GUWAHATI: Having an individual bank account will now be mandatory for students appearing for the Assam High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2027, with the Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) making bank account details a required part of the examination form-filling process. ALSO READ: Assam: Train Services Partially Resume in Flood-Hit Simaluguri, Long-Distance Trains…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved a policy requiring police verification of candidates appointed to government service, with the verification to be completed within six months of their appointment. ALSO READ: Assam Approves ₹450 Crore for BTC, Aadhaar Relaxation for Moran and Matak Communities, Agri Tax Relief The verification will cover the candidates’ character, antecedents,…
GUWAHATI: All bars and hotels in Kamrup (Metro) permitted to operate round the clock have been directed to continue providing mandatory pick-up and drop-off services for customers to ensure their safety, following a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee held on Thursday, August 6. ALSO READ: Lok Sabha Passes Bill Allowing Govt to Permit…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Excise Department has issued a sweeping directive that effectively transforms liquor licence holders into revenue-bound entities, introducing a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that fixes Minimum Guaranteed Revenue (MGR) targets for wholesale warehouses, IMFL and country spirit retailers, and company-operated wholesale units across the state. ALSO READ: Sixteen Assam Athletes Selected to Represent…
GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Assam, has made it mandatory for all student migrations under the Multiple Entry-Exit, Horizontal Mobility and Lateral Entry provisions of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 to be processed exclusively through the SAMARTH Lateral Entry Portal. ALSO READ: Amingaon Cricket Stadium Expected To Be Operational Soon; Swimming Pool…
GUWAHATI: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has notified the Drugs (Tenth Amendment) Rules, 2026, amending the Drugs Rules, 1945 to revise the provisions relating to oral formulations containing more than 12% alcohol by volume (ethyl alcohol) packed and sold in packings or bottles of more than 30 millilitres. The rules will…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Transport Department will soon introduce a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that will make driving tests compulsory for all driving licence applicants and prevent people from applying for licences outside their home districts, Transport Minister Charan Boro announced on Friday, June 26. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Alleges Abduction, Assault and Extortion at…
GUWAHATI: The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday, June 16, issued a notification making a doctor’s prescription mandatory for the purchase of all syrups, including cough syrups, across the country. ALSO READ: FSSAI Bans Use of Metallic Pins and Wires in Food Packaging The decision comes into effect following the publication of…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) has made it mandatory for drivers operating its air-conditioned "Green Buses" to prominently display their driving licences inside the vehicle. This move is aimed at enhancing passenger safety and promoting transparency in public transport services. ALSO READ: Assam Motor Transport Association Seeks Bus Fare Revision Amid Rising Fuel Costs…
GUWAHATI: The Maa Kamakhya Devalaya has announced that booking for Special Darshan tickets will be shifted entirely to an online platform from June 15, marking a major move aimed at streamlining pilgrim services and managing the growing influx of devotees. ALSO READ: Guwahati: PWD Carries Out Temporary Pothole Repair Near Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Ambari According…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Higher Education Department has made Aadhaar details and Aadhaar-linked bank accounts mandatory for students seeking benefits under various government welfare schemes administered by the department. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Approves 2% DA Hike, Declares Dibrugarh as Second State Capital Region In an official communication issued by the Director of Higher Education, Assam on…
GUWAHATI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has notified amendments to the Food Safety and Standards (Vegan Foods) Regulations, introducing a revised official logo for vegan food products sold in the country. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Clarifies Status of 11 Missing Subjects After Students Raise FYIMP Admission Concerns According to a notification…
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…
