Guwahati, July 10 (IANS) Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Friday presented the 2026-27 state Budget in the Assembly, unveiling an ambitious roadmap centred on job creation, infrastructure development, healthcare, education and welfare while outlining 10 key initiatives to drive the state’s growth. The Budget presented by Mallabrauah placed a strong emphasis on creating employment opportunities, with the government setting a target of providing two lakh government jobs.It also annou…
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Agartala, July 8 (IANS) Noted academician Prof. Debabrata Das on Wednesday assumed charge as the new Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University, ending a nearly one-year-long vacancy in the top post at the Central university. The Higher Education Department under the Union Ministry of Education had, on July 3, appointed Prof. Das as the 11th Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University. Before taking over the new assignment, he served as an Advisor to the Higher Education Department of the Assam government….
Guwahati, July 8 (IANS) The All Assam Students’ Union (AASU) on Wednesday questioned the Gauhati University’s decision to spend Rs 2.08 crore on constructing a VIP dining room, kitchen and staff quarters, contending that such expenditure is difficult to justify at a time when the premier state university is grappling with financial constraints.Addressing reporters here, AASU president Utpal Sarma said the student body was not opposed to infrastructure development at the university but maintained…
Guwahati, July 8 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday asserted that the state is witnessing a broad-based and balanced growth trajectory, saying the government is simultaneously promoting traditional sectors such as tea alongside emerging industries, technology and tourism to create employment opportunities and reduce outward migration. In a post on social media platform X, CM Sarma said Assam’s development model is focused on ensuring that every sector receives equal att…
Guwahati, July 6 (IANS) The Assam government on Monday transferred Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Principal Dr Achyut Baishya to Nalbari Medical College and Hospital, nearly five months after a senior woman doctor accused him of workplace harassment, prompting a police probe and a government-ordered inquiry.According to a notification issued by the Medical Education and Research Department, Dr Baishya has been transferred and posted as Principal-cum-Chief Superintendent of Nalbari M…
Guwahati, July 6 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday announced a major ease-of-doing-business initiative aimed at promoting rural entrepreneurship by allowing eligible youths to establish small business and Khadi units on agricultural land without obtaining prior land conversion approval. Making the announcement through a social media post, CM Sarma said the move was intended to simplify the process of setting up micro-enterprises in rural areas and encourage self-employmen…
Agartala, July 3 (IANS) The Higher Education Department under the Union Education Ministry has appointed noted academician Debabrata Das as the new Vice-Chancellor of Tripura University, ending a nearly one-year-long vacancy in the top post at the Central varsity. A senior university official said that the Higher Education Department under the Union Education Ministry on Friday communicated the appointment of Debabrata Das, who is currently serving as Advisor to the Higher Education Department o…
Guwahati, July 3 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that entrepreneurship training introduced at the school level is helping students develop practical skills and encouraging them to explore self-employment opportunities from a young age, citing the success story of a student who ventured into mushroom cultivation after attending a training programme. Sharing the story on social media, the Chief Minister said the state government wants the younger generation to be pre…
Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced the statewide rollout of the ‘VB-G RAM-G’ initiative, saying the scheme would significantly enhance rural employment opportunities and strengthen livelihoods across villages. Sharing the development on social media, Sarma said the programme has officially been launched across the state from Wednesday.”With VB-G RAM-G now underway, our villages are set to benefit from greater employment and stronger livelihood…
Guwahati, July 1 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday said the state government’s education-focused initiatives are benefiting more than 36 lakh students, asserting that various welfare measures have significantly reduced the financial burden on families while enabling children to pursue their academic aspirations. Highlighting the impact of the government’s interventions in the education sector, the Chief Minister said the initiatives have reached thousands of educationa…