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PM Modi to launch Mahabahu-Brahmaputra initiative in Assam
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi would launch the Mahabahu-Brahmaputra initiative and lay the foundation stones of one bridge and perform a ground-breaking ceremony (bhumi pujan) of another in Assam via video conferencing.
- Aim : To improve connectivity in the eastern states, will be marked by the inauguration of the Ro-Pax vessel operations between Neamati-Majuli Island, North Guwahati-South Guwahati and Dhubri-Hatsingimari.
- Foundation stone of Inland Water Transport Terminal at Jogighopa and various tourist jetties on Brahmaputra and launch of digital solutions for Ease-of-Doing-Business will also be a part of the initiative.
- The PM will lay the foundation stone for a four lane bridge over the Brahmaputra between Dhubri (on North Bank) and Phulbari (on South Bank).
About Assam :
- CM : Sarbananda Sonowal
- Capital : Dispur
Indian Government Launches Sandes, a Whatsapp Like Instant Messaging App For Government Employs
- The National Informatics Centre (NIC) of India has launched an instant messaging app just like WhatsApp for government employees called Sandes.
- The government is currently asking employees to use the GIMS/Sandes app. There is still no word if this app will ever be available for all users in the future.
- Just like WhatsApp, one can share images, videos, voice messages, create groups on the app. Users can also set up their profile pictures and status.
- Notably, this app is an upgrade to NIC’s existing Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS) app.
- While the Sandes app allows users to backup chat histories to a registered email, it does not allow users to change their mobile number or email address registered with the app
