Assam govt promises to raise tea garden workers’ wage in third term

May 11, 2026 3:47 PM

Assam govt promises to raise tea garden workers’ wage in third term

Assam Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Monday said that the NDA government would continue to prioritise the welfare of tea garden workers in the state and promised a phased increase in daily wages up to Rs 500 in the coming years.  Highlighting the BJP-led government’s initiatives for the tea community over the last decade, Sarma said the NDA has worked extensively for the holistic development of 'Cha Shramiks', whom he described as the backbone of Assam’s 200-year-old tea legacy. ...

Assam govt issues guidelines for safeguarding students health amid heatwave

September 20, 2024 10:44 PM

Assam govt issues guidelines for safeguarding students health amid heatwave

The Assam government on Friday issued new guidelines, including school hours, for safeguarding students health amid the heatwave-like situation in the state. In an order issued by the Kamrup (Metro) District Elementary Education Officer said, "In consultation with the District Commissioner, Kamrup Metro, this is to inform all principal/headmaster/headteacher of private/state government/central government schools functioning under Kamrup Metro district that due to the ongoing heatwave in the dis...