Assam govt announces enhanced flood relief package, education aid
Guwahati, July 28 (IANS) The Assam government on Tuesday announced a series of special relief and rehabilitation measures for people affected by the recent floods, including enhanced ex gratia assistance for victims’ families, financial support for affected households, educational assistance for students, and free duplicate copies of lost academic certificates. Officials said the measures were […]
Assam CM welcomes PM Modi’s high-powered task force on examination reforms
Guwahati, July 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday welcomed Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to constitute a high-powered task force to strengthen the country’s examination system, saying the initiative would reinforce transparency, integrity and merit in public examinations. In a post on X, Sarma said, “I wholeheartedly welcome this excellent decision […]
Assam to get world-class cricket stadium, swimming complex: CM Sarma
Guwahati, July 12 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday reviewed the progress of the under-construction international-standard cricket stadium and high-performance swimming pool at Amingaon, asserting that the state is building sports infrastructure capable of hosting national and international events. During his visit, the Chief Minister said the 20,000-capacity cricket stadium is expected […]
Assam govt will launch state-owned satellite, invest Rs 100 cr in aerospace: CM Sarma
Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced a series of major digital governance and technology initiatives, including the launch of the country’s first state-owned Earth observation satellite, “AssamSAT”, and a Rs 100 crore investment to promote aerospace component manufacturing. Speaking to reporters after Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah presented the […]
Assam leverages space technology for governance, completes 60 geospatial projects in five years
Guwahati, July 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said the state is increasingly harnessing science and space technology to address long-term developmental challenges, highlighting the growing role of the Assam State Space Application Centre (ASSAC) in strengthening governance and improving public service delivery. Sharing the details on social media, the Chief […]
Assam includes tea plantation land in farmers’ registry, unlocks benefits for small tea growers
Guwahati, June 26 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that tea and plantation-class land holdings have been included in the state’s Farmers’ Registry Portal, a move he described as a “historic day” for lakhs of small tea growers who will now be able to access a host of government benefits through […]
Assam: Education Dept rolls out Bhartiya Bhasha Summer camp across schools
Guwahati, June 24 (IANS) Assam’s Directorate of Elementary Education (DEE) has directed all District Elementary Education Officers (DEEOs) across the state to take necessary steps for the implementation of the Bhartiya Bhasha Summer Camp (BBSC)-2026 in schools under the framework of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, officials said on Wednesday. According to an official […]
Assam Premier League to provide platform for emerging cricketers: CM Sarma
Guwahati, June 21 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the newly launched Assam Premier League (APL) would serve as a major platform for emerging cricketers from the state to showcase their talent and open pathways to higher levels of the game, including the Indian Premier League (IPL) and the national […]
Assam seeks greater Centre’s support for irrigation, agriculture development
New Delhi, June 16 (IANS) Assam Irrigation, Agriculture and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pijush Hazarika on Tuesday met Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil and Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan in New Delhi, seeking enhanced cooperation from the Centre for the development of the state’s irrigation and agriculture sectors. During his meeting […]
Assam CM allocates portfolios to new ministers; retains home, power departments
Guwahati, June 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced the allocation of portfolios among members of the newly constituted Council of Ministers, retaining several key departments, including Home, Power and Public Works while assigning major responsibilities to Cabinet colleagues. In a notification issued with the approval of Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad […]
