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21 Aug

Minister Kaushik Rai reviews progress of water supply projects in Guwahati

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Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushik Rai today visited the North Guwahati and South West Guwahati Water Supply Projects being implemented by the Guwahati Jal Board to take stock of the progress of the projects and review the challenges affecting their timely completion.During his early morning visit to the North Guwahati Water Supply Project, the Minister held discussions with officials regarding the status of the project. Managing Director, Guwahati Jal Board, Rohan Kumar Jha informed the Minister that the project is nearing commissioning. Out of the five District Metered Areas (DMAs), flushing and trial runs of three DMAs have…

19 Aug

CM inaugurates new Integrated District Commissioner’s Office Building in Guwahati

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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the newly constructed Integrated District Commissioner’s Office building of Kamrup Metropolitan district at Rupnagar in Guwahati today.As part of efforts to make the administrative system of Kamrup Metropolitan district more organised, efficient and citizen-centric, the Integrated District Commissioner’s Office building has been constructed at a cost of Rs. 81.20 crore, covering a sprawling area of approximately 12,700 square metres. The three-storied building has also been designed to allow for the addition of two more floors in the future, as and when required. The foundation stone of the building was laid at Rupnagar on January…

18 Aug

‘BIG Breakthrough’: Himanta Welcomes Bust Of ISI-Linked Terror Network, 200+ Arrested Across 14 States

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma welcomed Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s announcement regarding a major crackdown on the alleged Shahzad Bhatti Network, described by the Union government as an ISI-backed terror network, calling the operation a “BIG breakthrough” in India’s fight against terrorism. Shah, in a post on X, said the Narendra Modi government had dismantled the alleged terror network ahead of Independence Day and foiled plans for subversive attacks by arresting more than 200 operatives. According to Shah, security forces conducted coordinated operations across 14 states, leading to the recovery of several items allegedly linked to terror and…

18 Aug

Dergaon-Dimapur Pipeline Links Nagaland To Gas Grid As ONGC Expands Northeast Connectivity

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Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC) on Tuesday commissioned gas evacuation facilities at Khoraghat GGS-1 in Golaghat district of Assam, marking a significant step towards improving natural gas availability and strengthening the energy infrastructure of the Northeast. The newly commissioned facility will enable surplus associated natural gas produced from the Upper Assam Shelf to be processed and evacuated through the North East Gas Grid (NEGG), developed by Indradhanush Gas Grid Limited (IGGL). The development comes alongside the commissioning of the Dergaon-Dimapur Pipeline, which has connected Nagaland with the North East Gas Grid as well as the National Gas Grid.…

17 Aug

Kok Kok Kokoook’ Bags Secret Program Fellini Award At Lucania Film Festival In Italy

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Assamese filmmaker Maharshi Tuhin Kashyap has been awarded the 'Secret Program Fellini' Award at the 27th Lucania Film Festival in Pisticci, Basilicata, Italy, for his film 'Kok Kok Kokoook'.The Fellini Award is presented in honour of celebrated filmmaker Federico Fellini as a tribute to his extraordinary contribution to world cinema and enduring influence on generations of filmmakers.The award was part of the festival’s Secret Program, curated by Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf. Makhmalbaf curated Kok Kok Kokoook for the programme and presented Kashyap with the award.Kok Kok Kokoook is currently having its European premiere at the Lucania Film Festival. The film…

16 Aug

“We Are Crying In Grief”: Akhil Gogoi On Hunger Strike As India Celebrates I-Day

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As the country celebrated its 80th Independence Day, Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi went on a hunger strike in flood-ravaged Sivasagar, demanding compensation of Rs 10 lakh for every family affected by the recent floods.Sivasagar MLA Gogoi began the hunger strike at 8 am on Saturday. He also demanded a probe into the cause behind the massive flood disaster and that those responsible be punished. Another key demand included immediate reconstruction of infrastructure in the three flood-affected districts.Gogoi said the government must take urgent steps to provide adequate compensation and restore normal life in the flood-hit areas."There is a wave…

14 Aug

Gaurav Gogoi Leads Guwahati Protest Against BJP Over ‘Purification’ At Kharge Rally

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The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) staged a protest in Guwahati today against the "discriminatory and condemnable" act of the BJP, which allegedly performed a so-called "purification" with Gangajal at a rally venue in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, following a public meeting attended by All India Congress Committee (AICC) President Mallikarjun Kharge a few days ago.To express solidarity with the AICC President and demand the protection of constitutional values, a protest march (Padayatra) and Satyagraha were organised by the Guwahati City District Congress Committee from the Manabendra Sarma Complex in Dispur. The protest programme was attended by hundreds of party leaders and…

14 Aug

Big Bust In Guwahati: Truck Carrying Rs 39.4 Cr Heroin, YABA Tablets Intercepted Near ISBT

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Drugs worth an estimated Rs 39.4 crore were seized in Guwahati, and two suspected drug traffickers were arrested, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a truck near the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) and conducted a search. The operation led to the seizure of 10 soap cases containing heroin and 1,40,000 YABA tablets. Sharing details of the operation on social media, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the Guwahati Police for intercepting the truck and recovering the large consignment of drugs. The police also apprehended two persons suspected of being involved in…

14 Aug

‘Disgraceful, Shameful’: Sarma Criticises Congress Exchange

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and the party over a remark involving Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, calling the exchange at a Congress event “disgraceful” and “shameful”.Sarma's comments came after a video from the Rachnatmak Congress National Convention showed Gandhi speaking about the Narendra Modi government's foreign policy and making a reference to the Prime Minister's public interactions with foreign leaders.During his speech, Gandhi argued that India's foreign policy should be guided by the country's national interests rather than personal friendships between political leaders. He said the Prime Minister's responsibility was to protect…

12 Aug

CM Sarma: 50,000-60,000 Families To Be Covered In Flood Damage Assessment In Upper Assam

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Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today said that more than Rs 1,000 crore will be required to repair the massive damage caused by floods and to rehabilitate affected people in four Upper Assam districts — Jorhat, Charaideo, Sivasagar and Golaghat. Addressing a press conference in Guwahati, the Chief Minister said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured full support and cooperation from the Central Government for the rehabilitation process. To provide lasting relief to flood victims, a rapid damage assessment drive has been launched from August 9. According to the initial report, over 8,000 families have been assessed…