Assam prisoners move court on depositing demonetised cash
The inmates, undergoing rigorous imprisonment for life, in their petition submitted that it became a problem for the prisoners, confined in jail, to deposit cash in hand of more than Rs 50,000 in demonetised currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000.
Nov 28, 2016, 17:50 PM IST
'Assam on track to achieve its goal of building skilled manpower'
At a meeting with the Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship here, Sonowal apprised him of the status of the recently-opened Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendra (PMKK) in Guwahati among others.
Oct 29, 2016, 00:30 AM IST
Centre may allow extension of foreigners' tribunals
Following persistent demand from the Assam government, the central government is likely to grant extension to 64 foreigners' tribunals in the state with retrospective effect, state government sources said on Wednesday.
Sep 28, 2016, 21:17 PM IST
Assam announces free higher education for the poor
Assam education minister said this will cover 310 government and provincialised colleges across the state benefitting 50,000-60,000 students.
Jun 11, 2016, 23:13 PM IST
Assam elections 2016: Govt declares public holiday for April 11 polls
The first phase of polling in the state was held on April 4 while the second phase will commence on April 11.
Apr 10, 2016, 20:07 PM IST
BJP confident of forming government in Assam
BJP spokesperson Nalin Kohli said there is a favourable mood in Assam and there is clear anger against 15 years of Tarun Gogoi's rule.
Apr 04, 2016, 19:08 PM IST
Assam formulating policy for disabled
The state government is committed to integrating differently-abled persons in every sphere of life by chalking out a policy to stimulate their development: Gogoi.
Dec 03, 2015, 20:02 PM IST
NGT slams Assam govt over delay in report on Kaziranga
The National Green Tribunal has slammed Assam government for delay in preparing a project report on measures to curb growing wildlife casualties due to vehicular movement on the national highway passing through the Kaziranga National Park.
Sep 30, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
No plan to transfer agricultural land to industry: Assam govt
Assam government on Saturday clarified it does not have any intention to acquire agricultural land for industrial purpose but only plans to reclassify those unused land, where farming never took place.
Aug 03, 2014, 00:55 AM IST
