'Families Cancelled Scheduled Underage Weddings': Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Applauds Crackdown on Child Marriages
"This is definitely a positive impact of our two-week-long crackdown against child marriage," the Assam CM wrote on Twitter.
Feb 17, 2023, 15:56 PM IST
‘BJP targeting Muslims’: AIUDF chief slams CM Himanta Biswa Sarma for bulldozing madrasa in Assam
AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal criticized Himanta Sarma-led Assam government of targeting muslims by bulldozing madrasas in the state. Said they will move to Supreme Court if needed.
Aug 31, 2022, 16:27 PM IST
Bulldozers run over illegal Madrassa in Assam's Bongaigaon amid crackdown against terror outfits
On August 30, the Goalpara District police conducted a search operation and seized several key documents including one leaflet of terror Ansarullah Bangla Team (ABT) in Bengali language and one logo suspected to be of AQIS.
Aug 31, 2022, 14:32 PM IST
Anti-CAA protests: Assam govt urges AASU not to disrupt recruitment drive
We may have differences in terms of our ideology, but one should not create a restless environment during one of the largest recruitment drives of the state government, Pijush Hazarika urges protesters.
Aug 18, 2022, 23:18 PM IST
Assam, Mizoram hold ministerial-level discussion, sign joint statement on resolving border dispute between two states
The next meeting between High-Level delegations of two states will take place at Guwahati in October this year where issues and claims will be deliberated in detail.
Aug 10, 2022, 08:24 AM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma files criminal defamation case against Delhi Deputy CM Manish Sisodia
Last month, Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia had alleged that the Assam government had given contracts to Himanta Biswa Sarma’s wife’s firms and son’s business partner to supply PPE kits above market rates during COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
Jul 01, 2022, 13:46 PM IST
Gauhati HC upholds government decision to convert madrassas into general schools
The madrassas which are wholly maintained by the state cannot impart religious instructions in terms of the mandate of Article 28(1) of the Constitution of India, the Court said in its judgement.
Feb 05, 2022, 07:25 AM IST
Taal Thok Ke: Modi-Shah changed the 'game' of Bengal?
This is a special segment of 'Taal Thok Ke' in which we bring you a panel discussion on concurrent issues. In today's episode of 'Taal Thok Ke,' we will discuss:
Feb 22, 2021, 18:58 PM IST
Bill to abolish all state-run madrassas tabled in Assam; Check details
The bill to abolish all the state-run madrassas and convert those into general schools was tabled despite a united opposition raising objections against it.
Dec 28, 2020, 16:46 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Should secular India allow Madrasa education in the country?
The Assam government's decision has evoked opposition from across the country. Currently, there are 18 states in India, including Assam, where Madrasas get Central government funds.
Oct 15, 2020, 02:42 AM IST
Government Madrasas will be closed in Assam, Sanskrit schools will also be banned
Assam government has decided to stop religious education with government money. Politics of opposition has started in the case.
Oct 11, 2020, 09:12 AM IST
Assam government to give 1 tola gold free to brides under Arundhati Scheme; here's everything you need to know
"Assam government is planning to spend Rs 800 crore per year under the Arundhati Scheme in which every bride of Assam to be given 1 tola gold free. The aim of the scheme is to reduce child marriage as it'll require the marriage to be registered to avail benefits of the scheme," Assam Finance Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said.
Nov 20, 2019, 17:47 PM IST
Assam govt publishes first draft of NRC, illegal Bangladeshi immigrants to leave
Assam govt published first draft of National Register of Citizens(NRC) of nearly 32 million people, nearly 11 million names have found place in the register. Watch the video to know ore about the news.
Jan 01, 2018, 15:38 PM IST
NGT asks Assam govt to ensure safety of animals in Kaziranga
The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday rapped the Assam government for the death of several animals in road accidents in the Kaziranga National Park and directed it to ensure their safety, especially during monsoons.
Jul 12, 2017, 19:49 PM IST
Assam Govt to roll out Operation Muskan-III from Saturday
All Deputy Commissioners have been directed to take all-out efforts for successful implementation of the campaign in their respective jurisdiction.
Jun 30, 2017, 17:44 PM IST
Assam govt to set up 'Act East' department
"My government will take the initiative to set up 'Act East' department to implement the Prime Minister's vision to connect the North East with South East Asia," Sonowal said.
May 11, 2017, 19:50 PM IST
Assam Govt to consider inclusion of tribal areas under Sixth Schedule
Assam government today said it will consider the inclusion of various tribal dominated areas under the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution.
Feb 13, 2017, 18:31 PM IST
Goof up! Assam govt includes famous photo of Bangladesh's Noakhali floods in report to Rajnath Singh
The flood situation remained critical in Assam, which was visited by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday.
BJP govt in Assam inherited Rs 10,000 crore liabilities: CM Sonowal
This was conveyed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi by Sonowal during a 25-minute meeting here today.
Jun 11, 2016, 17:46 PM IST
15 websites of Assam govt departments hacked
The security wall of around 15 websites of various government departments, including Assam Police, have been breached and their home pages defaced by unknown hackers.
Oct 07, 2015, 20:27 PM IST
