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Mobile internet suspension accross Assam ahead of ADRE
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Mobile internet suspension accross Assam ahead of ADRE

Ahead of the ongoing Assam Direct Recruitment Examination (ADRE) Grade IV position, Assam government has directed suspension of internet from 8:30 am to 4 PM on Sunday i.e. 27 September, 2024. Assam Government is in full motion for protection of any unethical means during the examination. Earlier, on September for two days conducting the similar exam the government had suspended the internet. However, the notice issued by the government says, "Mobile internet, mobile WiFi and mobile data services of all service providers will remain suspended from 8.30 am to 4 pm in the interest of holding free, fair and transparent written examination and also to prevent arising of any law and order issues having a bearing on public safety,"
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Assam CM shares good news for state government employees ahead of Deepawali celebration
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Assam CM shares good news for state government employees ahead of Deepawali celebration

Dearness Allowance hike in salary for Assam state government employees ahead of Diwali celebration. The announcement was done by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma during a live streaming on Facebook. However, the announcement said, "Lighting up your Diwali Celebration. To make Diwali special for our State Govt employees, we will credit their salaries from 28th October, 2024 onwards. Shubh Deepawali."
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Three Assamese films have secured coveted spots in the 55th International Film Festival
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Three Assamese films have secured coveted spots in the 55th International Film Festival

An important milestone for the Assamese film industry has been reached with the acceptance of three Assamese films into the renowned Indian Panorama section of the 55th International Film Festival of India. At the festival, Assamese cinema will be represented by "Juiphool" by Jadumoni Dutta, "Rador Pakhi" by Dr. Bobby Sarma Baruah, and "Swargarath" by Rajesh Bhuyan. Out of 384 entries from all around India, 25 feature films were chosen by the Indian Panorama jury, which was chaired by filmmaker Dr. Chandra Prakash Dwivedi. "Swatantrya Veer Savarkar," a Hindi film directed by Randeep Hooda, will initiate the feature film block. The showcase concludes with 20 non-feature films selected from 262 applications. Harsh Sangani's Ladakhi film "Ghar Jaisa Kuch" will debut in the non-feature cat...
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Ahom body passes resolution no dragon like figure to be used for any means
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Ahom body passes resolution no dragon like figure to be used for any means

A meeting held under the presidentship of Pulin Phukan, president of the Jorhat Zila Ahom Sabha seeking government's intervention in protection of historical sites and taking necessary measures to remove encroachments in the state. Also the sabha passed a resolution to prevent from carrying illegal activities in the historical sites and not to use the mythical winged dragon-like figure as the dragon symbol of the Tai Ahom people is highly respected, it's a sacrifice of the community.
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SC summons Assam Chief Secretary over unpaid tea worker dues
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SC summons Assam Chief Secretary over unpaid tea worker dues

The Supreme Court has rounded up Assam Chief Secretary issuing a notice to the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry over continued delay in payments to tea garden workers of the state. The court has asked the Chief Secretary of Assam to appear before court on November 14, 2024. The Court orders, "We direct the Chief Secretary of State of Assam to personally remain present in the Court on the next date, i.e., 14th November 2024. The state will have to seriously answer the question why there is no sincere effort made to pay the dues of the workmen who have worked in tea estates owned by the state of Assam." However, the Assam Government has responded to the order saying that the state is dealing with dues of poor workmen & financial losses.
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Congress appoints Manoj Chauhan as Assam co-incharge
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Congress appoints Manoj Chauhan as Assam co-incharge

Congress has appointed Manoj Chauhan as the new co-incharge of Assam, for the upcoming elections and strengthening it's presence in the state. However, four candidates were nominated from Assam and two from Madhya Pradesh About Manoj Chauhan, he previously served as the co-incharge of Haryana during the recently-held Assembly elections. Now, he will take responsibilities in Assam.
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Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0 launched, Assam
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Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0 launched, Assam

Assam Government to support entrepreneurs in the state has launched Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 2.0 (CMAAA) at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati on Friday. Under the flagship, CMAAA 2.0 is an extension of Chief Minister’s Atmanirbhar Asom Abhijan 1.0. Under the extended mission 75,000 beneficiaries will be selected and receive Rs. 5 lakhs for Professional Course Category and Rs. 2 lakhs for Non-professional Course Category in two trenches as entrepreneurship incentives. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma that the State government is committed to start a new era of entrepreneurship in the state.
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SC upholds validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act of immigrants from Bangladesh
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SC upholds validity of Section 6A of Citizenship Act of immigrants from Bangladesh

According to Section 6A of Citizenship Act, immigrants who entered Assam between January 1, 1966, and March 25, 1971 are to be identified as Indian citizens. Supreme Court on Thursday, has upheld the decision to extend validity of the Bangladeshi immigrants in Assam due to complex situation during that period as Assam Accord's cut off date, declaring it unconstitutional. A five-judge Constitution bench, headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has delivered the majority verdict. The Chief Justice has emphasized the current impact of the immigrants in Assam's geography, also expressing concerns about ethnic diversity as a basis for violating Article 29(1) of the Constitution, which protects the rights of minorities.
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Assam to celebrate Kati Bihu today
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Assam to celebrate Kati Bihu today

Assamese long legacy celebration Kati Bihu today, Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has extended wishes to Assam people by elaborating the importance of this precious agricultural occasion. Acharya stated, "Since Assam has an agrarian culture and the majority of the people of the state are dependent on agriculture, celebration of this bihu holds immense importance. Hope 'Akash Bonti', the auspicious lamp given in the fields, consigns the pests and insects and helps in giving good yields. Moreover, the earthen lamp lit in front of the Tulsi plant as a part of this bihu celebration reiterates our inherent connections with the auspicious Tulsi plant."
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Assam: Week-long celebration for classical language status of Assamese
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Assam: Week-long celebration for classical language status of Assamese

The Union Cabinet has recently approved Assamese as Classical language status with four other languages. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on hailing the decision has announced for week-long programme in the state on November. Through X he stated, "To celebrate this historic achievement, Assam will observe 'Bhasa Gaurob Saptah' from 3rd to 9th November 2024." Further he added, "The people of Assam will also express heartfelt gratitude to Prime Minister @narendramodi Ji for this significant gesture towards the state's cultural and language heritage."
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