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03 Feb

Investigation begins for Child marriage in Assam

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Today early morning crackdown for child marriage started in the state, Assam and will continue for next three to four days. Assam Police covered many reports regarding the issue and along with it many got arrested, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told. According to the report, so far 4, 004 cases were registered and linked to it 1,800 people got arrested, on Friday. On January 25, State Cabinet decided to take action against child marriage in the state. Since then the Assam Police registered many cases less than a fortnight. The maximum number of arrests so far was 136 in…

02 Feb

Sustainable financing solutions: G20 summit

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On Thursday, the first meeting for G20 began focusing on sustainable financing solutions inaugurated by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The meeting is held in Guwahati, Assam. "Today’s meeting being held in the vicinity of this magnificent land of Guwahati has a special meaning to it as communities from diverse ethnicity and culture, socially coexist in harmony with nature through sustainable practices," Sonowal said. The minister stressed the issue of climate change which is increasing day by day and the initiatives that are taken under Indian government to bring it in control were also highlight. Further he highlighted many more majors…

02 Feb

Narendra Modi to celebrate Rongali Bihu in Assam

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This year preparation for Rongali Bihu in Assam has already taken place which is celebrated in the month of April every year. For Assamese people the month of New Year begins from April also termed as “Bohag”. Assam government is aiming to make a Guinness Book of Records for a Rongali Bihu function this year. According to sources, 10,000 to 15,000 young boys and girls will perform the traditional Bihu dance in Guwahati. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will also be visiting the state during the festival. The government will try to enter the state festival ‘Bihu’ in the Guinness…

31 Jan

Students demonstrate their exceptional acting prowess at Modern English School’s 9th Inter-School Drama Competition

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To nurture dramatic skills and encourage acting ability among students, Modern English School (MES), Guwahati, proudly organized the 9th Inter-School Drama Competition 2022-2023 at Banikant Kakati Auditorium on January 28, 2023. The program was inaugurated in the presence of a number of dignitaries including renowned film and theater personalities including Mr. Jayanta Das (Guest of Honour), Mr. Ashim Kumar Sharma, Mrs. Babi Baruah, and Mr. Nayan Prasad (Judges). The event was organized by Mr. J. Burman, Joint Secretary, Head of Center of Excellence, CBSE, Guwahati was also present. He encouraged the participants by being the chief guest of the competition.…

31 Jan

First series of G20 all set to be hosted in Guwahati

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G20 summit is to get started later this week in Guwahati, Assam. Delegates from member countries of G20 are arriving in the region for the meeting, 94 member countries and international organization and officials are invited. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma took to Twitter to share a video of a traditional music performance at the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport here to welcome the delegates and hope that the guests enjoy their visit. According to sources, the state will organize two events in March and one in April. The state will host the first Sustainable Financial Working Group (SFWG) meeting…

30 Jan

Assam Police focuses on development works

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On Sunday, the new DGP of Assam was nominated, Gyanendra Pratap Singh. The police force also brought the Terrorism Act under control and focused on other developmental activities of the state. “The acts of terrorism have almost come under control. Now, the Assam Police along with the VDP (Village Defence Party) will primarily engage in the development works as part of the nation- building measures,” DGP said. The DGP also spoke about fighting against social evils like human trafficking, drug abuse and child marriage. Singh, in a series of tweets, urged the officers to provide a platform for people to…

30 Jan

‘Foreigners’ Shifted to Matia Detention Centre in Assam

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On Friday, first batch of illegal foreigner shifted to the Matia Transit Camp. This camp is the country’s largest detention centre. So far 68 persons are transferred to the centre. The transit camnp is located in Goalpara about 130km west of Guwahati. Among the detainees shifted to the camp includes 45 men, 21 women and two children. They all are declared as foreigners by the quasi-judicial Foreigner Tribunals and those convicted by judicial courts of visa violations. The Matia Transit Camp is built on 2.5 hectares of land and can accommodate 3,000 people and was built as per the guidelines…

28 Jan

Minor confrontation between Assam Rifles, NSCN (IM)

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Minor confrontation took place between Assam Rifles and NSCN-IM cadres in Intanki National Park in Nagaland. According to the sources, Assam Rifles were out for patrolling for durations varying from 72 hours to 96 hours in the run-up to Republic Day. While returning back they took a break in Intanki National Park. The incident took place on Friday around 4 pm. During the break, the team observed the NSCN-IM cadres were moving from the same direction. The Assam Rifles patrolling team leader decided to disengage his troops and ensured that the incident did not escalate. According to some evidence, in…

28 Jan

Now North Lakhimpur has International Award winning eye care centre

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ERCLens.com, a leading eye care hospital of East India inagurated in North Lakimpur. With more than 5 lac patients treated for eye problems, and branches across Assam, West Bengal, Nagaland and Bihar, ERCLens.com is expected to help the entire population of Lakimpur avail low cost- high quality eye care. A free eye check up for the local journalist was also conducted on the occasion. ERCLens.com is a Assam based Start-up, and has received global recognition including from the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the World Bank’s Washington DC Office. In 2020, it was awarded amongst the Top 50 Emerging Tech…

27 Jan

Modern English Observes Republic Day and Saraswati Puja together

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Modern English School, Kahilipara celebrated the 74th Republic Day and Saraswati Puja with great enthusiasm and patriotism in the school premises. The event was held in the school premises. The program began with the unfurling of the national flag by the school Principal, Mrs. Jonali Das, followed by the singing of the national anthem. The school Principal, in her address, emphasized the importance of Republic Day and the role it plays in fostering national unity and promoting the values of democracy. The school Principal also told about the significance of Saraswati Puja, which is celebrated to honor the Hindu goddess…