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GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet has approved a policy requiring police verification of candidates appointed to government service, with the verification to be completed within six months of their appointment. ALSO READ: Assam Approves ₹450 Crore for BTC, Aadhaar Relaxation for Moran and Matak Communities, Agri Tax Relief The verification will cover the candidates’ character, antecedents,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet approved the release of ₹450 crore to the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) as the first instalment of the SOPD-G fund for 2026-27 to undertake developmental works. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Revises CM-FLIGHT Payment Structure, Approves ₹118.58 Crore for Jibon Prerana The Cabinet meeting was held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Dispur…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet, at a meeting held on Tuesday, August 11, has approved a revised payment structure under the Chief Minister’s Foreign Language Initiative for Global Human Talent (CM-FLIGHT), along with a ₹118.58-crore budget provision for the Chief Minister’s Jibon Prerana Scheme and priority rural development works under VB-G RAM G. ALSO READ: Air…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Commission for Women (ASCW) on Tuesday, August 11, launched a dedicated mobile application to enable women across the state to register complaints and seek assistance online without visiting the commission's office. ALSO READ: How Delhi Plans to Keep Monkeys Away During Badminton World Championships The application was launched by Assam Women…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Health Department has intensified disease surveillance and preventive healthcare measures in flood-affected areas, with 3,103 medical camps providing free treatment and medicines to 2,06,442 people so far. ALSO READ: 50th Ganesh Puja Celebration to Be Held at Central Gotanagar in Guwahati’s Maligaon Addressing a press conference in Guwahati on Tuesday, August 11, Health…
GUWAHATI: In a major anti-drug operation, Assam Police recently seized 8.2 kg of morphine valued at around ₹13 crore from a concealed chamber inside a vehicle's fuel tank at Badarpur Ghat. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Athgaon Ganesh Mandir to Build Lord Ganesha Shaped Pandal for Chaturthi The operation was jointly conducted by Cachar Police, Sribhumi Police…
GUWAHATI: Sontoli OP under Kamrup Police conducted an anti-narcotics operation at Goroimari Bilorjan based on credible information, leading to the arrest of a man allegedly involved in drug trafficking. ALSO READ: Jharkhand Students March to Assembly as Recruitment Exam Protest Enters Day 17 The accused was identified as Foridul Islam, 28, son of Surat Jamal…
GUWAHATI: The Supreme Court on Monday, August 10, directed the Union Government and the Assam government to file their replies in a batch of petitions concerning the issuance of National Register of Citizens (NRC) Identity Cards to people included in the final NRC list published in August 2019. ALSO READ: Assam Swimmer Kasturi Gogoi Wins…
GUWAHATI: Assam recorded over 90.55 lakh domestic tourist visits and 33,858 foreign tourist visits in 2025, according to data presented by the Ministry of Tourism in the Lok Sabha on Monday, August 10. ALSO READ: Assam Christian Forum Warns FCRA Amendment Could Deal "Death Knell" to NGO Welfare Work The figures were provided in response…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Christian Forum has urged the central government to reconsider provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, warning that the proposed legislation could severely affect decades of welfare work carried out by NGOs and Christian institutions across the Northeast. ALSO READ: India Donates Five Peafowl to UN Geneva, Reviving Old Tradition…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has resumed the distribution of subsidised masur dal and sugar to ration card holders through Fair Price Shops across the state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. ALSO READ: Indian Man Arrested In Germany After Girlfriend Found Dead In Arizona Under the scheme, masur dal is being sold at ₹70 per…
Directors of civil services coaching institute SPM IAS Academy met Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on August 8 and contributed to the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund for people affected by the ongoing floods in the state. The contribution was made to support flood-affected families and communities across Assam. The institute said the initiative…
GUWAHATI: The flood situation in Assam remained critical on Monday, August 10, as the death toll reached 100 with two more flood-related deaths reported, while nearly 1.4 lakh people continued to reel under the impact of the deluge across seven districts, according to the latest bulletin issued by the Assam State Disaster Management Authority…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has ordered a major reshuffle in the state police department, transferring and reassigning a large number of IPS and APS officers across various senior positions, including IG, DIG and SSP-level posts. ALSO READ: NEUFC Beat Karbi Anglong Morning Star 4-1 in Durand Cup at Guwahati's Sarusajai > Ratna Singha, IPS, Deputy…
GUWAHATI: Assam is likely to receive heavy rainfall over the coming days, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting isolated heavy rain until August 12 and isolated very heavy rain on August 13 and 14. ALSO READ: Manipur’s Ariha Pangambam Becomes First Indian to Win Gold at Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships In its August 8…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, August 8, said the state government will send a proposal to the Centre in New Delhi within the next two months, seeking to reduce the Eco-Sensitive Zone (ESZ) around Kaziranga National Park from the existing 10 km to 1 km. ALSO READ: Guwahati's Bhaskarnagar to Witness 'Xopunor…
NBFC company Satin Creditcare Network has launched a ₹1 crore flood relief initiative in Assam to support around 15,000 families affected by floods in Upper Assam districts. A fleet of 15 vehicles carrying relief materials was flagged off on Thursday, August 6, marking the beginning of the distribution drive. The programme will cover nearly…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday August 6 expressed concern over the declining interest among students in pursuing Science, saying the growing preference for Arts over Science could have long-term consequences for the state's development and employment landscape. ALSO READ: Indian Chess Star R Praggnanandhaa Wins Saint Louis Title Speaking at the…
GUWAHATI: Four awardees from Assam were honoured by President Droupadi Murmu during the National Handloom Day celebrations held on August 7, with the state securing two Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and two National Handloom Awards. ALSO READ: Assam Opens Campaign with Gold at 42nd Sub Junior National Aquatic Championships The Sant Kabir Handloom Awards, the…
GUWAHATI: Assam made a winning start at the 42nd Sub Junior National Aquatic Championships 2026, with swimmer Kasturi Gogoi clinching the state's first gold medal at the national meet being held in Jaipur, Rajasthan. ALSO READ: Assam SRD Teachers Announce Indefinite Sit-in in Guwahati from August 12 Over Salary Disbursement Row The championship, which began…
