Assam

12 Apr

At the Goalpara Police Reserve, a dental awareness camp was held

Banasree SarkarAssamWorld Oral Health Day

In honor of World Oral Health Day, the national oral health program held a dental awareness camp in the Goalpara Police Reserve. The initiative was arranged by "The Alchemy Fraternity" and the local health society, which was overseen by the Goalpara district police. Nearly fifty police officers were examined by Dr. Naazmeen Sultana, the district nodal officer for oral health, and Dr. Tushar Srivastava, president of "The Alchemy fraternity," who also gave out medications and dental hygiene supplies.

05 Apr

Assam CM attends Arunachal Pradesh’s Mopin Festival

Banasree SarkarArunachal Pradesh, Assam

The Galo community is celebrating their traditional holiday, Mopin, in Aalo, West Siang district, Arunachal Pradesh, and preparations are hectic. To celebrate the festival, the Central Mopin Celebration Committee is putting the finishing touches on the event. The main guest for the festival on Saturday is Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who was asked by the organizers to further deepen the cultural links between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh for this occasion. The honored guest will be Pema Khandu, Sarma's counterpart from Arunachal. On the festive occasion of the Mopin Festival, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt. Gen. KT Parnaik, PVSM, UYSM,…

29 Mar

Assam’s ace sprinter Hima Das was admitted to the hospital in Guwahati due to illness

Banasree SarkarAssamHima Das

Ace sprinter Hima Das, one of Assam's most talented athletes, was admitted to a private hospital in the Khanapara neighborhood of Guwahati on Friday because of health concerns. According to the doctors, Das had a fever and cough. Known as the "Dhing Express," the state's athletic community exhaled with relief when hospital director Parag Dutta reassured them that Das's condition was stable and there was no reason to worry. For precautionary reasons, the physicians have chosen to keep her under observation. Dr. Bhavani Prasad Chakrabarty is in charge of Das's admission to the high dependency unit (HDU). Her condition is…

13 Mar

Assam govt signs MoU with Dept of Biotechnology for joint collaboration on BioE3 policy

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government and the Department of Biotechnology (DBT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy for Centre- State partnership to accelerate high-performance biomanufacturing while fostering a sustainable biotechnology ecosystem in Assam. "This Centre-State partnership is the first of its kind under the BioE3 framework and aims to accelerate high-performance biomanufacturing while fostering a sustainable biotechnology ecosystem in Assam," as per an official release. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that Assam is the first state in the country that has approved the BioE3 policy. "At Advantage Assam 2.0 we…

10 Mar

Assam cabinet urges Centre for tougher NEET exam security

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has decided to urge the Centre to introduce stricter security measures for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET), including biometric verification of candidates at entry gates. This move follows concerns about students achieving high scores despite lacking sufficient practical and academic expertise. Addressing the media after a Cabinet meeting on Sunday, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that medical college faculty members had expressed concerns about the knowledge levels of students securing top ranks in NEET."Several professors have informed us that students who excel in NEET often struggle with practical applications and academic understanding. This raised…

01 Mar

Guwahati water supply to be disrupted from March 2 for pipeline robotic survey

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Residents of Guwahati will face a temporary water supply disruption for four days, from March 2 to March 5, as the Guwahati Jal Board (GJB) undertakes a robotic survey of its pipeline network. The disruption is part of a scheduled maintenance effort aimed at inspecting and assessing the condition of the city's water distribution system. The Guwahati Jal Board issued an official notice on Friday, alerting residents about the upcoming service suspension. The board has urged citizens to make necessary arrangements in advance to cope with the temporary inconvenience. According to officials, the robotic survey will allow for a comprehensive…

19 Feb

Assam: Night curfew imposed in Cachar to prevent illegal activities

editorAssam

Assam's Cachar district administration on Tuesday clamped night curfew along the India-Bangladesh border to prevent the movement of extremist elements and smuggling of cattle and commodities, according to an official release. Cachar District Magistrate Mridul Yadav has issued an order imposing strict restrictions along the India-Bangladesh border to maintain public order and curb illegal activities, the statement said. "The order, issued under Section 163 of BNSS, aims to prevent potential law and order disturbances arising from the movement of extremist elements and unauthorised transportation of commodities and cattle across the border," it added.

17 Feb

Assam: 27 crore alloted for renovation of rural roads in Kokrajhar

editorAssam

Ahead of the historic Budget and Assembly Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly in Kokrajhar, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Rs 27 crores for the renovation of rural roads in Kokrajhar. In a post on X, the government of BTR said, "Ahead of the historic first-ever Budget and Assembly Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly in Kokrajhar, CM Dr Himanta Biswa and CEM Pramod Boro BTR inspected road infrastructure in the Jarbari-Dighli area leading to Saralpara. During the visit, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma conducted a comprehensive review of the ongoing road development projects and announced a commitment of Rs…

17 Feb

Assam Assembly Session begins at Kokrajhar

editorAssam

For the first time in Assam, a sitting of the legislative assembly is being held outside the state capital as the opening day's proceedings of the Budget session are set to get underway at Kokrajhar on Monday. The sitting, which will start at noon, will commence with the Governor's speech, delivered traditionally on the first day of the Budget session. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Speaker Biswajit Daimary are already in this headquarters town of Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), while other ministers and MLAs are scheduled to reach later in the forenoon.

07 Feb

Partners of the ClimateRISE Alliance Facilitate a Media Roundtable “From Conflict to Coexistence: Media’s Role in Shaping Public Perception on Human-Wildlife Interactions”

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In response to the growing concerns surrounding human-wildlife interactions (HWI) in India, ClimateRISE Alliance partners- The Coexistence Consortium, The Corbett Foundation, Aranyak and Dasra (ClimateRISE Secretariat), convened a media roundtable titled "From Conflict to Coexistence" on 7th February at Gateway Grandeur, Assam. As urbanization, climate change, and deforestation reshape India’s landscapes, encounters between humans and wildlife are becoming increasingly common, often with tragic consequences. In Assam, the growing human-wildlife interactions, particularly involving elephants, highlight the challenges of coexistence in a changing landscape. These interactions often arise from the encroachment of human settlements into elephant corridors or the depletion of natural…