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1. At a time when the state government is eyeing to celebrate 200 years of Assam tea, which coincides with year 2023, in a grand manner, Zetta Farms, a leading force from Rajasthan revolutionizing the agricultural industry, today announced an expansion of its portfolio with a sprawling 1000-acre tea estate in the serene landscapes of … Continue reading 6 August Current Affairs

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ushal Konwar was a ‘Satyagrahi’ and Gandhian, a descendant of the Ahom dynasty. He pledged to remain a vegetarian and accepted the ShrimadBhagawad Gita as his only companion. Ever since the Salt Satyagraha led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1931, Konwar even stopped taking salt. On 10th October 1942, hidden in the thick fog of early … Continue reading Kushal Konwar

Kanaklata Barua was born in Barangabari, Assam in 1924. On 20 September, 1942 she joined a group of freedom fighters and marched towards Gohpur Police station to hoist the Tricolour in support of the Quit India Movement. Police at the station opened indiscriminate fire on the group to prevent team from committing such daring act. … Continue reading Kanaklata

India has gained prominence as the third-largest start-up ecosystem in the world after the United States and China. Driven by digital innovation, organic ideas for business ventures, and progress in research and development, the number of recognised start-ups in the country has exponentially increased from only 442 in 2016 to more than 92,683 as of … Continue reading India has gained prominence as the third-largest start-up ecosystem in the world after the United States and China.

Srimanta Madhabdeva (1489-1596) is an important preceptor of the Mahapuruxiya Dharma known for his loyalty to his guru, Srimanta Sankardeva as well as his artistic brilliance. Initially a sakta worshipper, he was converted to Mahapuruxiya Dharma by the Sankardeva and became his most prominent disciple. He became the religious as well as artistic successor of … Continue reading Sri Sri Madhabdev

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1. In a remarkable step towards preserving and promoting the linguistic diversity of the region, a cutting-edge online dictionary called "Karbi Lamtasam" has been launched. This revolutionary tool aims to assist language enthusiasts in comprehending the meanings of Karbi words in both Assamese and English, while also facilitating translations in the opposite direction. The project … Continue reading Assam current affairs 19 July

Mahapurusha Srimanta Sankaradeva (1449 AD -1568 AD) was asignificant character in the chronicles of Indian history. Hewas a religious preceptor and social reformer, who hadsanskritized the ethnic groups of the North East India andincorporated them with the national arena.Srimanta Sankardeva was a scholar and knowledge managerand organized a knowledge management system whichincludes production, collection, Dissemination … Continue reading Shankardeva

1. The Assam government has re-designated the post of "Deputy Commissioner" as "District Commissioner" with immediate effect. In a notification, as per the orders by the Governor of Assam, it states- "For administrative expediency and in the interest of public service, the Governor of Assam is pleased to re-designate the post of "Deputy Commissioner" as … Continue reading Assam CA 17 AND 18 JULY

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Religion denotes man’s faith and creed concerning his vital relations to this mysterious universe and his duty and destiny here. The founder of a religion serves as a light of intellect — a light kindled in darkness. He is a harbinger sent into the world with tidings from the Infinite. Sankardeva came like many other … Continue reading Vaishnavite movement

Assam Tourism has started promoting the state as a monsoon destination too. True that one cannot get inside Kaziranga National Park, or for that matter into the various National Parks and Wildlife Sanctuaries during this season. But then, though Kaziranga remains one of the biggest tourist attractions in Assam, rains should not be considered an … Continue reading monsoon tourism

1. A total of 1,486 kilograms of drugs will be destroyed in Assam during a regional conference that will be chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on July 17 As per the statement, during the conference, under the leadership of the Home Minister, over 1,44,000 kilogram drugs worth Rs 2,416 crore, will be destroyed … Continue reading Assam CA 15 and 16 July

