Nagaon firing incident: Assam Govt directs DGP to suspend SI Pradeep Bania

The Assam government has directed the state DGP to immediately suspend sub-inspector Pradeep Bania for his alleged involvement in the firing incident in Nagaon. It may be recalled that on January 22, former student leader Kirti Kamal Bora was shot after he allegedly attacked a police team which was probing a narcotics drugs case. The […]

Assam Government to provide Bihu committees with financial aid

The Assam Government on Monday announced that it will provide Rs 1.5 lakh financial assistance to Bihu Committees that have been organizing Rongali Bihu functions for more than 10 years. Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma said the State Government will be providing Rs 1.5 lakh financial assistance to Bihu Committees that have been […]

Assam Government issues new Covid guidelines for Schools

Assam government has released a fresh set of guidelines that come into effect from today. As per the new SOPs, classes up to 8th grade will be closed, whereas students in classes 9 and beyond will have to go to school every alternate day. However, there is no change to the current curfew hours, which […]

Assam Government releases Covid SOPs for Republic Day Celebrations

The Assam government has released the new Covid SOPs for conducting Republic Day celebrations. Keeping in mind the Covid scenario in the state, the authorities have issued certain guidelines to ensure Republic Day celebrations are observed in a contained manner. While pertaining to the official functions to be hosted by various departments and authorities across […]

Assam Government sanctions Rs. 25 crore for Assam University

The Assam Government on Friday sanctioned Rs. 25 crore to Assam University, Silchar for pursuing development works in the campus. This was announced by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma while participating in the 29th Foundation Day of Assam University as the Chief Guest. Speaking at the event CM Sarma said, “Assam University is a […]

Assam: Cabinet meet set to take place in Haflong, Covid scenario on focus

The weekly cabinet meeting of the Assam government is scheduled to be held in the hill station of Haflong. At the meeting today, Chief Minister Himanta Sarma and his cabinet ministers will be participating in the meeting, where the highlight will be on the COVID scenario in the state. As per reports, the meeting is […]

Retd CJI Ranjan Gogoi’s big reveal about former Assam CM Late Tarun Gogoi

Former Chief Justice of India and current Rajya Sabha MP Ranjan Gogoi has made shocking revelations about former Assam Chief Minister Late Tarun Gogoi. He was speaking at the launch of his autobiography – ‘Justice for the Judge’, in New Delhi on December 8th. Ranjan Gogoi in his autobiography revealed that during his tenure as […]

Ratan Tata to be conferred ‘ Assam Baibhav’ the highest civilian honour of Assam

Tata Group chairman Ratan Tata is to be conferred the first Assam Baibhav Award. The Assam government is going to bestow the first Assam Baibhav award to the Tata Group chairman. This was announced by Chief Minister of Assam Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma today. The Chief Minister took to Twitter and wrote, “Delighted to announce […]

Breaking the caste divide: Assam Government announces financial incentive for inter-caste marriages

*Assam Govt announces financial incentive for Inter caste marriage scheme 2021-22* The Assam Government yesterday announced financial incentive under the Inter caste marriage scheme 2021-22 for couples to marrying outside their castes. For availing incentives under the scheme, the state government has invited applications from couples who married outside their castes between April 2019 and […]