Assam

06 Nov

The finance ministry has asked the banks to give more loans for agricultural work

TanupriyaAssam

To make sure that goals are reached for the current fiscal year, the Finance Ministry has requested that public sector banks expand the amount of credit available for dairying, fisheries, and animal husbandry. According to a statement released by the Finance Ministry on Wednesday, Secretary, Department of Financial Services, M. Nagaraju, attended a high-level meeting to examine the status of loan disbursement to these agri-allied businesses. Top representatives from the state UT Level Bankers' Committee, NABARD, and public sector banks attended the conference. Discussions were also attended by representatives of the Department of Fisheries, the Department of Animal Husbandry &…

31 Oct

Dighalipukhuri tree safe GNB flyover may come down on Khao Gali Chakkar

TanupriyaAssam

The Public Works Department is considering landing the under-construction GNB Road flyover at the Khao Gali or Guwahati Railway Station roundabout, which would preserve the famous Dighalipukhuri's vegetation. Senior officials from the Public Works Department, Roads, reportedly discussed the revised proposal during a meeting on Wednesday night The meeting was called by Chief Secretary Ravi Kota after Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma instructed the Department to look into ways to branch out the flyover that was still under construction without endangering the century-old trees surrounding the famous Dighalipukhuri. Chief Minister Sarma announced on a well-known microblogging platform that he has…

29 Oct

UDS hopes to recover under DGP of Assam to investigate online trading scams

TanupriyaAssam

A provision of the Unregulated Deposit Schemes Act, 2019 may allow thousands of victims who were defrauded of crores of rupees by con artists in internet trading scams to get some of their money back. Director General of Police GP Singh made this announcement on Monday. He also stated that victims will have to wait for the investigations into other unregulated trading frauds to conclude. In numerous fraudulent deposit schemes, people frequently inquire as to whether investors would be able to get their money back. In response to inquiries about the arrest of DB Stock scam mastermind Dipankar Barman, he…

26 Oct

Assam shuts down mobile data on October 27 for direct recruitment exam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a bid to ensure fairness in the upcoming Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE), mobile internet services across Assam will be suspended on Sunday, October 27, from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, as per an official order issued Friday. This suspension marks the third such instance in the past two months, intended to prevent exam malpractices and maintain transparency. The state-level exams, organized by the recruitment commission, will be conducted in two shifts across 28 districts. The morning shift, from 9:00 am to 11:30 am, is for candidates applying for Higher Secondary Leaving Certificate (HSLC) level posts, with 8,27,130 candidates…

25 Oct

Assam unveils 12 new police stations to boost border security

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the establishment of 12 new police stations along the Indo-Bangladesh border. This initiative is aimed at improving coordination with central agencies and strengthening surveillance in key border districts. The new police stations, part of a broader border management plan, will be set up in Cachar, Karimganj, Dhubri, and South Salmara districts. Additionally, the state is in the process of establishing 12 State Border Outposts, while proposals for nine more Border Police Stations near the international border are under active consideration. These developments come in the wake of heightened efforts by Assam to…

22 Oct

Assam initiate 24/7 power supply in urban and rural areas

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

According to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Assam's power scenario has improved dramatically in recent years as a result of ongoing investments in the power sector. This breakthrough has resulted in more efficiently managed supply gaps and higher average power availability. According to Chief Minister Sarma, rural areas in Assam now have over 22 hours of electricity each day, while urban areas have more over 23 hours. These enhancements demonstrate the state's dedication to improving its power infrastructure and providing reliable electricity to its inhabitants. Earlier in September, the Assam government, through APDCL, addressed and corrected common fallacies regarding smart…

19 Oct

Dibrugarh trading scam file now goes off to CBI

Banasree SarkarAssamDibrugarh

On Saturday, the CBI plans to question key suspects in multi-crore unregulated online trading schemes who are currently being held in Dibrugarh Central Jail. Sumi Borah, Tarkik Borah, and Bishal Phukan all significant figures in the schemes are scheduled to be questioned. On Friday, a five-member CBI team came in Dibrugarh and handed over all case files and documentation connected to the 41 registered cases to the agency. This is a critical milestone in the probe, which the CBI officially took over on October 8. The agency is anticipated to request custody of the offender from the court before beginning interrogation. Sources…

17 Oct

Violence erupts in Assam’s Samaguri amid political tensions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Political tensions flared in Assam’s Samaguri on October 16 as a clash between BJP and Congress workers left one person seriously injured. Ashraful Alam, the social media convener for BJP’s Samaguri Mandal, was attacked in an alleged assault by Congress supporters. The violence reportedly erupted over social media posts in which Alam criticized Tanzil Hussain, the son of senior Congress leader Rakibul Hussain. Supporters of Rakibul allegedly retaliated, leading to an attack on Alam with a sharp weapon, leaving him critically injured. Alam was immediately rushed to a hospital in Nagaon for treatment. As the area gears up for re-polling,…

15 Oct

Footprints of JeM terrorist started build group in Assam, cops are conscious

Banasree SarkarAssamAssam

Tracing the footprints of Pakistan-based terrorist organization JeM in Assam is now a big worry. The organization operated mostly in Jammu and Kashmir. For the first time, the group's operations have been identified in the northeast. According to security sources, Pakistan's ISI assisted in the formation of the JeM. The group has attempted to persuade its members to travel to Jammu & Kashmir and engage in violence. The outfit's footprints in other regions of the country were discovered during a statewide raid undertaken by the NIA using technical information. Terrorist groups such as Jamaat-ul-Mujahideen Bangladesh & Ansar Bangla Team attempted to…

15 Oct

Explore Assam’s biodiversity at Pobitora

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam’s Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, famous for its thriving population of one-horned rhinoceroses, has reopened to tourists after being closed for the monsoon season. The reopening ceremony was attended by Forest Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary and Water Resource Minister Pijush Hazarika, officially launching the new tourist season. Visitors can now explore the sanctuary’s rich wildlife through safari rides, with 20 jeeps and 13 elephants ready to take tourists deep into the wilderness. Known for its dense population of one-horned rhinos, Pobitora offers a unique experience for wildlife enthusiasts. The sanctuary spans 38.85 square kilometers and is home to over 100 rhinos,…