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Himanta Biswa Sarma announces Rs 15,000 cash to pregnant mothers and babies in tea estates

8Nov

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Himanta Biswa Sarma announces Rs 15,000 cash to pregnant mothers and babies in tea estates

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has proposed a Rs 15,000 financial aid package for pregnant women and newborn babies in tea estates. The major decision was made as part of the 'Wage Compensation Scheme', which ensures 'Nari Samman', an effort aimed at providing financial help and recognition to female workers. CM Himanta took to his official X Twitter to celebrate the scheme's success, which has already benefited over 1.3 lakh women. He claimed that the project has already benefited over 1.3 lakh women, who have received Rs 127.77 crore directly into their bank accounts. As part of its Mission Bashundhara 3 campaign, the Assam government implemented strict measures to eliminate unlawful tea garden housing earlier this month. This approach seeks to regularize land occupancy whi...

For Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, a petition has been submitted

7Nov

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For Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, a petition has been submitted

The establishment of an industrial zone in Assam's Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary by industrialist Dilip Chetry was challenged in a case submitted to the National Green Tribunal. The establishment of a brick kiln that uses coal as fuel has been the subject of the petition. The purported intention to build stone quarries and cement factories in the environmentally sensitive area outside of Guwahati in the Morigaon district of Assam has also sparked grave worries. More than 103 one-horned rhinos, 300 Indian buffaloes, deer, pangolins, wild boars, and other migratory birds may be found in the Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary, which is made up of two blocks. The Brick Kiln is located in the Sativeti area, which is encircled by paddy fields, approximately 500 meters from the Wildlife Sanctuary's Ra...

Notice from the Gauhati High Court opposing Garbhanga’s revocation of sanctuary status

6Nov

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Notice from the Gauhati High Court opposing Garbhanga’s revocation of sanctuary status

In the PIL (62/2024) filed by Subrat Talukdar, who aims to overturn the Assam government's decision to remove Garbhanga's sanctuary status, a division bench of the Gauhati High Court consisting of Chief Justice Vijay Bishnoi and Justice N. Unni Krishnan Nair sent notice to the Government of India and the Assam Government. After praying, all of the respondents' attorneys were given three weeks to provide a response to the PIL petition. Three weeks later, the High Court scheduled the PIL's next hearing. The Garbhanga Wildlife Sanctuary was established in 2022 by the Assam government on 117 square kilometers in the Kamrup (Metro) district. In August 2023, the government unexpectedly changed its mind and reverted the decision, renaming it Garbhanga Reserve Forest. The eastern portion of...

Government announces plans for new industrial zones in new Shillong area

6Nov

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Government announces plans for new industrial zones in new Shillong area

In a significant move, the state cabinet on Tuesday changed the Meghalaya construction regulations to allow for the creation of industrial zones in the township of New Shillong. Speaking to the media after the cabinet meeting, Tourism Minister Paul Lyngdoh stated that the amendment's goal is to classify the industrial zones in the New Shillong township. The objective behind this move is to regulate the construction of the buildings in the industrial zones of Mawhanu and Mawkasiang under the newly formed Shillong township area. “The amendment is broadly to facilitate the need to categorize the industrial zones as categorization was not done earlier and it involves the amendment of the building bylaws for these industrial zones,” Lyngdoh said. He went on to say that the state cabinet...

Bodoland Territorial Region declares holiday on November 16 for “Boro Thunlai Shaan”

5Nov

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Bodoland Territorial Region declares holiday on November 16 for “Boro Thunlai Shaan”

In honor of "Boro Thunlai Shaan" (Bodo Literary Day), the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTC) government has announced a local holiday on November 16. The purpose of this day is to honor the significance of Bodo literature. All government operations, including educational institutions, will be closed on this special day. Public and commercial organizations have been urged by the government to observe the occasion and participate in the Bodo language and literature celebrations. In light of "Bodo Thunlai Shaan (Bodo Literary Day)" under BTR, the Bodoland Territorial Council is pleased to announce a local holiday on Saturday, November 16, 2024. All educational institutions and government offices of BTR's entrusted departments will be closed on this day. Bodo Thuniai Shaan, also known as Bo...

