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Assam Launches ₹25,000 Monthly Support Scheme for Research Scholars

The Assam government will launch the Atal Vichal Agragami Assam scheme on February 11, 2026, providing monthly financial assistance of ₹25,000 to research scholars and ₹40,000 to Divyang scholars.Aimed at promoting innovation, high-quality research, and inclusive higher education, the initiative seeks to ease financial burdens, empower young talent, and strengthen Assam’s academic ecosystem, ensuring equal […]

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PM Modi Launches ₹6,957 Crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor

On January 18, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially kicked off the construction of the ₹6,957 crore Kaziranga Elevated Corridor in Assam and also launched two Amrit Bharat Express trains. This 34.5-km elevated corridor, which runs along NH-715, is designed to ensure safe wildlife passage beneath the road during floods. It aims to tackle the

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Assam Becomes First State to Constitute 8th State Pay Commission

Assam has become the first state in India to constitute its 8th State Pay Commission, ahead of the expiry of the 7th Pay Commission on January 1, 2026.Announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and headed by former Chief Secretary Subhas Das, the move aims to expedite revision of salaries, allowances, and pensions for state

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PM Modi Launches ₹10,601 Crore Fertiliser Plant in Assam’s Dibrugarh

PM Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of a ₹10,601 crore ammonia urea fertilizer plant at Namrup, Dibrugarh, Assam on December 21, 2025.Developed by AVFCCL, a joint venture of central and state entities, the plant will produce 12.7 lakh tonnes of urea annually and is expected to be commissioned by 2030.The project aims to boost

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PM Modi Opens Nature Themed Terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi Airport

PM Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati, Assam, and unveiled an 80-foot statue of Assam’s first Chief Minister, Gopinath Bardoloi.The terminal, spread over 1.4 lakh sq. metres, can handle 1.3 crore passengers annually and is inspired by Assam’s biodiversity and cultural heritage under the theme Bamboo Orchids.PM

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Assam Passes Bill to Ban Polygamy

The government of Assam has taken a landmark step by approving the Assam Prohibition of Polygamy Bill 2025. This move aims to prohibit the practice of polygamy — entering into more than one marriage while a first marriage subsists — making it a punishable offence. The legislation reflects the state’s push toward legal uniformity in

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Bathou Religion Gets Separate Census Code in Assam

In a landmark move ahead of the upcoming national census, the Bathou religion, practiced by the Bodo community of Assam, has been granted a separate code—a first-time recognition of its religious identity at the national level. This official acknowledgment marks a significant step toward preserving and promoting the cultural and spiritual heritage of one of

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Painted Storks Return To Kaziranga After 4 Years

In a boost to Assam’s ecology and conservation efforts, the painted stork has returned to Kaziranga after four years. The recent sighting of painted storks in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR) brings a wave of optimism for conservation efforts. After being absent for four long years, these near-threatened birds have made a comeback

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India’s First Vulture Knowledge Portal Launched in Assam

In a groundbreaking move for wildlife conservation, India unveiled its very first online vulture knowledge portal on September 2, 2025, in Assam, perfectly timed with International Vulture Awareness Day. This innovative platform, crafted by the dedicated students and researchers of Assam, aims to serve as a central hub for knowledge and outreach, providing scientific resources,

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Gauhati High Court Junior Administrative Assistant (JAA) GK

Gauhati High Court has issued an employment notification to fill 367 Junior Administrative Assistant (JAA) posts in the district courts of Assam. We the Team Gkseries, have provided the best Test Series for the Gauhati High court Junior Administrative Assistant (JAA) Recruitment Tests. Question Through which of the given regions does the equator run? Type

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