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Assam’s sacred Kamakhya Temple visited by J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha
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Assam’s sacred Kamakhya Temple visited by J&K Lt Governor Manoj Sinha

Lt Governor Jammu and Kashmir Manoj Sinha visited Guwahati, Assam, on a one-day visit on Sunday. After being met at the afternoon Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), he went straight to the well-known Kamakhya temple, one of the most significant and revered Hindu pilgrimage sites in the area. When Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha came at the Kamakhya Temple, the management committee gave him a gift and a "gamosa," which is the traditional scarf of Assam. "The moment I step into this temple, I feel a divine presence," said the Lieutenant Governor, who also thanked the temple's management for all the preparations they had made. Perched atop the Nilachal Hills near Guwahati lies the Kamakhya temple. It is home to the Goddess Kamakhya and is one of Shakti's incarnation...
Guwahati bustles as Assam Direct Recruitment Exam takes place with 1.67L candidates
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Guwahati bustles as Assam Direct Recruitment Exam takes place with 1.67L candidates

Ahead of state-wide Assam Direct Recruitment Examination, 2024(ADRE) for Grade III and Grade IV positions which took place on 15 September. 1.67 Lakh candidates appeared for the exam, city Guwahati witnessed mass gathering across the city. Assam Government for smooth processing of the examination had been taking strict majors to control any kind of misconduct during the examination day. To bid unethical means in the exams, government had earlier issued a notice saying, "To ensure that there remain no loopholes in the examination process which might create doubt in the public mind regarding the fairness of the recruitment process, the Government of Assam has taken necessary steps to temporarily disable mobile internet/mobile data/mobile/Wi-Fi connectivity on 15th September 2024 from ...
Assam Chief Minister urges students to prepare for Industry 4.0
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Assam Chief Minister urges students to prepare for Industry 4.0

Addressing the Foundation Day celebrations of B Borooah College in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma gave a clarion call to the students of Assam: march into the future by mastering emerging technologies. Given how quickly the employment landscape is evolving, Sarma emphasized how important it is to stay up to date on the newest advancements in the field. In her passionate lecture, Sarma emphasized the need of understanding about 3D printing, gene editing, robotic process automation, and the Internet of Things. Regarding the future, he also considered a time when "barriers between different subjects will cease to exist in the next 25 years." He urged pupils to include these state-of-the-art tools into their skill sets, saying, "I want all students from Assam to learn abou...
Public Examination Act introduced in Assam
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Public Examination Act introduced in Assam

To ensure transparency and fairness in public recruitment in Assam government examinations, Assam government has decided to introduced Public Examination Act in the state. About the newly implementated act, the act prohibits malpractice with penalties of up to 10 years imprisonment and fines up to ₹10 crore, and examinees found guilty may also be barred from future examinations. Assam Direct Recruitment Examination, 2024 (ADRE) is about to take place on September 15 for Grade III and Grade IV.
Sonapur confrontation results in Assam Police opening fire
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Sonapur confrontation results in Assam Police opening fire

Assam Police fired in the air to scatter the mob in Kochutoli village in Sonapur area in Kamrup district of Assam. The event happened during an effort to remove those who were allegedly occupying a block of land without permission. Despite having previously been removed from the land, these individuals had returned. According to officials, a police and Sonapur circle office team went to the village to carry out the eviction. But when the locals attacked them with stones, sticks, and sharp-edged weapons, the situation became out of control. In addition to a police vehicle suffering significant damage in the mayhem, the attack injured a magistrate and over a dozen other police officers. As a final resort, the cops used live bullets to get the team back in order and ensure their safety. A...
Security concerns after grenade recovered in Dibrugarh
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Security concerns after grenade recovered in Dibrugarh

The Assam police have recovered two grenades in Dibrugarh on Thursday morning with the assistance of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The matter has sparked an investigation, and work is being done to identify the cause and ascertain the purpose of the explosive's planting. To ensure that no undesirable events occur, the law enforcement agencies have strengthened security measures in this specific region. According to GP Singh, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Assam, the finding of this explosive device prevented a possible act of violence in Upper Assam. The top police officer announced the news on his X account. An attempt at violence in Upper Assam was foiled. In Dibrugarh, two grenades were found," his message said. A joint team led by the Additional SP (HQ) and memb...
Assam GP Singh says ‘The game is over’ on online trading scam
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Assam GP Singh says ‘The game is over’ on online trading scam

Amid online trading scam in Assam, Cops arrested many accused involved in the crime. Prime accused of the crime Sumi Borah and Tarkik Borah were under police radar since the news came into light. On Thursday, Assam Police chief GP Singh posted on X saying “The game is over for them. Compliments to the team STF." Sumi Borah and her husband Tarkik Borah both have surrendered infront of the police. On Wednesday, Sumi Borah released a video saying, "A lot of defamatory news about me is being circulated about me in the media of which even 10% is not true. The media conducted my trial and hanged me even before courts started the legal process." Further, 59 people have been arrested and 28 cases registered involved in the online trading scam across Assam.
Reassignment of guardian ministers across the state, Assam
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Reassignment of guardian ministers across the state, Assam

A notification issued by the Parliamentary Affairs Department has announced reassignment of 14 Cabinet Ministers with new responsibilities accross the state, Assam. The initiative is taken for the development of the state's infrastructure, projects, welfare schemes, and ensuring efficient implementation of government schemes. Each Minister is assigned with two-three districts as part of their duties. For more details below list of guardian minister and their respective districts – Ranjeet Kumar Dass - Karimganj, Dhubri, Bongaigaon Atul Bora - Kamrup (M), Nalbari Urkhao Gwra Brahma - Kokrajhar, Chirang Ashok Singhal - Goalpara, Biswanath Keshab Mahanta - Morigaon, Darrang, South Salmara Ajanta Neog - Jorhat, Nagaon Chandra Mohan Patowary - Kamrup, Barpeta, Bajal...
Criminals of Rs 200 crore online trading scam absconding in Karimganj
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Criminals of Rs 200 crore online trading scam absconding in Karimganj

Assam has been hit by a series of fraudulent online trading scams that have duped crores of rupees from investors of late. Due to the significant blow to these third-party stockbrokers' credibility, there is now a lack of trust in this industry. People are now wary about engaging in such illegal activities. In the Karimganj area of Assam, another controversy of this kind has surfaced. It concerns Mohammed Shakir and Ifzal, two individuals. Under the pretense of internet trading, the two have been charged with defrauding the public. In response to this most recent development, the Karimganj police have issued a watch notice for the two individuals. The police have also carried out raids at their homes, but they have managed to escape and are currently at large. Shakir allegedly robbed i...
No NRC application, no Aadhaar: Assam CM’s big announcement
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No NRC application, no Aadhaar: Assam CM’s big announcement

Illegal immigrants in the state specially Aadhar Card holders, has surpassed the state's population raising concern about fraudulent applications. Following, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that new applicants for Aadhaar cards in the state will be required to submit their National Register of Citizens (NRC) application receipt number. Strict rules will be initiated in issuing Aadhar Card, process will get tougher in the state, Assam. People who didn't apply for NRC will not get Aadhar card in the new process. However the CM stated, "Applications for Aadhaar cards are more than the population…It indicates that there are doubtful citizens and we have decided that new applicants will have to submit their NRC application receipt number (ARN)." Adding, "In Assa...