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23 Jan

Question paper leakage, cheating during exams to be curbed out in Assam

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Assam Cabinet ministers will be introducing a new bill in the upcoming budget session of the Assam Legislative assembly. According to the reports, the new bill is related to public examination which is to curb the use of unfair practices like cheating. The Cabinet said, "The Assam Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2024’ will be introduced, aiming to prevent leakage of question papers and cheating during the exam." Further, the session is to take place on February 5, 2025.

22 Jan

After Rahul Gandhi’s remark, Assam CM response

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a press conference ahead of Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha alleged Rahul Gandhi as he made derogatory remarks against Assam CM. Assam CM said, Earlier, "Rahul Gandhi used to be afraid of me, however, he has started to become afraid of my children as well.” On Monday, on X he posted, "You are out on bail in a corruption case. Your family had a hand in the absconding of Warren Anderson from the country, the main accused in the Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Your family was behind the escape of the main accused in the…

20 Jan

Assam student to receive honour from President Murmu

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Assam 16 years old student will be honoured by Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Purashkar for animal welfare. According to the reports, the student is identified as Saiyam Mazumdar who is from Guwahati, Assam. He is a professional snake rescuer and wildlife conservationist and also a dog rescuer. On January 22 in New Delhi the President Draupadi Murmu will conferred the award to Saiyam and to more 19 exceptional children.

20 Jan

Education Ministry launches new rules for coaching centres

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The Indian Education Ministry has issued new guidelines for all the coaching centre that are operated in the nation due to concern over students' rising cases. The guidelines says, coaching centres can no longer enroll students below 16 years old. Excessive charges and no deceptive assurance of securing guaranteed rank in the country will be allowed. Further, if found one lakh penalty will be fined and may cancel their registration. Their has been rising cases of students suicidal, unethical practices in the nation.

19 Jan

India shines in food ranking globally

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Renowned food guide, TesteAtlas has revealed food ranking globally where India claimed its impressive spot. According to the sources, Masala Chai crafted with a delightful mix of milk, tea, spices, and sugar also essence of cloves, black pepper, ginger, and cardamom which is beloved Indian beverage has secured second position globally. Additionally, the masala chai is listed among the World’s Best Non-Alcoholic Beverage list. Through a social media post, the food guide wrote, "Chai masala is an aromatic beverage originating from India. It is made with a combination of sweetened black tea and milk that is spiced with a masala…

19 Jan

Students using smartphones hampering studies, Assam

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Annual Status of Education Report (ASER 2023) has conducted a survey for Assam students from the age groups of 14-16 and 17-18. As per the survey revelation, a worrisome trend has emerged that children using smartphones, exhibit higher inclination towards more entertainment than their studies. The survey says from basic reading research: Among students aged 14–16 surveyed in Assam, only 56.9% can read a Standard II-level text in regional language, with a breakdown of 49.1% for males and 62.7% for females. In the 17–18 age group, 63.8% exhibit this proficiency, with a split of 58.8% for males and 67.6% for…

18 Jan

Ration card holders to receive 5 kg rice free cost

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has officially launched the ceremonial distribution of ration cards under National Food Security Act (NFSA). According to the reports, over 42 lakh beneficiaries has received the card which was held in Guwahati. The Assam CM has informed that every card holder of the state is eligible for for monthly allocation of 5kg rice without any cost. Also for this month, the benefits will be available till January 31.

18 Jan

President Murmu to visit Karbi Anglong, cancelled due to bad weather

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President of India Draupadi Murmu was about to visit Assam's Karbi Anglong district on Wednesday but the trip got cancelled due to bad weather. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed by saying, "the president could not come to the festival due to bad weather. Due to inclement weather conditions, even I had to start at 4 am today." According to the sources, the President was about to visit the state to attend Golden Jubilee celebration of the Karbi Youth festival. However, the President has sent a video message for the people which will be soon played during the festival.

17 Jan

Assam IPS resignation letter rumors clears

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Superintendent of Police in Assam’s Lakhimpur district, Anand Mishra, who has resigned from the post few days back. There has been rumours about not accepting his resignation letter by the government. Mishra has clarified about the same that there is no such thing, their is a procedure of functioning the process. SP Mishra said, “When it is rejected, it means that it has not been accepted. Pending is not equal to rejection. There is a problem with a few sections of people being short-sighted. They do not understand that there is a procedure for the functioning of the government.” He…

17 Jan

Assam farmer recognized for Gaurav award

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Assam farmer Upendra Rabha to be bestowed with the prestigious Assam Gaurav Award’ for black rice of Assam. Rabha stated, “I am grateful to the Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, for considering my name for the prestigious award. I am hopeful that this will inspire the youth to take the lead in the agricultural sector. I started with just one variety of rice, and today I am cultivating around 1000 bighas of land. The black rice is not only gaining popularity in Assam but also attracting buyers from several other states in India and abroad.” Rabha started to cultivate…