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Apr 1, 2024 · In recognition of Bodofa Upendra Nath Brahma's enduring impact, the Assam government officially declared March 31st as 'Chatra Divosh' (Student Day) across the state, ensuring that his legacy continues to inspire generations. The commemoration of Bodofa's birth anniversary underscores his indelible mark on Assam's socio-political landscape ...
Jul 3, 2023 · In a bid to shape the future of climate action, indigenous communities and local Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Assam joined forces on June 30, 2023, for a community consultation on COP28, the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Held at Rajputana Login, Jorhat, this event provided a vital platform for communities to express their concerns, contributions, and recommendations regarding the upcoming critical climate ...
Oct 2, 2008 · The state of Assam is also not left behind where women have enjoyed equal rights with men since ancient times. In this part of the country women have earned the status of symbol of strength. They have shown their strength in the freedom movement of the country. Women power of Kanaklata Barua, Bhogeswari Phukanani and Khahuli Nath is the best ...
Oct 24, 2022 · A workshop on 'Community Based Disaster Preparedness and Crisis Anticipation' was held in Jorhat on October 20. The day-long event aimed to educate participants on proactive, faster, and more localised humanitarian systems in which crisis-affected communities are assisted in analysing risks, developing plans, and having access to pre-arranged resources in order to save more lives. The programme was organized by the North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS), a local humanitarian ...
Apr 1, 2024 · In a scathing condemnation, a coalition of animal protection organizations in India has slammed the recently enacted Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules, 2024, as riddled with loopholes that endanger captive elephants. The joint statement, signed by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India, the Centre for Research on Animal Rights (CRAR), Heritage Animal Task Force, Kaziranga Wildlife Society, and the Federation of Indian Animal Protection Organisations (FIAPO), urges ...
Jul 18, 2020 · New Delhi: A committee set up for delimitation of the state assembly constituencies have finalized its draft and has submitted before the home ministry. Some constituencies have been diluted while some others have been added without disturbing the total number of seats. Once the MHA clears it, the entire process would be effective across Assam where the assembly polls are due in 2021. DELIMITATION OF ASSEMBLY CONSTITUENCIES 1. DISTRICT: Kokrajhar A) Kosugaon-ST B) Dotoma-ST C) Gossaigaon D ...
Sep 17, 2023 · KOKRAHAR: A sense of alarm has gripped the Jharbari area after a timber smuggler was discovered dead in a firing incident during the early hours of the morning in Kokrajhar. The incident occurred along ride no. 1 under the Jharbari range of the Haltugaon forest division in Kokrajhar district, where the smuggler was fatally shot while transporting logs on a cycle from deep within the forest. The deceased timber smuggler was identified as Hemanta Narzary, hailing from Gyanpuri village under ...
