Sonakshi Sarkar

Following recent communal tensions in Dhubri district, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that more than 150 individuals have been arrested and the alleged mastermind behind the disturbances has been identified. The unrest was reportedly triggered after cattle remains were found near a temple during the observance of Eid al-Zuha, sparking outrage and clashes in the region. Addressing the media during his second visit to Dhubri in just ten days, the Chief Minister reviewed the security situation and assured the public of firm action. “The mastermind has been identified. Investigations are moving swiftly, and so far, more…

A major political storm has erupted in Assam after opposition leader Gaurav Gogoi alleged that ₹50 lakh in taxpayer money was handed over to a serving minister for his private dairy farm, raising serious questions about transparency and fairness in the use of public funds. The allegation, which Gogoi made through a strongly worded post on social media platform X, has intensified scrutiny over the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government’s handling of development schemes. Gogoi, who is the President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee and a Member of Parliament, accused the Chief Minister of encouraging a system of…

The Assam Cabinet on June 22  approved the formation of the Rabha Development Council. This newly approved council will work for the welfare of Rabha communities residing outside the jurisdiction of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC). The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Addressing the media after the meeting, the Chief Minister said the government had earlier announced the proposal and that the Cabinet has now given its formal approval. “We had earlier announced the formation of a development council for Rabha people who live beyond the RHAC area. Today, the…

In a sweeping crackdown on tax evasion, the Assam government’s State GST department has unearthed a massive tax suppression amounting to nearly ₹5.8 crore across multiple business establishments in the state. The coordinated raids, carried out in Barpeta Road, Jorhat, and Tinsukia, targeted firms suspected of manipulating sales data, misclassifying goods, and falsely claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC). According to an official statement issued by the Finance (Taxation) Department on Friday, the search and seizure operations were aimed at tightening compliance and curbing fraudulent practices that lead to significant revenue losses for the state. At Barpeta Road, the authorities conducted…

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced a massive recruitment drive scheduled for October 10, through which 40,000 youths will be appointed across various government departments. The announcement was made during a ceremonial function in Guwahati, where 481 newly recruited candidates received their appointment letters in sectors such as veterinary, tourism, and education. Among them were 443 Veterinary Field Assistants, 12 Tourism Development Officers, 23 lecturers for District Institutes of Education and Training (DIET), and 3 Assistant Directors for the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT). “This is part of our continued mission. After fulfilling our…