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12 Jul

Assam Govt to revise changes in ADR exam pattern

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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

Real life Harry Potter snake found in Assam, CM shares picture

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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…

11 Jul

Three arrested in Jogighopa for trafficking, 2 girls rescued in Guwahati

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Jogighopa police in Bongaigaon district of Assam have apprehended three individuals suspected of human trafficking. Identified as Arbaaz Khan, his father Papu Khan, and mother Bashiran Nesa, the trio was caught allegedly attempting to marry off a 14-year-old girl from Uttar Pradesh under false pretenses of travel outside the state. Case No. 114/24 has been registered against them under Section 87/143 of the Indian Penal Code at Jogighopa police station, where investigations are underway. The proactive stance taken by the police underscores their resolute commitment to ensuring justice and protecting vulnerable individuals from exploitation.Meanwhile, in a parallel incident, the…

11 Jul

Assam Rifles Commander donates chairs and hearing aids to ex-servicemen in Nagaland

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Commander of Assam Rifles recently donated chairs and hearing aids to the Assam Rifles Ex-Servicemen Association in Kohima, Nagaland. This gesture underscores the organization's steadfast commitment to enhancing the quality of life for its former members beyond their active service.The donation ceremony held in Kohima garnered heartfelt appreciation from ex-servicemen, who expressed gratitude for the continued support provided by Assam Rifles. The provision of hearing aids was particularly significant, addressing critical health needs among elderly veterans and ensuring they have essential resources for a comfortable life. "We are dedicated to standing by our retired personnel, and this donation reaffirms…

10 Jul

Seven more deaths reported in Assam floods, toll climbs to 92

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The flood situation in Assam remains critical, with seven additional deaths reported on Tuesday, raising the total to 92 this year due to floods, landslides, and storms. According to the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), the number of affected people has decreased to 1.77 million, but the crisis persists. The latest fatalities occurred in the Cachar (2), Dhubri, Dhemaji, South Salmara, Nagaon, and Sivasagar districts. Of the total deaths, 79 were caused by floods, with landslides and storms responsible for the remainder. Currently, 1,717,599 people across 26 districts are affected, down from 1,880,700 people in 27 districts last Friday.…

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

Assam CM asks to draw list of flood effected people & plans to organize for mega medical camp

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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 visits Assam to take stock of Assam flood, Manipur in cards

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visits Assam 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 taking…

05 Jul

Agarwood bust in Assam: Massive seizure on Guwahati-Mumbai route

Banasree SarkarAssam

Authorities conducted a successful raid on July 4 aboard a train traveling from Guwahati to Mumbai, seizing 45 bags of agarwood worth crores. The operation took place during the night at Bongaigaon railway station. Agarwood, renowned as one of the world's most expensive woods, possesses medicinal properties including as a stimulant, antiasthmatic, carminative, tonic, aphrodisiac, and astringent. It finds use in treating conditions such as diarrhoea, dysentery, gout, rheumatism, and paralysis. The seized items comprised 41 bags of dried agarwood pieces and 4 cartons of agaru oil, transported aboard the New Bongaigaon GRPF's Nammanya Tilak Express.

05 Jul

Assam CM inspects breach embankment in Dibrughar city

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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.