North East

15 Jan

Rahul Gandhi inaugurated Bharat Jodo Yatra in Manipur

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with his colleagues travelled from Delhi to Manipur to launch Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to launch in the state. According to the sources, the yatra will commence from Thoubal district of Manipur and will culminate in Mumbai on March 20 or 21 covering 110 districts in 67 days. Additionally, during the yatra the party will be using buses to carry the process from Manipur. Also, during the inaugural ceremony the party criticised PM Modi for not visiting the state at the time of need.

15 Jan

Police van deployed across the city Silchar

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Due to the rising number of vehicles in Silchar, Assam the authorities have launched awareness campaign to promote safety across the city. District Administration and Cachar Police has initiated traffic rules including use helmet, seat belt, refrain from parking in unauthorised areas. As per the initiative, the authorities have deployed police van if violated fines to be imposed with immediate effect.

14 Jan

Assam cattle breeders to participate at Republic Day, Delhi for Rashtriya Gokul Mission

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Rashtriya Gokul Mission which was launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2013, a move to enhance fatmer's milk production in the nation, specially to led unemployed youth to establish themselves as successful cow breeders, Assam has also been part of this initiative. According to the reports, Assam has earlier targeted 7.30 lakh cows and by 2022–23 has proven immensely successful, with 6.72 lakh cows artificially inseminated. Acknowledging the achievement of the state, Assam's 30 beneficiaries of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission scheme, entrepreneurial cattle breeders and artificial cattle breeders, have been specially invited by the Indian Government to participate in the…

14 Jan

Guwahati, Assam listed at worst category

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Assam's city Guwahati ranked as dirtiest city, listed at Swachh Survekshan 2023 results. The city was ranked 402 this year. According to the reports, the city covered only 46 per cent waste generated by the households, 15 per cent marks in the public toilet category, 17 per cent in cleanliness of residential and market areas.

12 Jan

‘Lakhpati Baideo’ scheme for women with three children, Assam

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa has launched a new scheme 'Lakhpati Baideo' for significant move to empower women entrepreneurs in the state, Assam. The scheme initiates to provide financial support of Rs 35,000 to 40 lakh women. General and OBC are expected to limit their children to three, on the other hand, SC/ST/Moran/Matak and Tea tribes are restricted to four children. However, to avail the grant, beneficiaries must submit a comprehensive business plan supported by the government. Assam CM through his social media handle announced about the scheme with details.

12 Jan

Ram Mandir inauguration celebration in Assam

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Ahead of Ram Mandir's Pran Pratishtha ceremony, Assam will be hosting several programs across the state. According to the sources, the decision was taken by Assam BJP leaders in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The consecration ceremony is to take place on January 22. Additionally, January 22, 2024 is declared dry day ahead of the Ram Mandir celebration.

11 Jan

BJP President: Rahul Gandhi will come and go

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This year, NDA is aiming to win 12 seats during the Lok sabha elections. Assam has 14 Lok Sabha constituencies, of which nine are presently represented by the party, BJP. According to the sources, Assam BJP president Bhabesh Kalita made the announcement on Wednesday. He said, "we, as an alliance, are targeting winning more than 12 seats. Our aim is to increase our vote share by 10 percent compared to that in the last general elections." Further he added, "Rahul Gandhi will come and go. Such yatras took place earlier, too. Whatever they do, the Congress will not come to…

11 Jan

Amid cyber crime, Assam CM account gets hacked by some Pakistani

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's Facebook account was hacked by some unidentified user. The information was shared by the minister through his social media handle. He said, “Unknown hackers made an attempt to hack my Facebook account this evening. Preliminary information suggests the hacker might be operating from Pakistan.” Further, investigation for the cyber crime attempt by the unknown user is underway.

10 Jan

Human trafficking, Police arrest accused, Assam

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In operation by Biswanath district police has successfully arrested accused for human trafficking. According to the reports, thirteen teenage girls were rescued by the police from Rangapara railway station and arrested the accused. The Biswanath District Superintendent of Police, Subhashis Barua, received crucial information about the transport of thirteen girls via train. Acting promptly, operation led by Deputy Superintendent of Police Nabajit Das Baghri reached the location and successfully rescued the girls.

10 Jan

Majestic Bhela Ghar for upcoming festival of Assam

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As Assam gears up for coming festival, Magh Bihu. During this festival, people of the state crafts bamboo huts, known Bhela Ghar. According to the sources, Milanpur village in Raha were bustling with visitors to witness the majestic Bhela Ghar, replicating Maha Mrityunjay temple of Nagaon. The crafted Bhela Ghar is built at a height of 50 feet by youths from six villages of the state, Assam.