Assam
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AFSPA in News: Assam CM Aims to Withdraw AFSPA by End of 2023
AFSPA, which stands for the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, is a controversial legislation in India that grants special powers and immunity to the armed forces deployed in "disturbed areas." It was enacted by the Indian Parliament in 1958 to...
Published On May 24th, 2023 -
Indian Army’s Gajraj Corps Conducts Joint Flood Relief Exercise ‘Jal Rahat’ in Assam
Indian Army's Gajraj Corps Conducts Joint Flood Relief Exercise 'Jal Rahat' in Assam: The Gajraj Corps of the Indian Army recently conducted a joint flood relief exercise called 'Jal Rahat' at Hagrama Bridge on Manas River in Assam. The purpose...
Published On May 18th, 2023 -
India’s First International Multimodal Logistics Park Coming at Jogighopa, Assam
India's First International Multimodal Logistics Park Coming at Jogighopa, Assam: The construction of India's first International Multimodal Logistics Park in Jogighopa, Assam, is well underway, and the jetty is expected to be completed by the end of this year. The...
Published On May 6th, 2023 -
Assam-Arunachal Pradesh Resolve Long-Standing Border Disputes with Landmark Pact
Assam-Arunachal Pradesh Resolve Long-Standing Border Disputes In the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, an agreement was signed between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh to resolve a border dispute that had been ongoing for over 50 years. This agreement will...
Published On April 22nd, 2023 -
Bihu performance in Guwahati creates Guinness World Record
Assam made a historic achievement by entering the Guinness Book of World Records with over 11,000 dancers and drummers performing the traditional 'Bihu' dance and playing the 'dhol' at a single venue. The performers, comprising both dancers and drummers, participated...
Published On April 17th, 2023 -
PM Modi launches railway projects, methanol plant in Assam
During his day-long tour to Guwahati, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled several railway projects across the Northeast region, while also inaugurating a methanol plant and laying the foundation stone for a bridge over the Brahmaputra river. Modi conducted the virtual...
Published On April 15th, 2023 -
President of India takes a historic sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft
As part of her three-day official visit to the northeastern state, President Draupadi Murmu boarded a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter jet for a flight from the strategic Tezpur Airforce station in Assam. It is noteworthy that the previous instance of...
Published On April 10th, 2023 -
World Bank approves $108 million loan for Assam’s flood management project
World Bank to provide $108 million loan to assist Assam's disaster preparedness and flood forecasting efforts The World Bank has given the nod to provide a loan of $108 million (about ₹ 889 crores) to assist Assam in its efforts...
Published On March 28th, 2023 -
Himanta Biswa Sarma launches Mission Lifestyle for Environment(LiFE) in Assam
Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, inaugurated the 'Mission Lifestyle for Environment' (LiFE) in the state, which is a global mass movement led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Sarma stated that the initiative aims to encourage an environmentally conscious...
Published On March 23rd, 2023 -
Sarbananda Sonowal Inaugurated Global Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine
Union Minister of Ayush and Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the first B2B Global Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine under Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) at Guwahati. The Union Minister informed that India has made the best use...
Published On March 3rd, 2023
