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News Desk Report

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News Desk Report

News that Matters, Delivered Right

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Assam: NFR Announces Train Cancellations, Rescheduling Amid Track Restoration Work Near New Harangajao

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  GUWAHATI: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has announced the cancellation, rescheduling, and regulation of several trains due to ongoing restoration work near New Harangajao station, where railway tracks have been affected by ground settlement. ALSO READ: Assam Cab Drivers Stage Statewide Strike, Demand Fare Revision and Social Security Benefits Cancelled Trains: > 15617 Guwahati–Dullabcherra Express…

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Assam CM Announces August 5 Talks on Insurance, Loan Relief for Flood-Hit People

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  GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 31, said the Assam Government is working on a comprehensive rehabilitation plan for flood affected people in the upper Assam districts, as he announced a series of measures to support families, farmers, students and businesses impacted by the  floods.  ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Approves CBG Policy…

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Assam Announces 6-Month Loan Relief for Flood-Affected Borrowers in Four Districts

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  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a six-month moratorium on loan repayments for flood-affected borrowers in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Golaghat and Jorhat, providing financial relief to families and businesses hit by the ongoing floods.  ALSO READ: Parliament Passes Public Examinations Amendment Bill Amid Opposition Walkout The moratorium will be effective from July 19.  The relief covers…

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Assam Announces Free Duplicate Board Documents for Students in Four Flood-Hit Districts

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  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the free issuance of duplicate board examination documents for students affected by the recent floods in Charaideo, Sivasagar, Jorhat and Golaghat districts, offering relief to those who lost important academic records during the disaster. ALSO READ: Assam Floods: Death Toll Rises to 75, Over 11.44 Lakh People Affected since…

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Assam Govt Announces Expanded Flood Relief, Education and Compensation Measures for Affected Families

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  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a series of relief and rehabilitation measures for people affected by the ongoing floods, including enhanced financial assistance for families of deceased and missing persons, cash relief for severely affected households, and support for students who have lost educational materials. ALSO READ: Assam Dairy Goes International, Exports Ice Cream…

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Assam CM Fecilitates First Assamese Woman to Climb Mount Everest, Announces ₹10 Lakh Reward

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  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, July 26, felicitated Rupamoni Gorh, the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest, and announced a cash reward of ₹10 lakh in recognition of her achievement. ALSO READ: Third-Year IIT Guwahati BTech Student Found Dead on Campus; Police Suspect Suicide At a ceremonial function held…

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PM Modi Announces High-Powered Task Force Led by Infosys Co-Founder to Reform Examination System

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  GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, July 26, announced the constitution of a high-powered task force, to be headed by Infosys founder Nandan Nilekani, to recommend reforms aimed at making India's examination system more reliable, transparent, and technology-driven. ALSO READ: Four Killed in Assam's Cachar after Molten Metal Explodes at Rod Industry In a…

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PM Modi Announces Fast-Track Courts for Paper Leak Cases, Vows Strict Action

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  GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, July 23, announced that the government has decided to establish fast-track courts to ensure the speedy trial of paper leak cases and stringent punishment for those involved. ALSO READ: Poor Condition of Wooden Bridge Near Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Road in Guwahati Raises Safety Concerns for Commuters In a…

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NFR Announces Three Additional Special Trains as Floods Hit Rail Connectivity in Assam

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  GUWAHATI: Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) on Tuesday, July 21, announced a series of special trains to assist passengers affected by severe flooding in and around Simaluguri town in Assam's Sivasagar district, according to a press release issued by the Chief Public Relations Officer's office in Maligaon, Guwahati. ALSO READ: Over 118 Police Personnel Injured During…

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Direct UAE Flights from Guwahati to Start in August; Air India Express Announces Fares

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  GUWAHATI: Air India Express has announced the launch of direct international flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, marking a significant expansion of air connectivity between Northeast India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). ALSO READ: Assam Announces Monkey Sterilisation Plan, New Measures to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict According to information shared with the Assam…

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Assam Announces Monkey Sterilisation Plan, New Measures to Reduce Human-Elephant Conflict

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  GUWAHATI: The Assam Forest Department may roll out a sterilisation programme for monkeys across the state to address the growing menace of damage to homes, agricultural fields and horticultural plantations caused by simian populations, Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced. ALSO READ: Guwahati Set for Grand Jagannath Rath Yatra as Festival Begins on…

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Assam Targets 8,457 MW Hydro Power Capacity, Announces New Projects

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  GUWAHATI: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday, July 15, announced an ambitious expansion of Assam's hydro power sector, stating that the state aims to increase its power generation capacity from the current 450 megawatts to 8,457 megawatts. ALSO READ: Stop Social Media Fearmongering That Damages Assam's Image, Says BJP MLA Manab Deka Speaking in…

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Overhead Power Cables to Gradually Disappear from Guwahati Roads as Govt Announces ₹2,500 Crore Plan

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  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a ₹2,500 crore project to shift Guwahati’s overhead power network to underground cables in a phased manner. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Plans 5-Star Hotels in Umrangso, Haflong and Manas to Boost Tourism In Phase I, ₹200 crore will be spent under the RDSS scheme to cover five major stretches,…

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Election Commission of India Announces Bypolls to Three Assembly Seats in MP, Gujarat and Bihar; Nominations Begin

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  GUWAHATI: The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Sunday, July 5, issued the notification for by-elections to three vacant Assembly constituencies in Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Bihar, setting the electoral process in motion. ALSO READ: Assam Launches First Digital Platform to Document Bird Diversity The bypolls will be held in the Budhni Assembly constituency in…

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England Captain Ben Stokes Announces Retirement from International Cricket

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  GUWAHATI: England captain Ben Stokes has announced his retirement from international cricket, bringing the curtain down on an illustrious 15-year career at the conclusion of the ongoing third Test against New Zealand at Trent Bridge. ALSO READ: Floods Hit Assam as Over 22,000 Affected Across Six Districts The announcement came in dramatic fashion on Sunday,…

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Assam Announces Administrative Transfers and New Postings

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  GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Wednesday, June 24, carried out a major administrative reshuffle, transferring and reassigning several senior IAS and ACS officers across departments and district administrations. ALSO READ: Ferry Services Suspended in Guwahati as Brahmaputra Water Levels Rise The changes, notified by the Department of Personnel, include new departmental responsibilities, district-level postings, and…

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Assam Announces Winners of Bishnu Rabha, Sati Sadhani and Ajan Pir Awards

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  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the recipients of its prestigious state awards, recognising distinguished contributions to the fields of culture, literature and the arts. The awards will be conferred on June 20 in Guwahati as part of the observance of Bishnu Rabha Divas. ALSO READ: Karbi Anglong Leader Habbey Teron Named Candidate for Assam…

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