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02 Mar

Bohag Bihu to be celebrated in a most largest way

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Under Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma initiative, Assam Government has started preparation for Bohag Bihu celebration on April, Assam. Workshop in 31 district of Assam held, 11,000 performers and musician are booked for the celebration. This year Assam is aiming for Guinness World record for the folk dance of Assam. Also Prime Minister Narendra Modi is about attend the celebration this year along with other ministers from other states too will be invited. "We want to popularize Bihu and take it globally. A total of 11,140 dancers will participate in the record attempt, which will include 'Bihuwa' and 'Bihuvati' (Assamese…

02 Mar

Shortage of fuel in Assam from 4th March

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On Wednesday, The Assam Petroleum Mazdoor Union (APMU) has announced for a strike in Assam. The date is schedule from 4th March. According to the reports, the strike is for demanding higher remuneration and other statutory benefits. Also the workers will stop loading and unloading at seven LPG plants in Assam -- six owned by the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) and one by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL). Due to the strike there will be shortage of fuel in retail market.

02 Mar

Child prodigies make Kolkata proud

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Kolkata's prodigious talents, Ankita Pradhan, Pratiti Das, Prity Bhattacharjee, Sayantani Kanjilal, ShrijaKayal, and Soumya Dhal, won the Born To Shine scholarship event, an initiative by Zeel Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited).They were awarded a scholarship worth Rs. 4 lakh and a place in the esteemed mentorship programme. Ankita Pradhan's journey in singing is a testament to her grit and perseverance. Pratiti Das, a Bharatnatyam dancer, had a hard time getting a dance teacher in Mumbai, but her 7-year journey with the Indian classical dance form has seen her grow exponentially. Prity Bhattacharjee, a singing prodigy, is a fan of singing reality…

01 Mar

Himanta Biswa Sharma stands firm by the police

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During robbery incident a man was encountered identifying him a decoit, but according to some enquiry news flashed out that it was a wrong man. Assam Chief Minister said it was a mistake, during the firing he was identified as a decoit due to which he was encountered. The investigation for the encountered wrong man is still not identified, Chief Minister stands firm by the police. "We have given the case to CID to probe the mistaken identity angle. Usually, the deputy commissioner's office does the inquest of a dead. They might have done the probe hurriedly and made a…

01 Mar

Assam HS exam paper leaked

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News of HS Chemistry exam paper leaked was circulated on social media. Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu said the news is fake and baseless through. Education Minister through his official account clarified the rumours, he tweeted,” The news of Chemistry question paper leak in the current HS examination is completely fake and baseless. I have personally checked the matter. We are taking utmost care and maintaining vigilance. Please don’t heed fake news and rumours.” Also AHSEC official website claimed it to be fake news.

28 Feb

Christian families converts into Hinduism

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On February 27, Christian tribal families converted themselves into Hinduism in Assam, Jagiroad. According to the reports, the families those who converted themselves into Hindu were before Hindu by birth under Assam Gobha Deuraja Raj Parishad. The organiser of the program, Jursing Borodoloi said, “We have already conducted Abhiyan and residents of 2 villages in Kamrup have come back to their original Hindu religion. Today Gobha Deuraja Raj Parishad has organised a programme named Tiwa Bhasha Sanskriti aru Udyoga Parva. 11 families (43 people) of Tiwasong who earlier converted to the Christian religion, come back to the Tiwa community (Hindu…

28 Feb

‘Encounter of a wrong person’ Assam CM seeks probe

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On February 25, a robbery was foiled near No. 1 Dhansirikhuti Daifang village under Rowta police station of Udalguri. A man was encountered during the movement. According to the sources, accused is identified as Kenaram Basumatary. To a inquiry it is claimed that he is suppose to be the wrong man encountered. Assam Chief Minister asked the Director-General of Police, G.P. Singh, to ensure the completion of the probe within two weeks. GP Singh to initiate a CID inquiry to ascertain the details.

27 Feb

Despite sealing border at Assam people continue shopping

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The order was issued to seal all cross borders for 72 hours from February 25 to February 27 as per standard operating procedures of the Election Commission of India. Despite the sealing of the border, people of Dimapur continued to shop at Sunday Market, Dilai Gate, Karbi Anglong Assam to procure their daily needs. Vehicles are not allowed in Assam. However, the vehicles were parked near the inter-state check gate and Dimapur residents continued their marketing. As per the order, the movement of essential commodities and other emergency services vehicles was allowed by registering the details of vehicles and persons…

27 Feb

PRO arrested for murdering a woman

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On Saturday, an Army officer was arrested for allegedly being involved in a woman’s murder case he was posted as Public Relation Officer at Tezpur-based 4th Corps. The accused is identified as Lt. Col Amrinder Singh Walia from Punjab and the deceased is identified as Bandana Shree hailed from Tamil Nadu. According to the reports, the officer was for a long time relationship with the woman. The body was dumped near NH 31 in a plastic bag. The body was recovered from Changsari in Kamrup district on February 15.

26 Feb

Actress Sara Ali Khan drops a picture with her ‘sapno ki rani’ Sharmila Tagore; Fans are all heart

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Actress Sara Ali Khan, took to Instagram and shared a gorgeous picture with her grandmother and veteran actress Sharmila Tagore. Sara is gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie, Gulmohar starring Manoj Bajpayee and Amal Palekar. As the actress posted the pictures, fans were seen commenting heart emojis on her post. One fan commented, "Ur Grand Ma is so good." Another fan wrote, "Sharmilaji is the classiest and most elegant one along with Wahidaji and Ashaji."