Art, culture and society are all basic human functions which are integral to human society. Humanity and art are interdependent and mutually supportive of one another. One of the most significant artistic and cultural forms, music both reflects and shapes the social environment in which it is produced. Young and vivacious folklorist and activist Arupjyoti … Continue reading Kalaguru on the international platform

1.  The micro-tunnelling for GAIL-executed Barauni-Guwahati gas pipeline project has come to an end with the completion of a vital line under the confluence of three rivers in Chirang district of Assam Tunnelling was concluded under the confluence of Kanamakra, Aie and Manas rivers of the Gas Pipeline, which is a part of Pradhan Mantri Urja … Continue reading Assam 14 July 2023

Historical Background The Treaty of Yandaboo was official marked theend of the Ahom Monarchy and established theBritish Sovereignty in Assam. After theoccupation of the British, Assam was divided intotwo division- Lower Assam and Upper Assam,head quarter Guwahati and Rangpur respectively.David Scott who was appointed as the SeniorCommissioner of Lower Assam and UpperAssam was given under … Continue reading Phulaguri Uprising

1. Assam-based senior primatologist Dr Dilip Chetry recently attended the first meeting of the Global Gibbon Network (GGN) in Haikou, Hainan, China, an important international conference dedicated to the conservation of threatened Gibbons. Dr Chetry, who leads the Primate Research and Conservation Division in Aaranyak, one of India's prominent conservation organizations, attended the event as a … Continue reading Assam CA 13 July

1. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) released the Centralized Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) monthly report for States for June 2023. As per the report, under Group A- in North-Eastern States Sikkim tops the chart followed by Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. The government of Sikkim tops the ranking among … Continue reading Assam CA 12 JULY

Unemployment has been a pressing issue in Assam, with a significant number of individuals, especially in rural areas, facing joblessness. Recognizing the gravity of the problem, the Assam government has taken proactive measures to tackle unemployment. This article examines the steps undertaken by the government, including skill development programmes, support for entrepreneurship, and job creation … Continue reading Unemployment in Assam: Government initiatives and challenges (for 10 July)

The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)’s claim that further actions by governments to reduce fertility will not slow down the pace of population growth before 2050 is a bitter pill to swallow. The UNFPA report, ‘State of World Population 2023’ has sounded the alarm bell that over the next few decades, migration is predicted to … Continue reading Demographic resilience in Northeast

1. The education department of Assam has issued important guidelines for colleges and universities in the state, bringing about changes in the working hours of these educational institutions. The notification, which was released on July 10, aims to streamline the daily operations and enhance efficiency within the education system. According to the notification, the working … Continue reading Assam CA 10 and 11 July

1.  the state government has released Rs 96.21 crore as School Grants to 40,970 Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) schools. grants to 11480 schools have been held back as some teachers from these schools have not updated their staff profiles on the Siksha Setu portal. out of 2,42,114 teaching and non-teaching staff in … Continue reading Assam CA 9 July

For the growth of unnecessary egotism among some apparently monotheistic communities, some imaginary thoughts and rituals are tried to impose on other people on behalf of Sankerdev, which has no trustworthy evidence that Sankerdev ever preached or practised these rules. Sankerdev’s main disciples are from all communities of Assam with different socio-religious backgrounds. Although animosity … Continue reading PRESENT ASPECTS OF SANKERDEV:

1. Amid a rise in involvement of police personnel in criminal activities, Assam Police on Thursday announced a slew of measures to keep its personnel in check. The director general of police (DGP) Assam, Gyanendra Pratap Singh issued several guidelines after a high-level discussion session. According to information received, any Assam Police personnel named in … Continue reading Assam CA 8 July 2023

Despite their rich biodiversity and agricultural potential, Assam and the Northeast region of India continue to lag behind in the agricultural sector. This article aims to shed light on the factors that have contributed to the region’s agricultural underdevelopment, focusing on key challenges and limitations faced by farmers and the government. Geographical constraints: The Northeast … Continue reading Unravelling the Agricultural Backseat: Assam and Northeast India’s Challenges

