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Assam Govt. plans to reduce fine system for minor traffic offences

Assam Govt. plans to reduce fine system for minor traffic offences

Assam Government has come up with new protocol to ease financial burden of the common people. The government has decided not to fine for minor traffic offence commited by drivers of two and three wheeler in Assam. Assam CM through X said, "While we follow a zero-tolerance policy against violations of the law, we understand that there are some offences that might be inadvertent, at times. In keeping with this, and posing our faith in citizens, we have decided to forego fines for minor offences by drivers of two- and three-wheelers." He also added, "Complaints are made in our various…
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Assam to introduce first ever witness protection scheme

Assam to introduce first ever witness protection scheme

For ensuring fair justice system, Assam to introduce state's first-ever witness protection scheme which is approved by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday. Assam CM through his social media handle informed about the scheme, "The Competent Authority is a standing committee in each District chaired by the District and Sessions Judge. The Head of the Police in the District and an officer not below the rank of the ADC to be nominated by the District Magistrate will be its members and the Head of the Prosecution in the District will be its Member Secretary. The Witnesses will be…
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New criminal laws to be implemented in Assam

New criminal laws to be implemented in Assam

Three new criminal laws to be implemented in Assam from July 1, 2024 which will emphasize on providing speedy justice rather than punishment. The laws are the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam. Assam DGP G.P. Singh said, "Around 200 officers of the state police force have already undergone training on criminal forensic science. They have been trained on the applicability of new laws and how they should perceive them while dealing with the crime and cases related to it." He continued saying, “Over 500 officers will be trained over a period of a few…
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Assam Cricketer Riyan Parag gets selected in Team India

Assam Cricketer Riyan Parag gets selected in Team India

Cricketer Riyan Parag hailing from Assam, Northeast gets a call from BCCI selected in Indian Cricket Team to play T20 series against Zimbabwe. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated the young player on his selection to team India. He said, "This is the best news of the day! Our very own Assam boy becomes the first cricketer from the North East to join the ‘Men in Blue’ club. Dear Riyan, many congratulations for becoming a part of Team India’s T20 International series against Zimbabwe, will leave no stone unturned to ensure several more youngsters from our state can take…
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Bangladesh origin-minority voted Congress in LS polls to win, says Assam CM

Bangladesh origin-minority voted Congress in LS polls to win, says Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has claimed that maximum number of votes Congress party received during Lok Sabha election 2024, was from Bangladesh origin-minority community. Assam CM alleged that in areas dominated by this community have no road, no electricity, no development. The Bangladeshi minorities have been voting for Congress since long time yet they did it again. He said, "If we analyse the 39 per cent votes of the Congress, it is not spread across the state. Fifty per cent of it is concentrated in 21 assembly segments which are minority dominated. In these minority-dominated segments, BJP got…
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Assam flood washes away people lives & crop area

Assam flood washes away people lives & crop area

Continuous heavy rainfall in Assam has effected many villages in Assam due to rising of rain water within the state. A fresh report by Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), around 3,90,491 people were affected by the flood with rising death toll to 27. However, this year flood has effected 4347.86 acres of crop area and 19 districts of Assam.
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APSC scam, SIT files charge sheet against the accused in Assam

APSC scam, SIT files charge sheet against the accused in Assam

Amidst NEET-UG, 2024 paper leak, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has filed charge sheet against officials connected to APSC cash-for-job scam. The names of the accused are former APSC Chief Controller of Examination Nand Babu Singh; APS officers Aishwarya Jibon Baruah, Shahjahan Sarkar, and Sukanya Das; Assistant Employment Officer Rakesh Das; and Nagaon Tax Superintendent Waheeda Begum. Additionally, the included accused have been arrested by the police so far.
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Assam DGP G.P. Singh condoles on death of IPS Officer

Assam DGP G.P. Singh condoles on death of IPS Officer

An unpredictable incident unfolded in Guwahati, Assam Home and Political Secretary Shiladitya Chetia, a IPS officer with a President's gallantry medal, fatally shot himself to death with his service weapon minutes after his wife died out of Cancer. According to the reports, his wife, Agamoni Borbaruah was admitted to Nemcare hospital. Since 2 months, she was under treatment for Cancer. Doctor said, her situation deteriorated three days ago, Chetia was informed about the same. And initially on Tuesday she took her last breath, Chetia asked the medical staffs to allow him some privacy for praying next to his wife's body.…
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Assam CM big announcement to end VIP culture for officials & ministers in the state

Assam CM big announcement to end VIP culture for officials & ministers in the state

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced of ending VIP culture in terms of electricity bill payment from government officials to Ministers will now have to pay their own bills. According to the sources, in a aim to reduce electricity consumption the change will get effected from July 1, 2024. Assam CM wrote on 'X', "We are ending the VIP Culture rule of paying electricity bills of Government officials using taxpayer money. Myself and the Chief Secretary will set an example and start paying our power bills from July 1 onwards. Beginning July 2024, all public servants will have…
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Foundation stone laid for the project of solar-power by Assam CM

Foundation stone laid for the project of solar-power by Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in a joint venture with the Assam Power Generation Corporation and Oil India Limited has laid the foundation stone for a 25-MW solar power generation project at Namrup Thermal Power Station in Dibrugarh district. According to the sources, the project will span 108 acres and is expected to cost Rs. 115 crore. The project aims to produce 50 million units of electricity annually. And expected to be completed by July 2025. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The state produces only 419 MW of power, necessitating the purchase of around 2,100 MW daily.…
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