15.09.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   CM’s health scheme extended to PHCs   The Chief Minister’s Free Diagnostic Services Programme, under which X-Ray, CT scan and blood tests are provided free of cost, has been extended to public health centres.   The facility is now available in district hospitals, sub-divisions and first referral units and over 14.36 lakh people … Read more 15.09.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

02-03.09.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Dibrugarh selected for award   Dibrugarh district has been selected for the regional district award by the ministry of women and child development for its commendable performance in implementation of the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.   The Yojana is a maternity benefit programme, which was introduced in 2010 and is implemented by … Read more 02-03.09.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

28.09.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Wage compensation scheme for pregnant women in TEs launched   Launching a Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women in Tea Garden areas of the State, Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal termed this as a historic initiative of the State government which would be able to considerably bring down the mortality rate among the pregnant … Read more 28.09.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

21.09.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Bhutan commerce body keen on boosting trade with Assam   The Bhutan Chambers of Commerce and Industries (BCCI) is keen on boosting the trade relationship with India, with the cooperation of the Bodoland Regional Apex Weavers & Artisans Co-Operative Federation Ltd (BRAWFED).   The BCCI and BRAWFED recently organised a six-day exhibition and … Read more 21.09.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

16-17.09.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Push for geotextiles scheme   The Assam public works department has urged the state government to implement the geotextiles scheme before it expires next March.   Sources said the scheme was launched in March 2015 at a cost of Rs 427 crore but has not taken off in Assam.   Geotechnical textiles are … Read more 16-17.09.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs