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13 Jul

Massive drug haul: Assam rifles seize Heroin worth nearly Rs. 8 crore

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Acting on precise intelligence regarding drug trafficking activities, Assam Rifles swiftly established a Mobile Vehicle Check Post (MVCP) on July 10, 2024, near the fourth mile, leading to a significant interception and apprehension. During the operation, security forces intercepted a vehicle and conducted a meticulous search, uncovering 1,134 grams of suspected Heroin No. 4 concealed within 81 plastic soap cases. The estimated street value of the seized contraband is approximately Rs. 7,93,80,000. The concealment was designed to evade detection, highlighting the sophisticated methods employed by the smugglers. Three individuals were apprehended on-site in connection with the illicit smuggling activities. The…

13 Jul

Assam CM clueless on Mahatma Gandhi statue destruction of Tinsukia

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Mahatma Gandhi's statue which was of 5.5 foot placed at Gandhi Chowk in Tinsukia district, was removed by an excavator. The news has led to massive controversy, protest in the state. Political members have been accusing Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for the removal. Pritam Neog, AASU leader said, "When we met the municipal board and the town committee, they told us they have a plan to build clock tower but our question is why the civil society here was not taken into confidence before taking the decision to uproot the Gandhi statue?" Further, Tushar Gandhi, great-grandson of Mahatma Gandhi,…

12 Jul

Assam Government to reverse ADR exam pattern on aspirants expressing displeasure

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Assam Direct Recruitment (ADR) exam which a massive job drive is set to held very soon again. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier on updating its date has also informed that the exam pattern for ADR III & IV grade will consist of three phase like the APSC, Prelims, Mains & Viva. As soon the Assam CM informed about the same, their were storm of criticism in the comment section, aspirants have been expressing their displeasure with the new system. Assam CM has now again decided to revisit the exam pattern for a change, he said, "A govt that…

11 Jul

Salazar Slytherin in India: Assam CM delighted on sharing pictures of the snake

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Assam's Kaziranga National park has recently found a snake named Salazar Slytherin. The is named as such after Harry Potter character. Harry Potter one of the most watched series novel by kids specially written by author JK Rowling. In the novel Harry Potter, Salazar Slytherin was one of the co-founders of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Along with Godric Gryffindor, Rowena Ravenclaw, and Helga Hufflepuff, Slytherin established the school. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma delighted sharing the pictures of the snake posted on his social media handle saying, "Guess what, kids? Kaziranga just found a real-life Harry Potter…

10 Jul

Another job drive exam in Assam to be held by April 2025

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has been planning on boosting jobs for the aspirants in the govt sectors. Earlier, Assam Government has already hold exams and recruited the job seekers. Recently, the Assam CM has updated about next job drive which is aiming to fill approximately 35,000 vacancies across the various departments including teaching sectors by April 2025. To be noted, aspirants seeking III and IV grade jobs through direct recruitment, selection test will be followed by three stages- Preliminary, Mains & Interview.

09 Jul

Gaurav Gogoi raises alarm on Assam floods, blames Central Water Commission

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Assam Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has sharply criticized the Central Water Commission (CWC), accusing it of neglecting Assam amidst a severe flood crisis that has gripped the state. In a recent statement posted on the microblogging site X, Gogoi emphasized the urgent need for a comprehensive, long-term solution and substantial financial investment to address the recurring problem of floods and erosion in Assam. Representing the Jorhat constituency, Gogoi pointedly highlighted the lack of significant progress in flood management efforts over the past eight years, underlining what he termed as the 'double-engine' failure of the BJP government at both state and…

09 Jul

Assam CM highlights on essentials for combating flood crisis

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Assam flood continues to havoc the state, non-stop heavy rainfall has devastated state's home, infrastructure, harmed animals, deaths and more. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has been taking stock of the state, recently he said that he is focusing on finding final solution to the crisis rather than getting it recognised as national problem. Sarma said, "If the flood is declared a national problem, how will it benefit us? Rather foreigners will stop coming here when they find it out. Our focus is on finding a solution. We will benefit if some national solution is there." He also mentioned about…

08 Jul

Rahul Gandhi scheduled to visit Assam and then Manipur

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visits Assam today amid flood havoc in the state. However, a team of Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) led by President Bhupen Borah has submitted a memorandum to the Congress leader, urging him to raise the issue of floods in Assam in the Parliament. As every year, Assam during the monsoon season faces heavy flood destruction within the state with number of death toll, citizens are left homeless, animals suffering etc. Also, Rahul Gandhi after his visit to Assam will fly to Manipur violence-hit state to take stock of the current situation. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh…

05 Jul

Assam grills under flood, Assam CM takes stock of Dibrugarh effected areas

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Assam flood situation grims, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma takes a stock of the situation in Dibrugarh. The CM, on the previous day inspected the flood situation in Majuli and then visited HS Road in Dibrugarh city. He expressed his intention taking necessary measures in the flood effected areas. Meanwhile, Sarma reacting to the infringed breach incident, he claimed that the embankments that were broken were constructed during the Congress regime.

03 Jul

Gaurav Gogoi asks Jal Shakti Minister to visit Assam

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Amidst flood in Assam, Gaurav Gogoi urges the central government to take immediate action as 19 districts gets affected by flood. The Congress MP has asked to rush a team of the National Disaster Relief Force (NDRF) to his flood-affected state. Gogoi said, "I am present here but my mind and my focus is at the floods in Assam. The situation is very dangerous there. You must have seen the situation in Bihar and UP how during floods people face so many troubles and that is why I want the government to show their concern and rush an NDRF team…