1. Assam has witnessed a massive footfall of over one crore domestic travellers in 2022-23, following a surge in tourists' interest in visiting the state. In the year 2022-23, the state recorded at least 1,00,12,195 domestic tourists from the entire country. Assam witnessed visitor footfall of 17 lakh during 2021-22, and 13.5 lakh during 2020-21, … Continue reading Assam CA 7 July

1. Assam government on July 5 announced to increase in reservation of seats for Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in professional courses under state agriculture university from 15 per cent to 27 per cent. the reservation of seats for OBC/MOBC communities has been done community-wise, namely - Tea Tribe, Moran, Matak, Tai-Ahom, Chutia, and Koch Rajbongshi … Continue reading Assam CA 6 July

1. The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of the Inland Waterways Transport (IWT) terminal to be developed at Bogibeel in Dibrugarh by the bank of the River Brahmaputra (National Waterways 2). The tourist-cum-cargo IWT terminal will be developed at Rs 46.60 crores and is scheduled to … Continue reading Assam Current Affairs 5 July 2023

1. Nalbari district on July 3 witnessed a grand display of progress as Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a series of development projects and laid the foundation stones for several others during his one-day visit. The event was marked by the Chief Minister's attendance at the state's first Jal Jeevan Sanmilan, emphasizing the … Continue reading Assam CA 4 July

1. 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 … Continue reading Assam CA 3 July

1.  the state is one step closer in becoming a major exporter of petrochemicals. The flagging off the first methanol consignment to Bangladesh from Assam Petrochemical Plant took place Assam government is heavily investing in the petrochemical sector by increasing its stake in Numaligarh Refinery Limited, investing in new projects of Assam Petrochemicals Limited among … Continue reading Assam CA 2 July

India's six-place jump to the 38th rank among 139 countries in the global logistics index is indicative of improvement in logistics efficiency. The cost of logistics in the country, however, continues to be quite high, in the range of 14 to 16% as compared to 8 to 10% in China and 12% in European countries … Continue reading NE in logistics

1. In a step towards advancing modern science education in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) area, the Bodoland Science Education Project was inaugurated on June 30. The initiative, a collaboration between the Department of Education, BTR Administration, and The Agastya International Foundation, aims to promote and enhance scientific learning among students. The inauguration ceremony took … Continue reading Assam CA July 1

1. Lauding the Indian team as well as the support staff for realizing the dream of winning the first-ever Thomas Cup after 72 years of its inception, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma who is also the president of Badminton Association of India, welcomed the historic Thomas Cup trophy in Delhi on June 30. India … Continue reading Assam CA 30 June

1. Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma has recently issued an advisory to all DCs of Assam, in which he laid out a set of guidelines and directives which must be strictly adhered to during the CM's visit to any programme. Firstly, the organiser of the event is instructed to light a lamp (diya/chaki) … Continue reading Assam CA 29 June

1. Airports Authority of India, in its continuous endeavour to link under-served and unserved airports through Regional Connectivity Scheme routes started regular flight services at Tezpur Airport, Salonibari in Sonitpur district. The first commercial flight of Spicejet Airlines landed on Sunday at 07:40 hrs marking the beginning of a new era at Tezpur, in Sonitpur … Continue reading Assam CA 28 June

Launching of Intensive Care Units (ICU) in 23 district hospitals in Assam in a hub and spoke model is a significant and laudable step in critical care services in the state. As these 10-bedded ICUs have been launched in government hospitals, it will also make critical care available at affordable cost and closer to a … Continue reading Critical care in Assam

A directive issued by a division bench of the Gauhati High Court asking the Assam government to file an affidavit in connection with a PIL on issues like vulnerable witnesses, deposition centres required for POCSO Courts, child-friendly courts, and investigations in POCSO offences has once again brought to the fore that all is not well … Continue reading Child Abuse in Assam

1. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on June 25, felicitated some of the 'Senanis' at Srimanta Sanakrdev Kalashetra in Guwahati. During the felicitation programme, the Assam government also transferred Rs 15,000 each to 91 'Senanis'.  if any of the jailed Senanis are not alive, then their kin or spouse will receive the pension. 2. … Continue reading Assam CA 26 June

Joha, a special aromatic variety of rice exclusive to Assam, has hit the headlines for possessing certain qualities that have been found to be effective in lowering blood glucose and preventing diabetes. This has been confirmed following a study carried out on the nutraceutical properties of aromatic Joha rice by Rajlakshmi Devi and Paramita Choudhury, … Continue reading health benefits of Joha rice

1. To empower students from Government High Schools in Kamrup District, the Kamrup District Administration has joined forces with IIT Guwahati for the Super-20(Sopan) training programme. The aim of this initiative is to inspire and prepare students to appear in prestigious engineering entrance exams such as JEE (Joint Entrance Examination) and AIEEE (All India Engineering … Continue reading Assam CA 25 June

1. On June 20, the Election Commission of India (ECI) published a draft proposal for the delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies in Assam. Though the number of assembly constituencies and Lok Sabha constituencies has remained unaltered at 126 and 14 respectively, the boundaries of all the constituencies have been demarcated differently keeping in mind … Continue reading Assam CA 23 and 24 June

1. Assam Chief Minister Keshab Mahanta attended the anniversary celebrations of Guwahati Biotech Park Technology Incubation Centre on June 20. In a major milestone, the Minister also launched the Assam Biotechnology Council website, which will serve as the single platform for accessing the incentives and grants outlined in the Biotechnology policy for the state.  anyone … Continue reading Assam CA 21 and 22 June

We celebrate the death anniversary of Bishnu Rabha every year on 20th June with great fanfare, but no proper estimate of this versatile genius has been ever made. On the other hand, we have seen attempts to overlook and underrate his revolutionary ideals and his effort to overthrow the existing political system being used against … Continue reading Bishnu Rabha: The revolutionary artiste

1. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 20 unveiled the commemorative plaque to mark the inauguration of the much awaited bridge in the Dhubri district of Golakganj along the border of Bangladesh. The 700-meter-long bridge over the Gangadhar River between Golakganj and Kanuri, built at a cost of Rs. 74 crore, was inaugurated … Continue reading Assam Current Affairs 20 June

The Assam government’s announcement allocating a fresh quota for certain new categories of candidates in the MBBS admissions in the state’s medical colleges from the current year has been received with mixed reactions across the state. According to one of the several decisions taken last Friday, the Cabinet approved the amendment to the MBBS/BDS admission … Continue reading Quota in MBBS

1. An 11-member medical team was rescued from a Brahmaputra sandbar in Assam's Dibrugarh. The crew was safely returned to Dibrugarh by NDRF and SDRF personnel.  The team of physicians, nurses, laboratory technicians, and other personnel had travelled to 'Charkholia Sapori' (sandbar) around five days earlier to provide medical aid to approximately 1,000 individuals.  Char … Continue reading Assam current affairs 19 June

The Gauhati High Court’s observations in the on-going case of unlawful detention of a lactating mother in a police station in the Dhubri district last month, as reported on the front page of this newspaper in its Saturday edition, have once again brought to the fore the fact that the police in Assam are far … Continue reading People friendly police

1. Eminent painter Ajit Sheel and dancer Gopal Krishna Goswami will be conferred with the 2023 Bishnu Rabha Awards. Bishnu Prasad Rabha's death anniversary will be celebrated at Jagrapar Stadium in Dhubri district on June 20. The Cultural Affairs Department, Assam is organizing the event in collaboration with the Dhubri District Administration. The event will also feature various workshops … Continue reading Assam Current Affairs 18 June

Bishnu Prasad Rabha, a name that resonates with the spirit of revolution and artistic brilliance, stands as a symbol of unity in the culturally diverse state of Assam. Born with extraordinary talent and driven by a passion for social change, Rabha emerged as a revolutionary artiste who sought to uplift the masses through his multifaceted … Continue reading The revolutionary journey of Bishnu Prasad Rabha

