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Could have earned Rs 15000 crores, but we work for people: Assam CM claims to have ended 'brokerage shop' in govt jobs

Guwahati, April 22: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday claimed that the BJP government in the state has put an end to a massive corruption network related to recruitment in government jobs.

Assam taking decisive steps against social evils, says CM Sarma

Guwahati, April 12: The Assam government has been taking strong and decisive action against social evils such as witch hunting and human trafficking, said Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday.

Assam govt to distribute financial aid to 43 lakh beneficiaries

Guwahati, April 10: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that over 43 lakh persons, including a large section of women, are set to benefit from the state government's cash transfer scheme.

ISRO has come on-board to install an array of satellites in Assam: CM Sarma

Guwahati, April 7: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced that ISRO has come on-board to install an array of satellites in Assam. CM Sarma held a meeting with ISRO Chairman V.

Assam to come up with new policy to combat human trafficking

Guwahati, April 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that the state government has decided to make a new policy to combat human trafficking.

Assam Cabinet approves 2 per cent DA hike for state employees

Guwahati, April 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday announced that the state government will grant an additional 2 per cent Dearness Allowance (DA) to its employees and pensioners. The decision will be effective from January 1, 2025.

Assam Government adopting multi-layered strategy to empower Nari Shakti: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

Biswanath, April 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday kicked off the 'Lakhpati Baideo' journey by launching Assam's biggest women entrepreneurship support scheme. He distributed the first phase of cheques to 23,375 women entrepreneurs under Mukhyamatri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan at the new Kettala Playground, Borgang in Behali in Biswanath district.

Assam government to grant child care leave to single fathers

Guwahati, March 30: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that single fathers in the state will now be granted Child Care Leave (CCL) to care for their children.

Single male govt employees in Assam get child care leave

Guwahati, March 30: The Assam government has decided to grant childcare leave to single fathers working in state government departments, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Sunday.

Assam Gunotsav 2025 results declared today

Guwahati, March 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced Thursday that the results of Gunotsav (a state government initiative to improve the quality of school education) 2025 were declared on Thursday and said that this citizen-led evaluation now covers 44,077 schools, up from 12000 in 2017.

Assam govt aims to make 30 lakh women financially independent under Lakhpati Didi scheme

Guwahati, March 26: The Assam government is going to disburse Rs 10,000 to each woman of Self Help Groups (SHGs) from April 1 under the Mukhya Mantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan.

Assam CM reviews distribution of sanction letters for first instalment of funds to beneficiaries under PMAY-G

Guwahati, March 17: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday held a video conference meeting with the District and Co-District Commissioners at Janata Bhawan in Guwahati.

BioE3 Policy: DBT partners with Assam to foster sustainable biotech ecosystem

New Delhi, March 12: The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Government of Assam signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) under the BioE3 (Biotechnology for Economy, Environment, and Employment) Policy, said the Ministry of Science & Technology on Wednesday.

Assam CM holds conference with district commissioners, reviews key schemes

Guwahati, March 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday held a conference of district commissioners and reviewed key government schemes.

Assam govt distributes financial assistance of Rs 308 crore to women

Guwahati, March 10: The Assam government distributed at least Rs 380 crore on Monday to the beneficiaries of the pension and Orunodoi scheme - a flagship scheme of the state administration to transfer cash benefits to eligible women.

Assam: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma reviews preparations for Advantage Assam 2.0 Summit

Guwahati, February 19: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited the veterinary playground Khanapara, the venue for the forthcoming Advantage Assam 2.0 Investment and Infrastructure Summit; inspected and assessed the preparations of the summit.

Assam CM distributes appointment letters to 564 candidates

Guwahati, February 16: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday distributed appointment letters to 200 successful candidates of the 2023 Combined Competitive Examination, securing positions in the Assam Civil Service, Assam Police Service, and allied services.

500 govt schools to be redeveloped with state-of-the-art facilities: Assam CM

Guwahati, Feb 7: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the state government has launched an ambitious initiative to redevelop 500 government schools with state-of-the-art facilities, and the work has begun in several schools across the state.

Assam CM takes stock of key govt initiatives at a high-level meeting

Guwahati, Feb 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday held a video conference at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur with the District Commissioners from across the state, an official said.

Assam CM Sarma holds video conference with District Commissioners to deliberate on progress of several key initiatives

Guwahati, February 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday held a video conference at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati with the District Commissioners from across the state.

SC pulls up Assam govt for keeping illegal immigrants in detention centres 'indefinitely'

New Delhi, Feb 4: The Supreme Court on Tuesday pulled up the Assam government for keeping illegal immigrants in detention centres 'indefinitely' and not deporting them back for lack of their foreign addresses.

Assam govt to establish new department to promote startups

Guwahati, Feb 1: The Assam government has decided to establish a new department to promote startup businesses in the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday.

Assam CM vows to protect Jain monks' procession amid protests by certain groups

Guwahati, Feb 1: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday that any attempt to impede the community's pious customs will be met with firmness amid protests against a religious parade in Jorhat town that was led by Jain monks.

Assam CM reviews progress of government schemes in Dibrugarh

Guwahati, Jan 27: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday reviewed the progress of various Central and state government schemes at the Chief Minister's Secretariat in Dibrugarh, receiving detailed feedback from senior officials on their implementation and steps taken for the development of the Jonai co-district.

Assam CM reviews development works of co-district in Dibrugarh

Guwahati, Jan 26: During his three-day visit to Dibrugarh, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the progress of various Central and State Government schemes in the Naharkatia co-district here on Sunday, officials said.

Assam govt to roll back New Pension Scheme, announces CM Sarma

Guwahati, Jan 26: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday announced that the state government is set to roll back the new pension schemes, and instead, the Central government's Unified Pension Scheme will be implemented for employees from April.

Assam can house an automobile manufacturing ecosystem: CM Sarma

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