Assam collected Rs 22,744 crore as excise revenue, including VAT, in the past eight years, registering an over three-fold increase during the period. GUWAHATI: Assam collected Rs 22,744 crore as excise revenue, including VAT, in the past eight years, registering an over three-fold increase during the period. The excise revenue collection, including VAT, in the state was Rs…
In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Assam government has appointed and transferred several senior officials in order to enhance efficiency in public service and governance. GUWAHATI: In a significant administrative reshuffle, the Assam government has appointed and transferred several senior officials in order to enhance efficiency in public service and governance. According to the Government of India’s notification (No.14015/03/2024-AIS…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government may seek the help of an agency like Interpol to investigate Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh’s anti-India agenda. GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the state government may seek the help of an agency like Interpol to investigate Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh‘s anti-India…
The Science, Technology and Innovation Hub (STIHUB) at Central Institute of Technology (CIT), Kokrajhar, successfully conducted the first phase of the Entrepreneurship Development Programme. KOKRAJHAR: The Science, Technology and Innovation Hub (STIHUB) at Central Institute of Technology (CIT), Kokrajhar, successfully conducted the first phase of the Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) to foster entrepreneurial growth among aspiring…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said these steps are aimed at protecting national security and stopping religious conversions in educational institutions. GUWAHATI: The Assam government has introduced new rules for private universities, requiring institutions to obtain security clearance and maintain secular values. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said these steps are aimed at…
The project was initiated and processed in 2019-20 by Dr. Pranjit Pran Barua, retired Executive Director and then GM (Medical Services) of Oil India Limited, Duliajan. DIBRUGARH: Union Minister and Dibrugarh MP Sarbananda Sonowal is set to lay the foundation stone for 37 paying cabins at Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH), Dibrugarh, under the Corporate…
The state government will take strict action against BA graduates or those with similar degrees who lied to get jobs meant for lower qualifications, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma affirmed. GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has issued a stern warning to those candidates who concealed their educational qualifications during the Assam Direct Recruitment…
India’s first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report has revealed 6,327 dolphins across 28 rivers in eight states. Guwahati: India’s first-ever riverine dolphin estimation report has revealed 6,327 dolphins across 28 rivers in eight states. Assam has the fourth-highest number of riverine dolphins in the country, with 635 dolphins recorded in the survey. Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the…
Good news is in the offing for municipal employees as their services are to be provincialised by the state government. Guwahati: Good news is in the offing for municipal employees as their services are to be provincialised by the state government. To facilitate this, a bill titled The Assam Municipal Employees (Provincialisation) Bill 2025 was…
As many as 35 retired officials, including IAS, IPS, IFS, ACS, and other cadre, were re-engaged in various government posts after their retirement. Guwahati: As many as 35 retired officials, including IAS, IPS, IFS, ACS, and other cadre, were re-engaged in various government posts after their retirement. This was revealed by Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa…