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Goalpara youth arrested for making lewd comments against women
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Goalpara youth arrested for making lewd comments against women

A young guy named Abdul Kashem Ali was detained in a troubling incident that caused outcry in Goalpara, Assam, for reportedly producing an offensive film that targeted Goddess Durga and the female devotees present at the idol immersion ceremony. The event happened soon after thousands of devotees from all around the state peacefully submerged Goddess Durga idols as part of the visarjan rite. The community was shocked to see a video on social media of Kashem Ali, a resident of Dubapara Disappearchar under the jurisdiction of the Mornai police, making disparaging remarks directed towards Goddess Durga and the female devotees, despite the customary reverence and harmony associated with the occasion. The video gained tremendous criticism as soon as it went viral. Concerned residents quickl...
Assam government plans to invest in wetlands to control flood, erosion
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Assam government plans to invest in wetlands to control flood, erosion

129 beels also known as wetlands have been identified for the purpose of rejuvenating in Assam. As wetlands play a vital role in fish production, ground water recharge, control erosion, river water flow and more. However, ignorance of wetlands have decreased fish production over the years. Assam Government and Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to invest in wetlands of rupees 796.88 crore. Officials stated, "Desilting of marginal area for increase water holding capacity of the beels, de-weeding as per requirement, construction of site-specific water pools and water retaining structure in beels for sustainable water storage and thereby enhancing fish production, besides contributing to flood mitigation are other components of the project."
The Armed Forces Act, extends for six months in four districts of Assam
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The Armed Forces Act, extends for six months in four districts of Assam

Four districts of Assam have had the Armed personnel (Special Powers) Act, which grants security personnel the authority to designate a region "disturbed," extended for a period of six months. The announcement, which was released on Tuesday, states that the decision was made in light of the recent instability in Bangladesh and the potential effects on the region's law and order situation. The Armed Forces Special Powers Act will continue to designate Tinsukia, Dibrugarh, Charaideo, and Sivasagar districts as "disturbed areas," according to a notification from the Center. Furthermore, as a result of continuous efforts and proactive counter-insurgency measures taken by the security forces, the overall situation in Assam has significantly improved over the last three years compared to pre...
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."
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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.