20.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM ·        Tamil Nadu officials head to Assam for sand ð  A team of officials from the Public Works Department (PWD) left for Assam to explore the possibility of importing sand from the northeastern state to meet the requirements of sand-starved Tamil Nadu. The visit follows Assam chief minister Sarbananda Sonowal’s offer to supply sand for construction purposes to the … Read more 20.01.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

18-19.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM National Register of Citizens update reunites cousins after 43 years in Assam   In a throwback to reunions we see in films, the family tree in an NRC update process in Assam on Monday brought two cousin brothers together after almost 43 years   The National Register of Citizens is one of the key promises made … Read more 18-19.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

21.02.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM Centre constitutes committee to study Brahmaputra and flood control measures in Assam   The Centre has constitued a committee headed by the Vice Chairman of the NITI Aayog Rajiv Kumar to study the Brahmaputra and flood control measures in Assam and neighbouring states.   Assam government has submitted required report on flood control measures … Read more 21.02.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

14.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM ·        Over 32,000 posts vacant in Assam schools: Himanta Biswa Sarma   ð  Over 32,000 posts, including nearly 28,000 teaching posts, are lying vacant in government schools across Assam, the state Assembly.   ð  Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said at present 15,852 teaching posts are lying vacant in Middle English and High Schools of the … Read more 14.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

08.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM State’s salary bill higher than revenue   After the implementation of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations, the expenditure incurred by the Assam Government is much higher than its own revenue generation. Though the State’s share of Central taxes has increased considerably over the years, the high salary burden has affected development works.Highly placed official … Read more 08.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

13.06.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM   Centre plans to set up coach maintenance facility in State   The Railway Ministry is considering setting up a coach maintenance facility in Assam.   It is noteworthy that a Coach Refurbishment Unit was approved at Bongaigaon last year with an investment of Rs 150 crore for daily upkeep of new-generation LHB coaches. … Read more 13.06.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

21.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs

ASSAM CM for empowerment of all sections of people   Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal today underlined the need to empower all sections of people so that they can lead a life of dignity. He also laid stress on the members of the scheduled castes (SCs) and scheduled tribes (STs) enjoying due respect in society. The … Read more 21.03.18 APSC (Assam) Current Affairs