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GUWAHATI: Assam has recorded a decline in child marriage rates over the past few years, according to the latest National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) 2023-2024 data, although the State continues to remain above the national average. ALSO READ: Northeast’s Alcohol Divide: Men Consume Far More Than Women, Assam Records Marginal Decline, NFHS Data Reveals As…
GUWAHATI: Assam has recorded a decline in tobacco consumption among both men and women over the past few years, according to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS) 2023-2024 data, although the State continues to report a significant share of tobacco users among adults aged 15 years and above. ALSO READ: Missing Youth Found at…
GUWAHATI: Assam is set to strengthen its global economic and innovation partnerships through the launch of the European Blue Valley Cluster initiative, a collaborative India–European Union effort aimed at promoting sustainable livelihoods, entrepreneurship and inclusive growth across key sectors in the State. ALSO READ: India Revises Visa Rules, Foreigners Must Register Before 180-Day Stay Limit…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted hot and humid weather conditions across several parts of Assam over the next 48 hours, with temperatures expected to remain significantly above normal levels. ALSO READ: CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets Vice President to Discuss State’s Growth, Seeks Support for ‘Viksit Assam’ In a press release issued by…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 1, met Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan at the VP Enclave in New Delhi and briefed him on the state’s ongoing development initiatives and future growth plans. ALSO READ: AASU Leader Killed, Cousin Critically Injured in Attack at Assam’s Nalbari; Accused Dies in Police Encounter Sharing…
GUWAHATI: The administration of Arunachal Pradesh’s Longding district has imposed a temporary ban on the import and movement of pigs and pork products from Assam’s Tinsukia district after an outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) was confirmed in the neighbouring region. ALSO READ: Rare Dragonfly Species Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh After More Than 100 Years In…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 1, held a detailed discussion with Union Labour and Employment as well as Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on strengthening sports infrastructure in the state and improving welfare measures for workers. ALSO READ: Assam Focuses on Trade and Tourism Linkages Under Act East Policy:…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has temporarily suspended the “Affordable Price Pulses, Sugar and Salt Scheme” from June 2026 due to the ongoing vote-on-account budget arrangement, chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced through a post on X on Monday, June 1. ALSO READ: 26 Drug Peddlers Caught, Illegal Cannabis Destroyed in Guwahati Railway Corridor Sweep In…
GUWAHATI: A former Project Director of the Assam Fishery Development Corporation Ltd. (AFDCL) was arrested in Odisha on Saturday, May 30, in connection with an ongoing probe into the alleged misappropriation of government funds in the state-run corporation. ALSO READ: Election Commission Begins Electoral Roll Revision in 4 States Under SIR Revision Phase III Padma…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday, May 31, held discussions with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi, focusing on expanding Assam’s role in India’s Act East Policy and strengthening trade and tourism links with Southeast Asia. ALSO READ: Defence Manufacturing Push for Assam Taken Up in High-Level Meeting The meeting,…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s push to emerge as a defence manufacturing hub figured prominently in a meeting between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday, May 31. ALSO READ: Decomposed Tiger Carcass Found in Kaziranga Range, Kohora; Cause of Death Unclear The Chief Minister said the discussions focused on positioning Assam as…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Council of Ministers will be expanded on June 5, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Sunday, May 31, setting the stage for the induction of several MLAs into the BJP-led NDA government's ministry. ALSO READ: ₹39.08-Crore IIM Guwahati Academic Block 80% Complete; Academic Session to Begin July 20 Announcing the decision…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government has stepped up security and administrative preparations for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled on June 21, with over 43,000 candidates set to appear at 88 centres across 17 examination districts. ALSO READ: Assam CM, Railway Minister Review 1,300-km Track Expansion, 50 Station Upgrades Reviewing the State's preparedness, Chief Secretary Dr. Ravi…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 30, met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and reviewed major railway infrastructure projects in the state, including over 1,300 km of track expansion and the redevelopment of more than 50 stations under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme. ALSO READ: GMC Removes Illegal Roadside Encroachments in…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has intensified preparations for the NEET-UG 2026 re-examination scheduled to be held on June 21, with senior officials directed to ensure a secure, transparent and student-friendly examination process across the State. ALSO READ: Man Arrested for Theft at Under-Construction Building in Guwahati; Stolen Items Recovered Sharing details on X on Saturday,…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly Secretariat has terminated the contractual re-employment of 12 retired officers and employees serving in various departments of the Assembly. ALSO READ: Kaziranga Records Highest-Ever Tourist Footfall, Assam CM Highlights Conservation Success An official order issued by the Secretariat on Friday, May 29, stated that the services of the re-employed personnel had…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve has witnessed its highest-ever tourist footfall, with visitor numbers crossing 4.68 lakh during 2025–26, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, May 29. ALSO READ: Three Dead, One Critical After Falling Into Septic Tank in Assam’s Goalpara Sharing the details in a series of posts on X,…
GUWAHATI: A three-day training programme for District and Charge Level Census Functionaries on Census 2027 is currently being conducted simultaneously across 15 districts of Assam. ALSO READ: Assam Police Seize 60,000 YABA Tablets Worth ₹18 Crore in Cachar The training focuses on Phase 1 of Census 2027 — the House Listing and Housing Census (HLO) —…
GUWAHATI: The Assam-Meghalaya boundary demarcation process and other key inter-state issues were discussed during a high-level meeting between the governments of the two neighbouring states, with both sides agreeing to expedite efforts towards a lasting solution. ALSO READ: BCCI Bans Smart Sunglasses in IPL Over Anti-Corruption Concerns A Meghalaya delegation led by Chief Minister Conrad…
GUWAHATI: In a major anti-narcotics operation, Cachar Police intercepted a vehicle during naka checking and seized 60,000 YABA tablets valued at approximately ₹18 crore in the black market. ALSO READ: Zubeen Garg Death Case: Gauhati High Court Rejects Shyamkanu Mahanta’s Bail Plea Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared details of the operation on X,…
