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28/10/2024

A new scheme was launched that allows state employees to apply for leave from November 6-10 to honor their elders.

The Assam Government introduced the Pitri Matri Vandana leave program to encourage employees to prioritize time with their parents and in-laws. This initiative grants a special casual leave for state government workers from November 6 to November 10, 2024, in line with the cultural practice of respecting and supporting elderly family members.

Employees can utilize this leave alongside public holidays such as Chhath Puja on November 7, as well as the scheduled second Saturday and Sunday, resulting in an extended five-day break.
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26/09/2023

On Friday, there was a special request made to the CJI,DY Chandrachud led bench by Advocate on Record,Sanchita Ain. The request was to permit advocate Sarah Sunny to virtually argue a case concerning rights of persons with disability (PwD) with the help of sign language and interpreter Saurav Roychowdhury.

The CJI granted the request, opening paths for more lawyers like Sarah and encourages them. The loud courtroom saw silent sign language for the confident Advocate Sarah. Tushar Mehta the solicitor general, expressed admiration for the interpreters speed and the courage of the advocate.

Justice Chandrachud has always been a figure of respect and a admirer of equal opportunity for PwD and his various other orders. After this case many other advocates with disabilities will be seen bringing justice to the society.
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25/09/2023

In the Khowai district of Tripura, a huge fire broke out in the Teliamura Market in the crack of dawn on 24th September.

The reason for the fire is still under investigation but the police suspects of electrical short circuit causing the disaster. Upon investigation the market consisted mostly of grocery stores leading huge fire damaging the entire line of the market as the presence of commodity oils which is highly flammable. As the fire broke out, firefighters rushed to the scene immediately preventing more damages, but the situation made them call more fire squads from Ompi, Ambassa, and Jirania.

After long hours of help from the fire squad were able to bring the blaze under control and fortunately no casualties were reported.
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25/09/2023

Most of us would be fascinated, if offered with the ability to increase our life expectancy and live longer. But the question arises, is it possible? Well, Scientists ensure advancing in stem cells of human grasp that can lead to live a life till the age of 120.

It is also said that within the end of this century the age expectancy would grasp the human upto 150 and will be considered normal. Due to development of medically approved vaccines and treatment of diseases, the life expectancy has increased since the 1900s and also had overcome some diseases which were considered fatal once upon a time. With the help of Biotechnology, the research on ageing and longevity is at its golden peak having the support of billions of funds. It is considered that the world will witness a revolutionary change in a good benefit. And according to a report posted in New York Post, a certified cardiologist of UCLA said that in this era, regenerative medicines are used in stem cell therapies which were once called reactive medicines.

Still on the non approval side of the FDA for stem cells, the future of medicine will change the world, repair and increase the life of human kind.
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23/09/2023

India's blue team have been successfull in achieving a great accomplishment after the triumph over Australia in Mohali on friday taking up the top position in Men's ODI team rankings having already occupied the top positions in Tests and T-20s.

In the T-20,India secured its first position with 264 ratings and simultaneously in the Test series with 118 ratings again sits at the top and then with the victory in ODI with 116 ratings,the blue team creates history. India's team is the second team in the history of men's cricket to attain such accomplishment after South Africa.

It is an extraordinary achievement before heading to the World Cup. With their remarkable consistency and hardwork,Team India will definitely bring triump in the coming tournaments as well.
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22/09/2023

The office of the District Commissioner of Kamrup released a notice on prohibiting the liquor sale on 24th September,2023 to mark the auspicious occasion of the Janmotsav of Srimanta Sankardeva.

The order is issued such as to follow the instructions under the Rule-326(b) of Assam Excise Rules,2016."Accordingly, all Wholesale/Bonded Warehouse, Composite License/Microbrewery license, IMFL/Beer Retails ‘OFF’ and ‘ON’ shops including Club ‘ON’ and Country Spirit Shops of Kamrup Metropolitan District will remain closed i.e. ‘Dry Day,” the order reads.

Penalty action will be granted for breaking the rule under the "Assam Excise Act and Rules". Undoubtedly this order will definitely showcase the importance of celebrating this day without such irrelevant activities in the city.
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22/09/2023

Assam has been flourishing in many ways for the past few months, starting from winning Masterchef, to attaining Guinness World Records and getting GI Tag. Now, Biswanath Ghat got the title of Best Tourism Spot 2023.

Declared by the Tourism Ministry of India, Biswanath Ghat is located in the midst of Biswanath Chariali Town in Assam. Out of 791 applications from 31 states and union territories, the Ghat was able to reflect its importance with a huge effort to promote rural tourism and keep up its name which is after the ancient Biswanath temple, is also called Gupta Kashi, in comparison with Kashi during the golden rule of the Guptas. The view also mesmerized the tourist as the Ghat is situated alongside the mighty river Brahmaputra.

The good news has been announced in X as the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed the news.
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22/09/2023

In an announcement by the Kamrup-Metro district administration in Assam, there will be no sale of alcohol in Kamprup-Metro district of Assam, including Guwahati city, on Sunday (September 24).

The office of the Kamrup-Metro district commissioner (DC) informed that September 24 shall be treated as a “Dry Day” on the occasion of Janmotsav of Srimanta Sarkardeva under Rule-326 (b) of the Assam Excise Rules, 2016. “Accordingly, all Wholesale/Bonded Warehouse, Composite License/Microbrewery license, IMFL/Beer Retails ‘OFF’ and ‘ON’ shops including Club ‘ON’ and Country Spirit Shops of Kamrup Metropolitan District will remain closed i.e. ‘Dry Day,” the order read.

