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08 Aug

Kokrajhar Janata Party Chief Accuses SI Of Harassing Visitors, Calls For His Removal From Security

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Kokrajhar Janata Party founder Abhijit Deepak has hit out at the police over allegations that people coming to meet him are being stopped. Speaking to the media on Friday, the young leader said that despite not wanting it, a Sub-Inspector has been deployed outside his residence in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. He alleged that the officer is preventing people who come to meet Deepak. Even as police personnel have been deployed at Deepak’s residence for security, the Kokrajhar Janata Party founder has now raised allegations against the officer. According to Deepak, whenever people come to his residence to meet him, the Sub-Inspector…

07 Aug

Digital Flood Damage Survey Begins In 4 Upper Assam Districts From Aug 9: CM Sarma

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In an important step towards ensuring a swift, transparent and technology-driven assessment of flood damage, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today formally inaugurated a digital survey training programme for flood-affected districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat at the convention centre in Jorhat.The training programme has been launched to facilitate a scientific and comprehensive assessment of losses suffered by people affected by the recent devastating floods in the districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat.The training marks the beginning of a technology-enabled survey process that will support the government in preparing an accurate database for rehabilitation and assistance.Following the inaugural…

07 Aug

Gaurav Gogoi: Amit Shah Absent From Lok Sabha For 14 Days, Must Respond On Protest Crackdown

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Congress MP from Assam’s Jorhat constituency, Gaurav Gogoi, on Friday questioned Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s absence from the Lok Sabha, claiming that Shah has not attended the House since July 21. “Since 21 July, the Home Minister Amit Shah has remained absent from Lok Sabha. Number of days absent: 14,” Gogoi said in a post on X. Gogoi’s remarks came days after he demanded that Shah make a statement in Parliament over the alleged action taken against student protesters in BJP-ruled states. Speaking to reporters in New Delhi on August 3, Gogoi said the Opposition’s demand was clear and…

05 Aug

“Centre Standing With Every Affected Family”: JP Nadda Assesses Damage In Assam, Nagaland

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Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda today toured the areas affected by floods and landslides in Assam and Nagaland to assess the damage.Nadda arrived as a representative of the Central Government to assess the situation in the two disaster-hit states.In Assam, he visited the worst-hit Sivasagar and Charaideo districts, accompanied by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma."Today, in the flood-affected areas of Assam, I inspected the damage caused by the floods along with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and met with the families of those who lost their lives in this disaster, expressing my deepest condolences," Nadda said."Under…

03 Aug

Magisterial Inquiry Ordered into Death of Man in Raimona National Park Firing

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The Kokrajhar district administration has ordered a magisterial inquiry into the death of Phunkha Basumatary, who was killed in a firing incident involving forest protection personnel inside Raimona National Park along the India-Bhutan international border on July 28. Kokrajhar Deputy Commissioner Pankaj Chakravarty said the decision was taken following demands from several political parties and organisations for an impartial investigation into the incident. The inquiry will examine the circumstances leading to the firing and the subsequent death of Basumatary inside the national park. The administration said the probe is intended to establish the facts surrounding the incident and determine the…

03 Aug

Himanta Sarma’s 2nd Visit To Flood Areas: Govt To Begin Damage Assessment From Aug 9

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Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday visited the flood-affected areas of Nazira, Mahmora and Sonari Legislative Assembly constituencies to assess the prevailing situation and reviewed the extent of damage caused by the recent floods in Upper Assam districts. This was his second visit to the flood-hit districts of Charaideo and Sivasagar following the latest wave of floods. During the visit, the chief minister inspected the flood-affected areas at Santak, Nepalikhuti and Sundarpukhuri in Nazira constituency, Chomoni village in Mahmora; and ward number 8 of Sonari town of Sonari constituency. He also interacted with the affected residents and took…

02 Aug

Census 2027: Self-Enumeration Starts In Assam Till Aug 16, Sivasagar And Charaideo Excluded Due To Floods

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Barring two flood-hit districts, self-enumeration for Census 2027 began in Assam on Sunday.Officials said census preparatory work has been suspended in Sivasagar and Charaideo districts, which are yet to recover from the floods, among the worst the State has witnessed.Registering his details through the online self-enumeration facility, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the people to participate in the exercise."Today marks the beginning of online self-enumeration for Census 2027 in Assam wherein you can sit in the comfort of your home and fill in your details," Sarma said."I just did mine; requesting everyone to fill their details correctly and be a part…

01 Aug

Infiltration Attempts Foiled Daily: 14 Detained By Assam Police

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Even as the state struggles with the devastation caused by floods, attempts at illegal infiltration across the international border continue. In this situation, Assam Police have managed to detain 14 suspected infiltrators who entered Assam after crossing the border. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared this information on Friday. The Chief Minister said that even though attempts at infiltration into Assam are ongoing, the police are foiling such attempts every day and taking action. "Every day, infiltrators are trying to fulfill their malicious intentions in Assam. But we are foiling every such attempt and taking action. Assam Police have detained…

31 Jul

Assam Govt Gives Loan Relief To Sivasagar, Jorhat, Golaghat, Charaideo After Floods

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The Assam government has announced a series of financial relief measures for people affected by the recent floods, including a six-month moratorium on loan repayments, financial assistance for flood-hit Namghars, and additional credit support for small traders. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the decisions were taken following a special meeting of the State Level Bankers' Committee (SLBC) to reduce the financial burden on families, farmers, businesses and self-help groups affected by the floods in Upper Assam. Under the relief package, borrowers in the flood-affected districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Jorhat will receive a six-month moratorium on repayment of…

29 Jul

BIS Crackdown: Jewellery Shop Raided For Misusing Hallmark In Guwahati

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A search and seizure operation was carried out by officials of Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) today on the premises of M/s Roy Gahanalaya, located at SC Goswami Road, Pan Bazaar in Guwahati.The operation was carried out following complaints received regarding the alleged misuse of BIS Hallmark. Investigation by the BIS enforcement team revealed that the shop was allegedly involved in the sale of gold jewellery articles bearing fake BIS Hallmark. The use of spurious hallmark is a serious violation under the provisions of the BIS Act, 2016, as hallmarking of gold jewellery and artefacts has been made mandatory by…