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The Supreme Court has allowed the state government to form a special committee to identify people who may be living illegally in the Doyang Reserved Forest and nearby villages in Golaghat district. At the same time, the court clearly said that no one should be removed from the land without following proper legal procedures and giving people a fair chance to explain their case. The Supreme Court observed that forests are among the country’s most valuable natural resources and protecting them is very important for environmental balance. The court said that illegal occupation of forest land has become a serious…

The final electoral roll for the state has been officially published following the Special Revision (SR 2026), a senior election official announced on Tuesday. Earlier, the integrated draft electoral roll was released on December 27, 2025. Prior to that, a statewide door-to-door verification drive was conducted from November 22 to December 20, 2025. The period for filing claims and objections remained open from December 27, 2025, to January 22, 2026. According to the final roll, the total number of voters stands at 2,49,58,139, compared to 2,52,01,624 in the draft roll. Of the total electorate, 1,24,82,213 are male voters and 1,24,75,583…

Strengthening rail connectivity and giving new momentum to the development of the Northeast, Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw today flagged off a new train service between Sairang and Silchar, and inaugurated blended hospitality services at Guwahati Railway Station through video conferencing.Chief Minister of Mizoram Lalduhoma, Silchar MP Parimal Suklabaidya, Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha, and other dignitaries were present on the occasion.The Sairang-Silchar passenger train will directly connect Mizoram’s capital with Assam’s Barak Valley, improving regional integration and providing students, daily commuters, and patients with safe, fast, and comfortable travel.At the same time, modern hospitality facilities at Guwahati railway station, including sleeping…

The Reserve Bank of India is observing Financial Literacy Week (FLW) 2026 from February 9-13, 2026, as part of its annual initiative to promote awareness on key financial matters among the public through focused campaigns.The week was inaugurated by RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra in Mumbai today, under the theme “KYC – Your First Step to Safe Banking,” which highlights the importance of Know Your Customer (KYC) compliance as the foundation for safe, secure and responsible banking practices.In line with the national observance, the RBI Guwahati Regional Office has commenced a series of awareness programmes and outreach activities across Assam in…

The Press Information Bureau (PIB), Guwahati, has organised a five-day media tour to Kochi, Kerala, for a group of 11 journalists from various media organisations in Assam. The tour, which commenced today, aims to provide media professionals with an in-depth, first-hand understanding of Kochi’s vibrant shipping industry, rich cultural heritage, scenic landscapes and significant developmental initiatives.The media delegation includes journalists from prominent organisations in Assam. The team is led by Barnali Mahanta, Media and Communication Officer, PIB Guwahati.A major highlight of the tour is a visit to Cochin Shipyard Limited, one of India’s leading shipbuilding and ship maintenance facilities, where…

A group of 10 citizens has filed a public interest litigation (PIL) in the Supreme Court, flagging the speeches by the Chief Minister of Assam, Himanta Biswa Sarma, and other constitutional functionaries as "derogatory and exclusionary."The petitioners have referred to the recent comments of Assam CM on 'Miya Muslims' and a  now-deleted video generated by artificial intelligence and shared by the BJP in Assam, which showed Sarma, appearing to shoot at an image of Muslims.It is stated that the CM has previously termed citizens belonging to one community as responsible for rising prices of vegetables, causing "love jihad' and even 'flood…

The carcass of an adult male tiger was recovered on Friday morning around 8 am from the western side of Mandir Baneshwar APC area under the Burapahar Range of Ghorakati in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR). Following the recovery, the Director of KNPTR constituted a committee to conduct the post-mortem examination and ensure disposal of the carcass in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) laid down by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA). Preliminary findings from the post-mortem indicate that the tiger likely died due to injuries sustained in an infight with another tiger. Wildlife experts say…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said an investigation is being conducted into Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's alleged Pakistan links for the "sake of national security", and any likely impact on politics is "secondary".He claimed that two persons -- a Pakistani national and a British citizen -- have "central roles" in this entire matter, though he did not name either of them.Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a government programme in Guwahati, Sarma said, "The state cabinet will discuss the SIT report and decide on the future course of action. One Pakistani citizen and one British citizen…

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, today announced the launch of its dedicated Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement OPD services at Apeksha Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam. The OPD Services were launched in the presence of Dr. Sujoy Bhattacharjee, Chairman & Chief – Robotic Joint Replacement, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, who is a pioneer in day care robotic surgeries. Dr. Sujoy Bhattacharjee will be available on 2nd Saturday of every month at Apeksha Hospital, Dibrugarh, Assam, for primary consultation and follow-ups. Orthopaedics & Joint Replacement is among the fastest evolving specialties in India, addressing conditions such as arthritis, joint deformities, sports injuries, and…