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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…

15 Jan

Congress slams PM Modi to leave Manipur torn

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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi along with his colleagues travelled from Delhi to Manipur to launch Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra to launch in the state. According to the sources, the yatra will commence from Thoubal district of Manipur and will culminate in Mumbai on March 20 or 21 covering 110 districts in 67 days. Additionally, during the yatra the party will be using buses to carry the process from Manipur. Also, during the inaugural ceremony the party criticised PM Modi for not visiting the state at the time of need.

15 Jan

Silchar authorities take concern over increasing number of vehicle

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Due to the rising number of vehicles in Silchar, Assam the authorities have launched awareness campaign to promote safety across the city. District Administration and Cachar Police has initiated traffic rules including use helmet, seat belt, refrain from parking in unauthorised areas. As per the initiative, the authorities have deployed police van if violated fines to be imposed with immediate effect.

14 Jan

Government in a move to encourage Assam successful cattle breeders invited for Republic Day

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Rashtriya Gokul Mission which was launched by PM Narendra Modi in 2013, a move to enhance fatmer's milk production in the nation, specially to led unemployed youth to establish themselves as successful cow breeders, Assam has also been part of this initiative. According to the reports, Assam has earlier targeted 7.30 lakh cows and by 2022–23 has proven immensely successful, with 6.72 lakh cows artificially inseminated. Acknowledging the achievement of the state, Assam's 30 beneficiaries of the Rashtriya Gokul Mission scheme, entrepreneurial cattle breeders and artificial cattle breeders, have been specially invited by the Indian Government to participate in the…

14 Jan

Guwahati couldn’t manage to shine at Swachh Survekshan 2023

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Assam's city Guwahati ranked as dirtiest city, listed at Swachh Survekshan 2023 results. The city was ranked 402 this year. According to the reports, the city covered only 46 per cent waste generated by the households, 15 per cent marks in the public toilet category, 17 per cent in cleanliness of residential and market areas.

12 Jan

Government announcement for financial assistance for women, Assam

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa has launched a new scheme 'Lakhpati Baideo' for significant move to empower women entrepreneurs in the state, Assam. The scheme initiates to provide financial support of Rs 35,000 to 40 lakh women. General and OBC are expected to limit their children to three, on the other hand, SC/ST/Moran/Matak and Tea tribes are restricted to four children. However, to avail the grant, beneficiaries must submit a comprehensive business plan supported by the government. Assam CM through his social media handle announced about the scheme with details.