India’s gross GST collections hit record Rs 2.42 lakh crore in April, up 8.7%April saw India's Goods and Services Tax collections soar to an impressive Rs 2.42 lakh crore, showcasing an 8.7% growth from the previous ...
01 May, 2026, 12.17 PM IST
Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam: From the shadows to the centre stageIndia is set to implement the Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, a law reserving seats for women in Parliament and state assemblies. This move a...
12 Apr, 2026, 11.44 AM IST
Together, let us empower Nari ShaktiIndia celebrates a festive season and commemorates significant birth anniversaries. Parliament convenes on April 16th to pass a crucial wom...
09 Apr, 2026, 10.22 AM IST
A town divided: Inside Perumbavoor’s migrant flashpoint, where drugs, fear and politics collideA signboard in Perumbavoor, Kerala, warns against drug peddling and prostitution, highlighting tensions between local residents and migrant...
05 Apr, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
Assam elections: BJP's Sonowal launches poll campaign, says Barak Valley now key economic hubUnion Minister Sarbananda Sonowal launched his campaign in Assam's Barak Valley. He stated the region is now a gateway to Southeast Asia. T...
28 Mar, 2026, 08.54 PM IST
Assam launches Earned Salary Advance (ESA) & Salary Linked Credit (SLC) for employeesThe Assam Government has launched new financial schemes for its regular employees. The Earned Salary Advance allows access to earned salary...
15 Mar, 2026, 07.10 PM IST
Assam cabinet approves introduction of Unified Pension SchemeThe Assam cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS) as an option under the National Pension System for state government employees, ...
06 Oct, 2025, 10.13 PM IST
Microfinance institutions crucial for financial inclusion, says Assam IAS officerMadduri at the 2nd National Summit on Financial Inclusion - “Accelerating Tech-Driven Financing to the Unbanked.” The national summit was o...
30 Nov, 2023, 11.38 PM IST
New SahiBnk branch unveiled in Assam; initiative led by Assam Agribusiness and Rural Transformation ProjectThe inauguration ceremony was attended by key dignitaries including S K Parida, General Manager, WAMUL officials from WAMUL and Manipal Bus...
11 Jan, 2023, 09.00 PM IST
Assam: Congress asks government to clarify definition of 'indigenous'Assam cabinet meeting on Tuesday approved identification of Goria, Moria, Deshi, Jolah and Syed as the indigenous Assamese Muslim communiti...
07 Jul, 2022, 10.24 PM IST
Assam cabinet approves identification of five indigenous Assamese Muslim communitiesAssam government last year after discussion with Muslim intellectuals decided to form eight sub-committees that lay down a roadmap for holi...
05 Jul, 2022, 11.22 PM IST
Assam government to frame detailed guidelines for MFI operations: Himanta Biswa Sarma“Micro-Finance Institutions have played a significant role in promoting financial inclusion in Assam over the past few years - especially i...
06 Mar, 2020, 11.15 PM IST
Assam Chief Minister asks finance ministry to increase the presence of banks in rural areasThe CM pointed out that setting up of bank branches in the remote areas especially in tea garden areas besides empowering the rural populac...
29 Aug, 2019, 05.37 PM IST
Committed to develop infrastructure in North-East: NHIDCLHitting back at the Assam government, it said whatever delays were being caused in projects, were on account of delays in land acquisition,...
16 Jul, 2015, 11.06 PM IST
World Bank hands out $1.4 mn grants in NE India through Development MarketplaceTwelve innovative social enterprises were awarded grants by the India Development Marketplace (DM) funded by the World Bank Group (WBG).
19 Jun, 2014, 03.27 PM IST
World Bank group launches devt marketplace in three NE statesSeveral Social enterprises in Bihar, Rajasthan , Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand are benefited under this project.
19 Feb, 2014, 11.49 AM IST
- United Bank of India completes financial inclusion target
It opened nine financial inclusion branches in West Bengal, two in Tripura and one in Assam. The bank has opened another three branches.
21 Mar, 2012, 07.27 PM IST