Assam Temporarily Suspends Affordable Pulses, Sugar and Salt Scheme From June

  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…

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Ninth Arrest in Assam Fishery Fund Scam; Former AFDCL Project Director Held

  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…

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Assam Focuses on Trade and Tourism Linkages Under Act East Policy: CM Meets EAM Jaishankar

  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,…

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Defence Manufacturing Push for Assam Taken Up in High-Level 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…

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Assam Cabinet Expansion on June 5, Announces Himanta Biswa Sarma

  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…

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Assam Tightens Security Ahead of NEET-UG Re-Examination; Over 43,000 Candidates to Appear

  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…

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Assam CM, Railway Minister Review 1,300-km Track Expansion, 50 Station Upgrades

  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…

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Assam Reviews Preparations for NEET-UG 2026 Re-Examination Across 88 Centres

  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,…

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Assam Assembly Overhaul Begins as Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass Removes 12 Re-Employed Staff

  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…

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Kaziranga Records Highest-Ever Tourist Footfall, Assam CM Highlights Conservation Success

  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,…

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Assam Begins District-Level Training for Census 2027 Functionaries

  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) —…

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Assam, Meghalaya Hold Talks in Guwahati on Boundary Demarcation, Other Inter-State Issues

  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…

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Assam Police Seize 60,000 YABA Tablets Worth ₹18 Crore in Cachar

  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,…

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Assam: African Swine Fever Outbreak Declared in Tinsukia’s Doomdooma, Pork Sale Banned for 30 Days

  GUWAHATI: The Tinsukia District Administration has imposed strict restrictions in parts of Doomdooma Co-District following the detection of African Swine Fever (ASF) in Uttar Rangpuria village under Kakopothar. ALSO READ: ED Busts Illegal IPL Betting Racket in Assam; ₹13 Lakh Cash, Luxury Vehicles Seized According to an official order issued on Tuesday, May 26, Uttar Rangpuria…

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Assam Govt Reshuffles Senior Bureaucracy, Issues Key Transfers and Promotions

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government has carried out a major bureaucratic reshuffle involving several senior ACS officers and Public Works Department officials, issuing multiple transfer and promotion orders. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Places ACS Officer Under Suspension over Bribery Case According to notifications issued by the Personnel Department, ACS officer Tapan Kumar Gohain, Registrar of Assam…

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Assam Govt Places ACS Officer Under Suspension over Bribery Case

  GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Thursday, May 28, suspended ACS officer Lachit Kumar Das, Additional Secretary to the Revenue & Disaster Management Department and Additional Director of Land Records, following his arrest in a bribery case.  ALSO READ: ED Busts Illegal IPL Betting Racket in Assam; ₹13 Lakh Cash, Luxury Vehicles Seized According to an…

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ED Busts Illegal IPL Betting Racket in Assam; ₹13 Lakh Cash, Luxury Vehicles Seized

  GUWAHATI: The Directorate of Enforcement (ED), Guwahati Zonal Office, has conducted multiple search operations in connection with a large-scale illegal IPL cricket betting racket and money laundering case linked to proceeds generated from the operation. ALSO READ: GMC Intensifies Eviction Drive in Guwahati’s Fancy Bazaar to Ease Traffic Congestion According to an official press release issued…

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Assam Passes UCC Bill Amid Opposition Protest, Becomes First Northeast State and Third in India

  GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, May 27, passed the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill, 2026, making Assam the first state in the Northeast and the third BJP-ruled state after Uttarakhand and Gujarat to move ahead with the legislation. ALSO READ: Assam Tea Creates New Record as Deckiajuli Tea Sells for ₹800/Kg at Guwahati Auction…

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Assam Tea Creates New Record as Deckiajuli Tea Sells for ₹800/Kg at Guwahati Auction

  GUWAHATI: Assam’s globally renowned tea industry has achieved yet another milestone, with Deckiajuli Tea setting a new benchmark at the Guwahati Tea Auction Centre by fetching an impressive price of ₹800 per kilogram. The accomplishment reflects the rising international demand and premium valuation of Assam Tea in global markets. ALSO READ: ‘Assam Among India’s Fastest-Growing Economies’:…

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Assam Congress Appoints Wazed Ali Choudhury as CLP Leader, Joy Prakash Das Named Deputy Leader

  GUWAHATI: The All India Congress Committee (AICC) on Tuesday, May 26, announced the appointment of senior Congress MLA Wazed Ali Choudhury as the Leader of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) in Assam, while Dr Joy Prakash Das has been appointed as the Deputy Leader. ALSO READ: ‘Assam Chose Development Over Arrogance’: Himanta Sarma Hits Out at…

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