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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
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 to make public information on Hindu Bengalis out of NRC Assam minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the BJP-led state government would table district-wise figures of Hindu Bengalis excluded from the final NRC during the ongoing winter session of the assembly. More than 19 lakh applicants were excluded from … 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 bans gutkha, pan masala for a year The Assam government has banned gutkha, pan masala and other chewable tobacco products and nicotine in the state for a year with immediate effect. The prohibitory order was issued by the state commissionerate of food safety on November 22, making manufacture, distribution, sale, … Read more
ASSAM Assam Tourism inked a MoU for Filmfare Awards show in Guwahati Assam Tourism Development Corporation (ATDC) inked a memorandum of understanding with the Times Group for organizing the 65th Filmfare Awards. The MoU signed in the presence of Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and Bennett Coleman and Company Limited managing director Vineet Jain. The MoU paved … 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 Assam Bamboo and Cane Policy: The Assam State cabinet approved the Assam Bamboo and Cane Policy. The policy aims to utilize the bamboo and cane resources in the state through scientific management. Under the policy, the state will provide Rs.2.50 per bamboo sapling to the farmers as incentives. The State is planning to cultivate bamboo … 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 cabinet mandates the sanitary napkins for all the industries and factories The Assam cabinet has made sanitary napkins mandatory for all the industries and factories of Assam for their women staff. The decision was made by the Assam cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The aim of the move by the State … Read more