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Time of India
10 hours ago
- Politics
- Time of India
How NE got its first swadeshi school going
1 2 Guwahati: During the national movement, Guwahati witnessed widespread rejection of foreign goods. Educated Assamese, Bengali, and Marwari community members embraced local alternatives – Kurkutch salt, Benaras sugar, and locally produced cloth – shunning their foreign counterparts. Some called for boycotting Cotton College and Cotton Collegiate School, pushing for the northeast's first 'swadeshi' school. Tensions escalated in 1930 when J.R. Cunningham, Assam's director of public information, issued a circular barring students from anti-British and pro-swadeshi activities. Students were required to pledge withdrawal from school if they joined political protests. After summer vacation, all students in government and aided high schools had to reapply and sign declarations against political involvement, also requiring parental consent. Many parents refused, fuelling unrest across the Assam Valley. In response, a meeting of guardians was held at Jubilee Park (now a water treatment plant) on June 15 or 16, 1930. Led by lawyer Upendra Sen, it featured Deshabhakta Tarun Ram Phukan, Karmabir Nabinchandra Bordoloi, Gopinath Bordoloi (later Assam's first Chief Minister), Rohini Kumar Chaudhuri, Kalicharan Sen, and Gaurikanta Talukdar. After the government ignored their demands, a follow-up meeting took place at Curzon Hall on June 23, resolving to establish a new high school. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 오스템 임플란트 받아가세요 임플란터 더 알아보기 Undo Devendra Nath Sharma was appointed headmaster. The school began on July 15, 1930, with 53 students at Ramswarup Singh's 16-room house in Tokobari, rented for Rs 150 a month. Despite pressure, Singh offered the space. "The institution was named Kamrup Academy on Kalicharan Sen's suggestion. Binoy Talukdar was the first enrolled student," said Smriti Rekha Devi, current Principal of Kamrup Academy Higher Secondary School, now at Chenikuthi. By the end of July, enrolment surged to 448 students, including 48 in Class 10. The teaching staff, which began with Ramcharan Das, grew to 12. In March 1936, after Assamese was made the primary medium of instruction, Bengali students and teachers formed the Silver Jubilee Anglo-Bengali High School with govt support. Kamrup Academy remained in its rented location. In 1937, Kamrup Academy shifted to Chenikuthi after raising ₹17,000 through public donations to build a U-shaped structure. "Though it was expected that students would move to Cotton Collegiate School, they remained loyal," Devi said. Following the Bengalis' departure, Gopinath Bordoloi became president of the school managing committee, and Gaurikanta Talukdar became secretary. Golap Chandra Chaudhuri served as headmaster from July 1942 to November 1968. According to historian Dipankar Banerjee in Heritage Guwahati, Kamrup Academy introduced a handicrafts section with digestor machines for paper and thread production. Students trained in Sodepur, Bengal. Sarat Chandra Sinha, later Assam's fifth Chief Minister, once spent a summer there to learn papermaking. The campus later hosted institutions like B. Borooah College and JB Law College. Among the school's alumni is Assam's current chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, reinforcing hopes of continued excellence.
