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The Assam government has re-designated the post of “Deputy Commissioner” as “District Commissioner” with immediate effect.
In a notification, as per the orders by the Governor of Assam, it states- “For administrative expediency and in the interest of public service, the Governor of Assam is pleased to re-designate the post of “Deputy Commissioner” as “District Commissioner” with immediate effect.”
This comes after the state cabinet on May 19 announced the rechristening of the role of Deputy Commissioner (DC) to District Commissioner (DC).
This change grants DCs the authority to transfer both gazetted and non-gazetted officers, including those in the 4th and 3rd grades, within their respective districts. However, for the transfer of gazetted officers, approval from the concerned guardian minister will be required.
Moreover, the statutory powers previously vested in the Divisional Commissioner’s office will now be transferred to the Principal Secretary of the General Administrative Department. This reallocation aims to streamline administrative processes and ensure efficient governance.
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The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed an order of the Gauhati High Court which had put on hold the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) elections.
The WFI elections were to be conducted on July 11 but the Gauhati High Court had stayed the polls, following Assam Wrestling Association‘s (AWA) plea seeking right to participate in the election process.
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The Assam government-controlled university, which has been offering traditional subjects for all these years, is now gearing up to impart education in a few modern and unconventional subjects.
The varsity is now expanding with the introduction of various new departments, while carrying out research activities on crucial subjects.
The centre has initiated research to help in policy intervention by studying macro-physical activities of clouds
Another aim of this centre is to develop human resources to study the monsoon of Assam and the Northeast. Monsoon is a local phenomenon and scientists from other parts of the country or globe will not study it for Assam
The Environmental Biology & Wildlife Sciences Department is currently carrying out a project to study the impact of urbanisation on different levels of biological organisations such as individuals, species, population, communities and ecosystem levels.
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Addressing a diverse audience comprising industry leaders, policymakers, and international delegates, Minister for Shipping, Ports, and Waterways. Sonowal highlighted the vast investment opportunities that have been identified within India’s maritime sector.
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The long-awaited Brahmaputra River Development Project in the Northeast region is set to receive a major boost with the construction of entry gates at strategic locations along its path.
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Ten opposition parties from Assam have approached the Supreme Court of India to challenge the draft proposal of the Election Commission of India (ECI) regarding the delimitation of 126 assembly constituencies and 14 Lok Sabha constituencies in the state.
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In a move aimed at promoting education and empowering the marginalised sections of society, the Assam State Education Minister, Ranoj Pegu, took to Twitter to announce the launch of the “Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Classes I to VIII)”
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Governor of Assam has issued an order to abolish the offices of Divisional Commissioners across the state, effective immediately.
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In the efforts to modernise public transportation, the Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) has unveiled a proposal for an Intelligent Management Transport System (ITMS).
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Guwahati Jal Board announced that registrations are now open for residents in the designated areas to apply for the hassle-free delivery of hygienic drinking water directly to their homes.
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