pipe bursting

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Japan funded water supply project which took place in 2022-23 fiscal year and launched in 2009, aimed in providing water supply to 23.32 lakh residents of Assam’s principal city by 2050 has been on headline again due to pipeline burst. Since May 24, pipeline bursting in the city Guwahati, Assam took place and this is for the second time pipeline burst took place in Zoo road, guwahati. Frequently bursting pipelines of a Japan-funded water supply project in Guwahati have put the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-led Assam government on the back foot. Assam’s Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal said,…

14 Jun

Dima Hasao schools to remain close for 5 days

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The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) announced landslide prone area of Dima Hasao district schools will remain close for 5 five days starting from June 13. The IMD took the discussion due to heavy rainfall in the area and there is also possibility of landslide in the prone areas of the state. Also District Administration has issued a high alert that heavy rainfall to occur in the parts of Dima Hasao for next 10 days. People of the district are asked not to go in any risky areas as natural disaster may take place due to heavy rainfall. Other than Dima…

13 Jun

‘Fertilizers Jihad’ crackdown on the excessive use of fertilizers

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On Monday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma promised a crackdown on the excessive use of fertilizers in the state, Assam. The crackdown is termed as ‘Fertilizers Jihad’. According to the sources, the announcement was made at an event for the development and implementation of natural farming in Guwahati. Additionally, use of excessive fertilizers can harm the body and that he would take action against those who are promoting its use. Describing the term "fertilizer jihad" has been used to describe the practice of using excessive fertilizers, which can lead to soil degradation and other environmental problems. “We have conveyed…

13 Jun

Assam Legislative building on progress, to complete soon

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State Assam’s capital from Shillong was moved to Dispur in the year 1972 and since then Assam had temporary building for Assam Legislative Assembly. On Monday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced of Assam to get new Assembly building by this year August, 2023. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma along with assembly speaker Biswajit Daimari inspected the under-construction new Assam Legislative Assembly premises and evaluated the progress of work on Sunday. He also made sure to its member that there will be enough space for about 180 legislators on the first level of the main legislative building. Additionally, the…

12 Jun

BJP leader brutally killed, investigation on

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Assam BJP leader Jonali Nath found dead and the body was dump near National Highway 17 in Goalpara. Police informed the BJP leader death to be mysterious as many injured marks are found in the body also said that the lead was brutally attacked before dying. Assam Chief Minister tweeted, “we are filled with sorrow, yet we remain hopeful that a thorough investigation will be conducted to shed light on the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise”. Also local media reported, she was last time seen on Sunday afternoon at a market.

12 Jun

Assam CM announces mega sporting competition in Assam

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On Sunday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced mega sporting competition across the state villages, Assam. The competition is organized to tap sport talents in the state. “We will organise a ‘Khel Moharon’ involving all 27,000 villages of the state. It will be a three-month event from October with the players competing in five disciplines,” the CM said during the event. Assam Chief Minister also spoke about distributing appointment letters to those who own medals at 36th National Games in Gujarat. Sarma urged the players to pursue their sports passionately; its support from government will be fulfilled in the state,…

10 Jun

Meghalaya police submits report on illegal coke plant setting

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An order was directed to the police in Meghalaya to find people behind setting illegal coke plant in the state. According to investigation, from Shallang area of West Khasi Hills most of the illegal coke plants operators are Assam based, police informed High Court of Meghalaya. Also it was found that the land on which the illegal coke oven plant were operating belong to 32 persons, all of whom were females and mostly aged women. Raid has been conducted to arrest them for the illegal setting. DGP LR Bishnoi submitted to the court, “that insofar as the actual owners/operators of…

10 Jun

Manipur violence: Peace not yet restored, Assam CM to visit

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Manipur violence started on May 3, 2023 following a ‘Tribal Solidarity March’ in the hill districts against the Meitei community demand for ST (Schedule Tribe) in the state, Manipur. Many security forces have been deployed in the state since the violence but the peace in the state haven’t restored yet. Due to the surge in the violence, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswas Sarma has decided to meet Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh and other MLAs of the state, there. Sarma will visit the state and will have discussion to resolve the ongoing crisis: Key discussion: The causes of the…