India Gazette
21-05-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
At 6.6 million, Guwahati Airport registers 7.7% passenger traffic growth in 2024-25
Guwahati (Assam) [India], May 21 (ANI): The passenger traffic at Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBI) in Guwahati increased 7.67 per cent to 6.57 million in the just-concluded financial year 2024-25, according to a statement from the airport on Wednesday. In 2023-24, the total passenger traffic at Guwahati Airport was 6.33 million. During the fiscal year that recently passed, the Adani Group-owned Guwahati Airport managed 3.26 million domestic arrivals and 3.30 million domestic departures. The airport handled 91,594 international passengers in 2024-25- a record high for international passengers since the Group took over operations in late 2021. In 2023-24, the statement said they handled around 37,600 international passengers. On December 12, 2024, the Guwahati Airport set a single-day record by serving 21,444 passengers, including transit travellers. Named after the first Chief Minister of Assam, Gopinath Bordoloi, the airport serves as a crucial gateway to the northeastern states of India and connects the region to major domestic and international destinations. It is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of Adani Group. Works for a new airport terminal are at an advanced stage. Once inaugurated, it will significantly add to Guwahati Airport's existing capacity. In terms of cargo handling, the Guwahati Airport achieved substantial growth in 2024-25, with 12,893 metric tonnes handled, compared to 4,550 tonnes the previous fiscal, marking an impressive 183.91 per cent increase, also the highest volume processed since it took over operations. The airport handled 225 metric tonnes of perishable cargo in December 2024, among the highest-ever volumes managed in a month. Adani Group-operated Guwahati Airport has expanded its international network, introducing direct flights to Paro, Malaysia, and Singapore. This has contributed to increased international passenger traffic and Aircraft Traffic Movements (ATMs). The airport recorded 45,409 domestic ATMs and 1,009 international ATMs. The airport has also launched three new domestic routes: Guwahati-Ahmedabad, Guwahati-Durgapur, and Guwahati-Ziro, enhancing connectivity between these regions. The Guwahati Airport has enhanced its DigiYatra facilities with a dedicated DigiYatra lane featuring four DY-enabled e-gates, ensuring a more streamlined passenger experience. Additionally, one more e-gate has been installed in the pre-security check area, bringing the total number of e-gates in this section to six. In 2018, the central government decided to privatise the operations, management and development of six airports for a period of 50 years. Those airports included Guwahati, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Mangalore, Jaipur, and Thiruvananthapuram. Adani Enterprise Limited had emerged as the successful bidder for all those airports. (ANI)
Hans India
12-05-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Open access fuel farm at Guwahati international airport
The Guwahati International Airport Limited, the operator of Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International (LGBI) Airport, on Monday, commissioned an open access fuel farm and aircraft fueling facility, marking a significant milestone in enhancing operational efficiency and promoting sustainable aviation practices at the airport. A spokesperson of the LGBI airport has said that the open access fuel farm and aircraft refueling facility have been developed by acquiring the assets of various oil marketing companies operating at the airport. She said that over the next 24 months, a jet fuel storage facility featuring a state-of-the-art hydrant refueling system would be commissioned at the airside. This new development at LGBI Airport would avoid duplication of infrastructure and equipment due to the presence of a common carrier of fuel, offering economies of scale through the low cost of infrastructure. The open access model would increase competition, reduce costs, and lower the entry barrier for new players, the official said. She added that the hydrant system envisages an efficient and safe aircraft refueling process and added that overall, the open access fuel farm streamlines fuel handling processes and offers scope to increase the efficiency of operations. "The commissioning of the open access fuel farm and aircraft fueling facility at LGBI Airport is a significant step forward in the airport's journey towards becoming a leading aviation hub," the spokesperson said. According to the official, this development not only enhances the airport's operational capabilities but also underscores its commitment to sustainable and efficient aviation practices. As the airport continues to evolve, it stands as a beacon of progress and innovation in the aviation industry. Open access fuel farm is a unique fueling system at airports that provides a level playing field to oil marketing companies (OMC), allowing them to supply fuel to airlines based on their agreements. This leads to overall optimisation in the jet fuel handling supply chain. It removes entry barriers for new oil marketers and widens the choice for airlines to select the OMC of their choice for refueling. The Guwahati International Airport Limited (GIAL) is managed by Adani Airport Holdings Limited (AAHL), a subsidiary of Adani Enterprises, the flagship company of the globally diversified Adani Group. The GIAL is a Public Private Partnership (PPP) venture between AAHL and Airport Authority of India (AAI) in a concession agreement of 50 years. AAHL aims to converge India's biggest cities in a hub and spoke model through the Group's proven strength in developing and managing complex transport and logistics hubs. The LGBI Airport, known as Guwahati Airport, is the primary international airport in northeast India, located in Borjhar, nearly 26 km from Guwahati, Assam's main city and commercial hub. Named after the first Chief Minister of Assam, Gopinath Bordoloi, the airport serves as a crucial gateway to the northeastern states, connecting the region to major domestic and international destinations. The Guwahati Airport offers a range of services, including retail outlets, dining options, lounges, and business facilities, ensuring a comfortable experience for travellers.
