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GUWAHATI: The seasonal surge of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has triggered intense debate in the Assam Legislative Assembly. Responding to a query by Opposition MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Health Minister Ashok Singhal confirmed that 147 cases and 10 deaths have been officially reported so far in 2026. ALSO READ: CCTV Footage Reignites National Debate on School…
GUWAHATI: The old Saraighat Bridge over the river Brahmaputra will remain completely closed to all vehicular movement for two months starting July 13, as N.F. Railway authorities undertake repair and restoration works on the bridge, Assam Police said in a press advisory. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Ganeshguri Flyover Should Honour Terror Victims, Not Personalities: Assam CM…
GUWAHATI: Amid the controversy surrounding the removal of a portrait depicting singer Zubeen Garg at the Ganeshguri flyover, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 10, said the issue was not about any individual but about the historical significance of the location. ALSO READ: "Zubeen's Portrait Can Be Painted, But Not In Che…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, July 10, clarified that the government did not order the removal of the mural that was believed to depict singer Zubeen Garg. ALSO READ: Assam to Introduce Green Cess on Polluting Industries and Activities Addressing the controversy, Sarma said the two painters who erased the artwork…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has announced an allocation of ₹500 crore over the next five years to accelerate infrastructure development in the Second State Capital Region (SCR)-Dibrugarh, according to the Assam Budget 2026–27 presented in the state assembly on Friday, July 10. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: New Government Press Branch to be Set Up in…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced the establishment of a new Assam Government Press branch in Lakhimpur, as part of efforts to expand the state's printing and public communication infrastructure, according to the state budget presented in the assembly. ALSO READ: Social Media Alert Leads to Rescue of Mother and Four-Month-Old Infant in Guwahati The…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Budget for 2026–27 lays out an expansive and politically calibrated roadmap that blends welfare commitments with an ambitious push toward economic transformation. With a strong emphasis on entrepreneurship, infrastructure expansion, cultural identity, and emerging sectors such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence, the government has attempted to present a vision of Assam…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed an allocation of ₹2,579 crore to the Power Department, as part of a broader push to strengthen the state's electricity infrastructure, according to budget documents presented in the state assembly. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: Bihu in Delhi, Films on Lachit Barphukan and Kushal Konwar Among Key Cultural Announcements The…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has announced plans to seek UNESCO recognition for key heritage sites and cultural treasures of the state as part of its efforts to preserve and promote Assam's rich legacy. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: Bihu in Delhi, Films on Lachit Barphukan and Kushal Konwar Among Key Cultural Announcements Finance Minister Jayanta Malla…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has unveiled a series of cultural initiatives in the Assam Budget 2026 aimed at showcasing the state's heritage on a national platform and preserving the legacy of its iconic figures. ALSO READ: Assam Budget Puts Spotlight on 'Assam Made Liquor' Amid Excise Overhaul As part of the announcements, the government will…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has placed fresh emphasis on regulating and promoting the state's liquor sector in its 2026 budget, with the introduction of 'Assam Made Liquor' emerging as a key highlight of the Excise Department's roadmap for the year. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: Convicted Persons to Be Barred from Availing Government Welfare Schemes The…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed to bar individuals convicted under any criminal law from availing benefits under government welfare schemes. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: ₹8.44 Crore Muga Silk Tourism Park at Dhakuakhana, ₹10 Crore Spun Mill Approved for Dhemaji The announcement was made by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah while presenting the Assam Budget…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced plans to conduct a feasibility study for integrating a metro rail system over or alongside the Guwahati Ring Road, as part of efforts to ease congestion in the city and encourage urban expansion beyond the ring road corridor, with a particular focus on satellite towns. ALSO READ: Assam to…
GUWAHATI: While addressing the budget session of Assam Assembly Finance Minister Jayanta Balla Baruah announced that the Assam government has approved the procurement and installation of a proton therapy machine worth 550 crore at the State Cancer Institute, Gauhati Medical College Hospital (GMCH). Once operational, it will be the first proton therapy unit in…
GUWAHATI: Aiming to take Assamese cuisine across India, the Assam government proposed to establish authentic Assamese food outlets in the capital city of every state and Union Territory. ALSO READ: Overhead Power Cables to Gradually Disappear from Guwahati Roads as Govt Announces ₹2,500 Crore Plan “Our Government proposes to encourage entrepreneurs to establish authentic Assamese…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed the establishment of 5-star hotels at Umrangso, Haflong and Manas as part of its efforts to strengthen tourism infrastructure and increase tourist footfall across the state. ALSO READ: Assam Introduces Two-Week Paternity Leave & Enhanced Social Welfare Benefits For Govt Employees Presenting the Budget for 2026-27 on Friday, July…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has announced a series of employee welfare measures in the 2026–27 Budget, including the introduction of paternity leave, expansion of family pension benefits and extension of paid maternity leave to employees of government societies and public sector undertakings (PSUs). ALSO READ: Assam Govt. Proposes Incentives to Matcha Tea Producers Presenting the…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed to provide incentives to matcha tea producers as part of its 2026–27 Budget, aiming to strengthen the state's presence in the premium tea market. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: ₹2,100 Crore Allocated for Land Acquisition for Satellite City Around Guwahati Airport Presenting the Budget in the Assam Legislative Assembly on…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government, in the Budget for 2026-27, proposed the development of an Aerotropolis around the Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: Polygamy May Cost Men Welfare Benefits, Government Jobs Presenting the Budget, Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said the new bridge over Brahmaputra near the airport at Palashbari-Suwalkuchi will give further…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed to bar men practising polygamy from availing benefits under government welfare schemes as part of its efforts to promote women's empowerment and gender justice. ALSO READ: Assam Budget: Govt to Discontinue Scooter Scheme for Meritorious Students from Next Academic Year Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced the proposal while…
