The Assam government aims to make 30 lakh women members of Self Help Groups (SHGs) as Lakhpati Didis by 2028-29 and to boost the state economy by empowering the women of the state, said an official on Wednesday.
The Assam government has approved the transfer of investigation of the suspected suicide case of Joshita Das, Assistant Engineer, PWD, Bongaigaon Sub-Division, to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that all unauthorised occupation of VGR (Village Grazing Reserve), PGR (Professional Grazing Reserve), Satras, Naamghars, forest land, and other public areas would be cleared in a phased manner.
Assam Minister for Department of Housing and Urban Affairs (DoHUA), Jayanta Mallabaruah, on Tuesday ceremonially launched the Path Samanvay portal, an initiative by the Kamrup Metro District Administration, during a programme held at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati.
Months after the Umrangso rat-hole mining tragedy, which killed nine workers in Assam's Dima Hasao district, the Sixth Schedule Protection Committee of the hill district has demanded the Assam government to make the report of the One-Man Inquiry Commission formed under Justice Anima Hazarika
Chef Vikas Khanna, at the Assam Tea 200-year celebration in New York, proposed hosting an Assam Tea Festival at his restaurant 'Bungalow' to honour the state's tea legacy. The Assam government welcomed the idea as part of its global outreach.
To ensure that no illegal immigrant obtains an Aadhaar card, the Assam government has decided to implement a rule where Aadhaar cards for adults will only be issued by the District Commissioners (DCs), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday.
"The Assam government has reclaimed 6 sq km of land by freeing the Hasila Bill area from 7,000 encroachers. Now, public welfare works will be initiated in this area. The government will ensure the recovery of every illegally occupied land in the state," Sarma posted on X.
In a meeting held, the Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, along with the State Health Departmentreviewed plans and instructed officials to make each camp a Model Camp replete with all necessary facilities.
"Rs 50 lakh of tax payer money was handed to a minister for his private dairy farm in Assam. The Chief Minister's brazen response? 'What will they do after losing power?'" Gogoi posted on X.