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ASSAM Over Rs 8,000 crore telecom projects face delays in north east The government’s ambitious plan to provide seamless connectivity across the country’s north-eastern region has made little headway despite the Union Cabinet approving a comprehensive plan more than three years back. Budgetary estimate for the plan — that would have provided … Read more
ASSAM Assam: Pay scale upgrade for MLAs on the cards The state government proposed hikes in the salaries of legislators – ranging from Rs 20,000 to Rs 40,000 – in the second raise for members of the assembly since 2014. In a departure from the convention of legislators recommending their own hikes, … Read more
ASSAM CM for empowerment of all sections of people Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today underlined the need to empower all sections of people so that they can lead a life of dignity. He also laid stress on the members of the scheduled castes (SCs) and scheduled tribes (STs) enjoying due respect in society. The … Read more
ASSAM Railways’ initiative to enhance safety As part of its initiative to enhance safety, the Railways has developed a web-based platform called Safety Information Management System (SIMS).“All-out efforts are being undertaken to ensure safety in rail operation as per directive of the Railway Minister. As part of the initiative the Ministry of Railways has … Read more
ASSAM Assam forests under pressure from encroachments: Minister Assam Forest Minister Pramila Rani Brahma said the green cover of the state was under constant attack from human encroachment. “It is a fact that there is pressure on forest land. There are various factors contributing to it. There is encroachment by bordering states. Then people of the … Read more
ASSAM Assam signs Total MoUs worth 1 lakh crore ‘Advantage Assam – Global Investors’ Summit, 2018′, which saw commitments of investments worth a mammoth Rs 1,00,000 crore. The main ambition of the event, held with the help of our Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is to provide the youngsters of the state with a better … Read more
ASSAM Japan to scale down security advisory for travellers to Northeast states In an effort to encourage tourists to visit northeast, Japan has decided to scale down to the lowest level the security advisory issued to its citizens for travelling to the region. The ambassador indicated that the decision has been taken in view of … Read more
ASSAM Assam keen to start flights to ASEAN countries: Sonowal Assam is in discussion with the Centre to start flight services to ASEAN countries, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said The Centre was exploring possibilities of initiating work on the ASEAN Trilateral Motor Work, which will transform the economic scenario of the region, the CM said. Meanwhile, Asian … Read more
ASSAM Prime Minister Narendra Modi Inaugurates Global Investment Summit In Assam The first two-day Global Investment Summithas been organized in Assam. The summit emphasizes on promoting investments in the state and the North East. The conference was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Businessmen like Ratan Tata and Mukesh Ambani are taking part in the … Read more
ASSAM Underground, underwater sensor at Indo-Bangla border soon The 60.740-km open Indo-Bangla riverine border, that is considered to be a passage for many cross-border illegal activities, will now be equipped with underground and underwater sensor (Sonar). The officials of the Border Security Forces (BSF), explained that they have taken up a project ‘BOLD-QIT’ to … Read more