Categories: State News

Assam Govt Launches India’s First Night Navigation Mobile App In Rivers

Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma has launched India’s first Night Navigation mobile application for ferry services on the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati, Assam. It was developed by the State Transport Department in association with K Raju, the principal scientist of IIT Madras. The first night journey of the IWT (Inland Water Transport) ferry between Guwahati and North Guwahati was started on 19 February 2022.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

The Chief Minister also launched ten Aadhar-based contactless services of the State Transport Department to make public service delivery time-efficient and budget-friendly. The CM also launched an e-ticketing system for Dhubri and Silchar ferry services. An MoU was also signed between the Common Service Centres (CSCs) under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the State Transport Department to provide online services at the panchayat level.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Assam Capital: Dispur;
  • Assam Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma;
  • Assam Governor: Jagadish Mukhi.

Find More State In News Here

Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam:HCM launched Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam_90.1Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam:HCM launched Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam_90.1

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

International Mine Awareness Day 2025, Date, Theme, Significance

International Mine Awareness Day is observed annually on April 4 to raise awareness about the…

30 mins ago

Chaiti Chhath Puja 2025, Know Date, Rituals and Significance

Chaiti Chhath Puja is a four-day Hindu festival dedicated to the worship of the Sun…

43 mins ago

India Concludes Senior Asian Wrestling Championship With 10 Medals

India wrapped up its campaign at the 2025 Senior Asian Wrestling Championship in Amman with…

1 hour ago

Francesco Bagnaia Triumphs at Grand Prix of the Americas After Marc Marquez Crash

The Grand Prix of the Americas witnessed an intense race on Sunday as Francesco Bagnaia…

2 hours ago

Aditya Birla Capital Merged With Aditya Birla Finance Ltd.

Aditya Birla Capital Limited (ABCL) has successfully completed the amalgamation of its wholly owned NBFC…

2 hours ago

RBI Revises ATM Cash Withdrawal Charges: Key Details and Impact

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a revision in ATM withdrawal charges, which…

2 hours ago