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06 May

Assam about to complete LK polling, 2024

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Ahead of Lok Sabha polling third phase in Assam constituencies Assam Government has announced May 7 as public holiday on parts of the state. To notice said, all the Government/non-Government Offices, PRIs, urban local bodies, educational institutions, business and banks, tea gardens and industries, etc will remain close on May 7. Also the holiday is declared for Guwahati, Kokrajhar (ST), Dhubri and Barpeta only.

22 Apr

Chief Electoral Officer cancels candidates of Assam for third phase, LK 2024

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On Monday, the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Assam has informed about cancellation of candidates from the third phase in Assam. According to the sources, the nominations of eight candidates contesting from four constituencies have been cancelled. Whereas two from Guwahati Lok Sabha constituencies gets cancelled. Further, other cancelled candidates include one from Kokrajhar, four from Dhubri, one from Barpeta. Also, only 52 candidates have been found valid for the third phase.

10 Apr

Oil gets leaked at Oil India Limited well

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Oil India Private Limited at Dighaltarang Tea Estate in the Tinsukia District of Assam has recently reported leakage in the x-mass tree assembly on top of a crude oil well. According to the sources, immediate actions were taken as soon as the situation took place at site. As a precautionary measure, the fire service was mobilized and kept on standby. A hole was discovered on the flow path from the X-mass tree, further investigation is underway. To reports, the situation is under control. Additionally, the affected areas are initiate remediation measures.

05 Apr

Record-breaking tourist at Kaziranga National Park during 2023-24

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Renowned Kaziranga National and Tiger Reserve park of Assam which is rich in biodiversity, landscape, iconic inhabitants has recently experienced a significant surge of tourists in the park. The national park comprises three administrative divisions- the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, the Bishwanath Wildlife Division, and the Nagaon Wildlife Division. According to the reports, all three divisions have witnessed an increase in tourism and as well as increase in revenue too. Complete details of the updated report: For the year 2023-24, a total of 3,20,961 visitors visited the Eastern Assam Wildlife Division, 3,484 visitors visited the Nagaon Wildlife Division, and 3,048…

12 Feb

Assam Budget To support 10 lakh girls’ education levies no new tax

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A bundle of women-centric schemes were unveiled by the Assam government on 12th Feb 2024( Monday) in its Rs 2.9 lakh crore budget for 2024-25 which includes financial help to provide education to 10 lakh girls up to post-graduation level to do away with child marriage. In a year when the country will vote to elect the next central government, Assam Finance Minister Ajanta Neog did not levy any new tax on the common people or commercial establishments as well. In an attempt to bring every family in the government job's network, she framed a new law for giving 5%…

26 Sep

Assam’s Biswanath Ghat became the best tourism village of India 2023

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Biswanath Ghat in Assam popularly known as 'Gupta Kashi' has been named as the 'Best Tourism Village of India 2023' by the Ministry of Tourism. The Ghat is situated on the banks of the Brahmaputra River, to the South of Biswanath Charialii Town. The Ghat holds the first 'Clock Tower of Assam' The tourists spots in the village include Maa Kalyani Mandir, Biswanath Temple, Nomara Picnic Place, Biswanath Ghat, Nagsankar Temple, Monabarie Tea Estate, and Green Ashiyana Island Resort.

18 May

Assam floods: Amit Shah assures all help, army joins rescue ops

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah discussed the overall flood situation in Assam with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over the phone and assured all possible help from the Centre. The Home Minister in tweets, “Concerned about the situation in the wake of heavy rainfall in parts of Assam. Spoke to CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to take stock of the situation. NDRF teams are already been deployed. Assured all possible help from the central government.” Defence spokesman, Lt Col Angom Bobin Singh said, “A swift and coordinated action was carried out by both the teams to rescue precious lives caught in…

10 May

Amit Shah lauds Assam CM for developing health infra in state

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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

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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…

04 Apr

PM Modi likely to visit Assam on April 28 to inaugurate Cancer Hospital

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to visit Assam on April 28 to inaugurate the newly built Cancer Hospital in Dibrugarh, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The Chief Minister inspected the newly constructed building of the Cancer Hospital at Assam Medical College and Hospital in Dibrugarh on Sunday along with various Ministers and held a discussion on various topics including the inauguration of the newly built Cancer Hospital. Speaking to the reporters here, Himanta Biswa Sarma said, “PM Modi will inaugurate the cancer hospital at AMCH Dibrugarh on April 28 and six other cancer hospitals in Assam will be…