Margherita College begins a workshop on sustainable plantation and citrus growing

4Nov

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Margherita College begins a workshop on sustainable plantation and citrus growing

In partnership with the Tea & Ex-Tea Garden Labourers Development Association, the National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM), an independent organization under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer's Welfare, organized a comprehensive three-day workshop at Margherita College that focused on sustainable citrus and plantation crop farming. This project, which is supported by Margherita College's Entrepreneurship Development Cell, intends to investigate marketing potential and difficulties encountered by small-scale growers. The workshop officially opened on Monday under the direction of Dr. Atanu Kakoty, the Margherita College principal. Prominent individuals that joined him included Dr. Bijit Kumar Saud, Principal Scientist of the Citrus and Plantation Crops Research Stat...

Agriculture Minister Atul Bora inaugurates elephant safari in Kaziranga National park

1Nov

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Agriculture Minister Atul Bora inaugurates elephant safari in Kaziranga National park

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve indeed a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Assam gets elephant safari available for the tourists. Assam Agriculture Minister Atul Bora along with Sonali Ghosh, Field Director of Kaziranga has inaugurated elephant safari. On inaugurating Minister Atul Bora said, "The DFO told me that, tourists footfall will be increase this time. The park has received a good amount of revenue through jeep safari this time so far. I hope more tourist will come here." However, the authorities of the park are also working on poaching activities against the wildlife in the region, Ghosh informed. Further, two of them are arrested connected to the activity.

Assam’s plans to generate 3,000 MW of solar power by 2030

30Oct

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Assam’s plans to generate 3,000 MW of solar power by 2030

Assam's new clean energy strategy, which aims to produce 3,000 MW of solar electricity by 2030, is a praiseworthy step towards attaining sustainable development. An outline of the main components of this drive for renewable energy is provided below: Increase in Solar Capacity: With an ambitious goal of 3,000 MW by 2030, the state hopes to greatly expand its solar capacity. This will assist lower carbon emissions in addition to meeting the rising demand for electricity. The Karbi Anglong New Solar Facility: One of the biggest solar projects in the state to date will be a 500 MW solar system in the Karbi Anglong area. In order to ensure dependable electricity distribution during periods of high demand, Assam is also concentrating on battery storage systems. In partnership with ONGC Tripu...

Massive protest erupts in Guwahati over cutting down of trees

30Oct

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Massive protest erupts in Guwahati over cutting down of trees

Massive protest have emerged out in the city Guwahati regarding cutting down of trees in Dighalipukhuri area. These trees have been serving the city in keeping the echo system balanced especially during the summers by providing necessary shades and fresh air. Cutting down of trees for flyover construction in the city has impacted alot leading to unbearable summers. These age old trees are the hearts of the city Guwahati. Responding to protest, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "I want to assure you that the government is deeply committed to preserving our city’s heritage and environment while advancing infrastructure. In constructing the flyovers from Dighalupukhuri to Noonmati, we are sincerely working to protect the old trees in the area. I urge all stakeholders to al...

To prevent erosion in Sonitpur, locals band together to construct a bamboo barrier

29Oct

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To prevent erosion in Sonitpur, locals band together to construct a bamboo barrier

An NGO called Balipara Mahila Shakti Kendra, working with the Baligaon Miri Gaon Development Committee and with the help of Kolabari residents, has started building a bamboo barrier to stop severe erosion along the Jiabharali and Dikrai rivers. This is an incredible demonstration of community resiliency. In order to stop additional harm to their houses and land in Rongapara's Chiloni Gaon Panchayat, locals and organization members decided to finance and construct this vital construction on their own, even in the absence of support from the state's Water Resources Department. Only little areas of arable land and homesteads remain intact after erosion has already sucked up thousands of bighas of productive farmland, ruining agricultural potential for farmers in five communities that are ...