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GUWAHATI: The Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission(ASRLM), under the Panchayat and Rural Development Department, will observe the International Day of Yoga on Sunday, June 21 across the state in collaboration with the Department of AYUSH, Government of Assam, with active participation from Self-Help Group (SHG) members. ALSO READ: No AI-Generated Content Found, Says DCP Central;…
School bags light, NEP heavy: Can Assam carry the weight of education reform? By all appearances, Assam's education department has launched yet another compliance drive. Circulars have been issued. Inspectors have been activated. Schools have been warned. The latest directive from the Inspector of Schools, Kamrup (Metro), marked "Most Urgent", instructs institutions to ensure…
GUWAHATI: The National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, has said there has been no unusual increase in Japanese Encephalitis (JE) cases or deaths in the state this year, while urging media organisations to accurately distinguish between JE and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) in their reporting. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Rolls Out Fourth-Year Undergraduate Programme Guidelines In…
GUWAHATI: Assam is ramping up investments in its power transmission infrastructure with plans to add new substations, expand grid capacity and strengthen transmission networks as part of efforts to improve electricity supply across the state. ALSO READ: Assam to Get Drone-Powered Mail Delivery Services Across 40 Remote Locations According to figures posted by Himanta Biswa…
GUWAHATI: In a major step towards modernising postal services in remote regions, India Post has partnered with drone logistics company Skye Air Mobility to transport mail bags across difficult terrains in Assam and Himachal Pradesh through what is being described as India's largest postal drone network. ALSO READ: BIS Raids Guwahati Hallmarking Centre, Seizes Fake…
GUWAHATI: As Assam prepares to host international delegates and dignitaries, the state government has announced plans to transform the route from Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport to Dharapur into a vibrant cultural corridor showcasing the state's rich heritage and traditions. ALSO READ: Karbi and Rabha Councils Formally Constituted as Members Take Oath in Guwahati Sharing…
GUWAHATI: Assam Police have seized narcotic substances worth an estimated ₹14.5 crore in a series of successful anti-drug operations carried out in Sribhumi and Nagaon districts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Thursday, June 18. ALSO READ: Zubeen Garg Mural Row: Artist to Repaint Portrait at Ganeshguri as GMC Denies Role in Removal According…
GUWAHATI: Assam is moving ahead with plans to establish a comprehensive semiconductor manufacturing and innovation ecosystem, with the state government holding discussions with representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on the proposed Assam Semiconductor Ecosystem on Manufacturing and Innovation (A-SEMI) initiative. ALSO READ: Assam Announces Winners of Bishnu Rabha, Sati Sadhani and Ajan…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the recipients of its prestigious state awards, recognising distinguished contributions to the fields of culture, literature and the arts. The awards will be conferred on June 20 in Guwahati as part of the observance of Bishnu Rabha Divas. ALSO READ: Karbi Anglong Leader Habbey Teron Named Candidate for Assam…
GUWAHATI: Dr. Habbey Teron, MLA from the newly created Amri (ST) constituency, was on Thursday, June 18, announced as the NDA's candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. ALSO READ: Footpath Vendors Evicted from Guwahati’s Zoo Road, RG Baruah Road Amid Cleanup Drive A medical professional by training, Dr. Teron…
GUWAHATI: The Assam STF and State GST Department have arrested eight persons in connection with an alleged fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) fraud involving more than ₹47 crore during coordinated operations in Guwahati, Bihar and West Bengal. ALSO READ: Telegram Temporarily Restricted in India Until June 22 Ahead of NEET (UG) 2026 Re-Exam According to…
GUWAHATI: A man was found dead at Sewali Path in Guwahati’s Hatigaon area on June 15, Monday, a police official from Hatigaon PS said. ALSO READ: Assam: Gas Leak in ONGC Pipeline at Sivasagar Brought Under Control, Says Official The police said they suspect that the death may have occurred around three days ago. “The…
GUWAHATI: A gas leak from an ONGC pipeline at Silakuti Bhakat Gaon under Nazira in Assam's Sivasagar district was brought under control on Monday, June 15, shortly after it was reported. ALSO READ: Authorities to Identify and Remove Ageing, Dead Trees Across Guwahati After Kalipur Fatality According to an ONGC official, immediate measures were taken…
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…
