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GUWAHATI: The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Sunday night, June 7, conducted a search operation at the residence of BJP MLA Ramakanta Deuri in Assam's Morigaon district as part of its investigation into the alleged Assam Fishery Development Corporation recruitment scam. ALSO READ: Portfolio Distribution for Assam Council of Ministers Announced by CM Sarma The raid…
GUWAHATI: Portfolio allocation for the members of the Assam Council of Ministers was announced on Monday, June 8, following the approval of the Governor of Assam. ALSO READ: EU Delegation Arrives in Assam to Explore Investment Opportunities and Strengthen Northeast Partnerships Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the details through a post on X, outlining the…
GUWAHATI: A high-level delegation from the European Union (EU), led by EU Ambassador to India Herve Delphin, arrived in Assam on Monday, June 8, for a two-day visit focused on enhancing economic cooperation and exploring investment opportunities in Northeast India. ALSO READ: Three Conservation Initiatives Undertaken at Manas Tiger Reserve, Including Pygmy Hog Release and Grassland…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday, June 8, announced that portfolios will be allocated to the newly inducted ministers on Monday, enabling the expanded Cabinet to begin functioning in full capacity. ALSO READ: Southwest Monsoon Advances Further Into Assam, More Rain Likely: IMD In a post on X, Sarma said, “Today, we…
GUWAHATI: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported further advancement of the Southwest Monsoon, with the seasonal rains covering additional parts of Northeast India and the Bay of Bengal region. ALSO READ: At Least Three Dead After 7.8 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Philippines According to the IMD, the Southwest Monsoon advanced on June 7 into…
GUWAHATI: The written examination for the Special Assam Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) 2026 for Lower Primary (LP) and Upper Primary (UP) levels will be held on June 28 for candidates of Bodo, Garo, Manipuri and Hmar mediums, according to an official notification issued by the authorities. ALSO READ: Assam Assigns Guardian District Portfolios to Ministers; District-Wise…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government on Sunday, June 7, assigned Guardian District responsibilities to ministers, designating them to oversee development works, monitor the implementation of government schemes and coordinate with district administrations across the state. ALSO READ: Domestic LPG Prices Remain Among Lowest Globally Despite Rising Import Costs: Centre Announcing the allocations in a post on…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Higher Education Department has made Aadhaar details and Aadhaar-linked bank accounts mandatory for students seeking benefits under various government welfare schemes administered by the department. ALSO READ: Assam Cabinet Approves 2% DA Hike, Declares Dibrugarh as Second State Capital Region In an official communication issued by the Director of Higher Education, Assam on…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Friday, June 5, approved a series of key decisions, including a 2% increase in Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) for state government employees and pensioners, the declaration of Dibrugarh as the state's second capital region, and an enhancement of MLA Local…
GUWAHATI: As countries around the world struggle to halt deforestation and meet climate targets, Kamrup Metropolitan is facing its own environmental challenge; the gradual loss of forest cover amid rapid urban expansion. ALSO READ: Assam Achieves 1.2 Crore Saplings Milestone in 8 Hours; CM Sarma Praises Women's Efforts According to Global Forest Watch, Assam recorded…
GUWAHATI: Assam marked World Environment Day with a landmark environmental initiative, planting more than 1.2 crore saplings across the state in a little over eight hours, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday, June 5. ALSO READ: Ashok Singhal, Pijush Hazarika Among 12 Ministers Named for Assam Cabinet Expansion Taking to social media platform X,…
GUWAHATI: Twelve MLAs were sworn in as ministers in the Assam Cabinet on Thursday, June 5, at a ceremony held at the Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir in Guwahati. The oath-taking ceremony was administered in the presence of Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. ALSO READ: Assam: Two Orphaned Asiatic Black Bear…
GUWAHATI: Two orphaned Asiatic black bear cubs have been successfully released into the wild at Dehing Patkai National Park after undergoing months of rehabilitation and care at the Centre for Wildlife Rehabilitation and Conservation (CWRC) in Kaziranga. ALSO READ: Shreyas Iyer Set to Replace Suryakumar Yadav as India’s T20 Captain: Reports According to a post…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is set to expand his Council of Ministers, with 12 Members of the Assam Legislative Assembly scheduled to be sworn in as Cabinet Ministers on June 5, 2026. ALSO READ: Kamrup Issues Prohibitory Order on River Activities During Monsoon; Bathing, Swimming Banned According to a notification posted on…
GUWAHATI: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) is set to implement the Cell Broadcast System (CBS), a next-generation public warning platform developed by the Government of India to deliver emergency alerts directly to mobile phones during disasters. ALSO READ: 1 Crore Trees to Be Planted Across Assam by 35 Lakh Women on World Environment Day…
GUWAHATI: Marking World Environment Day, Assam is set to witness one of its largest community-led plantation campaigns, with around 35 lakh women expected to plant 1 crore saplings across the state. ALSO READ: BBC Features Assam’s Bagurumba Dance Scene Among 2026’s Most Striking Images The initiative is being led by members of Self-Help Groups (SHGs),…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has proposed projects worth ₹59.25 crore for the 2026-27 financial year under Article 275(1) of the Constitution, focusing on improving educational infrastructure, livelihoods and socio-economic development in tribal areas across the state. ALSO READ: Food Safety Team Seizes Chemically Ripened Mangoes in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazaar; Stock Destroyed According to Chief Secretary…
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Tea Auction Centre (GTAC) has recorded another round of high-value tea sales, with premium teas from Assam estates fetching record prices and highlighting strong demand for quality offerings in the auction market. ALSO READ: NHAI Undertakes Pothole Repair, Pavement Maintenance Work on NH-27 Stretch Near Guwahati According to the Guwahati Tea Auction…
GUWAHATI: Senior Congress leader and six-time legislator Wazed Ali Choudhury was officially accorded the status of Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly on Tuesday, June 4. ALSO READ: Six, Including Two Juveniles, Arrested for Repeated Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl in Assam's Majuli The announcement was made by the Assam Legislative Assembly,…
GUWAHATI: Recent data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023–24) points to a notable social improvement trend in Assam, marked by higher female education levels and a sharp decline in adolescent motherhood and pregnancy rates. ALSO READ: Garbage Transit Point Opposite Regional Dental College Raises Hygiene Concerns in Guwahati The survey shows that the…
