GUWAHATI: Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu on Tuesday, August 4, reviewed the impact of recent floods on educational institutions in Charaideo district, directing officials to expedite restoration work in 110 flood-affected schools to ensure the early resumption of academic activities. ALSO READ: Assam: Hailakandi Police Form SIT to Probe Alleged Gangrape and Murder of Class…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday, July 25, defended Cabinet colleague Keshab Mahanta after videos purportedly showing the minister's daughter participating in a protest over alleged NEET-UG 2026 examination irregularities went viral on social media. ALSO READ: Guwahati Police Arrest Absconding POCSO Accused in New Delhi The controversy erupted after the daughter…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been appointed as the new Education Minister after President Droupadi Murmu accepted the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, who stepped down amid protests over alleged examination paper leaks. ALSO READ: Behind the Wheel: Green Bus Drivers Say Guwahati's Traffic Problems Go Beyond Them The President's office confirmed Joshi's appointment…
GUWAHATI: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, July 25, saying the decision was taken to safeguard the future of students and prevent "anti-national forces" from exploiting the ongoing youth protests at Delhi's Jantar Mantar. ALSO READ: PM Modi Speaks to Assam CM, Assures All Possible Support for Assam Flood Relief Pradhan announced his…
GUWAHATI: BJP leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has resigned as Union Minister of State for Railways and Food Processing Industries. He is likely to contest the Punjab Assembly elections scheduled next year, according to reports. ALSO READ: PM Modi Speaks to Assam CM, Assures All Possible Support for Assam Flood Relief Bittu's resignation comes after his…
GUWAHATI: An inter-ministerial central team will soon visit Assam to assess the damage caused by the ongoing floods, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Wednesday, July 22 after speaking with Union Home Minister Amit Shah. ALSO READ: Guwahati: Business Issued ₹1.5 Lakh Fine for Operating Without Trade License In a post on X, Sarma…
GUWAHATI: The seasonal surge of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) has triggered intense debate in the Assam Legislative Assembly. Responding to a query by Opposition MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Health Minister Ashok Singhal confirmed that 147 cases and 10 deaths have been officially reported so far in 2026. ALSO READ: CCTV Footage Reignites National Debate on School…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Government informed the Legislative Assembly on Friday, July 10, that more than 28 per cent of sanctioned posts in the state's government medical colleges and hospitals are lying vacant. ALSO READ: Assam Budget 2026: Govt to Seek UNESCO Recognition for Dima Hasao Monolithic Jars, Rangpur-Sivasagar Heritage Sites Replying to a question from…
GUWAHATI: The Assam government has initiated measures to expedite the renovation of Rabindra Bhawan, one of the state's premier cultural venues, with the aim of restoring it for public use after remaining closed for nearly four years. ALSO READ: Gauhati University Clarifies 'VIP Dining Hall' Row, Says Project Meant to Expand Guest House Facilities Culture…
GUWAHATI: Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita met Afghanistan's Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, in New Delhi on Wednesday, July 8, to discuss various aspects of India-Afghanistan bilateral relations. ALSO READ: Assam’s Majuli to Get London-Style Double-Decker Bus to Boost Tourism The meeting focused on ongoing cooperation for the…
GUWAHATI: Assam has recorded the highest cancer survival rate in the country at 62%, significantly higher than the national average of 40%, Health Minister Ashok Singhal said on Tuesday, July 7, attributing the achievement to the state's decentralised cancer care network and extensive early cancer screening programme. ALSO READ: Over ₹3,253 Crore Worth of Drugs…
GUWAHATI: Assam’s Minister for Judicial, Susanta Borgohain, has announced that a bench of Gauhati High Court would be established in Silchar and Dibrugarh, respectively, to provide access to justice to the people of the two important regions of the state. ALSO READ: Assam Govt Rejects Report on Schools Lacking Basic Infrastructure, Cites Major Progress Replying…
GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday, July 2, met Union Minister Kiren Rijiju at his official residence in New Delhi to discuss flood relief, rehabilitation and recovery efforts in Assam. ALSO READ: Guwahati to Hold Junior Girls Football Team Selection Trials on July 5 for Inter-District Championship Sharing details of the meeting…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare and Rural Development Shivraj Singh Chouhan on Wednesday, July 1, conducted an aerial survey of flood-affected areas in Arunachal Pradesh’s Kayi Panyor district to assess damage caused by recent floods and landslides. He was accompanied by Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Chief Minister Pema Khandu. ALSO…
GUWAHATI: The Union Minister for Communications and Development of North Eastern Region, Jyotiraditya M. Scindia, on Tuesday, June 30, reviewed the flood situation across the Northeast and held discussions with the chief ministers of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Sikkim and Manipur, the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) said. ALSO READ: India Cuts Commercial…
GUWAHATI: The Assam Transport Department will soon introduce a new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) that will make driving tests compulsory for all driving licence applicants and prevent people from applying for licences outside their home districts, Transport Minister Charan Boro announced on Friday, June 26. ALSO READ: Guwahati Man Alleges Abduction, Assault and Extortion at…
GUWAHATI: Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian has resigned from the Union Council of Ministers, with President Droupadi Murmu accepting his resignation with immediate effect. ALSO READ: Alka Yagnik and Rohit Sharma Among 65 Honourees to Receive Padma Awards 2026 from President Droupadi Murmu on June 23 In a communique issued on…
GUWAHATI: Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on Monday, June 22, chaired a high-level review meeting of the Assam Forest Department at the Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, with the Special Chief Secretary of the department also in attendance. ALSO READ: Man Abducted From Guwahati’s Beltola For ₹6L Ransom Is Rescued; Three Held The…
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: 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…
