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14 May

Himanta Biswa Sarma Assigns Departments to Four Assam Ministers

riya EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today allotted departments to four ministers who were sworn in with him on May 12. Rameswar Teli of the BJP was allocated Transformation and Development, Labour Welfare, and Tea Tribes & Adivasi Welfare departments. Similarly, Ajanta Neog of the BJP was allotted Women and Child Development and Tourism portfolios. Atul Bora of NDA ally AGP was given Panchayat and Rural Development, Implementation of Assam Accord, Excise, and Border Protection & Development departments, while Charan Boro from another NDA ally BPF got Transport and Welfare of Bodoland portfolios.

14 May

British Film Institute Screens Film Made by Assam Director

riya EditorAssam

Chalo India With Eric Ji (Varanasi), directed by Assam filmmaker Rajdeep Choudhury, was recently screened at the British Film Institute (BFI) in London following its official selection in the Indian Panorama Non-Feature section at the 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The documentary is part of a larger travel and cultural anthology presented by Eric Ollerenshaw OBE, former Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom and a former history teacher, whose long-standing interest in India forms the basis of the project. Choudhury, who has been based in London for over 17 years, conceptualized the documentary anthology to explore different…

14 May

Seven-Day Exhibition by Indian Museum Kolkata Begins at Royal Global University

riya EditorAssam

Bharat – Contours of Continuity”— a seven-day-long special museum exhibition got underway at Assam Royal Global University (RGU) on Wednesday celebrating the International Museum Day 2026 and commemorating 150 years of Vande Mataram. The programme has been hosted by RGU in collaboration with the Indian Museum, Kolkata under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The inaugural ceremony was graced and addressed by Kumar Sanjay Krishna, former Chief Secretary of the Government of Assam, as chief guest; Sayan Bhattacharya, Director of the Indian Museum, Kolkata, as guest of honor apart from other officials. Significantly, this marks the first time the…

14 May

Devajit Saikia Reappointed as Assam Advocate General

riya EditorAssam

In one of the first decisions of the new government in Assam, Devajit Saikia has been reappointed as the Advocate General for a fresh term of five years, ensuring continuity in the state’s legal leadership. Chief Minister Sarma announced the decision during his media interaction following the first cabinet meeting of the new government. Notably, Devajit Saikia stepped down from the post on May 6, following the end of the tenure of the previous government. The resignation was in line with the constitutional convention, after serving a nearly five-year term since his appointment in 2021. In 2021, Saikia became the youngest Advocate General of…

14 May

Gaurav Gogoi Alleges FIR on Pawan Khera Was Intended to Deter Critics

riya EditorAssam

Assam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi has said that the intention of the FIR filed against Congress national spokesperson Pawan Khera was to dissuade people from talking about illegal assets of Himanta Biswa Sarma. "But the people know this now. Nobody trusts Himanta Biswa Sarma when he denies such charges. And if the BJP, Himanta Biswa Sarma think that such FIR would intimidate Congress, then it is their mistake. We don't expect the BJP to take action; they are like a washing machine." "The FIR filed by the family of Himanta Biswa Sarma, on the basis of that, Assam Police had…

13 May

Sonowal Says NDA 3.0 Committed to Protecting Indigenous Land and Border Security

riya EditorAssam

Union minister and senior BJP leader Sarbananda Sonowal on Tuesday said the BJP-led NDA 3.0 government would continue to take strict action against infiltrators and protect indigenous land rights during its five-year term. “In the next five years, the NDA government will continue to take firm action against infiltrators and ensure protection of indigenous land rights. Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi vision of ‘Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas’ and the strong, dynamic and people-oriented leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, the wave of development will continue across every region of Assam,” Sonowal said after attending the swearing-in ceremony of the…

13 May

Suspected Poachers Kill Wild Elephant on Outskirts of Guwahati

riya EditorAssam

A male wild elephant was gunned down by suspected poachers in the Dikchak hills under the Topatoli Beat area of the Sonapur Forest Range near Guwahati. This incident has raised serious questions about wildlife protection in the forests along the Assam-Meghalaya. Local people said gunshots were heard in the area during the early hours of Tuesday, following which a herd of elephants was seen running frantically through the forested area, raising immediate suspicion among villagers. The matter was subsequently reported to forest officials. Sources said a search operation was launched by the Forest department, assisted by residents. However, after hours…

12 May

Assam Gets Himanta Biswa Sarma as CM for Second Straight Term

riya EditorNorth East

Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday took the oath of office and secrecy as the Chief Minister of Assam for a second consecutive term during a grand swearing-in ceremony held at Khanapara in Guwahati. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, other Union Ministers, senior NDA leaders, Chief Ministers and Deputy Chief Ministers from 22 states, industrialists, bureaucrats, party workers and a large gathering of people. After taking oath, Sarma, who also scripted history by becoming the first non-Congress minister to be sworn in as…

12 May

Four New Faces in Assam Cabinet: Himanta Biswa Sarma Confirms Oath Ceremony

riya EditorAssam

Four newly elected MLAs of the NDA will take oath as ministers along with chief minister designate Himanta Biswa Sarma during the swearing-in ceremony at Khanapara in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday. The leaders named for induction into the Assam Council of Ministers are Rameswar Teli, Atul Bora, Charan Boro and Ajanta Neog. "Happy to announce that the following four colleagues of mine will take oath as ministers tomorrow along with me in the august presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi Ji. They are Shri Rameswar Teli, Shri Atul Bora, Shri Charan Boro and…

11 May

Mother’s Day Marked by Assam Rifles Across Manipur and Nagaland

riya EditorAssam, Nagaland

Assam Rifles celebrated Mother’s Day across Tengnoupal, Pallel, Moreh and Kamjong districts of Manipur, bringing together 220 local women and 90 students from Naga, Meitei and Kuki communities. The events featured discussions on women empowerment, healthcare and social harmony, along with recreational activities, community lunch and movie screenings to strengthen mutual trust and unity. In Kamjong, Assam Rifles also celebrated with Olina Ningshen of Kangpat Khunou village, who was recently rescued after being abducted by KNA (B) and VVEZ militants. Following her safe rescue and rehabilitation, Assam Rifles personnel visited her home on Mother’s Day to present gifts and essentials,…