Assam Cabinet Eases Land, University And School Norms In Push To Unlock Investment And Expansion

GUWAHATI: In a sweeping policy move with implications for land use, private higher education and school infrastructure, the Assam Cabinet on Tuesday approved a set of decisions that collectively signal a clear attempt by the Himanta Biswa Sarma government to relax regulatory hurdles and speed up investment and institutional expansion across the state. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet…

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Despite Awareness Push, Many Guwahati Colleges Struggle to Maintain Menstrual Hygiene Facilities

  Sanitary napkin vending machines are meant to support students, but across Guwahati colleges many remain absent or non-functional Periods don't check class schedules, exam timetables, or attendance records before arriving. And when they do show up unexpectedly, students often rely on one thing, a sanitary napkin vending machine. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Growth Comes at a…

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NEIINFRA 2026 Begins in New Shillong With ₹39,800 Crore Highway Push in Meghalaya

  GUWAHATI: The North East India Infrastructure Summit & Exhibition (NEIINFRA) 2026 began at the Lariti Complex in New Shillong on Monday, June 15, bringing together Union and Northeast state leadership to discuss infrastructure development and investment across the region. ALSO READ: Kamrup (M) Schools Directed to Comply With Class-Wise School Bag Weight Limits The summit,…

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NEP 2020's Multidisciplinary Push: Are Standalone Teacher Education Institutions Being Left Behind?

  The National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 has introduced a transformative vision for higher education in India. Among its most significant reforms is the emphasis on multidisciplinary education, marking a clear departure from the traditional model of specialised institutions dedicated to single disciplines such as engineering, medicine, law, or teacher education. For decades, standalone institutions…

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Defence Manufacturing Push for Assam Taken Up in High-Level Meeting

  GUWAHATI: Assam’s push to emerge as a defence manufacturing hub figured prominently in a meeting between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday, May 31. ALSO READ: Decomposed Tiger Carcass Found in Kaziranga Range, Kohora; Cause of Death Unclear The Chief Minister said the discussions focused on positioning Assam as…

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GMC Conducts Eviction Drive at Jayanagar’s Tripura Road in Urban Development Push

  GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) carried out an eviction drive at Tripura Road in Jayanagar as part of its ongoing efforts to improve urban management and reclaim public spaces in the city. ALSO READ: Assam Strengthens Kaziranga Wildlife Protection With Smart Surveillance Push Sharing details of the operation on X, GMC described the drive…

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BJP Leader Ranoj Pegu Thanks Voters After Re-Election from Dhemaji, Vows Developmental Push

  GUWAHATI: Senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ranoj Pegu has expressed heartfelt gratitude to the people of Dhemaji after being re-elected as the Member of Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the constituency. ALSO READ: Congress’s Gaurav Gogoi Loses to BJP’s Hitendra Nath Goswami in Jorhat In a message shared on social media on Monday, May 4, Pegu…

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“Assam Plans Major Push in Healthcare, Mineral Exploration”: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma

  GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 16, said the state government is preparing a series of major policy initiatives in the healthcare and mining sectors following high-level departmental review meetings held in Guwahati. ALSO READ: Student Body Stages Protest in Guwahati Over NEET-UG Paper Leak; Demands Accountability Sharing details on social media,…

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