Assam Rifles inducts indigenous dog breeds at Jorhat centre under Atmanirbhar push
The Assam Rifles Dog Training Centre in Jorhat is embracing self-reliance by training indigenous dog breeds. This initiative aligns with the Union Home Ministry's directive. These dogs are being trained for crucial roles like tracking and detecting narcotics and explosives. This move marks a significant step towards utilizing local breeds for national security.
Gaurav Gogoi, his wife are Pakistani agents, claims Assam CM
Jorhat: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, January 29, alleged that state Congress Gaurav Gogoi and his British wife are Pakistani agents, and dared the opposition leader to file a case against him. The Assam CM and the BJP have been attacking Lok Sabha MP Gogoi over his wifes alleged connection with Pakistans Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Army Objects To Hospital Near Border In Assam, Top Court Calls For Solution
A proposed multi-speciality hospital overlooking a military camp near the sensitive Indo-Bangladesh border at Jorhat in Assam has become a flashpoint in the Supreme Court after the Army objected to its construction.
Himanta Launches Financial Assistance Scheme For Udasin Bhakats
Pointing out that a total of 620 Udasin Bhakats will benefit from the initiative, the chief minister said that these include 10 from Barpeta, eight from Dhubri, eight from Goalpara, six from Golaghat, 54 from Jorhat, 14 from Kamrup, 22 from Lakhimpur, 474 from Majuli, seven from Nagaon, six from Nalbari, five from Sivasagar, three from Sonitpur and three from Udalguri
The issue of poor quality National Highways was raised in the Parliament, particularly the NH-37 between Jorhat and Dibrugarh in Assam damaged after heavy rainfall
Alliance Air, under the Government of India, connectssmaller cities and Tier-2 and Tier-3 towns to the main aviation network,bringing remote regions into India's aviation network. Building on this regional focus, the state-owned carrier introduced the Fare Se Fursat (One Route, One Fare) model last month, marking a significant step towards affordable, uniform ticketing across its routes. The initiative covers sectors such as Delhi-Shimla, Shimla-Dharamshala, Hisar-Chandigarh, Jabalpur-Jagdalpur, and Jalgaon-Ahmedabad, among others. These routes underscore the enduring significance of a public airline in connecting diverse geographies and fostering balanced regional development. Further connections such as Vidyanagar-Bengaluru, Kochi-Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar-Rourkela, and those in the northern and northeastern regions, including Guwahati-Aizawl, Imphal-Dimapur, and Jorhat-Tezu, demonstrate the airlines expanding network. By bringing previously unexplored destinations into focus, Alliance Air supports the governments effort to strengthen regional air connectivity. Meanwhile, the introduction of Fare Se Fursat reflects a well-structured measure to encourage domestic air travel and reinforce Indias aviation ecosystem. Industry experts view this model, launched under the broader framework of the UDAN (Ude Desh ka Aam Nagrik) regional connectivity programme, as a potential turning point for affordable and inclusive air travel nationwide. Jaideep Mirchandani, Group Chairman Sky One The purpose of aviation itself is to make air travel more people-oriented. One of the major concerns for passengers has always been the airfare. During peak seasons, they often have to pay higher prices, and when booking at short notice, they bear the impact of volatility. And if the state comes forward to address this concern, it is undoubtedly a positive step , ,said Jaideep Mirchandani, group chairman of Sky One . According to the official statement, Alliance Air will introduce a single fixed fare that remains unchanged, regardless of the booking date, even on the day of departure. This pilot initiative will be in effect from October 13 to December 31, 2025. Although it will initially apply only to selected routes, further decisions will be taken after assessing its operational feasibility and passenger response. The key question however is just who stands to benefit the most from this move? I think passengers who travel frequently between Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities will benefit the most. Alliance Air generally operates on short and medium routes under the UDAN scheme. Its fleet mainly consists of ATR 72-600 turboprop aircraft, which are suitable for smaller airports and can carry up to 72 passengers. The airline also operates a few ATR 42-600 aircraft with a capacity of 48 passengers and one Indian-made Dornier 228 aircraft that can accommodate 17 passengers. Naturally, this approach will make air travel more people-friendly, added Mr Mirchandani . The aviation expert says that measures related to fares and amenities, which may seem insignificant to high-net-worth individuals, hold great value for the common traveller. Without assigning blame, he points out that initiatives such as UDAN Yatri Cafes, offering tea for Rs 10, coffee for Rs 20, and snacks for Rs 20 at airports, can make a real difference to regular passengers. Gone are the days when air travel was seen as a privilege of the elite. It should be accessible to more people, ensuring dignity and affordability. We are now addressing one of the biggest concerns of passengers: airfare. I am curious to see howthis move will impact private airlines in the country after the pilot phase. It will be interesting to observe how they adapt and incorporate similar measures within their domestic realms , concluded Mr Mirchandani .
