Assam

27 Dec

AFSPA removed and no lives lost in2023, Assam CM asserts peace

BanashreeAssam, Breaking News, North East, PoliticalAssam

Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) has been removed from many districts of the state, Assam which is a major peace achievement for the leading government. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma asserted that no lives were lost in the state due to extremist violence in 2023. He also claimed that there is a complete end of tribal militancy in Assam, a total of 8,756 former militants have been rehabilitated in the last two years, with over Rs 300 crore invested for the purpose. The year 2023 has been a remarkable year as Assam has been transformed into an abode…

18 Jun

Vi tops 4G Download speed in Assam for six months

Business CorrespondentBusiness, IndiaAssam, Vi

According to the latest data released by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India- TRAI, Vi has emerged at the top position in delivering highest average data download speed of 15.5 Megabit per second among 4G providers in Assam for the six-month period between December 2021 to May 2022. Vi also recorded the highest Upload speed of 17.0 Megabit per second in Assam for the same period. The download speed helps consumers to access content from the internet, while upload speed helps them send data or share pictures or videos with their contacts. The average speed is computed by TRAI based…

02 Jun

National Road Safety Awareness Campaign in Assam

Business CorrespondentAssam, BusinessAssam, National Road Safety Awareness Campaign

Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India’s (HMSI) National Road Safety Awareness Campaign reaches Bongaigaon in Assam. The two-day camp (27-28 May 2022) at the Abhayapuri College in Bongaigaon witnessed spirited participation from over 2,000 college students and staff members for safe riding practices. HMSI’s road safety instructors utilized the age-appropriate road safety learning programs to enhance the retention of road safety awareness among all. It made learning fun through the Scientifically Devised Learning Module - Honda’s skilled instructors set the foundation with theory sessions on road signs & markings, driver’s duties on the road, riding gear & posture explanation and safe…

31 May

Statement from Vodafone Idea for the Flood affected Residents of Assam

Business CorrespondentBusinessAssam, india, Vodafone Idea

The floods in Assam have affected lakhs of people across several districts. Resultant power outages have led to disruption of voice and internet services in some parts. While a significant part of these has been restored, the situation in Cachar, Darrang, Dibrugarh, Dima Hasao, Hojai, Lakhimpur, and Udalguri, remains challenging. With most of the shops closed, customers are finding it difficult to undertake recharges. Sukanta Das, Cluster Business Head – East, Vodafone Idea, said “We stand strong with our customers during this time of distress. The Vi teams on the ground are working ceaselessly with local authorities to help restore…

10 May

Amit Shah lauds Assam CM for developing health infra in state

SuparnaAssamAmit Shah, Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday dedicated the Cardiothoracic and Neuroscience Centre of the Superspecialty Hospital under GMCH in presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at a function held in Guwahati. Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarma expressed his gratitude to the Union Home Minister for his presence at the event. “Honourable Home Minister Amit Shah Ji has always been a source of inspiration and support for us. His presence here today is a reiteration of the importance the current government led by the Honourable Prime Minister attaches to Assam and the Northeast”, Sarma added. The Union…

09 May

Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Assam on two-day tour

SuparnaAssamAmit Shah, Assam

Union Home Minister Amit Shah late on Sunday arrived at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati for a two-day tour to inaugurate and launch several projects on the first anniversary of Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government.On the occasion of its first anniversary in Assam, Shah will address a public rally at the Khanapara field in Guwahati on Tuesday and will inaugurate several projects including Super Speciality Hospital and National Forensic Sciences University. During the visit, he will lay the foundation stone for various projects on the day, including Public Auditoriums, Integrated DC Office, Police Commissionarate Building, and Guwahati Police Reserve…

29 Apr

PM inaugurates seven cancer care facilities in Assam

Business CorrespondentBusinessAssam, PM inaugurates

The Prime Minister, Mr. Narendra Modi, inaugurated seven cancer care facilities in Assam. The Prime Minister also laid the foundation stones of seven more facilities in the state. The Governor of Assam, Prof. Jagdish Mukhi, the Chief Minister of Assam, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, the Union Minister of Ports, Shipping, Waterways and AYUSH, Mr. Sarbananda Sonowal, Assam Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Science & Technology and Information Technology, Mr. Keshab Mahanta, Union Minister of State for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Labour & Employment, Mr. Rameswar Teli and the Chairman of Tata Trusts, Mr. Ratan N. Tata, were with…

29 Apr

A pillar of support for women entrepreneur in Assam

Business CorrespondentBusinessArohan’s, Assam, india

The remarkable support system of microfinance institutions and the self-regulatory organisation for the industry have helped the women entrepreneurs sail through the pandemic and overcome its impact on their business and other challenges. Owner of a dairy business Malaya has been a borrower of Arohan’s Bongaigaon Branch of Assam for the last six years. She had started a dairy business to meet the financial need of her family by taking a microfinance loan from Arohan. She had to face the harsh reality and could not manage to pay the EMIs for the third cycle loan of INR 45,000 she had…