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28 Oct

Assam Govt employees will need permission for second marriage

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has recently announced about government employees in Assam to put restrictions from getting married for the second time if their spouses are alive on Friday. According to the sources, due to the decision taken by the Assam CM has sparked controversies in the state. In response to the controversies, Sarma has clarified that the decision would reduce family disputes. He said, "We have seen a number of times that after the death of a particular employee, two wives of that person demand the family pension. A lot of cases related to pension disbursal were…

28 Oct

Assam CM highlights proactive measures of Assam

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has recently reported about Assam has witnessed a decrease of crime rate for 2023. The report said, the first eight months of this year, the state registered nearly 1,400 cases of murder, rape and dacoity. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has credited ‘proactive government measures’ for the improvement in the state, Assam. Sarma shared the data on X saying, "Our commitment to make Assam a crime-free state is moving positively in the right direction.” He also said that the drop in crime rate was possible due to police patrolling, increased efficiency in crime management, the…

27 Oct

Pro-talk ULFA demands reservation of constituencies for indigenous people

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The United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) has demanded reservation in 94 assembly constituencies for its indigenous people of the state, Assam. ULFA general secretary Anup Chetia said "We want reservation in 94 seats of Assam legislative assembly for the indigenous people of the state. This is more important after the delimitation exercise.” Further, he has also informed about issuing their suggestions to the Centre on the draft peace agreement and is waiting for positive response from the Union government. Chetia said that, he has faith on the present government to get their problems sort.

27 Oct

Assam CM gets EC notice for ‘Akbar’ remark during Chhattisgarh poll campaign

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma addressed Chhattisgarh poll campaign which was held on October 18. Sarma’s remark on Muslim minister Mohammad Akbar during the campaign speech has taken another turn. According to the sources, during his speech in Kawardha in Chhattisgarh, Sarma had taken a controversial dig at Akbar saying that “If one Akbar comes to some place, he calls 100 Akbars. So, send him off as soon as possible, otherwise the land of Mata Kaushalya will get defiled.” Due to Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma‘s remark on Akbar, the Congress has filed a complaint to the Election Commission…

27 Oct

Air India Express discloses New Brand Identity & Aircraft Livery alongside Network Expansion

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Air India Express and AirAsia India, Tata-owned subsidiaries, have rebranded as 'Air India Express' on a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft. The airline, known for its modern aesthetics and bold colors, has launched a "Fly As You Are" campaign, aiming to create meaningful connections across cultures and places, offering frictionless, digitally enabled travel experiences and a unique Indian warmth. The grand unveiling, where Campbell Wilson, Chairman of Air India Express, and Aloke Singh, Managing Director of Air India Express, inaugurated the refreshed brand identity, logo, and the aircraft livery on the first brand-new Boeing 737-8, the latest addition to the airline's…

20 Oct

WhatsApp now allows users to use two accounts on one phone

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Numerous corporate offices have adopted WhatsApp for their internal communications, appreciating its convenience and convenience. The challenge of distinguishing between personal and professional conversations has continued for some time. In a recent announcement, Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled a practical solution to this problem. He shared a Facebook post containing a screenshot of WhatsApp's account-switching feature, along with a caption anticipating the upcoming ability to manage two WhatsApp accounts within a single app on one's phone. The caption of the post reads, "Switch between two accounts on WhatsApp. Soon you will be able to have two WhatsApp accounts on one phone…

16 Oct

12 students returns from war torn country, Israel

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Israel-Hamas conflict started on October 7, 2023, the West Asian country is torn since the war started between the people. In the war-torn country Israel, many Indians were also stuck and had to face the situation. According to the sources, India launched an operation named Operation Ajay started by the Centre to evacuate Indian stranded from the country, Israel. Under the operation many Indian students have arrived back to the country, India. Preetom Regon, one of the students from Assam who arrived in New Delhi on Saturday morning under Operation Ajay said, he had a close shave when the attack started…

16 Oct

Dibrugarh holds ‘Pride Walk’ by Queer, Assam

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‘Pride Walk’ took place in the district, Dibrugarh, Assam by Queer community for gender-quality washroom in educational institutes. People from different walks of life came out and participated in the walk. Queer rights activist Rituparna led the initiative and also she has been appointed as a member of the state Transgender Welfare Board, said, "For the transgender community, using a restroom should never be a source of anxiety. Access to hygienic and inclusive sanitation facilities is a fundamental right and an inclusive sanitation facility is a fundamental right and I hope all educational institutions in Assam will consider creating gender-neutral…

16 Oct

JLR India records best-ever half-yearly sales with 2,356 units in H1 of FY24

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JLR India reported its best H1 performance with record sales of 2,356 units and a YoY growth of 105% from April to September 2023. The strong growth was driven by record sales in both quarters, with Q2 experiencing a 108% YoY growth and 1,308 units of retails. The order book in FY24 has grown consistently, with H1 closing order book increasing by 90% compared to last year. Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Defender are experiencing strong demand, accounting for 72% of the total order book. Mr. Rajan Amba, Managing Director, JLR India, said, “We will continue to introduce new…

14 Oct

Assam class 9 students, bicycle distribution ceremony by CM

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Assam class 9 students were distributed bicycle at a programme by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma so that, students can reach on time to school. During the programme he said that in two years, the cycle distribution programme will be done at the Class-8 level. According to the sources, Sarma has also said that the state government is planning to provide two-wheelers for the teachers working in remote areas. The CM said, “There are some schools which are in remote areas and teachers get late in reaching due to the location. We can give two-wheelers to about 50,000 such…