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Around 40 lakh families in Assam received ₹9,000 each on Monday under the State government’s flagship Orunodoi Scheme, with Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stating that the transfer reflects the government’s commitment to supporting women-led households. The amount was transferred directly to the bank accounts of women beneficiaries through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) during a central event held in Guwahati. In a post on X, the Chief Minister’s Office described the initiative as a “historic step towards strengthening women-led households in Assam.” It said the transfer of ₹9,000 to beneficiary families would further reinforce financial security and dignity for…

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) marked International Women’s Day on 8th March 2026 with a significant initiative aimed at improving women’s health, dignity and comfort in public spaces by installing multi-product women’s hygiene vending machines at key railway stations. As part of this initiative, a total of six vending machines has been installed, out of which four at Guwahati Railway Station and two at Kamakhya Railway Station, to provide easy access to essential hygiene products for women passengers.The machines were inaugurated by Mrs. Shalini Shrivastava, President, NFRWWO, in the august presence of Shri Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, the General Manager of NFR.…

Continuing its outreach efforts to inspire the youth of the region, the Red Shield Gunners, under the aegis of Spear Corps, conducted another awareness lecture on the Agnipath Scheme at Padmanath Gohain Baruah Government Model College, Kakopathar. The session aimed to guide and motivate students towards a career in the Indian Army by providing authentic information about enrolment as Agniveers. During the interaction, Army representatives explained the key aspects of the Agnipath Scheme including eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, recruitment process, medical standards, training structure and the four-year service tenure. Students were also briefed about the financial benefits under the Seva…

The ruling Bharatiya Janata Party in Assam has finalised a seat-sharing arrangement with its ally, the Bodoland People’s Front, for the upcoming Assembly elections expected to be held in April. The agreement covers the 15 Assembly constituencies in the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR). However, the BJP has not reached a similar seat-sharing understanding with another Bodoland ally, the United People’s Party Liberal (UPPL). Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma told reporters on Monday that the BPF would contest 11 of the 15 seats, while the BJP would field candidates in the remaining four. “Since the BPF is the largest political party…

A black bear has been spotted roaming freely in a natural habitat at the Rani Reserve Forest in Assam's Kamrup district, “signifying the robustness” of wildlife conservation efforts, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Saturday.The sighting was captured on camera by journalist Jon Rabha. Sarma shared the video on social media.''In Assam, every species thrives. In Rani Reserve Forest, a black bear was spotted recently in a non-captive environment, signifying the robustness of our wildlife conservation efforts,'' the CM said in a post on X.The Rani Reserve Forest, located on the outskirts of Guwahati, is known for its dense…

A State-Level Conference on Child Rights was organised at Assam Administrative Staff College, in Guwahati today by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) in coordination with the State Child Protection Society, Assam to deliberate on key issues relating to child safety, protection and welfare.Presiding over the conference,Partha Pratim Mazumdar, Secretary, Department of Women and Child Development, Assam, welcomed all the dignitaries and emphasised that child protection requires a comprehensive, preventive and coordinated approach involving schools, families, communities, law enforcement and welfare institutions. He stressed the need for creating a safe and secured ecosystem for children of Assam…

Putting an end to speculation, the joint journey of opposition unity formally began today. In this regard, a joint press conference was addressed at Greenwood Hotel in Beltola, Guwahati by Assam Pradesh Congress Committee President Gaurav Gogoi, Assam Jatiya Parishad President Lurinjyoti Gogoi, CPI(M) State Secretary Suprakash Talukdar, and APHLC President John Ingti Kathar. At the beginning of the press conference, APCC President Gaurav Gogoi said, “There is a possibility that the Assembly elections in Assam may be held before Rongali Bihu. Therefore, time is very limited. These 30 days are extremely valuable. The presidents of opposition parties have said…

The Royal School of Fashion Design and Technology of The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) organised “Rhythm of the Looms” – a fashion design, handloom and textiles conclave here on Friday celebrating the remarkable contributions of women across Northeast India.Speakers at the conclave highlighted the vital role played by women of the region in preserving indigenous textile traditions while also innovating within the contemporary fashion industry.One of the key highlights of the conclave was a panel discussion featuring leading women designers from across the Northeast, including Richana Khumanthem from Manipur, Yana Ngoba Chakpu from Arunachal Pradesh, Asenla Jamir from Nagaland,…

Ahead of finalising the Congress party’s candidates for the Assam Legislative Assembly elections, two MPs and members of the Election Screening Committee constituted by the All-India Congress Committee — Imran Masood and Saptagiri Sankar Ulaka — will once again visit Assam.During their visit, the two members will participate in important meetings across various districts of the state to review organisational matters and preparations for the upcoming elections.According to sources in the Pradesh Congress Committee, MP Imran Masood will leave Guwahati for Hojai on March 3 and hold interactions with district and block-level leaders and workers, prospective candidates, sitting and former…

The Court of the District and Sessions Judge in Guwahati on Monday issued a series of significant orders in the high-profile case concerning the death of Assam’s cultural icon, Zubeen Garg. In a key development, the court allowed a petition to de-freeze the bank account of one of the accused, Shyamkanu Mahanta. The judge observed that investigators had failed to follow mandatory safeguards while freezing the account and noted non-compliance with Section 107 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS). The prosecution argued that the lapses were merely technical irregularities and urged the court to overlook them. However, the judge…