Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government’s education-focused initiatives are benefiting more than 36 lakh students, asserting that various welfare measures have significantly reduced the financial burden on families while enabling children to pursue their academic aspirations. Highlighting the impact of the government’s interventions in the education sector, the Chief Minister said the initiatives have reached thousands of educationa…
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Guwahati, June 27 (IANS) Assam Legislative Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass on Saturday expressed confidence that the historic Vrindavani Vastra, an iconic 16th-century Assamese textile masterpiece preserved in the United Kingdom, would be brought to the state for public display, adding that efforts are also underway to showcase another rare Assamese textile housed in a museum in Paris. Speaking to reporters, Dass said the initiative to bring the Vrindavani Vastra to Assam has been pursued fo…
Itanagar, June 27 (IANS) The death toll from the rain-triggered flash floods in Arunachal Pradesh’s Keyi Panyor district rose to two on Saturday after rescuers recovered the body of a 30-year-old woman from beneath the debris in the NEEPCO Colony, while three other people remain missing, officials said.A senior police official said that the search and rescue operation entered its fourth day on Saturday, during which the body of Ballari Marak (alias Olyn Synkly), 30, was recovered from the debris…
Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that tea and plantation-class land holdings have been included in the state’s Farmers’ Registry Portal, a move he described as a “historic day” for lakhs of small tea growers who will now be able to access a host of government benefits through a single platform.In a post on X, Chief Minister Sarma said the decision marks a major policy shift for Assam’s tea-growing community, particularly the state’s vast netwo…
Guwahati, June 25 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that 17.6 per cent of households that have installed rooftop solar panels under the Centre’s PM Surya Ghar-Muft Bijli Yojana are now paying zero electricity bills, highlighting the growing impact of the flagship renewable energy programme in the state.In a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said the scheme has brought about a significant transformation in Assam by reducing electricity expenses for…
Guwahati, June 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the state has made significant progress in implementing the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund (AIF) scheme, with more than Rs 1,100 crore already disbursed to farmers and agri-entrepreneurs across Assam. Sharing the update after a meeting with Union Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi, Sarma said the Agriculture Infrastructure Fund emerged as a key focus area of discuss…
New Delhi, June 23 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice to the Assam government on a bail plea filed by Shyamkanu Mahanta, one of the accused in the high-profile case relating to the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last year.A Bench of Justices B.V. Nagarathna and Joymalya Bagchi passed the order while hearing a special leave petition (SLP) filed by Mahanta challenging the Gauhati High Court’s refusal to grant him bail in the case.The apex court sought a response from the…
Guwahati, June 23 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma extended his greetings on the 75th Foundation Day of the Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council (KAAC), describing the milestone as a reflection of the rich heritage, resilience and aspirations of the people of Karbi Anglong.In a message shared on social media, the Chief Minister lauded the contributions of the autonomous council towards preserving the identity of indigenous communities and promoting peace and development in the hill di…
Guwahati, June 22 (IANS) The doors of the revered Kamakhya Temple atop the Nilachal Hills in Assam’s Guwahati were closed on Monday, marking the beginning of the annual Ambubachi Mahayog, one of the largest religious congregations in eastern India. The temple will remain closed for devotees for three days during the observance, which is associated with the annual menstruation cycle of Goddess Kamakhya. According to tradition, the deity is believed to undergo her yearly period during this time,…
New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The annual Ambubachi Mela, one of the largest and most significant religious gatherings in eastern India, is set to commence at the revered Kamakhya Temple on Monday, with authorities expecting more than eight lakh devotees, pilgrims, sadhus and tourists from across the country and abroad to participate in the four-day festival.Celebrated as a symbol of feminine power and fertility, the Ambubachi Mela marks the annual menstrual cycle of Goddess Kamakhya, who is revered …