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Supplementary Budget of Rs 20,734 crore passed
For the withdrawal of Rs 20734,30,38,000 (Rupees 20734 crore 30 lakh 38 thousand) from and out of the Consolidated Fund of the state of Assam for the financial year 2024-25, the Assam Appropriation (No. 1) Bill, 2025, was passed in the Assam Assembly today. With this, the Supplementary Budget for 2024-25 has been passed.
Will arsenic contamination of water be eradicated?
Over the years, arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater in several districts in Assam has been an issue. However, no tangible solution to the menace is yet in place in the state.
Jhumur dance final rehearsal enthrals spectators
With just two days to go, 8,000 artistes are practising in full swing for the historic Jhumur dance performance, scheduled to take place on February 24, 2025, at Sarusajai Stadium in Guwahati.
Guwahati Infrastructure Projects Marred by Safety Violations, Endangering Labour Welfare
As construction work on major infrastructure projects progresses across Guwahati, alarming safety violations have come to light, raising serious concerns about the well-being of labourers.
Congress legislators protests against attack on Congress MP Rakibul Hussain
Congress legislators on Friday staged a protest in the premises of the Assam Legislative Assembly against the attack on Congress MP Rakibul Hussain in the Rupahihat area in Nagaon district.
Emotional expression at risk in age of AI: Manoj Kumar Goswami
The Department of Assamese at Tezpur University observed International Mother Language Day today. Manoj Kumar Goswami, Sahitya Akademi Award-winning writer and noted journalist, delivered a lecture on the occasion at the screening hall of the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism.
Meghalaya Orders Re-Poll in Four Polling Stations After JHADC Election Violence
The Meghalaya government has ordered a re-poll in two constituencies, covering four polling stations under the Jaintia Hills Autonomous District Council (JHADC), following reports of election-related violence in East Jaintia Hills.
UDP Confident of Leading KHADC, Says Paul Lyngdoh
UDP leader Paul Lyngdoh expressed confidence in securing more seats in the District Council, emphasizing that the party's leadership would assess the post-election scenario before making any decisions about forming an alliance.
Andrey Rublev Reaches Qatar Open Final
The fifth-seeded Andrey Rublev stormed into the final of the Qatar Open. The 27-year-old Russian beat Felix Auger Aliassime on Canada 7-5, 4-6, 7-6 (5) in the thrilling first semifinal on Friday night. He will face the winner of 8th-seeded Jack Draper and Jiri Lehecka in the title clash.
Women Referees’ Workshop to be Held in Shillong
Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS), in collaboration with the All India Football Federation (AIFF), is set to host the Women’s Football Referees Workshop in Shillong on March 8-9.