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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…

29 Jul

Flood Havoc In Assam Continues, 3.3 Lakh People Still Affected

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This year's monsoon floods have claimed the lives of 75 people. Although the flood situation in the state has eased somewhat, bodies are now being recovered one after another as the water recedes. With the recovery of 7 more bodies in Sivasagar district recently, the death toll in this flood tragedy has risen to 75. According to information shared by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), all 7 bodies recovered in the last 24 hours were from Sivasagar district. As a result, the number of deaths due to the current year's floods has gone up to 75. At present,…

25 Jul

Assembly Votes No: Assam Rejects Proposal To Ensure Social Security For Gig, Platform Workers

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The Assam Assembly has rejected the demand to ensure social security for thousands of gig and platform workers associated with the digital economy. On Friday, the government opposed the proposal moved by Congress MLA Zubeir Anam Mazumdar, stating that the responsibility of framing welfare schemes for gig workers primarily lies with the Central Government. Moving the proposal, Zubeir Anam Mazumdar said, "Though gig workers engaged in app-based transport, food delivery, e-commerce, logistics etc. play a crucial role in the digital economy, they are deprived of fixed wages, provident fund, paid leave, or any kind of social security benefits." The Congress…

24 Jul

Landslide Causes Rail Service Delays on NFR’s Key Hill Section

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The landslide triggered by heavy rainfall has disrupted train services at New Harangajao Railway Station on the Lumding-Badarpur line in Assam. The incident occurred on the night of July 23, damaging approximately 200 meters of both railway tracks, rendering them unfit for train operations. Due to safety concerns, trains are currently not operating on Lines 1 and 2. Line 3 is operational but restricted to 10 kmph, causing delays for passenger and freight services. The Northeast Frontier Railway is prioritizing restoration work to repair the damaged tracks and resume normal operations swiftly, with senior officials overseeing the repairs. All efforts…

24 Jul

Assam To Review All Online Medicine Platforms, Probe Wholesale Licence Misuse

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The Assam Government has decided to strengthen monitoring of online medicine sales and wholesale pharmaceutical businesses to curb irregularities and ensure strict compliance with drug regulations. The decision was taken at a review meeting chaired by Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal, where officials discussed measures to improve transparency, accountability and regulatory enforcement in the state's pharmaceutical sector. During the meeting, the Health Department directed officials to conduct a comprehensive review of online medicine platforms operating in Assam to verify whether they are functioning in accordance with existing laws and licensing norms. A detailed report on their operations has…

22 Jul

5.65 Lakh Affected As Assam Floods Worsen; Sivasagar, Charaideo Among Worst Hit

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The flood situation in Assam has turned extremely critical. On July 21, 21 people lost their lives in different parts of the state due to floods. With this, the total death toll in the current wave of floods has risen to 31. According to the latest data from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 872 villages across 16 districts of the state have been submerged by floodwaters and around 5.65 lakh people have been affected.Upper Assam districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat have been the worst hit. Of the 21 people who died on July 21:• 13 in…

22 Jul

Assamese Cinema Sees New Hope: “Koka Deuta Nati Aru Hati 2” Continues Houseful Run At Guwahati’s RR Cinemas

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In recent times, the release of one successful Assamese film after another, alongside new innovations in the Assamese film industry, has undoubtedly brought a ray of new hope and that is a positive sign.The fact that audiences embrace good films has been proven once again with _"Koka Deuta Nati Aru Hati 2 produced by Pride East Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and directed by Bishwajit Bora. Especially since its release day in Assam, the film has been running 'houseful' in many theatres across the state. Meanwhile, at "RR Cinemas" in Azara VIP, an ultra-modern multiplex located near the popular Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi…