Assam

Assam Governor visits Kokrajhar

Assam Governor visits Kokrajhar

Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi during his one day visit to Kokrajhar on Monday held a meeting with the Deputy Commissioners, Superintendents of Police and other senior officers of different departments and called upon the officers to work with the spirit of ‘Team BTAD’ and pursue a ‘common cause’ to boost the welfare of the people.He also asked them to work unrelentingly to meet the targets of the implementation of the government schemes.Holding separate meetings with the district functionaries of Kokrajhar, Chirang, Baksa and Udalguri at BTC secretariat in Kokrajhar today, Governor said that since the government is committed to…
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Kkiran Foundation’s 5th Anniversary celebrated

Kkiran Foundation’s 5th Anniversary celebrated

Kkiran Foundation has celebrated its 5th anniversary at the Guwahati Press Club, on September 12. On this occasion, ‘A Deadman’s Cellphone’- a short film, being produced by Mrs Kiran Boro in the banner of Kkiran Foundation, was also screened. B. Palkee, the CCRT Scholarship holder in the field of Kathak for the year 2018-19 and a Radio and theatre actor was felicitated on the occasion, along with Sweety Goyary, the MIHM Miss India Queen of Queens 2019; Deepjyoti Bharali, the Fashion Photographer; fashion designers Abhijit Das, Pallabi Baishya and Sangeeta Talukdar; jewelry designer Beauty Dutta Mazumdaqr and few others who…
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Sonowal takes stock of solid waste management project in Dibrugarh

Sonowal takes stock of solid waste management project in Dibrugarh

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today took stock of the progress of the solid waste management project being constructed at Lekai in Dibrugarh district today. It may be noted that the waste management project is being constructed under Assam Urban Infrastructure Investment Programme involving a financial outlay of Rs. 75 crore. The project with an installed capacity of 100 metric tonne will produce 40 tonne bio fertilizer as an bi-product. During his inspection to the stie, Chief Minister Sonowal said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has set a target of making India a clean, green and an ideal country. To reach…
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Unnata Axom Agri & Livestock Development Producer Co. Ltd. launch first contract farming project to make people atmonirbhor in Assam

Unnata Axom Agri & Livestock Development Producer Co. Ltd. launch first contract farming project to make people atmonirbhor in Assam

The flag off cum launching ceremony of Unnata Axom Agri & Livestock Development Producer Co. Ltd. was held at a city hotel in Guwahati today. The program was attended byShyam Jagannathan (IAS) , Commissioner & Secretary, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department, Government of Assam as Chief Guest besides other distinguished personalities. The fleet of vehicles dedicated to the services of the company was flagged off by the chief guest followed by a brief launching ceremony.Shyam Jagannathan in his inaugural speech had appreciated the mission of the company, it’s efforts towards self-reliance of the rural youth and all round rural development…
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Assam Governor congratulates the people of the state on being the fifth most literate state

Assam Governor congratulates the people of the state on being the fifth most literate state

Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi congratulated the people of the state and also his government for emerging as the fifth most literate state in the country with 85.9 percent literacy rate.In a statement Prof. Mukhi said, “ It gives me immense pleasure to learn that with a literacy rate of 85.9 percent, Assam holds the fifth position in the country, according to the report on education released by the National Statistical Office (NSO) survey. I heartily congratulate and appreciate the efforts of the people of the state and my Government for taking keen interest in education. I believe, with more…
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Sonowal holds discussion with Jorhat Chambers of Commerce,

Sonowal holds discussion with Jorhat Chambers of Commerce,

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today held a meeting with the members of Chambers of Commerce of Jorhat district at the conference hall of Jorhat Circuit House and discussed with them several problems they faced in the post lockdown period of COVID-19 pandemic. During the meeting the Chambers raised several problems that afflicted them in the aftermath of the lockdown period. Sonowal while giving a patience hearing to all their problems assured them that their problems would be addressed to pragmatically. Responding to a problem which the Mariani Chamber of Commerce has initiated with regard to operation of ASTC buses between…
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Assam Governor greets teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day

Assam Governor greets teachers on the occasion of Teachers’ Day

Assam Governor Prof. Jagdish Mukhi greeted the teaching fraternity of the state on the occasion of Teachers’ Day. In a message today, Prof.Mukhi said, “Teachers are the beacon of light who guide us and enlighten our path to success. They encourage us to climb any height fearlessly and passionately. As a token of love and respect to the unstinted role of our teachers, we celebrate Teachers’ Day to pay our honours to them.”           He also said, “I convey my warm wishes to all the teachers and thank them on the occasion for their immense and unparallel role which help…
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Coordination Committee of different autonomous councils meet Sonowal,CM’s assurance to solve them

Coordination Committee of different autonomous councils meet Sonowal,CM’s assurance to solve them

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today held separate meetings with different organisations that represent various communities of the state at Assam Administrative Staff College. On receiving their memoranda, Sonowal assured the organisations that government would take pragmatic steps for meeting their demands soon. Two factions representing Koch Rajbongshi Students Union and eight other organisations representing the Koch Raj Bongshi community today thanked the Chief Minister for introducing the bill for Kamtapur Autonomous Council in the Legislative Assembly. Sonowal also assured that the government is doing everything possible to give a final shape to the Council at the earliest. Leaders of four…
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WORLD COCONUT DAY CELEBRATED IN KAMRUP

WORLD COCONUT DAY CELEBRATED IN KAMRUP

On the occasion of World Coconut Day on 2nd September, 2020, a day long programme was organized in the farmers’ Field at Uparhali, Bijoynagar under Kamrup District by All India Coordinated Research Project on Palms, Horticultural Research Station, Kahikuchi Guwahati. The Programme included tree plantation, awarnesss generation, training and farmer-scientist interaction.             At the beginning of the programme, planting of coconut seedlings was done in the campus premises of the society. Addressing the gathering during the inaugural session of the Programme, Dr. J.C. Nath, Principal Investigator of the All India Coordinated Research Project on Palms, HRS, Kahikuchi deliberated on the…
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Sonowal  inaugurates appointment process of 5190 LP and UP teachers

Sonowal inaugurates appointment process of 5190 LP and UP teachers

Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today inaugurated appointment letter distribution of 5190 lower and upper primary school teachers in regular posts at a programme held at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra. He ceremonially handed over appointment letters to three teachers today while launching the website from where appointees would be able to download their appointment letters. Notably, a total of 3183 lower and 2007 upper primary teachers have been selected for giving appointments. Saying that education must be given top priority so that the people of the state can achieve individual and societal development, the Chief Minister stressed on the need for the…
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