Assam opposition parties unite to challenge BJP ahead of elections
GUWAHATI: With just a few months to go before Assam heads to the polls, eight opposition parties on Wednesday agreed to form a joint front to oust the BJP from power. The decision was taken at a meeting convened by the Congress, attended by leaders of Raijor Dal, Assam Jatiya Parishad, Anchalik Gana Morcha, CPM, CPI, CPI(ML), and APHLC. The All India United Democratic Front was notably absent. Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi said details of future discussions among the opposition parties would be shared in due course. AICC general secretary Jitendra Singh stated that the opposition forces had united against the injustices of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government and pledged to form a new peoples government in the state. Chief Minister Sarma, however, downplayed the development, likening it to a TV serial. Such meetings of opposition parties and their subsequent quarrels were common during Bhupen Kumar Borahs tenure as Assam Congress president. We have seen this TV serial over the past four and a half years. With elections around the corner, more such meetings will occur, Sarma told the media. He added: There is no need for such meetings to form an alliance. It can also be done over the phone. These gatherings are often held simply to make news. Meanwhile, following a meeting of the Congress Political Affairs Committee earlier in the day, Gogoi announced the launch of a new outreach campaign titled Raijor Padulit, Raijor Congress (Congress at the peoples doorsteps) to connect directly with the electorate. Congress leaders will visit every corner of Assam, from tea gardens to hill and tribal areas, and spend nights in ordinary households to understand the real issues of the people, said Gogoi, who is also Jorhat MP. He added that special public meetings would be organised across all regions of Assam to gather suggestions on economic and cultural priorities. On measures to prevent electoral malpractice, Gogoi said: We have already appointed 8090% booth-level agents in nearly 29,000 booths across the state. Booth committees are being formed, and we aim to complete the process by the end of this month. Gogoi also announced that the Congress would organise a special musical event in Guwahati on November 18 to mark the birth anniversary of the late music legend Zubeen Garg.
Assam Student's Body Recovered From Septic Tank, Rape-Murder Suspected
The body of a missing college student was recovered from a septic tank in Assam's Jorhat district, four days after she went missing.
PhysicsWallah remains bullish on online edu; bets big on offline expansion: Co-founder Alakh Pandey
NEW DELHI, Nov 9 : Edtech unicorn PhysicsWallah, which remains bullish on the online medium of education, is also betting big on its offline expansion by opening new learning centres in cities where demand is high, its co-founder and CEO Alakh Pandey said. The company plans to set up centres in several new locations, including Muzaffarpur (Bihar), Dhanbad (Jharkhand), Akola and Latur (Maharashtra), Rajkot (Gujarat), Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh), Bhatinda (Punjab), Jorhat (Assam), and Chennai (Tamil Nadu), according to the draft [] The post PhysicsWallah remains bullish on online edu; bets big on offline expansion: Co-founder Alakh Pandey appeared first on Daily Excelsior .
After Assam CM's treason order, Silchar residents sing Tagore song in protest
GUWAHATI: Residents of Silchar town in Assams Cachar district sang Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomay Bhalobasi in unison to send across a message that the singing of the song is not an anti-national act as viewed by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the ruling BJP. Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore penned this patriotic song, meaning my beloved Bengal, I love you, in 1905 during the first partition of Bengal. Decades later, Bangladesh adopted it as its national anthem. A group of people, including intellectuals and members of NGOs and cultural groups, gathered at the statue of freedom fighter Khudiram Bose in Silchar town on Thursday evening and sang the song. They said they were proud of Rabindra Sangeet (Tagore songs). Former Vice Chancellor of Assam University Tapadhir Bhattacharjee said he could never imagine that singing a Tagore song would be viewed as an act of treason one day. He called upon people to pay tribute to Tagore by proudly singing the song. Social activist Ajay Rai said it was unfortunate that the chief minister ordered the filing of an FIR against a senior leader for singing the song. Cachar, Sribhumi and Hailakandi are the three districts of southern Assams Barak Valley adjoining Bangladesh and where Bengalis are in a large majority. The controversy erupted after a video of a Congress leaders rendition of the song at a Seva Dal meeting in Sribhumi went viral. Bidhu Bhushan Das, a septuagenarian, had started his address by singing the song. Reacting sharply, the chief minister had stated that the commencement of a meeting of the Congress with the singing of Bangladeshs national anthem was unacceptable in Assam. He had instructed the police to file a case of treason against Congress members in Sribhumi. We will lodge an FIR and the police will take action under appropriate sections of law, he had stated. The Congress had slammed the BJP for its ignorance, with Jorhat MP and Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi stating that the song conveys the sentiments of Bengali culture. Meanwhile, the Congress leader said he had no idea if any FIR was registered against him. Nobody contacted me, he said.
Congress leader sings Bangladesh national anthem at Assam meet; CM Himanta orders treason case
GUWAHATI: A Congress leaders rendition of the Rabindra Sangeet Amar Sonar Bangla, Ami Tomay Bhalobasi, which is the national anthem of Bangladesh, has stoked a controversy in Assam which will go to elections in six months from now. At a Seva Dal meeting of the Congress at Sribhumi in southern Assams Barak Valley two days ago, partys local leader Bidhu Bhushan Das, said to be in his seventies, started his address by singing the song. Bengalis are in a large majority in Barak Valley which adjoins Bangladesh. Nobel Laureate Rabindranath Tagore penned the song in 1905 during the first partition of Bengal. The BJP reacted sharply after a video of the Congress leaders rendition of the song went viral. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said, The meeting of the Congress started with the singing of Bangladeshs national anthem. We cannot accept it in Assam. He also said that he had instructed the Assam Police to file a case of treason against Congress members in Sribhumi district. We will lodge an FIR and the police will take actions under appropriate sections of law, he added. The BJP said Bangladesh-obsessed Congress proudly sang Bangladeshs national anthem in Assam, just days after Bangladesh dared to publish a map swallowing the entire Northeast. If after this, someone still cant see the agenda at play, then theyre either blind, complicit or both, the BJP said. The Congress shot back, slamming the BJP for its ignorance. Jorhat MP and Assam Congress president Gaurav Gogoi said it is a song composed by Tagore one that conveys the sentiments of Bengali culture. He alleged the BJP always insulted the Bengali language, Bengali culture and the people of Bengal. Their IT Cell in the past also insulted the people of Bengal. They have shown their ignorance. They have shown that they do not know the history of Rabindranath Thakur and his philosophy, Gogoi said. I think the people of Bengal and Bengali-speaking people in different parts of India have realised that the BJP only uses them for votes but never cares to understand their culture, language and sentiments, he further stated.