1. nine new cancer hospitals will be completed in the state within two years. Nine new nursing colleges and two dental colleges will be set up in Assam the state government will cover around 60 lakh families in Assam through the Ayushman card and medical care worth Rs 5 lakh per annum will be available on … Continue reading Assam Current Affairs 17 June

The recent eviction drive carried out in Assam has created immense controversy, and it is identified as being arbitrary, violative of the principle of natural justice, partial, targeting a particular community, etc., as such. The issue of encroachment has been a long-standing problem in Assam, and the state government's efforts to clear the encroachments have … Continue reading Eviction drive and its effects

1. The Assam Cabinet, under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, has announced a series of key decisions aimed at bringing about positive transformations in various sectors. One of the prominent decisions pertains to the reservation of seats in MBBS/BDS courses for OBC/MOBC (non-creamy layer) candidates. This move aims to provide equal opportunities … Continue reading Assam CA 16 June

Assam police have undergone a massive transformation, particularly in terms of the health and fitness of their personnel, since last year. This comes after the announcement by the Director-General of Police (DGP), Assam, GP Singh. The DGP announced, “In line with the directions of the Chief Minister’s Office, Assam police has decided to go in … Continue reading Assam Police Undergoes Transformation Since Past Year

1. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 15 inaugurated a two-day workshop on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 in Assam at AASC, Khanapara. Himanta Biswa Sarma commenting on the recent university ranking said that some universities have performed well while others were not satisfactory, hence the chief minister stressed that the universities in … Continue reading Assam CA 15 June

A one-day conclave titled “Resurgent Northeast,” organized in Guwahati on Saturday by Doordarshan Assam, not only brought together a galaxy of eminent persons from across the region to talk about various aspects of the theme but also brought to the fore the changing socio-economic scenario that the region has experienced in the last nine years … Continue reading Resurgent Northeast

1. Assam Governor Gulab Chand Kataria on June 11 released the inaugural edition of the “International Journal of Advanced Robotic and Innovative Surgery”, the official journal of the Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgeons (ARIS) held in Guwahati. Association of Robotic and Innovative Surgeons is the first independent Asian association dedicated to the development of … Continue reading Assam CA Analysis 12 June

1. Domkoich Song Type in news:  "domkoich" is the name of a Jhumur song genre. The well-known folk song ‘Chol Mini Assam Jabo’ also referred to as the Domkoich song, has enjoyed widespread acclaim.Kali Dasgupta, a renowned folk artist, along with various other artists and cultural activists, has performed, recorded, and popularized this song. Each … Continue reading Assam Current Affairs 11 June

1.  In view of Assam Tea completing 200 years, the Assam government on Friday has decided to grant tax exemption on agriculture income for a period of three years with effect from April 1. the state cabinet approved to issuing of notification under the Assam Agriculture Income Tax Act, 1939 for granting tax exemption on … Continue reading Assam Current Affairs 10 June

1. Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday interacted with the newly appointed principals and teachers deployed in 19 new Tea Garden Adarsha Vidyalayas of the state. : cheques of Rs 1 lakh to each school as a contingency fund given : decision to start 19 Adarsha High Schools in 19 tea garden … Continue reading Assam CA briefing 9 June

1. The ADAR India Pvt. Ltd. celebrated installation of over 50,000 Smart Meters for Assam Power Distribution Corporation Limited (APDCL) in Assam AMI (Advanced Meter Infrastructure) Project. According to the company, this significant milestone has marked a major step forward in enhancing energy management and efficiency in the Assam region. The Assam AMI Project aims … Continue reading Assam CA 8 June analysis

The erratic pre-monsoon rainfall pattern coupled with unbearable heat has signalled more unpredictability in the climatic conditions in Assam and other states in the northeast region. Poor irrigation coverage has eroded the resilience of rain-dependent poor and marginalised farmers, and new challenges to food security are looming large over the region. The maximum temperature in … Continue reading Addressing unnaturally natural phenomenon

