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Assam top news: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma lauds Lovlina Borogohain, Rs 13200 crore MoU signed, sale-purchase of flats without government clearance
Chief Minister Himanta congratulates boxer Lovlina on winning bronze in Olympics, NABARD and AIFA signed MoU of Rs13200 crores for development, sale and purchase of flats to be carry out without government permission
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Congratulates Lovlina Borgohain
As the 23 year old Assam ace boxer become the second female boxer to bag a metal in Olympic after Mary Kom, Assam Chief Minister Himanta tweeted to congratulate her, saying her name will be etched in golden letters on the history of Assam.
Lovlina, though loss to her Turkish Boxer Busenaz Surmeneli in the semi –final, women welterweight (69kg), had won the hearts of millions of people from North East and the country. CM Sarma tweeted, “Congratulations to Assam’s daughter Lovlina for bringing home the bronze medal in Olympics”, he said her name has made the entire nation proud with her phenomenal achievement and will be the history of Assam in golden letters.
Meanwhile, Assam’s Sports and Youth Welfare and Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Borah also tweeted that it’s a red- lettered day for Assam as the State gets its first ever Olympics medal, that winning and losing are part of life and believe that she will come back stronger.
Assam has been seen with excitement, eagerness and great enthusiasm in the past few days, prayers were offered across the state, Assam Assembly adjourned for 30 minutes on Wednesday as Lovlina played in Tokyo.
Tiken Borgohain, Lovlina’s father, a small- time businessman in Baromukhia of Golaghat District said that his daughter fought brilliantly against the world’s number one Busenaz Surmeneli, he also said that he along with the rest of Assam strongly believe Lovlina will be able to succeed in the next Olympics in 2024 and 2028.
NABARD and AIFA signed MoU of Rs 13,200 core for Infrastructure
The State Government, NABARD and Assam Infrastructure Financing Authority signed an MoU today in the presence of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and his Cabinet colleagues to give a boost to execute development projects in the state.
A sum of Rs 13200 crore will essentially be used for infrastructural development for NABARD Infrastructural Development Assistance (NIDA) and Rural Infrastructure Assistance to State Government (RIAS) in rural and semi- urban areas across the state.
Government Permission will no longer be required to Sale or Purchase Flats in Assam
With more than 1700 applications still pending for registration in Guwahati city alone, the state cabinet has decided that government’s permission for sale or purchase of flats will no longer be required.
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Urban Development minister Ashok Singhal told the media today that the procedure to register flats in Guwahati and other urban cities and towns of Assam is a very tedious one. It was time consuming and a lengthy process where the applicant’s file was first submitted at the DC’s office then to the ADC requiring a series of permissions from various other department as such it generally take more than three months to complete a process without a case or situation.
This decision of the state cabinet has relief both the consumers and the real estate in the process of purchasing and selling of flats.
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TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu’s judicial remand extended till September 24
The former Chief Minister’s arrest was prolonged by two days by this location’s special court for the Anti-Corruption Bureau, according to additional attorney general Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy.
The judicial custody of TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu in the case involving the AP Skill Development Corporation scams was extended by a court on Friday till September 24.
The former Chief Minister’s arrest was prolonged by two days by this location’s special court for the Anti-Corruption Bureau, according to additional attorney general Ponnavolu Sudhakar Reddy.
The High Court has set today’s 1:30 PM as the hearing time for the FIR quash plea submitted by Naidu.
He was arrested on September 9 for allegedly stealing money from the Skill Development Corporation, which cost the state exchequer over Rs 300 crore. He is being held in the Rajamahendravaram Central Prison at the moment.
The Indian Penal Code (IPC)’s Sections 120B (criminal conspiracy), 420 (cheating and dishonestly inducing surrender of property), and 465 (forgery) are among the sections under which the TDP president is accused of violating. Additionally, the Prevention of Corruption Act has been used against him by the AP CID.
