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New Indian Express
13 hours ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Sign language elective subject in Class XI
Assam has introduced Indian Sign Language as an elective subject for Class XI students, the first state to do so. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma hopes it will benefit students with hearing issues. Seventy students have already selected that subject this year. Gauhati University Vice Chancellor Nani Gopal Mahanta described the step as a forward-thinking move. He stated that under the guidance of Sarma and Education Minister Ranoj Pegu, the National Education Policy 2020 aims to promote inclusive education, equipping students with future-ready skills while integrating empathy and real-world connections. Eye on polls, political focus on Bodoland The autonomous Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) will face elections later this year, and it's no wonder that the political focus has shifted to the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR) that the BTC administers. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who recently inaugurated several projects in BTR, plans to spend the first week of July in the region. The visit is 'less political, more development-oriented', he assures. Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi also visited Kokrajhar, the Bodo heartland, to address a rally. The BJP and the United People's Party Liberal, which are jointly in power in the BTC, and the Congress will contest separately. Proposed hydel project met with stiff opposition A 55 MW hydropower project, conceived by Assam and Meghalaya on the Kulsi River at the interstate border, is facing opposition. Thousands of people from both states took out a march two days ago to oppose it. They are concerned about the environmental implications following reports that the project involves constructing a mega dam, which would result in the eviction of the area's residents. The decision on the project was taken by the two chief ministers in June's first week. Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma then stated, 'Assam and Meghalaya will develop the Kulsi Irrigation project to benefit our farmers, which Assam will fund.' Prasanta Mazumdar Our correspondent in Guwahati prasantamazumdar@
Time of India
03-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Assam, Meghalaya CMs join hands to tackle Guwahati urban flooding
Guwahati: Chief Ministers Assam and Meghalaya agreed to find a solution to the urban flooding issue in Guwahati which benefits both States. The states have agreed to entrust North-Eastern Space Applications Centre (NESAC) to do a proper satellite mapping of the area post which they will request IIT Roorkee to suggest a tangible solution to the issue. Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated in X, 'Held threadbare discussions on several important issues with Chief Minister of Meghalaya Conrad Sangma at the Chief Ministers' Level Meeting in Guwahati. Key takeaways Assam and Meghalaya realise that development in both States is mutually inclusive and we need to work together to move ahead in the path of development Assam and Meghalaya will develop the Kulsi Irrigation project to benefit our farmers, which will be funded by Government of Assam. Both States will jointly build the 55 MW Kulsi Power Project after discussions with the local communities.' He added, ' Of the 6 resolved boundary disputes, some minor hiccups are there which will soon be resolved after discussions between concerned parties and boundary pillars will be marked. The remaining 6 disputed sites will be resolved at a mutually agreeable time .Both States agreed to find a solution to the urban flooding issue in Guwahati which benefits both States. We have agreed to entrust NESAC to do a proper satellite mapping of the area post which we will request IIT Roorkee to suggest a tangible solution to the issue.' by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Memperdagangkan CFD Emas dengan salah satu spread terendah? IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Sarma visited Lakhimpur district on Monday to take stock of the flood situation. He inspected the flood-affected areas of Amtala and Barbila, as well as the submerged areas by the Pahumara River, and interacted with affected residents to understand their situation. He also reviewed the measures implemented by the district administration. It may be noted that a significant portion of the area was inundated due to a breach at the Amtala embankment. Live Events Sarma arrived at Lilabari Airport in Lakhimpur and held a meeting with NEEPCO officials of the Ranganadi Power Plant to discuss water release procedures, technical protocols, coordination with district administration, and prior public notifications. He reviewed NEEPCO's water release procedures and instructed that water be released gradually in phases rather than all at once. He emphasized addressing technical aspects and directed officials to maintain coordination with the district administration for timely public alerts. He also mandated immediate precautionary actions based on rainfall forecasts. This year's floods have submerged 129 villages across five revenue circles in Lakhimpur district, affecting 46,687 people. Additionally, 454.82 hectares of agricultural land and 22,871 livestock have been impacted. The administration has opened three relief camps sheltering 425 people and established 49 relief distribution centers. For rescue operations, one NDRF team and four SDRF teams have been deployed.
