Assam Cabinet Approves Second Capital Region in Dibrugarh
The Assam Cabinet has approved the establishment of a second State Capital Region in Dibrugarh with a ₹500 crore budget and a new development authority.
Himanta Biswa Sarma
Assam Cabinet Hikes DA to 60% for Employees, Pensioners
The Assam Cabinet approved a two-percentage-point increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, raising it from 58% to 60% of basic pay, effective with June 2026 salaries.
Assam Cabinet Clears Promotion Pathway for Grade-IV School Staff
The Assam Cabinet has approved a new policy enabling Grade-IV employees in government schools to be promoted to Grade-III posts, establishing a clear career advancement framework.
Assam Launches ‘Lakhimi Mistri’ to Empower Rural Women as Masons
The Assam government has launched the ‘Lakhimi Mistri’ programme, a pioneering initiative to train rural women as masons, challenging gender stereotypes and boosting local development. The scheme provides structured training, certification, and job opportunities in construction.
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 Completes Recruitment for 4500 Elementary Teacher Posts
The Directorate of Elementary Education, Assam, has successfully concluded the recruitment process for 4500 teacher positions in LP and UP schools, with appointment letters distributed in March 2026.
IIM Guwahati Campus Development Progress Reviewed by CM Sarma, Pradhan
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan to review the progress of IIM Guwahati’s permanent campus, focusing on educational infrastructure and NEP 2020 implementation.
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.
Assam Cabinet Clears Uniform Civil Code Draft, Bill Tabled in Assembly
The Assam Cabinet has approved a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, fulfilling a key manifesto promise, with provisions for marriage, divorce, succession, and live-in relationships, while exempting tribal communities.