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The Assam Cabinet has restricted the issuance of new Aadhaar cards for individuals above 18 years of age, requiring extra verification steps. This measure aims to curb illegal immigration in the state.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Sarma announced that four new faces will be among 12 ministers taking oath, bringing the council of ministers' strength to 17, with two spots still vacant.
The Assam Cabinet has approved the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code, with legislation expected to be tabled in the assembly on May 26.
India's Union Cabinet has approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission until December 2028 with an enhanced outlay of ₹8.7 lakh crore, with a recent approval of ₹8.69 lakh crore for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 focusing on last-mile delivery and transparency to provide tap water to rural households…
The Assam cabinet has approved a hike in dearness allowance, raising it to 60%, a decision made at the first cabinet meeting following its expansion with 12 new ministers.
The Assam Cabinet has undergone an expansion, introducing several new faces while notably excluding high-profile defectors from the Congress party.
The Assam cabinet has given its approval to a draft Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill during its first post-election meeting. The proposed legislation is scheduled to be tabled in the state Assembly on May 26.
Himanta Sarma has expanded the Assam Cabinet, aiming to balance the inclusion of new faces with loyalists, and representing various groups and regions.
The first Sarma cabinet had 19 ministers with two from the AGP, one each from the BPF and United Peoples Party Liberal (UPPL) and the rest from the BJP
Nandita Garlosa, an MLA from Haflong and former Cabinet minister in Assam, is now contesting as a Congress candidate in the 2026 elections.