Accordingly, any violation of the order will attract penal action as per relevant provisions of Assam Excise Act and Rules, it added.
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21/09/2023

As technology speeds up, it takes everyone to various dimensions of groundbreaking inventions. Elon Musk, the founder of brain- computer Interface company 'Neuralink' announced implanting a brain chip on the first set of human patients.

The study and experiment will be conducted on everyone but would be most eligible for the individuals with paralysis from cervical spinal cord injury or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. The Neuralink will be helpful and play a pivotal role in AI risk and reduction of risk by improving human to human and human to AI interaction. The company is also planning on introducing a robotic surgical process for the accurate implantation of the brain computer chip which will be responsible for controlling intentional movements of the individual.

Neuralink got the approval of implanting on 10 patients but had long negotiations with the FDA to reduce the number of patients for the high risk.
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21/09/2023

A video conference was held by the CM of Assam Himanta Biswa Sharma on 20th September,2023 along with the chief secretary and senior officials from the conference hall of Assam house. This conference focused on the launching of a new scheme in assam, "Mukhyamantrir Atmanirbharshil Asom Abhiyan." This scheme pledges to provide financial support of 2 lakhs rupees to 2 lakh youths of the state to make them self independent.

The in-depth detail about the scheme was given before giving it finalization in the conference says the officials. The details related to registration and the process was explained in the conference. While addressing the media personnels of New Delhi,CM of Assam stated that the registration is said to begin from September 23-24.

The conference meeting lasted for around 40 minutes. Rajya Sabha MP Pabitra Margherita, Additional Chief Secretary, Home and Political, Ravi Kota, and Resident Commissioner, MS Manivannan were the officials that joined.
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20/09/2023

The Canadian government issued a travel advisory warning its citizens from travelling to the Indian states of Assam and Manipur due to concerns related to terrorism and insurgency. This advisory comes in response to perceived risks associated with terrorism and insurgency in the region.

The official advisory on the Canadian government's website explicitly states, "Avoid non-essential travel to the following states due to the risk of terrorism and insurgency: Assam, Manipur." The advisory underscores the presence of several extremist and insurgent groups operating in these Northeastern states. It highlights their consistent targeting of local government institutions and security forces, emphasizing the potential use of various criminal activities to fund their operations.

In addition to concerns about terrorism and insurgency, the Canadian government draws attention to ethnic tensions in Manipur, which can escalate into conflict and civil unrest, further adding to the risk factor.
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20/09/2023

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20/09/2023

A Sikkimese based short movie 'Myth' is selected to be screened in the Himalayan Film Festival 2023 at Leh Ladakh.

The movie is based on the life of a girl named Kursongmit, who's from the remote tribal community Lepcha, well versed with education and modern but possesses a spirit and essence of a Shaman named Khandro. The filmmaker Amir Gurung , also puts his efforts in his works as Cinematography and Script writer portrays the movie as the girl is captured with recurring enigmatic dreams , as she returns to her hometown to discover the hidden meaning of her dreams and seeks help from a Shaman who's mysterious to the locals and takes her on a journey of self discovery and spiritual awakening.

The movie basically signifies the clash between modern skepticism and ancient traditions, as the protagonist uncovers hidden truths about her life and explores her destiny, believing in karma and the profound connection between nature and her tribal roots.
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20/09/2023

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) issued yellow alert over Assam and other parts of the Northeast region predicting heavy rainfall to be continued for the next five days i.e.,till 24th September, 2023.

On tuesday, there was a heavy rainfall accompanied with thunderstorm in the several areas of the region resulting into waterlogging and traffic jams in the city made many people suffer through the rainfall. Even there had a powercut in many areas in the city for many hours. The IMD stated in a special bulletin on 19th September that, "Under the influence of the cyclonic circulation over Northwest & adjoining Central Bay of Bengal, a Low Pressure Area has formed over northwest Bay of Bengal off West Bengal-Odisha coasts. Associated cyclonic circulation extends upto 7.6 km above mean sea level tilting southwestwards with height. It is likely to move west-northwestwards across North Odisha &South Jharkhand during next 2 days. Associated with this system fairly widespread to wide spread rainfall activity with heavy rainfall/Thunderstorm is very likely to occur over Assam during next 2 days.”

After the scorching heat in the past few days,this rainfall was believed to be a relief but instead it became a matter of concern for the localities to face difficulties further. The rainfall may increase massively said the IMD.
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20/09/2023

19/09/2023

Guwahati pandal stands out ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi as it is themed as Chandrayan-3 spacecraft.After the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the moon on 23rd August,2023 it bought the Indian festive season beforehand. The 30-foot-tall idol of Lord Ganesh was unveiled on September 18, by Assam Governor,Mr.Gulab Chand Kataria. The organizing committee started their celebrations of the Ganesh Puja of this year in an extraordinary way.

The Prime Minister of India said while attending the B20 Indiasummit: “You have come here at a time when there is a celebratory mood in our whole country. India’s long annual festival season, in a way, has been preponed. This festive season is such that our society as well as business celebrates it." As Chandrayan-3 lands on moon just prior to the festive season. Raipur also celebrates the success of landing in moon by making a pandal that looks alike the Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft, it will be on public display at the Ganeshotsav celebrations. Kolkata, West Bengal also creates the pandal designed in the likeness of Chandrayaan-3, featuring Lord Ganesha at its center.

The success of Chandrayan-3 will also be seen in the upcoming durga puja in different states of India.
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