ASSAM
New ammonia-urea plant at Brahmaputra Valley Fertilizer Corporation Limited is awaiting Cabinet nod: Patowary
The Minister held a meeting with CMD, BVFCL and a team of officials on the functioning of the running units. Minister Patowary assured full support of the Government of Assam for the proposed brownfield Unit IV ammonia-urea production unit. He added that the Assam Government has already taken up the matter with the Government of India for bringing Unit IV into reality at the earliest.
Under the leadership of PM Modi, govt will resolve the inter-state border disputes in North-East: Amit Shah
Shah said that the NEC has initiated many projects to raise livelihoods in the North-East and launched several projects, which shows how important the role of NEC is.
No atrocities recorded against SC/ST in Assam in 2020: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale
Ramdas Athawale visited Guwahati on Sunday and reviewed the schemes of the Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of India and its implementation in the state with the senior officials of the Government of Assam.
Assam has come up with Common Facility Centre for Gold and Assamese Traditional Jewellery
Units for gems stone processing, plating, casting, chain making, die cutting etc. have been set up at the CFC. A 6 months training would also be imparted on Assamese jewellery making to interested youths in the facility.
Assam Assembly polls: Congress call for grand alliance, finds a taker only in AIUDF
Just months before the assembly polls, Congress has lost the post of leader of opposition in the state assembly. Assam is likely to go to assembly polls in April this year. All India United Democratic Front (AIUDF) President and Lok Sabha MP, Badaruddin Ajmal said, “There will be an alliancewith congress 100 percent.
COVID-19 vaccine dry run to continue in Assam till actual dose arrives: Official
National Health Mission (NHM) Mission Director Lakshmanan S said the Health Department does not want to leave any stone unturned to find out any lacuna in the system before administering the vaccine to the people of the state.
Microfinance lending an election issue in Assam, Congress promises complete waiver of loan if voted to power
Microfinance institutions (MFI) lending in poll-bound Assam has become an election issue, while BJP led government brought set of regulations to regulate the MFIs, opposition Congress has promised waiver of loans taken from these institutions if the party is voted to power in Assam in assembly polls.
Petrol, diesel & liquor to become cheaper in Assam from next month onwards: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Petrol, diesel and liquor will become cheaper in Assam from next month onwards as state government will withdraw additional duties levied during the COVID-19 pandemic last year.
Assam: BJP sweeps Tiwa Autonomous council (TAC) polls
BJP president J P Nadda tweeted, “Thank you Assam for this massive mandate to BJP in Tiwa Autonomous Council elections. Assam is progressing towards a brighter future & the people continue to keep their faith in the vision of PM @narendramodiji. Congratulation to @sarbanandsonwal @himantabiswa & Team @BJP4Assam.”
Union home minister Amit Shah to visit Assam on December 26
A senior BJP leader, who does not want to be named, told ET, “Shah during his visit is expected meet chief ministers of Northeast India and boundary issue is likely to be discussed.”
Assam madrasas will operate as general educational institute: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Education Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on December 14 informed that 198 high madrasas and 542 other madrasas in Assam will operate as ...
Assam CM Sonowal writes to Javadekar to retain the present status of both AIR and DD Dibrugarh centres
Through the letter, he urged the Union I&B Minister to retain the present status of both AIR and DD Dibrugarh centres as these centres have been instrumental in reflecting the cultural mosaic and indigenous traditions of communities in Upper Assam.
Assam launches biggest direct benefit transfer scheme
Chief Minister Sarbananada Sonowal launched ‘Orunodoi’.The scheme has been rolled out with 17 lakh odd families as beneficiaries at present as the government would transfer Rs. 830 per month to the account of one of the female members of the family under the scheme.
Assam to reopen elementary schools from January 1
In November, formal classes started for the students of class 6 and above. Classes 6, 7,9 and 12 had classroom teachings on Monday, Wednesday and Friday of every week while classes 8, 10 and 11 will had classes on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Sarbananda Sonowal lays foundation stone for Assam Agar International Trade Centre
Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal laid the foundation stone of Assam Agar International Trade Centre. Sonowal expressed his sense of gratitude to the people of the State for their cooperation that they have extended to the government and said that the Assam Agar International Trade Centre would be a step towards making a self reliant Assam.
