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Assam Witness Protection Scheme, 2024
The Assam Cabinet started the Assam Witness Protection Scheme, 2024 because witnesses in court cases are being threatened more and more. This action is in line with Section...
Assam Launches Scheme to Boost Girls’ Education, Curb Child Marriage
The Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, started the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina (MMNM) plan on June 12, 2024. This was a big step to...
Article 244(A) and Autonomy Issue in Assam
In the tribal-majority Diphu Lok Sabha constituency of Assam, which went to polls on April 26, 2024, the implementation of Article 244(A) of the Indian Constitution has emerged...
Assam Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2024
The Assam government recently tabled the Assam Public Examination (Measures for Prevention of Unfair Means in Recruitment) Bill, 2024, similar to the proposed central law. This legislation is...
PETA Challenges Traditional Buffalo, Bulbul Fights in Assam
Buffalo fighting has been a part of Magh Bihu celebrations in Assam for centuries. The fights are held in various parts of the state during the harvest festival,...
Kamakhya Temple Corridor Project
The Kamakhya Divyalok Pariyojana is a temple corridor project for the Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam. It is being developed by the central government at a cost of...
Assam Baibhav Award for Ex-CJI Ranjan Gogoi
The Assam government has announced that it will confer the Assam Baibhav award, the state’s highest civilian honor, to Member of Parliament and former Chief Justice of India...
Buffalo Fights Revived in Assam After 9 Years
After a hiatus of almost nine years, traditional Moh-Juj (buffalo) fights were held in Ahatguri, Assam. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended the event to mark the revival...
ULFA Peace Deal: Background and Recent Developments
After years of negotiations, the central government is on the cusp of finalizing a historic peace deal with the pro-talk faction of the United Liberation Front of Asom...
Assam Government Unveils ‘Ten Cities Development Concept’ for Rapid Urban Growth
In a strategic move towards planned and rapid urban development, the Assam government has initiated the ‘Ten Cities Development Concept’ (Doh Shaher, Ek Rupayan). A crucial meeting held...
Assam Government Initiatives: CSR Authority and Others
In a significant move, the Assam government has given the nod for the creation of the Corporate Social Responsibility Authority of Assam (CSRAA) during a state cabinet meeting... 