The Barganga rock inscription, which dates back to the 6th century AD, is a significant early epigraphic find from Assam. It was discovered along the banks of the Barganga river in the Nagaon district. This inscription details the creation of a religious asylum (asrama) by Avaguna, a District Governor or Minister of State, aimed at […]
Charaideo Maidam, located in the Charaideo district of eastern Assam, has officially made it onto the UNESCO World Heritage Site list in the cultural category. During the 46th session of the World Heritage Committee, which took place in Delhi from July 21-31, 2024, the Indian government put forward 52 sites for consideration. Charaideo Maidam proudly
The Assam Valley Literary Award was conceived in 1990 by the Williamson Magor Education Trust to celebrate the creative talents of writers who have enriched Assamese literature. This prestigious award is presented annually to writers from Assam and was initiated by the Williamson Magor Group, a well-known tea company. The announcement of the award was
The Assam Movement, also known as the Anti-Foreigners Agitation, took place from 1979 to 1985 and was a significant uprising in Assam, India. It aimed to push the Government of India to identify, disenfranchise, and deport illegal immigrants. Spearheaded by the All Assam Students Union (AASU) and the All Assam Gana Sangram Parishad (AAGSP), this
The Assam Liquor Prohibition Act of 1952 (Assam Act No. I of 1953) makes it illegal to possess, consume, or manufacture liquor, as well as to smuggle it, in the Barpeta Sub-division and other areas of the state where it’s deemed necessary. An Act to prohibit possession, consumption and manufacture of liquor in and of
To serve the public and honor outstanding contributions across various fields, the Government of Assam is introducing the Assam Civilian Awards, modeled after the Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards, which are the highest civilian honors in India. The awards include: 1. Assam Baibhav 2. Assam Saurav 3. Assam Gaurav It would be on the similar
Under Article 340 of the Indian Constitution, the President can establish a commission to investigate the status of socially and educationally backward classes. The role of this commission is to offer recommendations that could lead to better living conditions for these communities. Responsibilities of the commission Once the investigation is complete, the commission submits a
The phrase “Apramadi Kobi” (অপ্রমাদী কবি) translates to “Peerless Bard” or “Unerring Bard.” It’s a title that honors the Assamese poet Madhava Kandali, renowned for his incredible translation of the Valmiki Ramayana into Assamese. Key Points:
The Assam government has introduced “Aponar Apon Ghar,” a home loan subsidy scheme designed to assist individuals in purchasing or constructing their first house. The amount of subsidy can be between ₹1 lakh and ₹2.5 lakh, depending on the loan amount. Overview of the scheme:
RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has just unveiled a new financial inclusion dashboard named ‘Antardrishti’. This is a big leap forward in promoting financial inclusion across India. This cutting-edge tool is designed to offer valuable insights that help assess and track the progress of financial inclusion by capturing key parameters. The Purpose of Antardrishti: Monitoring Financial
