Assam Madrasa Conversion Sparks Concerns Over Minority Representation

Assam’s policy to convert madrasas into regular schools is raising concerns that new recruitment rules may lead to a decline in the cultural representation of minority communities within the education system.

Assam CM Reviews L&T, Bharti Projects for Job Creation, Connectivity

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with leaders from L&T and Bharti Enterprises to review ongoing projects and discuss future investments, focusing on infrastructure, digital connectivity, and private sector employment.

Assam Amends Population Policy: Two-Child Norm for Govt Jobs, Exceptions Notified

The Assam government has notified amendments to its Population and Women Empowerment Policy, making a two-child norm mandatory for government job eligibility and disallowing individuals marrying below legal age from state employment or welfare schemes, with specific relaxations for certain communities.