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20 May

Assam Govt inks MoU to connect 7 religious places on Brahmaputra

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On Friday, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between Inland Waterways Authority of India, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, Govt of India, Sagarmala Development Company Limited (SDCL), Assam Tourism Development Corp. Limited (ATDC) and Directorate of Inland Water Transport (DIWT) Assam. On 19 May, the memorandum was signed for ‘Riverine based tourism Circuit’ to developed river Brahmaputra, according to the sources. Also the proceeding was signed in the presence of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Ayush. The project is being developed under the Sagarmala Programme at…

20 May

Zero tolerance towards sexual harassment: SAI

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A FIR for sexual harassment was filed against swimming Coach Mrinal Basumatary by Athletes of the SAI Training Centre. According to the reports, the complaint was filed in Paltan Bazar, Guwahati, Assam. Also most of the Athletes were minor girls stated by Sports Authority of India (SAI). SAI stated, “As SAI adopts zero tolerance policy towards sexual harassment cases, the same will be followed up so as to ensure that justice is delivered to our athletes.” Further, the matter is referred to the internal committee of the nodal sports body's regional centre. Also SAI refused to update much about the…

20 May

Guwahati Tea Auction Centre and GTAC Tea Lounge together to celebrate 200 years completion

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On Sunday, 21 May Guwahati Tea Auction has completed 200 years since its establishment in the state. Tomorrow the centre is about to celebrate its 200 years for Assam Tea in Assam. According to the sources, Guwahati Tea Auction centre is going to celebrate its 200 years completion with GTAC Tea Lounge and has also lined up many program for the event. Dinesh Bihani, Secretary of Guwahati Tea Auction Buyer’s Association (GTABA), said, “We, the members of Guwahati Tea Auction Center, and GTAC Tea Lounge are also celebrating this International Tea Day on May 21.”

18 May

Defamation Case filed against Assam Chief Minister

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A Congress leader has filed a defamation case against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Uttarakhand Court. The case was filed against the Assam CM before Additional Chief Judicial Magistrate (3rd) Nadeem Ahmad during a hearing on May 15 in Uttarakhand and next hearing will be on June 3. As per the complaint, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma made indecent remarks against party leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in 2022 while campaigning for Uttarakhand Assembly polls. The complainant Ganesh Upadhyay, he is the spokesperson of Congress in Uttarakhand. According to the leader, the Assam CM was criticizing…

18 May

Declaration date for HSLC, SEBA to be declared soon

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The Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) from March 3 to April 1 held HSLC examination in Assam for class 10 students. The examination results date is not yet declared. According to some sources, HSLC examination results for class 10 is to be declared by the end of these months. Candidates are asked to keep all the necessary documents and details ready. After the formal announcement, results will be available on the website results.sebaonline.org and sebaonline.org. Procedure to check the results below: Visit the official website of the board i.e. sebaonline.org Click on the 'Assam HSLC 10th result 2023' link,…

17 May

SI Junmoni Rabha died in a car accident

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Early Tuesday, Junmoni Rabha woman Sub-Inspector, Assam Police life ended after her car collided with a Container truck in Nagaon district. Junmoni Rabha was one of the most known officers from Assam Police as she was embroiled in several controversies in Assam. She was known as ‘Lady Singham’ as she was devoted to her duties. According to the reports, the accident occurred at Sarubhugia village under Jakhalabandha police station of Kaliabor Sub-Division. Due to her sudden dead, family suspects foul play and demands proper investigation into the matter. Also an extortion case was registered against the woman officer before the…

17 May

Six months time period for unfit personals

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Few days ago DGP G.P Singh in the direction of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) was initiated in Assam for all police personal including IPS/APS all DEF/Bn/Organisations. The scheme was initiated specially for those who are unfit in the service. Now Assam DGP G.P Singh has come up with new update from the scheme. According to DGP, those who Body Mass Index (BMI) happens to be above 30 will be offered another three-month extension to reduce it. "All those who are in the obese (BMI 30+) category would be offered another three months to reduce…

16 May

Northeast tribe antiques placed in a museum

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A private museum is inaugurated in Golaghat, Assam by a man from his 16 years collection of Northeast different tribe’s antique items. The museum is set up in the man’s native place at Borahi village in Golaghat district with rare collection of more than 2,000 antique items which includes traditional musical instruments, agricultural tools, coins of Ahom kingdom, and dresses of different tribes- communities of North East India. The man identified as, Pratul Bora, brother of Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora, and the private museum is set up in memory of his grandfather, Juga Bora.

16 May

Air Evacuation Operation in Manipur violence-hit

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On Monday, the Assam Rifles rescued 96 people in violence-hit Manipur near the India-Myanmar border in an air evacuation operation. According to sources, 70 people dead and 1,700 houses burnt down during Manipur violence hit. Security, medical, food, accommodation and telecommunication needs for interaction were given to the rescued people by the Assam Rifles during the stay. Additionally, Assam Rifles used Air Force MI 17 helicopters to rescue the needy people for Manipur violence.

15 May

Assam CM slams AIMIM Chief

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Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma is at Karimganj, while addressing a gathering he slammed All-India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) chief for madrassas in Assam. Assam Chief Minister slammed Asaduddin Owaisi chief of AIMIM, CM said by 2023 he will end 300 more madrassas in Assam. CM Sarma said, “We’re working to stop love jihad in Assam, and we’re also working towards closing down Madrassas in the state. After I became CM, I closed 600 Madrassas in Assam.” “I want to tell Owaisi that I will close 300 more Madrassas this year,” he added.