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1st cow hospital of Northeast originated in Assam

November 24, 2020
1st cow hospital of Northeast originated in Assam
  • A cow shelter in Assam’s Dibrugarh introduced Northeast’s first-ever cow hospital, on the occasion of Gopashtami.
  • The hospital, Surbhi Aarogyashala, is set up by Shree Gopal Gaushala at a cost of Rs 17 lakh.

Assam: Tezpur Litchi receives GI tag

November 10, 2020
GI tag
  • The Agriculture and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) has declared that Assam’s Tezpur Litchi has been provided the geographical indication (GI) tag, though the litchis name in the GI tag list is there since 2015.

Sarbananda Sonowal lays foundation stone of Indo-Israeli CoE

November 4, 2020
Sarbananda Sonowal lays foundation stone of Indo-Israeli CoE
  • The foundation stone of Indo-Israeli Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Vegetables Protected Cultivation at Khetri on the outskirts of Guwahati laid the Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal.

Assam celebrated Kati Bihu festival across the state

October 20, 2020
Kati Bihu festival
  • Kati Bihu is one of the sets of three Bihu festivals (agricultural festivals) celebrated in the state of Assam.
  • The Kati Bihu is also known as Kangali Bihu, the festival of the poor (the word “Kongal” means “poor”).

First-ever multi modal logistic park in Assam

October 20, 2020
multi modal logistic park
  • The Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari on October 20, 2020, laid the foundation stone for India’s first-ever multi-modal logistic park in Assam.

A book titled ‘Discovering the Heritage of Assam’ launched

October 5, 2020
Discovering the Heritage of Assam
  • A Coffee Table Book on “Discovering the Heritage of Assam” written by Padampani Bora and having foreword by Amitabh Bachchan has been released by the Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Dr Jitendra Singh.

‘Kritagyata’ online pension submission and tracking is launched by Assam govt

October 4, 2020
Kritagyata
  • ‘Kritagyata’ an online pension submission and tracking is launched by the Assam govt to lend convenience to the pensioners to dispose off their pension related claims.

Syeda Anwara Taimur, Assam’s only woman CM passes away

September 29, 2020
Syeda Anwara Taimur
  • Assam’s first and only woman chief minister, Syeda Anwara Taimur passed away. She was nominated for a Rajya Sabha term in 1988. She joined the All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) in 2011.

“Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni Yojana” launched by Assam

September 25, 2020
Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni Yojana
  • “Mukhyamantrir Grammya Paribahan Achoni Yojana” launched by Assam government under which Light Motor Vehicle Service would be launched in all the villages of the state.

Bibhuranjan Choudhury, Assam Musician passes away

September 22, 2020
Bibhuranjan Choudhury
  • Bibhuranjan Choudhury, Assam Musician passes away. He had composed music for numerous TV serials, stage plays and radio productions in his career.