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Assam passed Cattle Preservation Bill

Assam Assembly passed the “Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021” on August 13, 2021. About the bill Assam Cattle Preservation Bill, 2021 prohibits the sale and purchase of beef in areas inhabited by non-beef-eating communities. It also prohibits the sale and ..

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Assam-Mizoram to resolve boundary dispute

Senior ministers from governments of Assam and Mizoram held a detailed discussion on August 5, 2021 regarding the boundary dispute between Assam & Mizoram. Key Points Following the meeting, a joint statement was released stating that boundary disputes would be ..

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Gravelyia boro: New Underground Spider from Assam

Two species of spiders have been found in Jharbari range of western Assam’s Chirang Reserve Forest. Both the species have been sharing same space. Key Points Gravelyia boro is a newly discovered burrow spider. Dexippus kleini is an oriental jumping ..

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Assam’s Burmese grapes exported to Dubai

To harness the export potential of agricultural & processed food products from north-eastern states, fresh Burmese grapes shipment was exported to Dubai from Guwahati. Highlights Burmese grapes are referred as ‘Leteku’ in Assamese language. Leteku is rich in vitamin C ..

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World’s first GM Rubber planted in Assam

Rubber Board has started field trial of world’s first GM (genetically modified) rubber in the state of Assam. Key Points GM Rubber was developed in biotechnology laboratory at Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII) in Puthuppally, Kottayam. It was planted ..

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Assam signs MoU with Survey of India to implement Svamitva

Assam government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Survey of India to implement Svamitva scheme in the state. Key Points Svamitva scheme aims to provide an integrated property validation solution in rural areas. Scheme will be implemented by ..

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