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ASSAM 462 new petrol pumps in the state A total 462 new retail outlet(petrol pump) has been setting up across the state to facilitate petrol and diesel distribution services.Necessary spot identification and observation has so far done from Indian Oil Corporation(IOC) to expan retail outlet network expansion in tandem with growth on demand of … Read more
The Indian State of Assam: Origins and Causes of Conflict Background The Indian state of Assam is located in the country’s Northeast and shares international borders with Bhutan and Bangladesh. According to provisional Indian census figures for 2011, Assam has a population of over 31 million with an area of 78,438 square kilometers (48,739 … Read more
ASSAM Assam may miss NRC publication deadline The state coordinator for updating the National Register of Citizens(NRC) of 1951 submitted before the Supreme Court that 1.23 crore applicants for inclusion are yet to be verified, which has now raised question whether the draft publication would able to meet December 31 deadline as announced by chief minister Sarbananda … Read more
ASSAM Poor infra deterring flow of medical tourists, foreign students to Assam Medical tourism and higher education are two potential service sector industries for Assam, but due to various gaps – mostly related to infrastructure and connectivity – the State has not been able to tap it so far. There is … Read more
ASSAM North Eastern State Capitals to be connected by railway network by 2020 Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to develop India’s north-east region is taking shape. A couple of days ago he declared that Sikkim will have air connectivity before it gets a railway line. And that happened. Now he is planning to join the … Read more
ASSAM Consultant to study tea industry crisis Industry Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said that the government will engage an outside consultant to study the problems of the tea industry. The Consultative Committee of Plantation Associations (CCPA) has also sought a review of the land utilisation policy for allowing alternative use of land … Read more
ASSAM ‘Go To Village’ Mission Launched In Manipur Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh launched ‘Go to Village’ mission throughout the state from Konuma ground. The mission was launched in 60 villages of all the 60 Assembly constituencies. The mission is aimed at identifying the eligible and deserving beneficiaries in every corner of the … Read more
ASSAM · India’s biggest detention centre to house ‘foreigners’ by 2020 ð The country’s biggest detention centre to house foreign convicts and people declared as “foreigners” by tribunals, coming up in Assam’s Goalpara district, will become operational early next year. ð Sanctioned by the Union ministry of home affairs in June last year, this centre is … Read more
ASSAM Assamese celebration of harvest and renewal Rangali Bihu, also known as Bohag Bihu is the first month of the Assamese calendar and is one of the main festivals of Assam. The day before bohag month of assamese calendar is called Dumahi. On this day, women in Assam prepare different types of desserts … Read more
ASSAM Priyanka Chopra visits India once again to promote Assam tourism A few months ago, Priyanka was in the news for receiving flak after her cover on Assam Tourism Development Corporation showed her wearing “minimal clothes”. The opposition in the state even demanded the removal of Priyanka as the brand ambassador of Assam, however, State … Read more