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12 Aug

Anti-Corruption, two Assam government employees held

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Assam Police CPRO Rajeev Saikia said that a complaint was received in the Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Gopinath Das, additional writer, o/o sub-registrar, Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) Tamulpur sought a bribe from the complainant. The complainant approached the Directorate to take legal action against the above-mentioned government servant for issuing marriage certificates and refusing to pay bribes related to a couple. On the other hand, a team of Assam's Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption arrested Lohit Phukan, Dealing Assistant, Inspector Office, Excise, Bokhakhat. The department received a complaint that Lohit Phukon demanded a bribe of Rs 10,000 from the…

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11 Aug

Jagdeep Dhankhar sworn in as 14th VP of India

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Former West Bengal Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar was sworn in as the 14th Vice President of India on Thursday. According to reports, President Draupadi Murmu administered the oath to Jagdeep Dhankhar (71). The program was held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Dhankhar's predecessor M Venkaiah Naidu were present on the occasion.

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11 Aug

Assam reports new Covid-19 cases

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Assam on Thursday reported 214 new COVID-19 cases, with one dead.  The state has so far reported 7, 42, 320 cases and 6,674 deaths. The new death was reported from the Sonitpur district, while Dibrugarh reported most of the new cases at 28, followed by Tinsukia (23) and Cachar (19). 

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11 Aug

Assam-Arunachal border row committees to end visits to disputed areas by Aug 31

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The regional committees formed to look into the ongoing border dispute between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh will conclude a joint visit to the border area by the end of the month. The chief ministers of the two states, Himanta Biswa Sharma of Assam and Pema Khandu of Arunachal Pradesh, signed the Namsai Declaration on July 15 in an attempt to defuse the seven-decade-old border dispute between the two states. The two states agreed to reduce the number of disputed villages from 123 to 86. It was also decided that 12 regional committees have been constituted in each state for joint…

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10 Aug

NLCIL signs MoU with Assam

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NLC India Limited, a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Coal, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) to develop a 1,000 MW solar power project in Assam. According to a press release, the MoU is for setting up a joint venture company with 51% equity participation by NLCIL and 49% equity participation by APDCL. According to reports, the signing was done by NLCIL Director (Planning and Projects) K Mohan Reddy and APDCL Managing Director R Kumar in the presence of Union Coal, Mines and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pralahad Joshi. Assam Chief Minister…

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10 Aug

Assam, Mizoram Sign Joint Statement to ‘Maintain Peace’ at Border

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The Assam and Mizoram governments held 'Border Talks' on August 9 in Aizawl, Mizoram. High-level delegations from both states signed a joint statement to advance the border dispute settlement process between the two states. Where both states agreed to maintain peace on the border. Mizoram's delegation was led by state Home Minister Lal Chamliana, while Assam's delegation was led by Agriculture, Horticulture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Minister Atul Bora.

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10 Aug

Gold and silver prices declines

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Gold prices in the national capital fell by Rs 60 to Rs 52,811 per 10 grams in line with losses in the precious metal in global markets. Silver fell by Rs 575 to Rs 58,985 per kg from Rs 59,560 per kg in the previous trade. The rupee rose 11 paise to 79.52 against the US dollar in afternoon trade on lower crude oil prices and foreign fund inflows.

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09 Aug

NITI Aayog governing council meeting begins

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NITI Aayog’s seventh Governing Council meeting will discuss various issues such as crop diversification, urban development, and implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP). The meeting was not called due to the coronavirus pandemic. Since July 2019 this is the first physical meeting of the Council. including all chief ministers Council, the apex body of NITI Aayog, lieutenant governors of Union Territories, and several Union ministers. Chairman of Prime Minister Niti Aayog.

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09 Aug

Assam Mizoram border talks: Delegates to meet in Aizawl

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Representatives of Assam and Mizoram are set to hold yet another round of talks to resolve the decades-old border dispute between the two states. The meeting will be held at the Aizawl Club in Aizawl and will be attended by state ministers. The two northeastern states share a 164.6 km long inter-state border that has seen several flare-ups in recent years. Six policemen and a civilian were killed and around 60 injured after violent clashes last year. Mizoram's delegation will be led by Home Minister Lal Chamliana and Border Security and Development Minister Atul Bora will lead Assam's delegation. The…

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09 Aug

Unmarried daughters to have pension facility; Govt. approved auction off vehicles siezed

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The Government of Assam has approved the 'Amendment of Assam Motor Vehicle Rules 2003' to empower designated officers to stop auctioning of vehicles impounded, seized and detained under various motor vehicle offences. And the 'Assam (Services) Pension Rules, 1969' will be amended to ensure the distribution of family pensions to the unmarried dependent daughter of the pensioner and by the unmarried daughter to all other eligible siblings such as minor sons, disabled children, etc. Unmarried dependent children. A complete checklist for pension applications has also been approved. A provision has also been added in case of complaint of non-distribution of…

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