Assam cabinet approves reopening of classes for final year students from September

The cabinet also decided to commemorate the birthday of Asian Games gold medalist and Arjuna Award winner Bhogeswar Baruah as state sports day every year on September 3.

Published on: Aug 26, 2021, 20:47:23 IST

By Utpal Parashar

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The Assam cabinet on Thursday approved reopening of classes for final year students from higher secondary to post graduation from the first week of September provided all teachers, students above 18 years and employees of educational institutions are vaccinated against Covid-19.

Education minister Ranoj Pegu informed that special vaccination camps will be held at offices of block and district elementary education officers, inspector of schools and universities and colleges from August 27 to September 5.

“The standard operating procedures (SOPs) for reopening of classes will be announced on or before August 31. It will be mandatory to take at least one vaccine dose to attend classes and both doses for staying in hostels,” he said.

The cabinet also decided to commemorate the birthday of Asian Games gold medalist and Arjuna Award winner Bhogeswar Baruah as state sports day every year on September 3.

It was decided to increase the monthly pension given to sportspersons from ₹8,000 to ₹10,000. A one-time financial assistance of ₹50,000 each to sportspersons was also agreed upon.

The cabinet further decided that players who have won medals at national championships, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games and Olympics will be given a lifetime pension of ₹10,000 per month.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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