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ASSAM Cargo service on Brahmaputra to begin soon. In a first, the government will launch scheduled regular service of cargo movement using waterway in Brahmaputra. The regular movement of cement using National Waterway (NW) on the Brahmaputra in Assam will be between Pandu Port to Dhubri, a distance of about 255 km. According to shipping ministry, two barges … Read more
ASSAM NGT directs Assam to improve sensor barriers in Kaziranga. Concerned over death of animals in road accidents near the Kaziranga National Park, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has directed the Assam government to improve sensor-operated automated traffic barriers installed in the animal corridor. The Assam government told the green panel that … Read more
ASSAM Assam, Bangladesh to boost trade ties To carry forward good beginning unleashed by the India-Bangladesh Stakeholders’ Meet for Trade and Connectivity, both Assam and Bangladesh vowed to work on the areas like garment industry, health tourism, IT and education sector among others for the mutual benefits of both the geographical territories. Sonowal … Read more
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ASSAM Assam Co pie only tangible asset of Assam Oil The corporate insolvency resolution process of Assam Company India Ltd (ACIL), the oldest tea company in India, could be a long-drawn affair. Assam Oil’s outstanding balance to the UK arm of ICICI Bank is at $41.6 million (Rs 280 crore), which the lender … Read more
ASSAM Tribal Sangha to oppose govt ST status move The All Assam Tribal Sangha will challenge the move being taken by the Union Government to grant Scheduled Tribe (ST) status to the six ethnic groups of the State. It seems that the Union Government is going to place the bill before the … Read more
ASSAM Scrap ‘absurd’ clause in evaluation norm for board exams: Aasu to govt he All Assam Students’ Union (Aasu), an influential student body, demanded the scrapping of a clause in the evaluation criteria formulated by the expert committees for High School Leaving Certificate (Class X) and Higher Secondary (Class XII) examinations. The clause states that … Read more
ASSAM Assam to soon have ITI for the differently abled Assam is setting up an industrial training institute (ITI) for the differently abled. The ITI will have 60 seats for three different trades, with 20 seats per trade as per prescribed guidelines of the National Council for Vocational Training. At the foundation laying ceremony, Sonowal … Read more
ASSAM Bihu to be taught in Assam schools, colleges at HS level Assam’s biggest festival, Bihu, which is a symbol of harmony, is set to be included in the academic curriculum of senior secondary classes from the 2020 academic session. The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) has roped in Bihu exponents and … Read more
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