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GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat has officially notified that the Budget Session of the Sixteenth Assam Legislative Assembly will commence on July 6, 2026. ALSO READ: Student Killed, Another Critically Injured After Tree Falls on Two Wheeler in Guwahati According to a notification issued on Thursday, June 11, the order was passed by Governor…
GUWAHATI: A tripartite agreement to facilitate energy exploration and extraction across more than 1,000 square kilometres along the Assam-Nagaland border was signed on Thursday, June 11, paving the way for the development of hydrocarbon and mineral resources in the region and boosting India's energy security efforts. The agreement was signed in the presence of…
GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, has re-arrested three officials of the Assam Fishery Development Corporation (AFDC) Ltd as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged financial irregularities and corruption within the state-run corporation. ALSO READ: Ninth Arrest in Assam Fishery Fund Scam; Former AFDCL Project Director Held Among those arrested is former Officer…
GUWAHATI: Assam artistes have brought national recognition to the state after several performers were selected for the prestigious 'Sangeet Natak Akademi Awards' and 'Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar' for 2024 and 2025, announced on Wednesday, June 10, 2026. Among them, veteran actor, Chetana Das has been chosen for the Sangeet Natak Akademi Award 2025…
GUWAHATI: Assam has emerged as one of India's leading natural rubber-producing states, ranking third in the country after Kerala and Tripura, while also becoming home to the world's first genetically modified (GM) rubber plant developed specifically for the Northeast region. ALSO READ: Guwahati: PWD Carries Out Temporary Pothole Repair Near Maharaja Prithu Flyover in Ambari…
GUWAHATI: Several tribal organisations have jointly submitted a memorandum to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, demanding the cancellation of proposed township projects in the Tiwa Autonomous Council (TAC) and Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) areas, along with the proposed Ukiam Multipurpose Dam Project on the Assam-Meghalaya border. ALSO READ: Guwahati's MC Road Chokes During…
GUWAHATI: Rajya Sabha MP and senior Trinamool Congress leader Sushmita Dev resigned from the Upper House on Wednesday, June 10, triggering fresh political speculation after she reportedly met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi. ALSO READ: Assam Launches Free School Transport Facility for Tea Garden Students from Classes I to X In…
GUWAHATI: In a bid to ensure that transportation challenges do not prevent children from attending school, the Assam government has launched a Transport/Escort Facility for students residing in tea garden areas across the state. ALSO READ: Supreme Court Says Consensual Pre-Marital Physical Relationship Not a Reflection of Bad Character The initiative, announced by Assam Education…
GUWAHATI: The Chennai Police have recovered the severed head and other missing body parts of a man from Assam whose torso was discovered inside a suitcase at Perambur Railway Station last week, unraveling a gruesome murder case that has led to the arrest of the victim’s wife and her associate. ALSO READ: Centre Approves ₹13,000 Crore…
Assam down town University officially inaugurated its newly developed 5-Star Standard Training Rooms under the Discipline of Hospitality and Tourism Management, Faculty of Commerce and Management, marking a significant milestone in hospitality education The state-of-the-art facilities were formally inaugurated through a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Prof. (Dr.) N.C. Talukdar, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Pranveer Singh,…
GUWAHATI: Assam has achieved a significant milestone in its agricultural export journey with the shipment of 1,000 kg of Geographical Indication (GI)-tagged Tezpur Litchi to Dubai. ALSO READ: Japan PM Sanae Takaichi May Visit Guwahati in July, Says Himanta Biswa Sarma The export marks a major step in expanding the global footprint of one of Assam's…
GUWAHATI: Alleging anomalies in the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) odd semester examination results declared by Assam University, students of Haflong Government College escalated their protest by locking the college gates for three days. ALSO READ: GMC Conducts Eviction Drive Against Roadside Encroachments in Mathgharia's Islam Nagar The agitating students have demanded immediate intervention from the university authorities,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees and Dearness Relief (DR) for pensioners, raising the rate from 58% to 60%. ALSO READ: Assam Braveheart Awarded Shaurya Chakra for Saving Eight Soldiers During Manipur Ambush Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the decision on Tuesday, June 9, stating…
GUWAHATI: Assam's Dhurba Jyoti Dutta has been awarded the prestigious Shaurya Chakra for displaying exceptional courage and presence of mind during an ambush in Manipur that saved the lives of eight fellow soldiers. ALSO READ: Assam Army Officer Awarded Shaurya Chakra for Gallantry in Counter-Terror Operation President Droupadi Murmu presented the gallantry award to Rifleman…
GUWAHATI: Assam-born Army officer Major Bhargav Kalita has been awarded the Shaurya Chakra, one of India's highest peacetime gallantry honours, for displaying exceptional courage and leadership during counter-terrorism operations. ALSO READ: Arya Nagar Incident Was an Extortion Case, Not Assamese-Bihari Clash: Guwahati Police According to a press release, Major Kalita, serving with the The Kumaon…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 8, reiterated the state government's commitment to improving healthcare access for tea garden workers and their families, highlighting a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering medical infrastructure in tea-growing regions. ALSO READ: Assam Fishery Recruitment Scam: CID Conducts Late-Night Raid at MLA Ramakanta Deuri’s Home In…
GUWAHATI: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Sunday night, June 7, conducted a search operation at the residence of BJP MLA Ramakanta Deuri in Assam's Morigaon district as part of its investigation into the alleged Assam Fishery Development Corporation recruitment scam. ALSO READ: Portfolio Distribution for Assam Council of Ministers Announced by CM Sarma The raid…
GUWAHATI: Portfolio allocation for the members of the Assam Council of Ministers was announced on Monday, June 8, following the approval of the Governor of Assam. ALSO READ: EU Delegation Arrives in Assam to Explore Investment Opportunities and Strengthen Northeast Partnerships Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the details through a post on X, outlining the…
GUWAHATI: A high-level delegation from the European Union (EU), led by EU Ambassador to India Herve Delphin, arrived in Assam on Monday, June 8, for a two-day visit focused on enhancing economic cooperation and exploring investment opportunities in Northeast India. ALSO READ: Three Conservation Initiatives Undertaken at Manas Tiger Reserve, Including Pygmy Hog Release and Grassland…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 8, announced that portfolios will be allocated to the newly inducted ministers on Monday, enabling the expanded Cabinet to begin functioning in full capacity. ALSO READ: Southwest Monsoon Advances Further Into Assam, More Rain Likely: IMD In a post on X, Sarma said, “Today, we…
