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Assam CEE 2023: Exam dates announced, check complete information on website

ASTU has released the examination dates online for the Assam CEE 2023. Candidates for Assam CEE 2023 can check the exam plan from the official website at astu.ac.in

Assam Police seizes 5 kg heroin worth Rs 20 crore, one arrested: Officials

Acting on a tip-off, the heroin was recovered from a vehicle during checking along the Assam-Nagaland border

Mandatory CCTV cameras in public spaces bill introduced in Assam Assembly

The Assam government on Friday introduced a bill in the state Assembly making it mandatory for installation of CCTV cameras in all spaces that have congregation of people to ensure public safety. The owners of such spaces have to install the surveillance equipment within a stipulated period, failing which the premise may be sealed by local authorities, as per the proposed legislation. "The Assam Public Safety (Measures) Enforcement Bill, 2023," was introduced in the House by Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Ashok Singhal. The statement of objects and reasons of the bill mentioned that the proposed act will serve as a bulwark against crime and through its enforcement, ensure public safety in areas like commercial places, industrial establishments, religious places, educational institutions, government buildings, sports complexes, residential buildings, etc. The bill mandates the use of surveillance equipment, like CCTV cameras, as per specifications in spaces that see public ...

Assam tourists department eyes over 10 mn domestic traveller in FY23

Assam Tourism Development Corporation is eyeing over one crore domestic traveller footfall in 2022-23, following a surge in tourists' interest in visiting the state. "Till January of this fiscal, we have hosted over 88 lakh domestic visitors, which is more than double of what we received during FY20 (51 lakh). This is a positive sign as more and more people are looking at exploring the North East and Assam as a destination," Tourism and Managing Director of Assam Tourism Development Corporation Secretary Padmapani Bora told PTI. This is mainly due to the confidence people have gained about the state's law and order situation, he said, adding that "this has given us confidence that the domestic tourist footfall is likely to cross over one crore in FY23." Assam had witnessed visitor footfall of 13.5 lakh during 2020-21, and 17 lakh during 2021-22, according to data, he stated. The state, mainly known as the gateway to the North East, is well connected to the rest of the country with

Assam's lady police officers reminisce work experience on Women's Day

If it was a senior woman police officer officer narrating how she used her short stature to her advantage for controlling a mob, it was her junior who was enthralling everyone with her experience of becoming a crowd controller from being part of such crowds. Another officer was sharing her experience as a woman in the police force, where even basic amenities like getting a proper toilet was a challenge. They were among the 13 personnel of the Assam Police who were participating in an interactive session on the occasion of International Women's Day, moderated by singer Zublee Baruah here on Wednesday. Nagaon superintendent of police (SP) Leena Doley pointed out that women who are given a leadership position in any sphere come under doubt as it is usually associated with men. Though things are changing, a woman has to make clear, in whatever profession she is, that she means business, Doley said. Accepting that there are some gender-specific challenges for a woman in the police forc

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Assam eyes Guinness record on Bihu with 11,000 performers; PM to attend

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will witness 11,140 dancers and drummers performing on Bihu in Guwahati to make it to the Guinness Book of World Records as the largest recital of the folk dance form. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Modi will be present at the state government event on April 14, mainly initiated to popularise Bihu at the international level. "We will also invite all the governors and chief ministers of India. Our ministers will travel to the states from March 20 to 30 to invite them," he added. Besides, all the ambassadors and high commissioners of the G20 countries and South-East Asian nations in India will be extended invitations to witness the spectacular programme, Sarma said. "In total, 11,140 dancers and drummers will take part. The ratio of boys and girls will be 30:70. There will be participants from each district of Assam," he said. The chief minister said that the government has already sent a sample vi

No encroachment by Assam in state's territory: Mizoram Home Minister

Mizoram Home Minister Lalchamlianna Monday told the state legislature that no encroachment was made in the state's territory by Assam. Mizoram did not lose any land to Assam, rather it occupies some areas which fall in Assam according to the 1933 notification, he said. No farmer practicing plantation or farming along the Mizoram-Assam border has faced harvest problem till now, the minister said. "Assam does not encroach or grab Mizoram's territory. In fact, some areas occupied by Mizoram now fall under Assam as per the notification issued on 9 March, 1933, which the neighbouring state (Assam) accepts as its constitutional boundary," Lalchamliana said in a written reply to a question from opposition Congress leader Zodintluanga Ralte. He said measures are being taken by Mizoram to occupy the inner line reserve forest notified under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation (BEFR) in August 1875. The 1875 notification is accepted by Mizoram as its actual boundary, he said. Mizoram .

Assamese culture benefitted from richness of Bodo art, literature: CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday attended the 62nd Annual Conference of the Bodo Sahitya Sabha held at Patgaon in Kokrajhar district

Assam Police to follow case against Pawan Khera to logical end: Himanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Friday said that the state police will follow the case against senior Congress leader Pawan Khera for allegedly using "uncivilised language" against Prime Minister Narendra Modi to its "logical end". The chief minister who also holds the home portfolio, however, did not elaborate on the next course of action by the Assam police to bring the case to a logical end. ''We hope that keeping sanctity of public spaces, no one will use uncivilised language in political discourse hereafter. @assampolice will follow the matter to its logical end'', the Chief Minister tweeted. A police case was registered against Khera at Haflong police station in Assam's Dima Hasao district of Assam for his alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The majesty of law shall always prevail. The accused has tendered an unconditional apology (para 7),'' he further posted on the micro-blogging site quoting the Supreme Court. He also attached the apex court .

