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Opp raps Govt failure in tourism
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The Opposition today pulled up the State Government for doing little to tap the State's enormous tourism potential, arguing that other States within the country as well as nations with less potential were making rapid strides in tourism
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State debt burden Rs 22,881 cr
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The State at present has an estimated loan burden of Rs 22881.02 crore and as of date, the per capita loan burden of the State is Rs 8,280.
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Only fertilizer unit of NE in dismal state
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Going by the deteriorating condition of the Namrup-based Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Ltd, the Namrup Fertilizer Shramik Union (NFSU) has reminded the Prime Minister about the dismal state of the fertilizer plants
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Concern over community hunting in Baksa district
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At a time when all-out efforts are being made to restore forest and wildlife by non-govt organisations and Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) in the Indo-Bhutan border areas of Baksa district, the continuation of age-old practice of hunting wild animals in the name of tradition
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Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti vows to foil Demwe Lower hydel project
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Voluntary organisation Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS) recently announced its resolve to frustrate the 1750-MW Demwe Lower Hydel Project on the Lohit river in Arunachal Pradesh.
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State Film Fest on March 10-18
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The Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Assam and Assam State Film Finance and Development Corporation are jointly organising the State Film Festival, 2010 from March 10 to 18, which will also mark the celebrations of 75 years of Assamese cinema.
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Genuine citizens not to be harassed: CM
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Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today said that the State Government is sympathetic to the genuine Indian citizens, who have been dubbed as 'D' (doubtful/disputed) voters by the Election Commission (EC) of the country.
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Torchlight rally against price rise
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The BJP, Guwahati City District Committee today took out a torchlight procession protesting the alleged government inaction in controlling the skyrocketing prices of all essential commodities including food items and demanding the resignation of the Tarun Gogoi Government.
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AASU, TMPK flay Govt role on mega dams
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The All Assam Students Union (AASU) and the Mising Students Union (TMPK) today came down heavily on the Assam Government for its failure to stop construction of mega dams in neighbouring Arunachal Pradesh, and its incompetence in dealing with floods and erosion.
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Hagrama, Kaberi meet Mithinga
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Bodoland Teritorial Council (BTC) chief Hagrama Mahilary today visited the residence of United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA) publicity secretary Mithinga Daimari at Niz-zuluki near Barama in Baksa district.
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Tea garden women still an underprivileged lot
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For scores of women in Assam, Women’s Day would have little or no relevance. With scant opportunities available for their uplift, women workers in the tea estates of the State would find no respite from their routine of toil and tears.
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Elephant killed, rhino injured by poachers
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An elephant was killed and a rhino injured by poachers in Assam, Forest department officials said today.
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Farmers submit memo to CM over border row
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The burning problems of the Assam-Nagaland border within Golaghat district have not been solved. The Golaghat District Krishak Mukti Sangram Samittee (KMSS) has made several pleas to Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi in this regard.
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‘Save Deepor Beel’ campaign goes global
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A committee to launch a worldwide campaign for saving Deepor Beel, the lone Ramsar Site water body of the State, was formed under the name and style of Deepor Beel Conservation Movement, at a function at Gauhati University (GU) here today with four voluntary groups of the NE region.
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MLA Area Development Scheme: 34 pc work remained incomplete: CAG
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The report of the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has revealed that 34 per cent of the works under the MLA Area Development Scheme (MLAADS) due for completion by March 2009, remained incomplete in ten test-checked districts
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Civet cat killed
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A civet cat who happened to stray into Ganeshguri this morning from the nearby hills was killed by some cruel people.
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Conference on climate change
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The ERD Foundation will host an international conference on global warming and climate change at Regional Institute of Science and Technology, Ninth Mile, on March 22 and 23.
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Govt to solve Deepor Beel fishermen’s woes
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The State Government has agreed to settle the livelihood issues of the Deepor Beel fishermen through discussion. It has also announced its resolve to protect the Deepor Beel sanctuary.
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Govt may not keep waiting for Paresh Baruah
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The Government of India may not be willing to allow commander in chief of the United Liberation Front of Asom (ULFA), Paresh Baruah to hold talks to hostage for an indefinite period if the other leaders of the outfit express their desire to solve the problems through discussions
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Govt-run schools in poor state
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The overall health of the government run schools in the state does not auger well for the citizens who believe in the principle of socialistic welfare and free universal education.
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Opp gheraoes Speaker over safety of MLAs
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In an unprecedented development, Opposition members today gheraoed the Speaker of the State Assembly Tanka Bahadur Rai demanding an assurance to ensure their safety and proper democratic atmosphere inside the House.
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Decision on separate time zone soon: Govt
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The State Cabinet will go for a decision within six months, on the proposal mooted by noted filmmaker Jahnu Barua for creating a separate time zone for the NE region based on a consensus opinion of the scientists of the State as well as the other States of the region.
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Development can solve problems: CM
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Claiming that the State Government had shown greater commitment than any other previous governments in resolving the insurgency problem, Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi today said that the doors for talks were open for talks with any ultra outfit as long as they abjured violence.
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CAT quashes Barua’s appointment as DGP
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In a crucial judgement, the Central Administrative Tribunal, (CAT), Guwahati today declared the appointment of Shankar Barua as the Director General of Assam Police as null and void.
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Rs 1255-cr revenue loss in 2008-09: CAG
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The State received 64 per cent of its total receipt in 2008-09 fiscal from the Centre in the form of divisible union taxes, while the rest 36 per cent it raised itself through tax and non-tax revenue, said the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India
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