DCs Must Show Greater Field Presence and Act Swiftly on Public Grievances: CM Sarma

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has directed District Commissioners (DCs) to increase their field presence and work swiftly towards addressing public grievances, with a focus on people-centric administration. ALSO READ: Assam: Congress Names Sibamoni Bora as Candidate for Nagaon Lok Sabha By-Election The direction came after the two-day District Commissioners’ Conference in Jorhat,…

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From AI to Trade, Xi Jinping’s Five-Point Plan to Make Greater BRICS a Force for the Global South

  GUWAHATI: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday, September 13,  announced five initiatives to deepen cooperation among the “Greater BRICS” emerging economies, covering artificial intelligence, trade, digital technology, manufacturing and scientific talent. ALSO READ: Former Assam Minister Siddique Ahmed Dies After Prolonged Battle With Cancer Speaking about the future of BRICS, Xi said the grouping must…

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Greater One-Horned Rhino Population Reaches 4,075 Globally, Assam Accounts for Nearly 80%

  GUWAHATI: Assam's sustained efforts to protect the greater one-horned rhinoceros are contributing significantly to one of the most notable wildlife conservation recoveries in the world, with the species' estimated global population now reaching 4,075 individuals. ALSO READ: Man Attacked With Knife in Guwahati’s Noonmati, Suspect Untraceable The figures were shared by Assam Forest Minister Jayanta…

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16-Year-Old Allegedly Raped Inside Moving Bus During 47-km Journey From Greater Noida to Delhi

  GUWAHATI: A 16-year-old girl was allegedly raped inside a sleeper bus during its nearly 47-km journey from Greater Noida to Old Delhi’s Kashmere Gate, with reportssaying the vehicle passed through the route without being stopped or checked at any police picket.  ALSO READ: Another Accident In Khetri As Guwahati-Lakhimpur Passenger Bus Overturns, Several Injured The…

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Independence Day: Vande Mataram to Be Sung from Red Fort for First Time, Youth to Get Greater Representation

  GUWAHATI: The national song Vande Mataram will be sung from the ramparts of the Red Fort for the first time on the occasion of India’s 80th Independence Day celebrations on August 15. Young students and members of Gen Z will also have greater representation at this year's ceremony, with student achievers set to be…

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