Guwahati, Sept. 9 -- The Assam Cabinet on Tuesday announced that it has decided to introduce the Assam Agricultural Produce and Livestock Marketing Act to boost agricultural and livestock trade in the state.

The Cabinet also approved the provision of a two-wheeler to each meritorious student scoring 80% and above in the Higher Secondary (Class 12) examination under the Dr Banikanta Kakati Merit Award.

Additionally, the Assam Government will provide Rs 5 crore to support flood relief efforts in Himachal Pradesh, with Assam Minister Prasanta Phukan dispatched to Delhi to coordinate efforts.

Meanwhile, earlier today, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that the long-standing issue of caste certificates for the tea tribe and Adiv...