1. Lokapriyo Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport , the largest airport in the northeastern part of the country, launched its first electric vehicle tug to handle ground operations on the occasion of World Environment Day. The first airline to use the service is Indigo, which is following the mandate by the authorities of the Guwahati airport … Continue reading Assam CA analysis 7 June

1. An alleged poacher was injured in firing with forest rangers which took place at Laokhowa Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam on June 5 night About the sanctuary: It is a part of the Laokhowa-Burachapori eco-system. The sanctuary is an ideal habitat for Indian rhinoceros and Asiatic water buffaloes. Other animals found here are the Bengal tiger, Indian leopard, Indian boar, leopard cat, hog … Continue reading Assam CA 6 June

1. Today is World Environment Day. On the occasion of World Environment Day, various programs, including plantation of saplings, are being organized in government-private enterprises. On the contrary, the act of a man serving as an undeclared watchman of a hill has become a matter of discussion among the locals. The ‘Guardian of the Hills’ … Continue reading Assam CA analysis 5 June

The informative and awareness based calendar of APDCL ( on bottom left, there is the Barenya Axomiya series/ on bottom right, info on the apps and portals of APDCL/ instructions on energy saving on the footnotes area / do's and don'ts in the mid section

1. In an effort to create awareness about creating a plastic free environment, the Assam Government has decided to organize a street play on the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, 2923, under the initiative of the Department of Environment and Forest of the Government of India in association with the Directorate of … Continue reading Assam CA analysis 4 June

Massive human lives lost due to road traffic accidents (RTA) have been a major cause of concern for civil society. Death due to RTA is always a premature death, causing irreparable loss and damage to the families of the deceased. The data as regards the number of accidents in the year 2021, published by the … Continue reading RTA

1. 39 active cadres of the Aadivasi People's Liberation Army (APLA) on June 2 laid down their arms before the Assam Rifles and Bokajan Police Station in Assam on June 2, 2023. As part of their unwavering commitment to mainstream misguided youth who have taken the path of insurgency, the Security Forces of Spear Corps, … Continue reading Assam CA Analysis 3 June

1. IIT Guwahati, the renowned Indian Institute of Technology, has made a significant mark on the global stage by securing the 6th position worldwide in Sustainable Development Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy) in the prestigious Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2023. This ranking, which assesses universities based on their performance in meeting United Nations … Continue reading Assam Current Affairs analysis 2 June 2023

The Assam government’s plan to provide a Rs 5 a litre support price to dairy farmers selling milk through cooperative societies is aimed at boosting milk production in the state. Controlling fodder inflation is critical for the sustainability of milk production. If fodder inflation is not checked, it may neutralise the impact of support prices, … Continue reading Fodder strategy for dairy sector

1 Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah flagged off the second FlyBig Flight services between Guwahati and Silchar on June 1.  A total of 63 passengers were on board when the second FlyBig Flight was flagged off.  FlyBig flight services will be operated between Guwahati and Dibrugarh and between Guwahati and Silchar.  Assam Tourism Development Corporation … Continue reading Assam CA in details 1 June 2023

1. Assam Government on May 30 informed Gauhati High Court that it would launch a state-wide testing campaign to determine the excessive use of pesticides in vegetables and other farm produces. The state government informed the high court in an affidavit that 200 testing kits from the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) had been brought … Continue reading Assam CA analysis 31 May

Tragic death of seven students of Assam Engineering College in a road mishap laid bare lax security measures in the premier institute that allowed boarders to slip out on a midnight adventure. Apart from quality education, healthy academic atmosphere, safety of students residing in hostels as well as day scholars within the campus must be … Continue reading Securing educational campuses

