Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria conferred the state’s civilian awards — Assam Baibhav, Assam Saurav and Assam Gaurav — on 21 personalities at an investiture ceremony here. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma was also present during the ceremony held Friday evening at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra. The awards were given in recognition of outstanding contributions in the field […]
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Assam: Students sensitised on importance of biodiversity at Orang Nature Camp
A large group of high school students from six schools, located in fringe areas of Orang National Park and Tiger Reserve (OTR) in Darrang district of Assam, took part in Second Orang Nature Camp that helped them experience the biodiversity of the famed tiger reserve at close quarters. The nature camp, which was a joint […]
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Assam: Guwahati shopkeeper buys scooty using coins saved over 5-6 years
In an inspiring story, a small shopkeeper of Guwahati, Md. Saidul Hoque finally fulfilled his dream after buying a new scooty using his stored coins. He had been saving Rs 1, Rs 2, Rs 5 and Rs 10 coins for the last 5-6 years. Hoque, a resident of the Boragaon area in Guwahati city, on Tuesday […]
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“Assam CM indulged in race to become Hindutva leader”: AIUDF Secretary Aminul Islam
All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) General Secretary Aminul Islam on Sunday took a jibe at Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and other leaders of the country, and said that many leaders of the country are now trying to prove themselves as ‘Hindutva leader’. Talking to ANI, AIUDF General Secretary Aminul said, “There […]
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Assam govt suspends IAS officer over fund misappropriation in SCERT
The Assam government suspended IAS officer Sewali Devi Sharma, secretary to the Assam government, Agriculture Department in connection with a case of financial irregularities and misappropriation of funds during her tenure as the Executive Chairman cum Director, SCERT, said a notification issued by the Personal (A) Department of Assam government […]
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Assam CM, Governor visit National War Memorial and National Police memorial, pay homage to brave hearts
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Governor Gulab Chand Kataria visited the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Sunday. They also paid homage to the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty. The Ministers from the Assam cabinet were also present along with the Assam Chief Minister and Governor. Led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, […]
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Assam: 3.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Jorhat
An earthquake of magnitude 3.6 on the Richter Scale hit 23 km South of Jorhat, Assam in the early hours of Saturday, according to the National Center for Seismology. The earthquake occurred today around 9 am (IST), Depth: 50 km, Location: 23 km South of Jorhat, Assam. Further details are awaited. (ANI)
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Assam: Police seize 3000 bottles of cough syrup from truck in Karimganj, 2 held
Police seized 3000 bottles of cough syrup from a truck in Assam’s Karimganj district along the Assam-Tripura border on Thursday. According to the reports, the police team of the Churaibari Police watch post in Karimganj district intercepted a truck bearing registration number MH-40BL-7948 in the Churaibari area. “During a routine check, we intercepted the […]
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Assam: 11 soap cases containing heroin seized, two held
Assam police on Tuesday seized 11 soap cases and recovered 538.74 grams of heroin from them during a search and along with the arrest of two persons in Barpeta district, officials said on Wednesday. Based on secret information, a team from Howly police station in Barpeta district on Tuesday launched an operation and […]
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Assam: Fake currency notes worth Rs 5.65 lakh seized, one arrested
Assam police on Sunday arrested one person and recovered fake Indian currency notes (FICN) worth Rs 5.65 lakh. The officials have identified the accused as Jogen Nath alias Madhab Nath. According to an official statement, a team of Police from the Sonitpur district on Sunday launched the operation based on […]
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Assam: First Youth20 Inception Meeting 2023 begins in Guwahati
The first Youth20 (Y20) Inception Meeting under the G20 started in Guwahati on Monday. B Narayanan, director general, NE Zone, Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry; Meeta Rajivlochan, secretary, Ministry of Youth and Youth Affairs, Kalyan Chakravarthy, principal secretary, Assam government, and Prof. Parameswar K Iyer, director, IIT Guwahati addressed a […]
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Assam to host first Youth20 Inception Meeting from February 6 to 8, in Guwahati
Guwahati is all set to host the first Youth20 (Y20) Inception Meeting 2023 from February 6 to 8, under G20. The meeting will be held on the IIT-Guwahati campus. The Summit will provide an opportunity for the students to voice their opinions to the audience worldwide. Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh […]
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Assam: Police arrest 3 for child marriage in Nagaon
Three persons, including the groom, were arrested by Police for allegedly conducting child marriage in Assam’s Nagaon district. The incident took place in the Rupahihat area of the central Assam district. According to police, on January 28, they got information that a girl child was being married off at Dakhin Khatowal village. […]
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Assam govt to extend BTR area, including 60 villages of five assembly constituencies of Sonitpur
The Assam government on Thursday announced its decision to extend the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) area by including 60 more villages of five assembly constituencies of Sonitpur district. While attending the state-level programme of 74th Republic Day celebrations, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that 60 villages […]
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Assam: Kaziranga National Park to open on February 4
The Kaziranga National Park issued a notification on Friday that it will open for tourists on February 4. The notice was issued by the divisional forest officer, Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, Kaziranga National Park, saying the national park will open for tourists on February 4. Citing management difficulties, the park authorities, however, announced that Jeep Safari […]