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ASSAM Assam gets its first export policy Assam has got its first export policy to boost exports. The state has a competitive advantage through increased market penetration as well as to explore new markets for products in nine focus areas, which includes tea, its principal export item, wellness hospitality and health tourism. The … Read more
ASSAM Assam Governor attends Brahmaputra Pushkaram ð Assam Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi attended the Brahmaputra Pushkaram at Sonaram Field in Guwahati. ð Brahmaputra Pushkaram and Sanskritik Somaroh festival is a great occasion to showcase our earnest gratitude to the life-giving prosperity of the Brahmaputra. ð He also insisted that it should … Read more
ASSAM Assam imposed a complete ban on gutka and pan masala The Assam state government imposed a complete ban on gutka and pan masala in the state for a year. The State government passed an order under clause (a) of Sub-section 2 of Section 30 of the Food Safety and Security Act, 2006 with an immediate … Read more
ASSAM First-ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2) In line with Government’s focus on improving connectivity to the North Eastern Region (NER), a landmark container cargo consignment will sail on inland waterways from Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) terminal at Pandu in … Read more
ASSAM Assam Cabinet approved Rs.800 crore per year under the Arundhati scheme The Assam Cabinet approved the Rs.800 crore per year under the Arundhati scheme. The scheme will come to effect from 1 January 2020. The announcement was made by Assam Finance minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma. The State aims to reduce child marriage and strengthen women empowerment. … Read more
ASSAM Assam gets its first export policy Assam has got its first export policy to boost exports. The state has a competitive advantage through increased market penetration as well as to explore new markets for products in nine focus areas, which includes tea, its principal export item, wellness hospitality and health tourism. The export and … Read more
ASSAM Sports minister Kiren Rijiju launches 3rd Khelo India Youth Games in Guwahati Sports minister Kiren Rijiju on Saturday launched the third edition of the Khelo India Youth Games which is scheduled to be held from January 10 to 22. The third edition will have two additional sports — Cycling and … Read more
ASSAM Assam government announced new schemes for Pathsala The Assam State Governmenthas allocated 30 crore for the development of Assam’s Pathsala town. The allocated funds will be spent on construction of a flyover, roads and other schemes. The announcement was made by State PWD Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma while laying the foundation stone of the Tihu-Dumni road at … Read more
ASSAM Assam govt to give Rs 30,000 to every bride for buying gold From January next year, every bride from families whose annual income is not more than Rs 5 lakh, will receive Rs 30,000 from Assam government in her account, compulsorily for buying gold, but only if the marriage is registered under … Read more
ASSAM CM Sarbananda Sonowal launches children’s safety app Chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched a mobile app “Shishu Suraksha”, an initiative of Assam State Commission for Protection of Child Rights, in Guwahati. The app, launched on the occasion of Children’s Day, would enable users to file complaints against child rights violation instantly. Stressed on the need … Read more