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Ajmal to seek Supreme Court permission for reopening of madrassas in Assam
25 Apr

Ajmal to seek Supreme Court permission for reopening of madrassas in Assam

BanashreeAssam
The Assam Government has banned madrassas and turned into general schools in Assam. AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal has promised to go against the decision of the government. During an election campaign he said that he will move to the Supreme Court to grant reopening of the closed madrassas in Assam. Around 1,281 madrassas were converted to schools. He said, "UP government announced the closure of madrasas and later, the Supreme Court condemned them. With this reference, we will go to the Supreme Court and get the order from there."
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Two men enlightens Assam by receiving ‘Padma Shri’ award
24 Apr

Two men enlightens Assam by receiving ‘Padma Shri’ award

BanashreeAssam
Two men from Assam has recently received the most prestigious award 'Padma Shri'. The prestigious award was conferred by President of India Draupadi Murmu for their contribution to implementing various schemes of agriculture, and the other for exponent of Suknani Ojapali and Deodhani dancer. The awardees are Sarbeswar Basumatary who contributed in various scheme of agriculture and Drona Bhuyan, a great exponent of dance.
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Inspiration for young voters from 105 years old woman
15 Apr

Inspiration for young voters from 105 years old woman

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An old women named Ramati Baishya who is 105 years old was honoured by the authorities of central Assam’s Kamrup district on April 14, which is first day of Assamese year and Rogali Bihu of Assam. According to the sources, the woman was honoured by District Commissioner and District Election Officer Keerthi Jalli for inspiring people to exercise their franchise. Ms Jalli said, “It was great visiting the 105-year-old aaita [grandmother]. If someone like her can go and vote, our young voters can too. The initiative was aimed at not only to seek blessings from senior citizens but also to draw inspiration…
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Dibrugarh constituency: Lurinjyoti to contest against Sarbananda Sonowal
10 Apr

Dibrugarh constituency: Lurinjyoti to contest against Sarbananda Sonowal

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Dibrugarh parliamentary constituency's opposition candidate Lurinjyoti Gogoi has said that CAA will be crucial issue to be discussed during Lok Sabha 2024, elections. According to reports, Lurinjyoti Gogoi, President of Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) to contest against BJP Minister Sarbananda Sonowal for Dibrugarh constituency. Gogoi claimed, "Assam has borne the burden of illegal foreigners till 1971, and now, another 43 years till 2014 has been added to it. How can the people accept this? There was a long-drawn agitation in the state against illegal influx and with the CAA, the identity of the Assamese is at stake.”  Further he added,…
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Crude oil leakage reported at Tinsukia dist
10 Apr

Crude oil leakage reported at Tinsukia dist

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Oil India Private Limited at Dighaltarang Tea Estate in the Tinsukia District of Assam has recently reported leakage in the x-mass tree assembly on top of a crude oil well. According to the sources, immediate actions were taken as soon as the situation took place at site. As a precautionary measure, the fire service was mobilized and kept on standby. A hole was discovered on the flow path from the X-mass tree, further investigation is underway. To reports, the situation is under control. Additionally, the affected nearby areas are initiated remediation measures.
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Contractual teachers will not be granted permanent posts, Assam
06 Apr

Contractual teachers will not be granted permanent posts, Assam

BanashreeAssam, Education
The Assam Government has recently spoke on plans to transit contractual teachers into permanent status within the recruited schools. According to the reports, about 4,500 contractual teachers are working in various high schools and have the same pay scale as regular employees. The Director of Secondary Education in Assam, Mamata Hojai said, “The contractual teachers who have been working in schools were given the benefits of permanent teachers. They can continue their jobs till they are 60 years of age along with other benefits like a regular teacher of the high school. The state government provided these facilities around three…
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Youth Journalists Forum, Assam, held an executive meeting at Dispur Press Club
17 Jan

Youth Journalists Forum, Assam, held an executive meeting at Dispur Press Club

Business BureauAssam, North East
The buzz of young journalism filled the air at the Dispur Press Club today as the Youth Journalists Forum, Assam, held its executive meeting. The vibrant atmosphere was marked by two significant decisions: the formation of a new committee and the planning of a youth conclave. The newly appointed committee boasts a dynamic lineup of young journalists, ready to steer the forum towards a bright future. Nitish Sarmah takes the helm as President, ably supported by Vice President Manjushree Kalita, Working President Pankaj Medhi, and General Secretary Dibyajyoti Das. Joint Secretary Hirul Hoque, Himakshi Baruah, Organizing Secretary Shah Alam, Treasurer…
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AFSPA removed and no lives lost in2023, Assam CM asserts peace
27 Dec

AFSPA removed and no lives lost in2023, Assam CM asserts peace

BanashreeAssam, Breaking News, North East, Political
Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been removed from many districts of the state, Assam which is a major peace achievement for the leading government. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that no lives were lost in the state due to extremist violence in 2023. He also claimed that there is a complete end of tribal militancy in Assam, a total of 8,756 former militants have been rehabilitated in the last two years, with over Rs 300 crore invested for the purpose. The year 2023 has been a remarkable year as Assam has been transformed into an abode…
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Locals protest demanding action to protect wildlife in Assam’s Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve
28 Jul

Locals protest demanding action to protect wildlife in Assam’s Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve

editorAssam, Wild Life
Locals have announced a series of protests demanding stronger action to protect wildlife in Assam's Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve.Assam celebrated 2022 as a zero-rhino-poaching year. The ongoing year has seen two incidents related to the poaching of the prized one-horned rhinoceros in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, and lastly Manse National Park staff recovered the horn from a rhinoceros skeleton. In Lower AssamThe incident came to notice in June. Apparently the rhino had died and its prized horn was missing. A bike rally was organized on the call of the Greater Manas Conservation and Tourism Development Society…
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