Assam to Pay Salaries of 15,029 Regularised Teachers From State Exchequer

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has decided to pay the salaries of 15,029 Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) regularised teachers directly from the State exchequer through the respective State Treasuries, following concurrence from the Finance Department. ALSO READ: AASU Sweeps Cotton University Students Election, Wins Major Posts Including GS-President According to a notification issued by the Department…

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Aadhaar Deadline Extension For SHG Women, Minimum Pay And Farmer Support Among Key Assam Cabinet Decisions

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet took several important decisions at its meeting on Thursday, September 24, with measures aimed at supporting women Self-Help Group (SHG) members, casual workers and farmers across the state. ALSO READ: Assam: Land Allotted For Patharkandi Agriculture College, New Industrial Estate In Kamrup The Cabinet approved a one-time exemption for women SHG…

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Rapido Fined ₹10 Lakh for Pushing Riders to Pay More Before Booking

  GUWAHATI: The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a ₹10 lakh penalty on Roppen Transportation Services Pvt Ltd, which operates the bike-taxi and auto-rickshaw platform Rapido, for alleged unfair trade practices, unfair contracts and the use of “dark patterns” that could influence commuters to pay higher fares before their rides were confirmed. ALSO…

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Can Culture Pay? The Struggle To Make A Living From Art In Guwahati

  Many amateur and struggling artists in Guwahati continue to balance passion with practical realities Art is often described as something created by the people, for the people, a reflection of society, its emotions, stories and culture. But while artists continue to create for audiences, an important question remains: can the people creating that art…

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Pay the Toll, Dodge the Potholes: Assam’s Roads and the Cost of Neglect

  Assam’s roads: Where every journey comes with a warning The road does not have to collapse to kill. Sometimes a pothole is enough. ALSO READ: Guwahati Railway Station Scores on Cleanliness, Falls Short on Food and Toilets On August 30, a journey towards Guwahati on National Highway 27 turned into a nightmare near Khetri-Nalgedra after…

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8th Central Pay Commission Extends Memorandum Submission Deadline to June 15

  GUWAHATI: The Eighth Central Pay Commission has extended the last date for submission of memorandums to June 15, giving stakeholders additional time to submit their recommendations and proposals. ALSO READ: Assam Temporarily Suspends Affordable Pulses, Sugar and Salt Scheme From June In an official notice issued on May 29, the Commission stated that the extended…

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