After lodging a new FIR in connection with the Rs 330 crore Fibernet project corruption case earlier this week, the Andhra Pradesh CID requested a fresh warrant against the former chief minister, according to officials on Tuesday.
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MotoGP kicks off today at Buddha International Circuit, 275 companies participate
MotoGP is all set to start today at the Buddha International Circuit in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida.
MotoGP, the biggest motor racing event, started off today at the Buddha International Circuit in Uttar Pradesh’s Greater Noida. After Formula 1, the biggest motor racing event will continue for three days in India.
According to reports, 275 companies participated in the event like Honda, Amazon, Red Bull, BMW, Petrons, and Monster among others.
MotoGP lovers can watch the live streaming on JioCinema App. 82 riders from 41 teams will be featured in the Grand Prix of India, who are vying for top honours in MotoGP, Moto 2, and Moto 3 for 3 days.
Redbull KTM Factor Racing’s rider Jack Miller arrived at the Buddh International Circuit on September 20 ahead of the event.
All the safety concerns have been addressed at the Buddha Internationa Circuit for the riders. The tracks on which the riders perform have been modified. On the same track Formula 1 was hosted from 2011 to 2013.
The gravel traps around the track have been extended to make it safe for the racer in case of uncertainty. In order to ensure the rider’s safety, the air fences and foam barriers have also been installed.
There is a possibility that the riders can touch the speed of 370 kmph due to the longest straight track on the calendar. It has 13 turns.
Keeping the smooth traffic in Gautam Buddha Nagar, police has issued a revised traffic advisory today before the event. The restriction on expressways in Noida and Greater Noida for the movements of goods carriers until September 25, starting from today.
Earlier, Union Minister for Youth Affairs & Sports Anurag Thakur interacted with the MotoGP riders and shared a ride with them.
Anurag Thakur also extended his gratitude to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath for his efforts to bring MotoGP to India.
Earlier, Yogi Adityanath unveiled the first ticket of MotoGP India in Lucknow. He said India’s hosting of the prestigious event marks a historic moment for UP.
In September 2022, MotoGP confirmed that the World’s premier two-wheel racing championship will be held at the Buddh International Circuit. According to reports, MotoGP’s commercial rights holder Dorna visited India in the month of September to sign a seven-year MoU with Indian race promoters Fairstreet Sports (FSS).
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Delhi: 15-year-old girl raped by two auto-rickshaw drivers, accused arrested
Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said that both the accused have been arrested and that they work as auto-rickshaw drivers. He added that the minor is being counselled.
In a shocking incident, a 15-year-old girl was allegedly sexually assaulted by two auto-rickshaw drivers in northeast Delhi, according to police officials concerned about the matter. The officials added that the minor, who is a resident of Janta Majoor Colony alleged that she was raped by Jahid, 22-year old man and his brother Jubair (24). Both the accused are the residents of Nand Nagri.
According to reports, a First Information Report (FIR) was lodged under section 376 (rape) and 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code and 6, 21 POSCO Act. Speaking on the matter, Deputy Commissioner of Police (northeast) Joy Tirkey said that both the accused have been arrested and they work as auto-rickshaw drivers. He added that the minor is being counselled.
In another incident, the Delhi Police on Thursday said they have lodged a case of rape against a head constable, who is married and a father of four. Reportedly, a 22-year-old woman filed a complaint against him, accusing him of having physical relationship with her on the pretext of marrying her for the past two years.
According to reports, the First Information Report (FIR) against the head constable was registered under Indian Penal Code’s section 376 at the Laxmi Nagar police station in east Delhi. The 22-year-old woman lodged the complaint on Wednesday, as per the police officials.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the east district police asserted that the woman in her complaint said that she met the head constable, currently posted in a police control room (PCR) in northeast district, in a matter related to a complaint.
Furthermore, in another separate incident, a now-suspended Delhi government official has been accused of repeatedly drugging and rapping a 14-year-old girl at his home. Reports claimed that the minor girl was drugged before each act of abuse and even woke up to find injuries on her body.
