North East

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.

09 Jan

Israel pitches India for tourism over Maldives comments on PM Modi

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Amid a diplomatic row between India and the Maldives, Israel embassy has pitched India for promoting tourism in Lakshadweep. To reports, the controversial raw took place on remarks made by Maldivian ministers on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the islands, Lakshadweep. Israel embassy stated, "We were in #Lakshadweep last year upon the federal government's request to initiate the desalination program. Israel is ready to commence working on this project tomorrow. For those who are yet to witness the pristine and majestic underwater beauty of #lakshadweepislands, here are a few pictures showing this island's enchanting allure."

09 Jan

State forces receives gunfire in Manipur

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In Manipur, heavy gunfight broke out between suspected Kuki militants and state force at Moreh town on Monday. According to the reports, Moreh town of Manipur is known for its commercial activities, and now it has become a vulnerable location as gun fights between arm miscreants and the state police force happens on daily basis. Also, as per reports, while the police force were on their duty, the suspected Kuki Zo militants opened fire upon the force during day hours.

08 Jan

AADVA donates 7000 bamboo pieces from Assam to Ayodhya

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All Assam Divyanga Versatile Association of Assam has donated 7,000 bamboos from Assam for inauguration ceremony of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. The pieces of bamboos were collected from Lampi area near Boko, Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council expressed pride for such honourable contribution towards the much awaited Ram Mandir.

08 Jan

Government employees caught red-handed taking bribe in Assam

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Two government employees were arrested under bribery charges, operation led by the vigilance in Assam. Both the charges are from different departments of the government service. According to the sources, the first operation was laid at the Samaria Revenue Circle in Assam’s Kamrup district and another one at the District Agricultural Officer of Goalpara. The identified official is named Pradip Kalita, Supervisor Kanungo of O/O Circle Officer and the second employee has been identified as Budheswar Das. Further, more such operations are underway for bribery cases.