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Pawan Khera detained at airport after being deplaned, says Congress

Congress leader Pawan Khera was detained by police on Thursday after being deplaned from a flight to Raipur in connection with his alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the party said. Khera, against whom a case has been registered in Assam, was asked by the Delhi Police to deplane. Congress leaders sat on dharna at the tarmac in protest and did not allow him to be taken away without an arrest warrant. Senior Delhi Police officials later handed over a document from Assam Police seeking their help in the detention of Khera. Congress leader Randeep Surjewala accompanied Khera to a police station at the airport where there was a huge deployment of CISF. A case has been registered at Haflong police station in Assam against Khera under various sections of the IPC for his alleged remarks against the prime minister. Earlier several party leaders got off the plane after Khera was deboarded and staged a dharna on the tarmac. Khera was on his way to Raipur for the Congress .

Assam cabinet approves guidelines for RoW for speedy rollout of 5G

The Assam Cabinet on Wednesday approved guidelines for granting 'Right of Way' (RoW) to telecommunication infrastructure in the state to facilitate speedy rollout of 5G. The highlights of the guidelines include single window clearance for 5G RoW applications, integration of Assam RoW applications with Central Gatishakti Sanchar Portal for 5G purposes, provision for use of street infrastructure for deployment of small cells and overground cables, Tourism minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said at the media briefing after the meeting. The other guidelines include provision for deployment of poles for installation of small cells or overground telecommunication cables along with structure of fees for various components of RoW and revenue sharing pattern amongst the stakeholders, he said. The cabinet also approved the revival of the Assam Flying Club for the benefit of aspiring commercial pilots of the state and proposal for re-engagement of 17 former employees of the Hindustan Paper ...

Assam cabinet approves Right of Way for speedy rollout of 5G network

The Assam cabinet Wednesday approved the guidelines for granting 'Right of Way' (RoW) to telecommunication infrastructure in the state to facilitate speedy rollout of 5G. The highlights of the guidelines include single window clearance for 5G RoW applications, integration of Assam RoW applications with Central Gatishakti Sanchar Portal for 5G purposes, provision for use of street infrastructure for deployment of small cells and overground cables, state Tourism minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said at the media briefing after the meeting. The other guidelines include provision for deployment of poles for installation of small cells or overground telecommunication cables along with structure of fees for various components of RoW and revenue sharing pattern amongst the stakeholders, he said. The cabinet also approved a host of other programmes like the revival of the Assam Flying Club for the benefit of aspiring commercial pilots, re-engagement of 17 former employees of the Hindustan Pape

Assam government to soon fulfil 100,000 jobs poll promise: CM Sarma

Sarma said that his government is progressing well in fulfilling its commitment of providing one lakh government jobs to the youth of the state

Senior BJP leader Gulab Chand Kataria sworn in as 31st governor of Assam

Gulab Chand Kataria was sworn in as the 31st governor of Assam on Wednesday. Kataria was administered the oath of office and secrecy by Gauhati High Court's Chief Justice Sandeep Mehta at a brief ceremony at the Srimanta Sankardeva Kalakshetra here. Kataria, who was a senior BJP leader, succeeded Jagadish Mukhi who demitted office on Sunday after completing his term. The swearing-in ceremony was attended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, his cabinet colleagues, senior officials of the state government, and BJP leaders. Kataria arrived with his wife Anita here on Tuesday, and they were accorded a warm welcome by state ministers, government officials and Raj Bhavan officials. Kataria, 78, was the home minister of Rajasthan in the Vasundhara Raje government. He was the leader of the opposition in the Rajasthan assembly prior to his appointment as the governor of Assam.

Gulab Chand Kataria to be sworn in as Assam Governor on Wednesday

Assam Governor-designate Gulab Chand Kataria and his wife Anita Kataria were accorded a warm welcome by several cabinet ministers of the state on his arrival here. Seventy-eight-year-old Kataria will be sworn in as the 31st governor of the state on Wednesday at Srimanta Sankardev Kalakshetra. State ministers Chandra Mohan Patowary, Atul Bora, Ranjit Das, U G Brahma, Bimal Bora, along with Chief Secretary Pawan Kumar Barthakur, Guwahati Commissioner of Police Diganta Barah and BJP state president Bhabesh Kalita greeted Kataria at the airport. He later drove to Raj Bhavan, where officers and staff made arrangements to welcome the new governor. Kataria, a resident of Udaipur in Rajasthan, succeeded professor Jagdish Mukhi, who demitted office on Sunday after completing his term. Prior to his appointment as the governor, he had served as the home minister of Rajasthan and a leader of opposition in the state assembly there.

Situation changed, this time Meghalaya CM will be from BJP: Himanta Biswa

Exuding confidence in BJP's electoral victory in Meghalaya, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the dynamics have changed and BJP will form the next govt in the northeastern state

Finding Nellie's smoking gun

How a policeman's wireless message that could have saved 3,000 lives, but was ignored and covered up, was uncovered