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ASSAM Assam betters rank in ease of business Assam has improved its ranking in “ease of doing business” from 24th to 17th. The department of industrial policy and promotion (DIPP), ministry of commerce and industries, released the final rankings of states in “ease of doing business” in New Delhi on Tuesday. … Read more
ASSAM CM unveils mega health insurance scheme Consequent upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s launch of the world’s largest government-funded healthcare programme named ‘Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana’, Chief Minister Sarbanadna Sonowal rolled out the Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission at a programme held at the Veterinary ground. The programme aims to … Read more
ASSAM China alerts India about ‘abnormal’ increase in Tsangpo volume Assam and Arunachal Pradesh have been put on high alert after China alerted India about an “abnormal” increase in the volume of water in the Yarlung Zangbo (or Tsangpo) river due to a cloudburst in the Tibetan region. According to a report received … Read more
ASSAM Assam launched anti Depredation Squads of Forest Department Assam State government has launched anti Depredation Squads of the Forest Department in the State. The department will deal with human-elephant conflict. It was launched by Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal at a ceremony. 15 Anti Depredation Squads of Forest Department was launched in Assam. It will be … Read more
ASSAM Mukhya Mantri Krishi Sa-Sajuli Yojana launched in Sonitpur dist Minister for PWD, Health and Family Welfare, etc. Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma ceremonially launched the Mukhya Mantri Krishi Sa-Sajuli Yojana in Sonitpur district at a function held at Joymati Pathar here today. Altogether 15,840 farmers of Sonitpur district will receive one-time financial assistance … Read more
ASSAM 8% kids in Assam aged 6-14 yrs enrolled in pvt schools: survey Altogether 24.8 per cent children in Assam in the age group of 6 to 14 years are enrolled in different private schools, according the annual status of education report (Rural) 2018 published by ASER Centre, New Delhi recently. According … Read more
ASSAM Assam bill on retrenching up to 300 employees sans govt approval gets presidential assent President gave assent to Assam’sThe Industrial Disputes (Assam Amendment) Bill, 2017. According to this bill, companies are allowed to retrench up to 300 employees without seeking prior approval of the government. It will replace the Industrial Disputes Act, … Read more
ASSAM Entrepreneur on mission to promote cane and bamboo Guwahati-based entrepreneur has embarked on a relatively new mission to promote a sustainable lifestyle through optimum use of cane and bamboo products under its brand ‘Boocane’. Bordoloi’s startup venture – Ivantage Craft Private Limited – which is opening a new leaf in sustainable innovations, is … 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 State eyes tie-up with Japan for mega industrial park Assam is eyeing a JETRO city on the lines of the Japanese Industrial Park at Neemrana in Rajasthan and the State’s Industry and Skill Development Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary is scheduled to meet a delegation of industrialists from the east Asian country to … Read more