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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.”

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."

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...

The long-standing demands of Assam's indigenous communities, including that their cultural, social and linguistic identity and heritage be protected, preserved which falls under Clause 6 of Assam Accord is set to be implemented of the remaining recommendations in the state. Assam Government with a joint meeting with All Assam Students Union (AASU) held a meeting on Wednesday to discuss about the implementation. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, "Today, we engaged with AASU on the implementation of Clause 6 of the Assam Accord. The Justice (Retd) Biplab Sarma committee had previously submitted a report on this matter, and today we analysed what recommendations can be implemented by the state government. Notably, these recommendations will not be implemented in the Barak ...

Due to rise in temperature in the Northeast region which is not normal, people of Assam has been facing difficulties like health issues. The region's temperature has risen to 40 degree Celsius in the month of September. Usually, temperature during the month gets lower but the region has been witnessing maximum degree Celsius of heatwave. Rahul Mahanta, an associate professor specialising in climate science explained the reason behind the change in climate, he said, "Usually, air circulation over the northeastern region keeps the region cool. This circulation emerging from the Bay of Bengal hits the region with low velocity winds that provide the much-needed moisture, causing short spells of showers throughout the month of September." "This year, we noticed that the circulation is co...

Assam's one-horned Rhino pride of the state, crown jewel of Northeast region, for the protection of the habitant of the rhinoceros many majors have underway since years. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has recently updated about the drop of rhino poaching since 2016. During celebration of World Rhino Day, Assam CM stated, "Since the double-engine government took charge (of Assam) in 2016, poaching has dropped by 86%. Ever since we assumed office, we have taken various initiatives to protect the prized species, expand its habitat, and ensure its safety. The Assam CM also mentioned that between 2000 and 2021, poachers has killed 190 rhinos.