North East - The Purbottar

07 Jan

Chief Minister expresses his dealing with population elevation

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Lower Assam's Goalpara district has experienced a population explosion since 2001, the Chief Minister expressed concern. Sarma said, “Increase in population in the district from 2001 till date is staggering. There has been a 30 percent decadal growth of population in Goalpara district since the year 2001. There are bound to be conflicts (land allocation). Today, an average family in the district has about eight to nine members. So, how will the government allot land.” Besides he also spoke about the state of Assam and how far it has progressed in 18 months with success and achievements, added while talking…

07 Jan

World University of Design invites applicant for admission

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The World University of Design invites online applications from candidates for admission to its undergraduate and postgraduate programs in all disciplines offered at the university for 2023. WUDAT 2023, University Design Aptitude Based Entrance Test is scheduled on January 14, 2023 and last date of application is January 12, 2023. WUDAT 2023 will be conducted online and this 2.5 hour entrance test will only be attempted by candidates from home. Interested students can retrieve the form and register using the link: https://worlduniversityofdesign.nopaperforms.com/ Admission is open to nearly 30 cutting-edge, trans-disciplinary and 'new-world-ready' programs in the creative domains of fashion, product,…

06 Jan

Assam govt inks MoA with Regional Centre ECHS Guwahati to benefit forces in Assam

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In the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma, Department of Medical Education and Research, Government of Assam entered into an agreement with Regional Center (Ex-Saini Contributory Health Services) Guwahati to provide cash and capless medical services to ECHS beneficiaries. Defense Forces. The agreement was signed to honor the contribution of the soldiers and their supreme sacrifice for the sovereignty and integrity of the country. Sarma said the agreement would go a long way in enhancing medical coverage of ex-servicemen and their family members in state government medical colleges and cancer care hospitals. Also, the State Government has paid an…

06 Jan

Eviction drive to continue in Assam

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On Thursday, Assam Chief Minister responded to a complaint that was filed against him regarding the eviction drive in Assam. Since December there has been a large scale of eviction drive in Nagaon district in four villages to clear the plots of government, earlier villagers were also asked to move from the plot. Few politicians appealed the government to stop the eviction drive since its winter and people have nowhere to go. Replying to it, Chief Minister said the eviction drive in Nagaon will continue. The chief minister said the government would not stop the eviction exercise due to the…

05 Jan

Approval for Industrial status by Assam Government

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State’s tourism sector was approved by Assam Government to give industrial status to make it appealing to global travelers. With the grant of industrial sector now restaurants, cafeterias, health clubs, Spas, wellness centers will be eligible under the industrial policy. Tourism Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said, fresh investment in tourism sector will help in improving employment generation, private-public partnership and along with it infrastructure development. The newly implement policy aims at environmental friendly investment in the sectors beside capital formation and the creation of gainful employment.

05 Jan

Duliajan missing girl rescued by the help of CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

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A girl from Duliajan went missing on January 1; she had gone to tuition and didn’t return back. A missing complaint was filed by her father at Duliajan Police Station of Dibrugarh district. Soon the matter was circulated on twitter. The Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma asked the Assam Police to enquire about matter and find the girl as soon as possible. Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Barpeta police were in full swing to continue the investigation. Within 24 hours after the issue got highlighted on Twitter, the girl was recovered in Bongaigaon. As per high-level police sources, the recovery and safety…

04 Jan

Five people set a police station on fire; homes got demolished by the police

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The Assam government on Tuesday asked the Gauhati High Court to take appropriate inquiry and action against the Nagaon police officers. According to reports, the police demolished the houses of five people as their police station was set on fire by the men. The report also said that on May 21, a mob set fire to Batadrava police station in Nagaon, a day after fish trader Safiqul Islam was killed in custody. Islam's family alleged that the police demanded Tk 10,000 and a duck as a bribe to release him. "We could only carry a duck, so they [the police]…

04 Jan

No Rhino poaching incidents recorded in Assam, 2022

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On Sunday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma announced the good news to the public that no rhino poaching was recorded in 2022 in Assam. Assam is well known for its one-horned rhinoceros, and the state attracts a lot of tourists who come to see these animals. Especially good news for animal lovers, the announcement was made on the first day of the new year. GP Singh, Special DGP of Assam, shared data on rhino poaching cases in the state on Twitter, says: “Our efforts to combat rhino poaching have shown positive results. Poachers did not kill a single rhino in…

04 Jan

CM Manik Saha reviews preparations ahead of Amit Shah’s visit to Tripura

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Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha visited Sabroom on Monday to review medications ahead of Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit to flag off ‘Jan Viswas Yatra'. fastening upon the forthcoming Assembly Election in Tripura, Amit Shah will inaugurate Bharatiya Janata Party( BJP) Jana Biswas Rath Yatra in the state. Shah will flag off Bharatiya Janata Party's( BJP)' Jan Viswas Yatra' from Dhamanagar in North Tripura quarter and Sabroom in South Tripura quarter during his visit to the northeastern state on January 5. Chief Minister Manik Saha also audited the venue and reviewed the medications at Dharmanagar where Amit Shah will…

04 Jan

KJCLF condemns violence against Christians: Meghalaya

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The Khasi Jaintia Christian Leaders Forum( KJCLF) Shillong said it explosively condemns the “ horrendous acts of violence against Christians ” as well as the “ outrageous vandalisation ” of churches and sacred objects. In a statement, the forum said, “ Indeed as the New Year 2023 commenced, these spiteful acts had continued and taken place in Narayanpur District of Chhattisgarh which left numerous people injured including the SP in charge of the area. ” “ The Minister of State for Minority Affairs of the Central Government had lately made an passage of the region for rounds of meetings with…