1. The ERD Foundation, Guwahati has adopted karate champion Rajveer Singha who received the India Book of Records certificate for writing the maximum number of hand-written letters to the prime minister of India on various social issues. Mahbubul Hoque, Chairman of ERDF and Chancellor of the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) said that … Continue reading Assam CA analysis 30 May

It is indeed a matter of grave concern that most police stations in Assam have not installed CCTVs as required under a directive issued by the Supreme Court of India in December 2020. In that order, the Supreme Court mandated the installation of CCTVs in police stations, giving specific directions on the storage of the … Continue reading CCTV in Police stations

1. Indian Railways begins operating the eighteenth Vande Bharat Express on Monday, 29 May.  This will be the first Vande Bharat Express to operate in Assam and also in India's Northeast part.  The train will operate from Guwahati in Assam to New Jalpaiguri(NJP) in West Bengal.  This will be West Bengal's third Vande Bharat, following … Continue reading Assam CA Analysis 29 May

The inauguration earlier this month of the much-awaited Sittwe Port in Myanmar holds the potential for creating immense hope for boosting trade and economy in the Northeastern region through the neighbouring country, as well as giving a major fillip to India’s overall economy by strengthening connectivity to Southeast Asia. While the Sittwe Port was jointly … Continue reading Sittwe and NE

Assam police detained a person in Nagaon, who was reportedly a BJP leader, for his alleged involvement in the smuggling of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN). Government has taken some measures to check the smuggling and circulation of Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) in the country, which include: i) Security at the international borders has … Continue reading Assam CA Analysis 28 May

The heart-wrenching incident of a water pipe bursting in the Kharghuli area of Guwahati, leaving a woman dead and several residents injured, besides damaging houses and other properties, is seen by different quarters as the result of criminal negligence towards public safety. The incident exposed the yawning gap in safety audits of the city water … Continue reading Safety Audit gaps in Ghy water supply project

A. The process of admission for students into the Higher Secondary (HS) First Year Course for the session 2023-24 in different institutions across Assam will be conducted under the ‘DARPAN’ portal. The portal will be made accessible from May 29 to June 17, 2023. The registration process for the session 2023-24 will be started in the … Continue reading Assam CA analysis 27 May

source: IT NE The land of the historic match factory in Dhubri, Assam, which has remained inactive since 1997, has been sold by ITC Limited to another company for Rs 74.25 crore, triggering protests among the local community who are determined to preserve the heritage and revive the industry. The match factory was established in … Continue reading first industry in Assam to commemorate Labour Day in 1935

The laying of the foundation stone of the proposed Guwahati campus of the National Forensic Science University (NFSU) by Union Home Minister Amit Shah is a significant step towards strengthening forensic science for improving the criminal justice delivery system in the northeast region. The policy announcement by Shah that the Central Government will make forensic … Continue reading NFSU Assam

A team of police personnel on the Assam-Bengal border in Gosaigaon sub-division on May 24 raided a truck on the National Highway No 31 (c) at Srirampur and seized a container truck numbered UP-21-CN 8322 with a large quantity of Burmese wooden trunks.  Why is Burma teak banned in India? These resources are considered "conflict … Continue reading Daily Assam CA 25 May

The conservation of biological diversity and associated traditional as well as new research-based knowledge have assumed greater significance in building the resilience of local communities against the impacts of climate change. The loss of such information and associated knowledge for want of documentation, passing it to foreign companies or citizens of other countries due to … Continue reading Funds for community biodiversity management

coming July 1 deadline, after which non-FRK rice grains shall not be procured by any government rice grain procurement agencies. As per directives from the Government of India, rice to be procured by the government agencies from coming July 1 has to be mandatorily blended with fortified rice kernels. around 300 millers have already installed … Continue reading FRK rice grains in Assam

Source: IE The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and the Assam government to respond to a plea seeking directions to declare the area around Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary an eco-sensitive zone and remove all encroachments.A three-judge bench of Justices B R Gavai, Vikram Nath and Sanjay Karol has issued notices to the Ministry of Environment … Continue reading Pobitora in news