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Assam Enforces Local Language Proficiency for Government Jobs

Guwahati, July 11, 2024 — Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a new policy mandating local language proficiency for all government job applicants. This move aims to safeguard the rights of the indigenous population, following controversy over a recent Higher Education Department notification. Key Points: This new policy highlights Assam’s commitment to preserving […]

At the Kedarnath Temple, Assamese Jaapi commands attention.

Guwahati: The Assamese Jaapi was observed on the temple’s entrance gate as the Kedarnath Dham doors opened for pilgrims on Tuesday. As many as 20,000 quintals of flowers were also used to beautify the shrine in a special show of art and culture at the Kedarnath shrine. The Assamese Jaapi is a conical hat wrapped […]