Assam CA 3 July

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Noted Assamese singer Sudakshina Sarma passed away on July 3 after battling various illnesses. She was 89 at the time of her death.

Born in Guwahati as Nirupama Hazarika in the year 1934, Sudakshina Sarma was the younger sister of ‘Xudhakontho’ Dr Bhupen Hazarika and the elder sister of Jayanta Hazarika.

After her marriage with lyricist and music composer Dileep Sarma, her father-in-law by marriage had given her the name ‘Sudakshina’.

Kotha Aru Xur, Jetuka Bolere, and Xaratkalor Rati are among her most well-known songs.

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In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at invigorating the Prime Minister’s vision of “Har Ghar Jal” (Water in Every Home), an exciting program has been launched to engage with diverse stakeholders at the grassroots level. This pioneering endeavor seeks to foster meaningful interactions and collaborations that will propel the nation towards achieving universal access to clean and safe water.

The visionary program, unprecedented in its scope and ambition, aims to galvanize efforts at the local level to ensure that every household in the country has access to this fundamental resource. By actively involving a wide range of stakeholders, the initiative seeks to harness the collective wisdom and expertise of communities, organizations, and individuals who are directly impacted by the lack of adequate water supply.

By removing the barriers that often hinder effective communication between policymakers and the grassroots, this transformative program will create an inclusive platform for dialogue and collaboration. It envisions a collaborative approach where local communities, government officials, NGOs, and experts work hand in hand to address the challenges and develop innovative solutions for water scarcity.

Through this participatory framework, the program aims to tap into the vast potential and knowledge residing within the diverse fabric of our society. It recognizes that the most effective solutions to water-related issues often emerge from the ground up, driven by the insights and experiences of those directly affected by the lack of access to clean water.

The program’s ultimate goal is to bring the vision of “Har Ghar Jal” to fruition, ensuring that no household in the country is left behind in the quest for water security. By engaging with stakeholders at the grassroots level, the initiative strives to empower communities and provide them with the necessary resources and support to implement sustainable water management practices.

This visionary program marks a significant step forward in the nation’s pursuit of water security and underscores the government’s commitment to inclusivity and collaboration. It is a testament to the belief that the collective efforts of all stakeholders, irrespective of their backgrounds or affiliations, are vital for achieving the ambitious goal of providing clean and safe water to every home.

The launch of this groundbreaking program offers a beacon of hope for millions of households currently grappling with water scarcity. By fostering collaboration and engagement at the grassroots level, it seeks to transform the Prime Minister’s vision of “Har Ghar Jal” into a tangible reality, ushering in an era of water security and prosperity for all.

3.

The iconic tourist destination of Guwahati, the ‘Dighalipukhuri’ has been renamed as ‘Entartica’ Dighalipukhuri. This comes amid allegations against the Assam Government that the tourist site has been leased to an outside company.

With the renaming, the prices for entry into Dighalipukhuri have also increased. The price of tickets per person has increased to Rs 20 now. The tickets show the name ‘Entartica’ attached to Dighalipukhuri.

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The Army has announced the commencement of Phase II of the Agniveer Recruitment process. This phase marks a significant milestone in the Indian Army’s efforts to transform its recruitment procedures and ensure a seamless and efficient selection process for aspiring candidates. As part of the new recruitment system, the first phase involved an online common entrance exam that was conducted nationwide in April 2023. The results of the shortlisted candidates have been uploaded on the official website of the Indian Army, http://www.joinindanarmy.nic.in. Admit cards have been issued to these candidates for the upcoming rallies. The upcoming rally for northern, eastern, western and central districts of Assam will be held at the Missamari Military Cantonment, starting from July 18, 2023. For Dhubri, South Salmara Mankachar, Bongaigaon, Barpeta, Baksa, Chirang, Darrang, Kamrup, Kamrup (metro), Kokrajhar, Nalbari, Tamulpur and Udalguri districts, rallied will be held from July 18 to July 25. For Nagaon, Morigaon, Biswanath and Sonitpur districts, rallies will be held from July 26 to July 29. Similarly for the districts of Golaghat, Majuli, Lakhimpur, Dibrugarh, Tinsukhia, Charadeo, Sivsagar, Jorhat and Dhemaji, rallies will be held from July 30 August 3.

The Indian Army is committed to providing equal opportunities for deserving candidates from all corners of the country. With the successful completion of Phase I and the beginning of Phase II, the Indian Army aims to select the finest individuals who will contribute to the defense and security of the nation. For further details regarding the Indian Army Agniveer Recruitment Phase II and the upcoming rally in Assam, candidates are advised to visit the official website, http://www.joinindianarmy. nic.in, where they can find the shortlisted candidate results and other important information.

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Cachar district has bagged the best award for excellence in various fields of health services amongst 33 districts of the State in the recent health service assessment, which was held as per the guidelines of Gunotsav of the education department. Cachar has the highest number of ‘A’ grade government hospitals in the State – 22. Nalbari district secured the second rank. Twenty two hospitals in the district got A grade. However, even if the number of A grade hospitals in Nalbari district is 22, their position is much lower than that of Cachar district. Their position is 39th in the percentage ratio. The rate of A grade hospitals in Cachar district is 52 per cent. Morigaon district is third in the list after Cachar and Nalbari districts. Eleven hospitals in the Morigaon district got A grade. Their percentage is 27 per cent.

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Assam’s daughter Uma Chetry has finally made it to the Indian Women’s National Cricket Team after being named in the squad to face Bangladesh in the upcoming series.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Sunday announced the squads to take on Bangladesh in the three-match T20 and ODI series to be held at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Mirpur.

According to reports, Uma Chetry has been drafted to both the T20 and ODI squads that will be led by Harmanpreet Kaur.

Assam Cricket Association’s (ACA) Uma Chetry is a wicket-keeper and has made the berth her own now.

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There is joy among workers’ families at Latumoni and Advaita organic small tea farms in the Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts of Assam. 

Sure, they are happy about the good price they get for the tea leaves they pluck. However, they are far happier about the solar lamps which have helped their children study without any hindrances.

Woolah, which means happiness in Assamese, is a tea startup from Assam known for introducing bagless tea dip. The company has now gone a step further to empower children in small tea farms from Assam by providing solar lights. 

Micro organic producers at Woolah make seven times more revenue than two years ago. Furthermore, the company employs over 144 rural women who earn 30-40 per cent more than the average industry standards. Additionally, Woolah supports the education of its employees’ children by providing them with books and stationery. 

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Assam’s pride Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa will spearhead the Indian squad for the 19th Asian Games to be held in Hangzhou, China from September 23 to October 8, 2023.

With one World Championships medal an six Asian Championships medals, Shiva Thapa will be hoping to add a first Asian Games award to his kitty as he addresses the country in the 63.5 kg category.

Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain will fight it out in the 75, not set in stone to add a sought after Asian Games award to her embellished CV that has three Big showdowns and Asian decorations each.

In the mean time, Nikhat Zareen, who as of late left a mark on the world by turning out to be just the second female pugilist from the country to bring home two Big showdowns gold decorations, will look to keep on coming out on top for two Big showdowns gold awards, will try to proceed with her strength on the global stage. The boxer, who was born in Telangana and won gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022, will compete in the 50 kg weight class.