North East

19 Jan

Survey conducted for students, emerges concern, Assam

editorNorth East

Annual Status of Education Report (ASER 2023) has conducted a survey for Assam students from the age groups of 14-16 and 17-18. As per the survey revelation, a worrisome trend has emerged that children using smartphones, exhibit higher inclination towards more entertainment than their studies. The survey says from basic reading research: Among students aged 14–16 surveyed in Assam, only 56.9% can read a Standard II-level text in regional language, with a breakdown of 49.1% for males and 62.7% for females. In the 17–18 age group, 63.8% exhibit this proficiency, with a split of 58.8% for males and 67.6% for…

18 Jan

Assam CM Sarma launches distribution of ration cards to the beneficiaries

editorNorth East

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has officially launched the ceremonial distribution of ration cards under National Food Security Act (NFSA). According to the reports, over 42 lakh beneficiaries has received the card which was held in Guwahati. The Assam CM has informed that every card holder of the state is eligible for for monthly allocation of 5kg rice without any cost. Also for this month, the benefits will be available till January 31.

18 Jan

President Murmu will not come to Assam for Karbi Youth festival

editorNorth East

President of India Draupadi Murmu was about to visit Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Wednesday but the trip got cancelled due to bad weather. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed by saying, "the president could not come to the festival due to bad weather. Due to inclement weather conditions, even I had to start at 4 am today." According to the sources, the President was about to visit the state to attend Golden Jubilee celebration of the Karbi Youth festival. However, the President has sent a video message for the people which will be soon played during the festival.

17 Jan

Anand Mishra clears procedure towards his resignation

editorNorth East

Superintendent of Police in Assam’s Lakhimpur district, Anand Mishra, who has resigned from the post few days back. There has been rumours about not accepting his resignation letter by the government. Mishra has clarified about the same that there is no such thing, their is a procedure of functioning the process. SP Mishra said, “When it is rejected, it means that it has not been accepted. Pending is not equal to rejection. There is a problem with a few sections of people being short-sighted. They do not understand that there is a procedure for the functioning of the government.” He…

17 Jan

Assam CM to honour with prestigious award for their contribution

editorNorth East

Assam farmer Upendra Rabha to be bestowed with the prestigious Assam Gaurav Award’ for black rice of Assam. Rabha stated, “I am grateful to the Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, for considering my name for the prestigious award. I am hopeful that this will inspire the youth to take the lead in the agricultural sector. I started with just one variety of rice, and today I am cultivating around 1000 bighas of land. The black rice is not only gaining popularity in Assam but also attracting buyers from several other states in India and abroad.” Rabha started to cultivate…

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…

15 Jan

Rahul Gandhi inaugurated Bharat Jodo Yatra in Manipur

editorNorth East

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

editorNorth East

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

editorNorth East

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

editorNorth East

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.