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20 Dec

JEE-Main overlapped with class 12 board examinations

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The first session of the all-India engineering entrance exam JEE-Main, scheduled for January 24-31, overlaps with the 12th state board practical exam. “While focusing on tough exams like JEE-Main, we need to focus on engineering entrance exam topics. I don't think the National Testing Agency (NTA) has discussed the possible schedule with the state boards. Chaos seems imminent,” said the JEE-Main candidate. According to sources, candidates are demanding the postponement of the JEE-Main entrance exam. The hashtag "postponeJEEMains" is trending on Twitter. Although CBSE has not announced the exam schedule yet. The Assam Council of Higher Secondary Education (AHSEC) announced…

19 Dec

Eviction drive began in Nagaon

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Eviction operation started from Nagaon on Monday; Strict security measures were put in place for the drive. An eviction drive was carried out near the birthplace of Vaishnava saint Srimanta Shankardeva. According to sources, the eviction drive began in the Shantijan Bazar area with the deployment of over 600 security personnel and has been peaceful so far. "After Santijan Bazaar we will clear the land in Haidubi area and depending on the time taken there, we will decide on the operation in the remaining two villages", said Nagaon SP. An eviction drive will be launched over the next few days…

19 Dec

Argentina wins against France; Messi takes FIFAWorldcup trophy home

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Argentina won the FIFA World Cup trophy for the second time in Qatar. Lionel Messi's brilliant career ended his football career. The World Cup is a precious talismanic piece of the puzzle called football, especially in modern football, when it comes to determining who is the best of the best in the world. In a world dominated by club football, Champions League and Ballon d'Or, the World Cup remains a glory, especially since it comes once every 4 years. Lionel Messi's Argentina won their third World Cup title after defeating Kylian Mbappe's France 4-2 in the penalty shootout. On the…

19 Dec

Institution of Valuers aiming to expand in the Northeast India.

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Institute of Valuers (IOV), a pioneer in the field of valuation organized an awareness press conference on valuation and home loans. IVC has also launched "ekta" software in collaboration with Evalo to bridge the supply-side gap for entry-level jobs and digitize 766 districts in India. This initiative is a step towards alignment of assessment fraternity with "Skill India" and "Digital India" movements. "Indian Values Congress" is being held in Guwahati from 16 to 18 December 2022. It is not only to reach that part, but also to try to open the gate for the Southeast Asian region. There begins a…

17 Dec

REVA University to present ‘Panchavaktram’

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REVA University is bringing its successful dance production 'Panchbaktram' to Guwahati on Tuesday 20th December, 2022. The unique dance production will be held at Pragjyoti ITA Cultural Complex, MG Road, Machkhowa, Guwahati. The Panchabaktram dance production by the School of Performing Arts and Indic Studies aims to create awareness about resource reduction and gender equality. It highlights the five faces of Shiva - Sadasiva and elaborates them through significant stories from Indian mythology. Shiva's five faces—Bamadeva, Aghora, Sadyojata, Tatpurusha, and Eshana—are embodied by the five elements or Panchabhutas of nature—earth, water, fire, air, and sky, respectively, representing the idea of…

17 Dec

Assam Police rescues a family from traffickers

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On Thursday, the Assam Police rescued seven people, including a woman with her son from a house in Kamrup district where they were kept before being smuggled to Punjab. According to sources, they all came to Guwahati in search of jobs. According to the police, they were all promised to find jobs in Punjab by a man named Zakir Ali. Besides, a case has been registered against Jakir Ali in Rangiya police station. Also, earlier in 2020 a case was filed against him for human trafficking. According to reports, the family was from Jharkhand.

17 Dec

Lockdown in Assam Tea garden

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Around 500 workers at the Gaglachera tea estate in Assam's Hailakandi district have launched an agitation after the authorities reportedly "suddenly" suspended operations. The workers have been protesting against the decision of the Bagan authorities since Thursday after the lockdown was announced the previous day. Kurmi alleged that workers were paid daily wages that were lower than the official rate and that women workers were forced to pick more tea leaves than daily. "Now we have no one to address our grievances," he claimed. Additionally, official bodies of tea associations said they are aware of the issue and will sort…

17 Dec

SEEDS collaborates with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy to rebuild lives in Assam

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SEEDS, a renowned humanitarian organization engaged in disaster response and management, has announced its partnership with the Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP), an organization that helps mitigate the impact of disasters on marginalized and vulnerable groups and ensure equitable recovery. Through philanthropic counseling, educational resources and local disaster funds. For over 28 years, SEEDS has been committed to strengthening disaster resilience by building the capacity of the most marginalized communities across many states in India; And its collaboration with CDP will aim to advance the shared objectives of both organizations, enabling a secure future for all. Alex Gray, Director, CDP…

17 Dec

World University of Design ranks in the Top-tier of ASSOCHAM EduTech100 Institution

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World University of Design, Sonepat, Haryana has been recognized among the top 100 higher education institutions in India at the EduTech100 Summit on 'Digital Distinction: Technology Conformance to NEP' by ASSOCHAM National Council on Education. At an official presentation at ASSOCHAM EduTech 100 Summit 2022, New Delhi on Wednesday, 14th December, 2022. World University of Design has not only ranked in the top 100 but has also been awarded a Certificate of Excellence for being among the top 20 institutions. Excited and how, Dr. Sanjay Gupta - Vice Chancellor, World University of Design said, “Being recognized by Assocham, not only…

17 Dec

A look at the line-up of John Abraham on his 50th b’day

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John Abraham's age turns 50 today. He started his journey in modeling and became an A-list actor. In 2003 he made his Hindi film debut with Jism. Directed by Amit Saxena, the film also stars Bipasha Bose. He received recognition for his performance in the 2004 film 'Dhoom' where he played the role of an antagonist. The actor was part of films like 'Garam Masala', 'Batla House', 'Dostana', 'New York', 'And Parmanu'. etc In 2022, he played roles in 'Ek Villain Returns' and 'Attack'. Both as an actor and producer, the actor has an interesting lineup of films for 2023.…