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ASSAM Assam launched anti Depredation Squads of Forest Department Assam State government has launched anti Depredation Squads of the Forest Department in the State. The department will deal with human-elephant conflict. It was launched by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at a ceremony. 15 Anti Depredation Squads of Forest Department was launched in Assam. It will be … Read more
ASSAM Problems in tea industry: Panel submits report to CM At the initiative of the Chief Minister and in view of the concerns expressed by various stakeholders on the present status of the tea industry in Assam and the weakening role of TTRI, the Government of Assam through the State Innovation and Transformation Aayog … Read more
ASSAM IIT Guwahati researchers develop materials to produce energy Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati developed materials that can generate power from both stagnant and flowing water. These new ways of producing energy on a small scale employed in household environments to support the decentralization of energy sources. The researchers nanoscale phenomenon called electrokinetic … Read more
ASSAM Assam saw most UAPA cases in 2018 Assam has topped the list of cases registered under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA) in 2018, the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) report has revealed. The NCRB, in its latest report “Crime in India 2018”, has stated that 308 cases were registered in Assam under the … Read more
ASSAM Dibrugarh district won the 2020 Plastic Waste Management Award Assam’s Dibrugarh district won the Plastic Waste Management Award 2020. It was awarded for being the best district of India in the plastic waste management category during Swachhta Hi Sewa 2019. The award was received by Pallav Gopal Jha, Deputy Commissioner from renowned Bollywood actor Amir Khan at a function held at … Read more
ASSAM NLUJA, RGU sign MoU for academic pursuits The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the National Law University & Judicial Academy (NLUJA) The MoU aims at academic collaboration that will encompass exchange of students and members of faculty between the two parties and facilitate other academic activities, … Read more
INTERNATIONAL International Tea Day 2019 The United Nations (UN) has declared May 21 as International Tea Day on the recommendations of India, however, this day is celebrated on December 15 Every Year. The proposal was made by India at the International Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Intergovernmental Group meeting held in Milan 4 years ago. … Read more
ASSAM Minorities panel to launch helpdesk to quell confusion As part of the outreach to quell confusion, the National Commission for Minorities will operationalise a helpdesk at its headquarters in CGO complex to respond to queries and concerns related to Citizenship (Amendment) Act, concerns over its impact on Nation Register for Citizens process in Assam and the proposed pan-India … Read more
ASSAM Assam govt to offer Rs 50 thousand each to 2,000 artistes and technicians Assam Government has decided to provide an amount of Rs 50 thousand each as one time grant to two thousand artistes and technicians of the state. The financial assistance schemes are expected to encourage the artistes and technicians to engage in … Read more
ASSAM Nearly 1.6 lakh people are fighting for their cases in Foreigners Tribunals: Assam minister Nearly 1.6 lakh people are fighting for their cases in Foreigners Tribunals to prove their Indian citizenship across Assam, the state Assembly was informed. Assam Parliamentary Affairs minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said in a written reply to a query by AIUDF MLA Rafiqul … Read more