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GUWAHATI: Buoyed by the NDA’s sweeping electoral victory, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, May 26, declared that Assam is on track to become a ₹10 lakh crore economy by 2028, asserting that the state is witnessing one of the fastest economic growth trajectories in the country. ALSO READ: ‘Assam Chose Development Over Arrogance’:…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday, May 26, launched a sharp political attack on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi during his reply to the Motion of Thanks on the Governor’s address in the Assam Legislative Assembly, accusing the Congress leader of arrogance and opposing key infrastructure projects aimed at transforming the state. ALSO READ: Nameri…
GUWAHATI: The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption wing of Assam conducted early morning searches on Tuesday, May 26, at multiple locations across Guwahati, Belsor (Nalbari), Gauripur (Dhubri) and Raha (Nagaon), in connection with alleged misappropriation of funds of the Assam Fishery Development Corporation Ltd. (AFDC). ALSO READ: River Rafting, Elephant Safaris at Manas Tiger Reserve to Remain Closed…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) on Monday, May 25, announced the opening of online player registrations for the Assam Premier League 2026, with eligible cricketers invited to apply through the association’s official website. ALSO READ: CAG Flags Major Financial Irregularities in Assam; ₹509 Crore Spent Without Legislative Approval According to the notification issued by the…
GUWAHATI: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has flagged major lapses in financial management by the Government of Assam in its Audit Report for 2024-25, revealing unauthorised expenditure, massive pending utilisation certificates, and excess spending yet to be regularised by the State Legislature. ALSO READ: Assam CM Welcomes Muslim Committees’ Appeal Against Cow Sacrifice During…
GUWAHATI: The visit of Bhutan Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay to Assam on Monday, May 25, has further strengthened the longstanding relationship between Bhutan and the northeastern state, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday, May 26. ALSO READ: Assam Assembly Unanimously Backs 33% Reservation for Women in Parliament, State Legislatures Reacting to Tobgay’s post on…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Legislative Assembly on Monday, May 25, unanimously passed a resolution supporting 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and all state legislative assemblies, to be implemented after the completion of the delimitation process. ALSO READ: Assam’s Pension Burden Rises From 15.9% To 19.4% during 2021-25 The resolution was moved by Assam’s Minister for…
GUWAHATI: The Governor of Assam has declared 28 May, 2026 (Thursday) as a public holiday on account of Id-ul-Zuha, revising the earlier notified date of 27 May, 2026 (Wednesday). ALSO READ: Assam Reviews Census 2027 Houselisting and Housing Operations Plan The decision was taken in pursuance of petitions received, according to an official notification. With the…
GUWAHATI: Assam has intensified preparations for Census 2027, India’s first fully digital Census, with around 83,535 enumerators and supervisors set to be deployed for Phase-I operations across the state. ALSO READ: Assam Police Issues Strict Advisory to Schools Against Sharing Children’s Data Amid Rising Cyber Threats A State Level Conference of Principal Census Officers (PCOs) on…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Police has issued an advisory to schools, urging strict caution in the handling and publication of children’s photographs and personal information on social media platforms amid rising cyber safety concerns. ALSO READ: CBSE Extends Class 12 Answer Book Deadline Till May 25 Midnight for Third Time; Govt Ropes in IIT Experts The…
GUWAHATI: A retired Assam Police Service (APS) officer succumbed to his injuries on Sunday, May 24, following an alleged assault triggered by a parking dispute in Guwahati’s Ghoramara area. ALSO READ: Four Dead, One Critically Injured After Head-On Bike Collision in Palashbari Near Guwahati The deceased has been identified as Girin Chandra Deka, a former APS…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government on Monday, May 25, tabled the Uniform Civil Code, Assam, 2026 Bill in the state assembly, seeking to ban polygamy and make registration of live-in relationships mandatory. The introduction drew immediate protests from opposition members who called for broader stakeholder consultation. ALSO READ: Assam Conducts Climate Resilience Training for Agricultural Officers…
GUWAHATI: The ENACT-Assam project, a joint initiative of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) India and the Government of Assam, conducted a two-day Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for Agricultural Development Officers (ADOs) in Nagaon district on May 21 and 22. ALSO READ: Dhole, the Asiatic Wild Dog, Returns to Assam’s Kaziranga-Karbi Anglong Landscape The…
Assam down town University organised Campus to Corporate 2026, bringing together students, parents, academicians, industry experts and alumni to create a platform focused on career guidance and industry exposure. The event aimed to help students understand the importance of early career planning, skill development and aligning academic learning with industry requirements. Through interactions with…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Khadse on Saturday visited the Khelo India State Centre of Excellence (KISCE) Assam and the High Performance Centre in Guwahati on Sunday, May 24, where she interacted with athletes and reviewed sports science and training facilities. ALSO READ: CBSE to Return Excess Fees Charged…
GUWAHATI: Assam Police seized banned Codeine Phosphate syrup worth ₹2.1 crore after intercepting a truck in Cachar district, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma shared in a post on X. ALSO READ: Assam CM Holds Key Talks with Union Finance Minister, Discuss Infrastructure, Investment Plans The operation was carried out by Cachar Police based on reliable inputs,…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi on Saturday, May 23, to discuss a roadmap for the state’s future growth and development. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Students Protest Against Integrated Master Programme Fees, Demand Reduction In a message shared on social media after the meeting, the…
The Assam State Zoo is reinventing itself with futuristic animal habitats, immersive experiences, and ambitious conservation goals A transformation is underway in the heart of Guwahati as construction workers put in labour around the clock to reshape the Assam State Zoo Cum Botanical Garden. The ambitious ₹362-crore modernisation initiative aims to elevate the historical…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, May 23, said the state is witnessing a major push in urban infrastructure development under the AMRUT 2.0 scheme, with 58 projects currently underway across Assam at a total investment exceeding ₹861 crore. ALSO READ: AASU Stages Statewide Protest Against Rising Prices of Fuel and Essential Commodities…
GUWAHATI: The much-awaited Lal Ganesh–Cycle Factory flyover in Guwahati, officially named after Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, was dedicated to the public on Friday, May 22, marking another major addition to the city’s expanding urban infrastructure network. ALSO READ: Guwahati To Get ₹477 Crore Convention Centre at Brahmaputra Riverfront Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the flyover…
