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Guwahati International Film Festival from Feb 5
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The films are to be screened at Rabindra Bhawan in Guwahati, Gauhati University, IIT-Guwahati and in Lakhimpur and Dibrugarh in upper Assam.
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50 passengers injured as train derails in Assam
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At least 50 passengers were injured when the engine and five compartments of a train derailed after hitting an earth-cutting vehicle on its track in Kamrup (Rural) district of Assam on Friday.
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Animal welfare camp held in Kamrup district
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During the camp, the SPCA Kamrup vaccinated 335 animals, while 574 livestock were provided treatment for various diseases.
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Rare species thrive in city wetland
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Despite rapid urban expansion, there are indications that Guwahati has maintained its green cover amid the concrete jungle and the city still retains some rare wildlife species.
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CBSE prepares for smooth Class X, XII board exams
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With the CBSE final examinations for classes X and XII slated to start from March 1, the CBSE regional centre in the city is making preparations to ensure that the examinations are held smoothly.
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State set for boom in potato yield
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Agriculture Minister Nilamoni Sen Deka today said that the State was going to witness a boom in potato production with an expected yield of 1.90 lakh quintals from the high-quality seeds distributed by the Government.
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CM apprised of encroachment in Karimganj forests
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Dipankar Ghosh, president of Shuruwat, an NGO of Karimganj, in a memorandum addressed to the Chief Minister expressed concern over the problem of encroachment in reserve forests under Karimganj forest division, which is posing a threat to forest resources.
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Failure to revive Bokajan cement factory draws flak
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Given the failure of Cement Corporation of India, Bokajan to revive itself in seven years despite being subjected under Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR) vide case No 501/96 for availing benefits of revival packages, several hundred employees and their dependents now fear seeing the last days of the Bokajan cement factory.
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CineASA Int’l Film Fest from February 5 to 11
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The film lovers of the State would get the taste of some of the best films of the world in the 4th CineASA International Film Festival, 2012 to be organised from February 5 to 11 in Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Lakhimpur.
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Traditional elements in theatre gains popularity
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Apart from giving a distinct identity to theatre in the State, this mission to blend the past and the present and infuse the traditional elements in theatre has made the young generation take interest in their culture.
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Assam tea leading export item from region
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Assam’s world famous tea has propelled the State as the leader in terms of export from the Northeast during 2010-11.
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Guwahati reptiles withstand urbanization onslaught
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Despite rapid urbanization, the herpetofauna population of Guwahati has not been severely affected. There are some 63 species of herpetiles in this Assam city.
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State has comfortable cash balance
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The State is now able to maintain a comfortable cash balance, which is enough to tide over any eventuality in case there is a downturn. It is earning around Rs 500 crore annually as interest on the cash balance it has with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
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Ultras taking advantage of unfenced border
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Large patches of unfenced border with Bangladesh in Meghalaya are still encouraging movement of militants and there is urgent need for expediting the work of completing the fencing to check the menace.
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Rs 116 crore cleared for Majuli protection
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The Planning Commission, while clearing an investment of Rs 115.99-cr for the last two phases for protection of Majuli island and its 22 satras from flood and erosion
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Gogoi woos tourists at crafts mela
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Chief minister Tarun Gogoi on Wednesday rolled out the red carpet for tourists to explore Assam at the inaugural function of the 26th Surajkund Crafts Mela
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NE handicraft exhibition in city
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The North Eastern Handicrafts and Handloom Development Corporation Ltd (NEHHDC) has organized a 10-day exhibition of northeastern handicrafts and handloom at Nedfi haat near Ambari.
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Sonal Mansingh to perform in city today
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Noted Odissi danseuse maestro Sonal Mansingh will be performing in the city on Thursday at a cultural programme organised by the Assam Tourism Development Corporation and the directorate of cultural affairs, Assam.
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Rights panel yet to dispose of 750 cases
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Of the 7,431 cases registered with the State Human Rights Commission (SHRC) since 1996, over 750 of them are yet to be disposed of.
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Excellence award to OIL CMD NM Borah
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The Standing Committee on Public Enterprise (SCOPE) conferred on NM Borah, Chairman and Managing Director, Oil India Limited, the SCOPE Award for Excellence and Outstanding Contribution to Public Sector Management-Individual Leader II PSE Category 2009-10, a press release stated.
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City murder accused gets bail
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Ranjit Das, the man who beheaded his wife and later surrendered before Dispur police around three months back, is likely to get out of the Guwahati Central Jail on February 4.
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Livelihood programme for fringe villagers
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The ecosystem service of Manas landscape cannot be measured in terms of rupees. The loss of this ecosystem will not only destroy wildlife but the traditional livelihood of indigenous people of the region.
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Traditional festival of Bamundi celebrated
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‘Sabha-Gandhi’, a ritual of the people of Bamundi, one of the oldest villages on the outskirts of Sualkuchi, was celebrated with a two-day programme of January 20 and 21 at Gopaleswar Gosaighar.
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Dalit union demands house allotment under BSUP scheme
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The union members submitted a memorandum to the GMC commissioner demanding allotment of houses constructed for the poor under the BSUP scheme.
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Second round of peace talks in Feb
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The Ulfa pro-talks faction is going to visit Delhi for the next round of talks with the Centre in February.
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