Assam

28 May

Assam witnesses ‘Remal’ cyclone with heavy rainfall

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Few days back, An Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) had issued a warning notice from the India Meteorological Department, about heavy rainfall within the parts of northeast states. Following the notification, Assam's Guwahati city is grappling with incessant rain and gusty winds following the landfall of severe cyclonic storm ‘Remal’ since last night. In various parts the weather condition has led to significant disruption due to it's strong wind. Trees have been uprooted, the city has been without electricity. Further, Assam CM expressing concern for its people through social media stated that, "Heavy storms are lashing parts of the…

24 May

Assam Education dept issues notification to protect students from heat

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Amidst increasing weather temperature in the state, Assam the education department has issued a notification to protect students from the heat wave. The Elementary Education Department of Assam's Kamrup Metropolitan District issued a notification which said schools need to ring the water bell three times every day during school hours so the students stay hydrated and remain protected from the scorching heat. Further, the notification also stated the morning assembly prayer need get to arranged inside the classroom rather than open space under the sun.

23 May

World’s largest endangered species rhino holder Pobitora drying up

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Pobitora, Assam's world largest wetland which harbours highest density of one-horned rhinos is drying up due to unprecedented situation. The wetlands holds wide range of water bodies which comforts species like water birds. The situation has effected so much of the wetland that now it hardly holds any trace of water in the land any more. Animals are trying to shift their areas in cause of the situation. A forest official said, “This has never happened before none has ever seen rhinos drinking from this water-body earlier. This comes with ominous portents for Pobitora’s future." However, officials have conducted a…

21 May

Happy International Tea Day

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May 21, the world celebrates International Tea Day. As Assam has been a huge contribution in supplying tea world wide, with larger number of production within the countries and maximum number of workers. Assam CM on supporting those hands wishes everyone 'International Tea Day' through his social media handle. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighting its contribution on social media posted saying, "Wherever you are in the world, when you sip your cup of tea in the morning, it's most likely from the lush tea gardens of Assam." Happy International Tea Day!

16 May

Communal clash between communities in Assam

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In Assam's Bajali district a dispute between two students took place which turned out to be communal clash. Several people turned violent against each other due to which many were injured and shifted to nearby hospital. According to the sources, to take control over the situation multiple police units were deployed in the area. Further, the reason behind the clash is not yet identified.

15 May

Miscreants attempts to kill youth in Digboi, Assam

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A youth in Digboi, Assam identified as Amrit Thakur was brutally attacked by a group of miscreants who attempted to kill him. According to the sources, the horrifying incident took place at Digboi Chariali locality. The victim alleged that the attack was done by his wife's relatives due to family feud. Amrit has been seeking seperation from his wife. However, the victim is admitted to hospital and he is under treatment with severe injuries and critical condition.

11 May

Vocational courses to be removed from Assam Higher Education syllabus

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The Board of Secondary Education Assam (SEBA) has recently celebrated Golden jubilee where Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu too attended the event. During his speech, the education minister has informed about the plans to remove vocational courses from higher education syllabus and integrate the vocational branch into Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. He said, "The vocational courses will be soon integrated with the Arts, Science, and Commerce streams. Each student will be given skill training. When knowledge and skills are imparted together, it results in a holistic form of education, preparing students for real-world challenges." Further he added saying, "We…

10 May

Assam board finds maximum no. of students absent during English exam

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Amidst Higher secondary examination results a shocking news has come up about students being marked absent. As per reports, in different Assam's Cachar district institutes students were marked absent in several papers and most of them were in English papers despite their presence during their respective exams. The school sources has informed that the students who were marked absent were present and also appeared for the exam. Further, the board have ensured to look into the matter and corrective measures to be taken as soon as possible.

09 May

Assam Circle officer alleged for neglecting her election duties

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Assam's Nalbari district holds third phase of Lok sabha elections which is a part of Barpeta constituency. Following the elections, a complaint was filed against the Nalbari District Commissioner (DC). According to the reports, Paschim Nalbari Circle Officer (CO) Arpana Sarmah has filed a complaint against Nalbari DC Varnali Deka for false allegations and mentally torturing her with fix intentions since January. Arpana Sarma has claimed due to unavailability of labourers "when materials of only around seven polling stations of Tihu LAC were to be collected after 1 am, DC ma'am came and humiliated me and used slang words in…

07 May

Weather condition worsen in the Bajali dist, Assam

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Assam is about to conclude Lok Sabha polling, 2024. But bad weather condition has likely to affect the polling from smooth processing. According to the sources, heavy rainfall accompanied by cold wind is likely to affect Bajali district of Assam voter from taking part in the polling. Additionally, heavy rain has already lashed out the district, if it continues number of voters may decrease.