Assam Tourism Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Tuesday announced that the state government will bring a new Tourism Act in the upcoming state assembly session to develop the tourism sector of the state. “The state government has taken lots of initiatives to develop the tourism sector of the state and the state has witnessed a massive […]
Indian Army, Assam govt jointly organise East Tech 2023, display weapons with state-of-the-art technologies in Guwahati
In a bid to send a strong message to China, the Indian army and the Assam government have jointly organized East Tech-2023 in Guwahati and showcased the modern, advanced operational equipment, weapons, technology, robotics, drones used by the Indian army. As many as 198 companies and start-ups have participated in […]
Assam Govt to introduce Bill in state assembly to ban polygamy
The Assam government is likely to introduce a Bill in the state assembly in December to ban polygamy. Polygamy is the practice of marrying more than one person (multiple spouses). Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday addressed a BJP ally parties meeting in Tinsukia and said to media that the state government, […]
Dimasa National Liberation Army, Assam Govt to sign MoU in Delhi today
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will be signed between Assam militant outfit Dimasa National Liberation Army (DNLA) and Government of Assam in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday evening here in the national capital, sources said. The MoU will be signed around 6.30 pm here at the office of Ministry of […]
Assam govt provincialises tea garden-managed schools to provide students with better facilities
The Assam government has provincialised 422 schools run by the tea garden authorities in the state following which the schools will receive mid-day meals, uniforms, and free textbooks. The move comes after the state cabinet decided to provincialise 419 tea garden-managed lower primary schools, two moral education schools and one […]
Family health survey, cabinet meeting, ‘crackdown’; Assam govt’s efforts against child marriages
Considering a surge in cases of child marriage (below the age of 18 years) of Assam women as reported by the National Report of the fifth round of National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), the Himanta Biswa Sarma led State government is carrying the crackdown against child marriages. As per the latest development, Assam […]
Assam govt to distribute appointment letters to over 11,000 candidates on Friday
To fulfil the promise to provide one lakhs jobs to the people of Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma will appoint 11,202 people in various government departments on September 23. The Assam government will hand over appointment letters to 11202 candidates in 21 government departments on September 23 in a ceremonial function […]
Assam govt to grant aid to fish farmers after industry incurs loss of Rs 1,000 cr
The Fisheries Minister of Assam, Parimal Suklabaidya, said on Monday that the fish farmers who incurred massive losses in the devastating Assam floods will be granted aid by the state government in order to revitalise the state’s fish industry. Suklabaidya told ANI that about 80 per cent of fish farmers suffered a […]
Assam govt continues to provide relief material to flood-affected areas
As the flood situation continues to stay grim in Assam’s Nagaon district, Nagaon Deputy Commissioner Nisarg Hivare on Monday informed that the state government has been providing relief materials to the affected areas, hence, no one has to pay anything. “Relief material being provided. Everything is at the expense of […]
Assam govt working to make state ‘industrial hub’
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said that his government is working to make the state an industrial hub. Sarma said, “Northeast is India’s gateway to Southeast Asia. Our government is working to make Assam an industrial hub not only for the region but also for catering requirements of the […]
AIUDF to challenge Assam govt in SC if they file petition seeking NRC re-verification
Badruddin Ajmal-led All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) will be moving to the Supreme Court to challenge the Assam government in case the state government files a petition seeking re-verification of the National Register of Citizens (NRC). AIUDF MLA and party General Secretary Aminul Islam told ANI that his party […]
Assam govt, SIDBOI to develop joint fund to promote startup entrepreneurs
Assam government and Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBOI) have decided to develop a joint fund to promote startup entrepreneurs in the state. The decision was taken during a meeting held in Guwahati on Thursday in presence of Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Assam Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa […]
Assam govt to appoint 20,000 teachers by May 10: Education Minister Ranoj Pegu
Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Thursday said that the state government is committed to appointing at least 20,000 teachers in the state by May 10 this year. Speaking to ANI, Pegu said, “The state government is committed to appointing 20,000 teachers in the state by May 10 this year […]
Assam govt panel to review detention centres after row over death of two foreigners
The Assam government on Friday constituted a special review committee to evaluate the conditions prevailing in the six detention centres in the state. This follows a controversy over refusal of a family to accept the body of a declared foreigner who died in a detention centre on October 13, months after the National […]