Assam readies to host G20 meetings

Guwahati: Assam is all set to host first sustainable financial working group (SFWG) meeting and Youth 20 inception meeting as part of India’s year-long G20 presidency, where it is meticulously chalked out various tour programs that would help in promoting the State’s rich biodiversity and socio-cultural heritage in international arena. The authorities have completed the…

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Prof Yunus will grace Bodoland International Knowledge Festival at Kokrajhar

Guwahati: Bangladesh’s lone Nobel laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus is expected to grace the forthcoming Bodoland International Knowledge Festival at Kokrajhar in western Assam scheduled for 27 February to 2 March next. Widely acclaimed as a banker to the poor, Prof Yunus is going to address the inaugural function of the unique festival, organized for the…

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Governor attends Sankardev Sishu-Vidya Niketan’s celebration

Guwahati: Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi, while attending the closing function of Sankardev Sishu-Vidya Niketan’s silver jubilee celebration at Ramdia in Kamrup district on Tuesday, commented that the success of any educational institution is determined by the impact it creates in young minds and its ability to teach its students to dream big. “I sincerely believe that a…

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CM Sarma pays tribute to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose

Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, while attending the 127th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose at Netaji Chowk in Paltan Bazar locality of the city on Monday, commented that Netaji symbolises patriotism and nationalism of the highest order and his contributions towards the nation’s freedom struggle were immense and incomparable. Stating that…

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CM Sarma attends historic Jonbeel Mela in Morigaon

Guwahati: Assam chief minister Himanata Biswa Sarma on Friday attended the three-day historic Gova Deoroja Jonbeel Mela at Dayang Belguri pathar in Morigaon district, which is around 65 kilometer east of the State capital city. Indigenous Tiwa monarch Deep Singh Deoroja along with the rulers of other Tiwa kingdoms were also present during the second day’s program. Best known for the practice of…

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‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav-Unsung Heroes of Northeast’ exhibition inaugurated

Guwahati: Assam Governor Jagdish Mukhi inaugurated a multimedia exhibition on ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav-Unsung Heroes of Northeast’ at Assam Engineering Institute playground of Chandmari locality in the city on Wednesday. Organized by the central bureau of communication (under Union information and broadcasting ministry), the exhibition is aimed to generate awareness among the public especially the younger generation about the valour and sacrifices of all the…

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