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Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed confidence in the leadership of Himanta Biswa Sarma as he took oath as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term.Mr. Fadnavis thanked the people of Assam for electing the NDA government for a third straight term and said the state would play a crucial role in the country’s growth in the coming years.“For the third time, the Bharatiya Janata Party government is being formed in Assam. I bow to the people of Assam for the immense faith they have placed in Narendra Modi and our popular Chief Minister, Himanta Biswa Sarma,”…

Simon Wong on Tuesday, May 12, congratulated Himanta Biswa Sarma as he began his second consecutive term as Chief Minister of Assam, reaffirming Singapore’s continued support for the state and its development journey. In a message posted on X, Wong highlighted the growing partnership between Singapore and Assam and expressed confidence in the state’s progress under Sarma’s leadership. “Big congratulations to our dear friend Himanta Biswa. Your new term as Chief Minister will no doubt propel Assam to greater heights. As your trusted friend, we will stand by Assam as always,” Wong said. Earlier in the day, Sarma visited the…

A man was taken into custody on Tuesday, May 12, after a few rounds of live bullets were allegedly recovered from him during security screening at the venue of the swearing-in ceremony of the new government in Assam, police said.The incident took place at Veterinary College Field in Khanapara, where Himanta Biswa Sarma was set to take oath as Chief Minister for a second consecutive term.According to police, the bullets were recovered from the man during routine security checks at one of the entry gates of the venue.“He was taken into custody for questioning and is being taken to Basistha…

The Assam Royal Global University in Guwahati is set to host a landmark cultural and academic initiative in collaboration with the Indian Museum, Kolkata, under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.A major highlight of the event will be the launch of a specially curated exhibition titled “Bharat – Contours of Continuity”, featuring rare replicas and heritage treasures from the collections of the Indian Museum.The special exhibition will remain open for seven days, from May 13 to 21, offering students, scholars, and the public a unique opportunity to experience the rich cultural legacy preserved by one of India’s most esteemed…

A suspected interstate human organ trafficking network operating in Assam was busted after a joint operation by Dibrugarh and Tinsukia police led to the arrest of four alleged brokers from Margherita on Friday.The arrested accused have been identified as Zakir Hussain (53), Shankar Chentanu (28), Samir Paul (37) and Gopal Roy (31).According to police sources, the accused were allegedly involved in a racket that targeted financially vulnerable individuals and lured them with promises of money and jobs before attempting to illegally sell their organs.Investigators said the accused were allegedly trying to take a 35-year-old man, Rajiv Dey of Margherita, for…

Assam Rifles successfully rescued an abducted woman in Manipur’s Kamjong district following coordinated operations carried out in the violence-affected border region along the India-Myanmar border. According to an official statement issued on Friday, the rescued woman, identified as Olina Ningshen, had allegedly been abducted from Namlee village during the clashes that erupted on May 7. The release operation was conducted south of Z Choro village, close to the incident site, under the supervision of Assam Rifles and other agencies. Officials said the woman’s husband, village headman and members of civil society organisations (CSOs) were taken to Humine Thana, near Phaikoh,…

Kaziranga National Park has once again highlighted Assam’s extraordinary biodiversity after tourists reportedly witnessed a critically endangered gharial during a safari in the Burhapahar Range of the park, a sighting being described as extremely rare and significant for wildlife conservation.The rare reptile was spotted during an early morning safari near Dipholu Camp in the Burhapahar Range. The moment was captured on camera by travel guide Shishukanta Nath along with tourist Diganta Kumar Sarma, creating excitement among wildlife enthusiasts and conservationists.The gharial, known for its long and narrow snout, is listed as a critically endangered species and is rarely seen in…

Assam chief secretary Ravi Kota on Friday directed all concerned government departments to identify and map databases under their respective jurisdictions for integration with National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) in accordance with prescribed protocols and technical requirements.NATGRID, an attached office under the Ministry of Home Affairs approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), serves as a secure intelligence-sharing platform to strengthen national and internal security, including counter-terror efforts.Kota also stressed the need for timely inter-departmental coordination and close cooperation with technical agencies for API (application programming interface) development, connectivity and other integration-related processes.The directive came after the chief secretary attended…

Assam emerged champions of the 2nd North East Little Masters Cricket Trophy (Under-14) after registering a 159-run victory over Tripura in the final played at the MBB Stadium in Agartala on Thursday.The tournament was hosted by the Tripura Cricket Association with the objective of promoting and strengthening grassroots cricket across the Northeast region.Hosts Tripura elected to field first after winning the toss.Batting first, Assam produced a commanding batting performance to post an imposing total of 286 for 6 wickets in their allotted 40 overs.Tanveer Islam led the charge with a magnificent 112 off 82 deliveries, while Binoy Krishna Debnath remained…