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ASSAM Assam to tie up with Ola for river taxi service The water transport system in Assam is about to get a major boost with several projects in the pipeline including the introduction of river taxis for transportation and tourism. Assam transport minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said his government is likely to sign a … Read more
ASSAM Five new cycling corridors soon in Guwahati At a time when pollution and lack of fitness pose two of the biggest threats to urban life, the city is set to get dedicated cycling corridors under the smart city project. Locations like Deepor Beel, the Dighali Pukhuri bank and the area near Srimanta Sankardev Kalakhetra are leading candidates … Read more
ASSAM · Tamil Nadu officials head to Assam for sand ð A team of officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) left for Assam to explore the possibility of importing sand from the northeastern state to meet the requirements of sand-starved Tamil Nadu. The visit follows Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s offer to supply sand for construction purposes to the … Read more
ASSAM In a first, Assamese film ‘Rainbow Fields’ to get US release After winning numerous awards and acclaim in India and abroad, ‘Xhoixobote Dhemalite’ (Rainbow Fields) by National Award-winning director Bidyut Kotoky has earned yet another feather in its cap as it is all set to be the first Assamese film to be … Read more
ASSAM CM Sonowal showcases Assam as business and investment destination at Singapore event With Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal by her side at the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Singapore on Sunday, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj pushed the northeast as a “pitch to South East Asia” while emphasizing on greater India-ASEAN cooperation for mutual growth. … Read more
ASSAM Illegal migrants row: Arunachal, Manipur step up vigil on Assam border Arunachal Pradesh and Manipur have stepped up vigil on the respective inter-state borders with Assam to prevent any possible spillover of illegal migrants following the updating of the national register of citizens (NRC). Out of a total of 3.29 crore applicants, 1.9 … Read more
ASSAM Assam CM launches skill development training centres Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal has ceremonially launched skill development training centres across the state. The chief minister launched the centres in a programme organized by Department of Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra in Guwahati. The Chief Minister further informed … Read more
ASSAM Gauhati University gears up for inter-varsity youth festival After a gap of 25 years, Gauhati University (GU) is all geared up to host Pragjyoti Mahotsava — the 33rd East Zone Inter University Youth Festival 2017-18 — from January 5 to January 9. About 25-30 universities from eastern India are expected to participate in … Read more
ASSAM ASDMA ready for rescue The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) said it was ready to tackle flow of excess water in the Brahmaputra, which is currently stated to be blocked in Chinese territory because of landslides in Tibet, if it receives notice an hour in advance. ASDMA’s reaction came after China … Read more
ASSAM 54% increase in fish production in Assam Fish production in Assam has increased by 54 per cent in the past nine years, says a report of the Union ministry of agriculture and farmers’ welfare. The annual report of 2016-17, published by the department of animal husbandry, dairying and fisheries of the … Read more