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GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, July 5, clarified that there is no proposal to discontinue the use of the Bodo language in the proceedings or any other official business of the Assam Legislative Assembly. ALSO READ: IMD Issues Yellow Heat Wave Alert for 30 Assam Districts as Temperatures Rise In…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday, July 5, issued a Yellow Alert for heat wave conditions in 30 districts of Assam, warning of above-normal temperatures and hot, humid weather over the next two days. ALSO READ: Kaziranga's Veteran Patrol Elephant Joymala Dies After 34 Years of Service According to an IMD press release,…
GUWAHATI: A Forester-II of the Jorhat Forest Division has been placed under suspension after a purported phone conversation allegedly revealing misconduct went viral on social media. ALSO READ: Four Drug Peddlers Arrested in Separate Heroin Seizures in Guwahati According to an office order issued by the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Jorhat Division, Forester-II Montu…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government on Saturday, July 4, reviewed the GIS-based Comprehensive Drainage Master Plan for Guwahati and the Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Bahini-Bharalu Basin as part of its efforts to tackle the city's recurring waterlogging problem. ALSO READ: Flood Situation Improves in Assam, Only Dhemaji Remains Affected The review meeting, chaired by…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam has improved significantly, with only Dhemaji district remaining affected as floodwaters receded across the state, according to the latest flood bulletin. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Arrest Repeat Offender in Armed Extortion Case, Seize Massive Arms Cache While seven districts- Dhemaji, Nalbari, Dibrugarh, Chirang, Lakhimpur, Kokrajhar and Biswanath- were affected…
GUWAHATI: Assam has added a new chapter to its rich tea legacy by becoming the first state in India to commercially produce Matcha tea. ALSO READ: 3,750 Kg Banned Single-Use Plastic Items Seized In Guwahati’s Machkhowa Area On July 3, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the development in a post on X, announcing…
GUWAHATI: In a major crackdown on narcotics trafficking in the Northeast, Assam Rifles under Spear Corps, acting jointly with the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) Agartala, seized 55,626 bottles of illegal Codeine-based cough syrup worth approximately ₹1.27 crore at Agartala Railway Station in Tripura. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Introduces School-Based Initiative for Girls’ Health and Menstrual…
GUWAHATI: As many as 18 armwrestlers from Assam will be part of the Indian contingent for the World Armwrestling and Para Armwrestling Championships, set to be held in New Delhi later this year. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Loses iPhone 16 Pro After Buyer's ₹69,000 Cheque Bounces The Assam armwrestlers named in the Indian contingent are…
GUWAHATI: Assam is aiming to significantly expand its fisheries and dairy sectors, with plans to boost fish production, promote exports and strengthen dairy infrastructure following high-level discussions between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh, popularly known as Lalan Singh, in New Delhi on Thursday,…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, July 2, met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju at his official residence in New Delhi to discuss flood relief, rehabilitation and recovery efforts in Assam. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Hold Junior Girls Football Team Selection Trials on July 5 for Inter-District Championship Sharing details of the meeting…
GUWAHATI: The Red Shield Division, under the aegis of the Spear Corps, organised a security conference at Laipuli on Wednesday, July 1, as part of its ongoing Military-Civil Fusion initiative to strengthen security preparedness ahead of the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. ALSO READ: Opposition Steps Up Pressure Over Guwahati's Maharaja Prithu Flyover Accidents, Seeks Probe…
GUWAHATI: Flood conditions persisted in Assam on Wednesday, June 1, with 46,938 people affected across six districts, while the Brahmaputra at Neamatighat and the Disang at Nanglamuraghat continued to flow above the danger level. ALSO READ: High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes to Visit States and UTs for Ground-Level Assessment According to the latest flood bulletin,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat has released the provisional programme of business for the Budget Session of the Sixteenth Assam Legislative Assembly, which will commence on July 6 and continue till July 31, 2026, with recesses and holidays scheduled during the session. ALSO READ: Meghalaya Pollution Board Clears Byrnihat Ethanol Plant of Pollution Charges,…
GUWAHATI: Japan Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae, who is arriving in New Delhi on Wednesday evening, July 1, on a three-day official visit, identified Assam as a key pillar in Japan's vision to strengthen connectivity across Northeast India and provide the region with improved access to the sea through Bangladesh, underscoring the state's growing strategic…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State School Education Board has made re-admission in Class X mandatory for students who failed the HSLC Examination 2026 and intend to continue their studies. ALSO READ: Major Tax, Banking and Service Rule Changes Take Effect across India From July 1 According to a notification issued by the board, such students will…
GUWAHATI: Assam has secured the third spot among states across the country in the implementation of the new criminal laws, according to the latest assessment by the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, marking two years since the legislations replaced the colonial-era legal framework. ALSO READ: Indian Army Facilitates Pilgrimage to Arunachal Pradesh's Kepang La Under…
GUWAHATI: Assam Rifles personnel promptly responded to a road accident on June 30, 2026, in which a civilian vehicle fell off the road approximately 300 metres short of Zochachhua Bridge towards Zorinpui in Lawngtlai District, Mizoram, with a recovery operation launched at the site immediately. ALSO READ: Assam Forest Ministry Launches Statewide Crackdown on Illegal…
GUWAHATI: Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Tuesday announced a statewide mission to identify, seize and permanently shut down all illegal sawmills operating across the state, warning that strict departmental action will be taken against officials who fail to act against such operations within their jurisdictions. ALSO READ: GMC Carries Out Eviction Drive at Six…
GUWAHATI: Two more medical institutions in Assam have secured NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers) certification, taking the state closer to its goal of standardised test facilities across all medical colleges. ALSO READ: Assam: Twin Eviction Drives Remove Railway Encroachment in Sonari, Reclaim Government Land in Sribhumi The Chief Minister said Silchar…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Election Commission (ASEC) on Tuesday, June 30, issued a notification initiating the preparation and publication of electoral rolls for the forthcoming general elections to the Mising Autonomous Council (MAC). ALSO READ: 22-Year-Old Labourer Killed After Concrete Roof Collapses During Construction Work in Assam's Sivasagar According to the notification, the electoral roll…
