Meghalaya Introduces School-Based Initiative for Girls’ Health and Menstrual Hygiene

  GUWAHATI: In a new initiative aimed at improving health, hygiene and sanitation facilities for girl students, the Meghalaya government on Thursday, July 2 launched "She Thrives", a statewide programme that will be implemented across schools. The initiative was launched by Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma during the inauguration of a new boarding facility at…

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NAAC Introduces New Accreditation Framework for Higher Education

GUWAHATI: The National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) has introduced major reforms to India’s higher-education accreditation system under the National Education Policy 2020, shifting the emphasis from periodic grading toward continuous institutional improvement. ALSO READ: Farmer IDs introduced for small tea growers under Assam registry portal Under the revised framework, NAAC will adopt a Binary Accreditation model…

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GMDA Revises Entry Fees for Guwahati Parks, Introduces Free Morning Access

  GUWAHATI: In a move aimed at promoting a healthier lifestyle among residents, the Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA) has announced free morning entry to all its parks across the city from July 5. ALSO READ: Cabo Verde Become Smallest Country Ever to Reach FIFA World Cup Knockouts Under the new initiative, visitors will be allowed…

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Assam Introduces UCC Bill 2026; Seeks Ban on Polygamy, Mandatory Live-In Registration

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Monday, May 25, tabled the Uniform Civil Code, Assam, 2026 Bill in the state assembly, seeking to ban polygamy and make registration of live-in relationships mandatory. The introduction drew immediate protests from opposition members who called for broader stakeholder consultation. ALSO READ: Assam Conducts Climate Resilience Training for Agricultural Officers…

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