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Assam CM distributes 4 lakh soil health cards to boost agricultural sector
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Assam CM distributes 4 lakh soil health cards to boost agricultural sector

Assam Government in a move to boost agricultural sector in the state has distributed Soil Health Cards (SHC) to four lakhs farmers in the official ceremony. However, the led-government of Assam is aiming to distribute 10 lakhs of Card more. SHC will play a pivotal role in assess of soil fertility and provide vital information to farmers, enabling them to make informed decisions about crop production, offering insights without requiring technical equipments. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "In 2015, the Prime Minister launched the Soil Health Programme to evaluate soil fertility, and today we are advancing that mission. The central government has recognised our efforts in this regard."
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Assam Chief Minister is committed to supporting community Durga Pujas
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Assam Chief Minister is committed to supporting community Durga Pujas

On October 8, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma remarked that the state is committed to supporting community Durga Pujas and emphasized the value of cultural heritage at a recent event. Speaking on October 8, Sarma stated, "We are dedicated to assisting community Durga Pujas in their efforts to advance our Sanatan Sanskriti. I trust that our small gift will make it easy to serve Maa Durga." This comment followed Assam BJP MLA Manab Deka's statements on October 7, when he emphasized the government's support for Durga Puja celebration committees in the Lakhimpur Assembly constituency. Deka mentioned the presence of local Puja Committee members as well as Lakhimpur District Commissioner Lachit Kumar Das at the announcement ceremony. In order to improve the festivities, the Assam go...
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First phase of Mukha Mantri Nijut Moina scheme installed in Assam
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First phase of Mukha Mantri Nijut Moina scheme installed in Assam

Mukha Mantri Nijut Moina scheme for girls to support pursuing higher education, a fix monthly payment is to be transferred. The only condition of the scheme is to remain unmarried. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "The rules are simple. Each beneficiary must attend regular classes, maintain good academic performance, and demonstrate discipline. The scheme does not apply to the daughters of Ministers, MPs, and MLAs. A beneficiary cannot marry until she completes her graduation." The Assam CM also said that the scheme is mainly implemented in an aim to eradicate child marriage in the state. He said, "Nijut Moina is an endeavour to intensify the battle against child marriage by reducing the economic burden on the parents or guardians of the girls seeking higher educati...
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The Assam government would give over four lakh soil health cards to farmers
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The Assam government would give over four lakh soil health cards to farmers

On Monday 7, the Assam government began distributing Soil Health Cards (SHC) to nearly four lakh farmers across the state. At an official occasion in Guwahati, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the government will distribute around 10 lakh SHC cards, with four lakh already available for distribution. "Our Krishak bandhus serve as anchors in our Atmanirbhar Assam mission. Today, I'm launching numerous programs in support of our farmers," he added. According to Sarma, the state's number of soil quality testing laboratories has expanded from five to 26. In addition to the distribution of SHC, agricultural machinery was given over to farmers, and agriculture knowledge centres were opened by the chief minister in the presence of Agriculture Minister Atul Bora. "We are ...
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Assamese language officially recognised as classical language, Assam
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Assamese language officially recognised as classical language, Assam

A groundbreaking achievement for Assam, as Central Government official recognises Assamese as classical language along with Bengali, Marathi, Pali, and Prakrit. Earlier only six languages of India was recognised this esteemed title and Assamese has also joined the rank. They were Tamil, Sanskrit, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, and Odia. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, thanked PM Narendra Modi for his constant affords in securing India's heritage. Assam CM said, "This exemplifies the unique civilisational roots of Assam that has withstood the test of time. We shall be able to better preserve our beloved mother tongue, that not only unites our society but also forms an unbroken link to the ancient wisdom of Assam's saints, thinkers, writers and philosophers." Union Minist...
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Ziro Music Festival encourages Dima Hasao to travel
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Ziro Music Festival encourages Dima Hasao to travel

Inspired by the breathtaking Ziro Valley in Arunachal Pradesh, the Ziro Music Festival has recently drawn a group of tourists from the Dima Hasao area of Assam. Their trip was intended to teach them important lessons about event planning, promoting sustainable tourism, and cultivating cross-cultural exchanges from the festival. The eclectic delegation, which included government officials, members of the tourism management committee, and passionate residents, was led by NC Hill Autonomous Council Chief Executive Member (CEM) Debolal Gorlosa. Their goal was to determine how to increase tourism in their own area by emulating the Ziro Music Festival's success. The group passed via the bustling towns of Nagaon, Tezpur, Itanagar, and Naharlagun on their picturesque journey to Ziro. They arri...
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Supreme Court halts demolition in Assam
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Supreme Court halts demolition in Assam

Assam Government gets contempt notice from Supreme court for violating court orders. According to the sources, a petition was filed by 47 residence to the top court on demolition taken by the government, to which orders were issued no bulldozer action will taken until petition gets resolved. The incident took place on Kachutoli Pathar village, surrounding areas in Assam's Kamrup district. The petitioners has argued that they are not illegal occupants, they lived there with proper agreement of the original land holders.
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Assam government aims to extends food security to 2.5 crore people
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Assam government aims to extends food security to 2.5 crore people

Assam Government has taken a crucial step to extend nutritional coverage to 70 percentage, estimated 2.5 crore plus of the population in the state. Under the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013, in Assam is 2,51,89,775 and on January, 42 lakh new beneficiaries were again added. Assam CM informed, the entire extended process will get completed by November. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sharma said, "With addition of the new 17 lakh+ beneficiaries along with almost 2 lakh NRC deleted beneficiaries and people under State pool; over 2.5cr people will be entitled to free food grains by 2025 following the Antyodaya approach of serving the poor and marginalised.”
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Gaurav Gogoi raises concern over environmental impact of infrastructure projects in Assam
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Gaurav Gogoi raises concern over environmental impact of infrastructure projects in Assam

Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi has expressed his concern on infrastructural projects that are about to take place which will go through deforestation and lead to environmental impact. According to the sources, Assam Government has proposed Digholi Pukhuri-Noonmati flyover in Guwahati. Cutting down of trees for the projects will pose significant challenges both for the locals and the environment as it will harm the region's green cover, air will be polluted and flood hit will raise high. A release by Gaurav Gogoi reads, "Gogoi called for an environmental impact assessment (EIA) and urged the government to consult with environmental experts and local communities to ensure sustainable and responsible development."
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Assam gears up for second mega govt recruitment drive, 2024
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Assam gears up for second mega govt recruitment drive, 2024

Ongoing Assam Direct Recruitment Examination ADRE, 2024 drive for Grade III and Grade IV positions. Assam Government has been taking precautionary measures to tackle any kind of misconduct during the exam. ADRE Grade III examination has already wrapped up with proper security measures, now examination for Grade IV position is to take place on September 29, 2024. A senior government official notified, "We have been taking all measures to keep the recruitment examination fair and transparent. The machinery has been put in place to maintain the sanctity of the examination with additional vigilance to foil any attempt of adopting illegal practices in the exercise.” Further Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma also shared, "After wrapping up the day’s programmes, I sat with offici...
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