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22 May

Nalbari Approves Strategic Emergency Landing Facility on NH-27

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Nalbari district administration has approved the construction of a 5-kilometre Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on National Highway-27, making it the second such facility in Assam aimed at strengthening strategic and emergency infrastructure in the Northeast region. Officials said the proposed facility will be developed on a stretch of the highway between Tihu and Madhapur. Once completed, the corridor will function as an auxiliary runway capable of handling military transport aircraft as well as civilian commercial flights during emergency situations. According to officials associated with the project, the emergency landing strip is being planned as part of a broader effort…

22 May

Assam Assembly Sees Historic Tribal Language Oaths, Says Taranga Gogoi

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

BJP MLA Taranga Gogoi on May 21 said the use of tribal languages during the oath-taking ceremony of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly reflects a growing effort towards cultural inclusion and better representation of indigenous communities in the state. Speaking during the inaugural session of the newly constituted Assembly, the Naharkatia legislator described the day as an important and memorable occasion, especially after being elected for a second consecutive term. Gogoi said returning to the Assembly with a renewed mandate from the people also brings greater responsibility towards public service and development work. “It feels wonderful to be a re-elected…

22 May

Daily honey intake: Surprising health benefits

Sonakshi SarkarHealth

As a healthier sugar substitute, honey has advantages such as antioxidant power, antibacterial action, cough relief, improved sleep, heart health support (cholesterol/blood pressure), digestive aid, wound healing, natural energy, immune boost, and skin hydration. However, it should be used sparingly.Here are some advantages of honey:Rich in Antioxidants: Contains flavonoids and phenols that prevent cell damage and lower the risk of chronic illness.Antibacterial and antifungal: Beneficial for small illnesses, it inhibits dangerous germs and fungus.Calms Coughs and Sore Throats: Lessens the frequency and intensity of coughs, particularly in youngsters (older than one year).Enhances Heart Health: May reduce blood pressure and bad…

21 May

Indian National Congress Holds Talks on Leader of Opposition in Assam Assembly

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Senior Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi said the party high command will take the final decision on the appointment of the Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader in Assam after holding consultations with party MLAs. Gogoi made the statement after returning from meetings with the Congress central leadership regarding the selection of the Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly. Speaking to reporters, Gogoi said the decision would be taken by the All India Congress Committee (AICC) after discussions with the newly elected legislators of the party. “The All India Congress Committee will take the decision on who will become…

21 May

Assam Legislative Assembly Holds First Session as MLAs Take Oath

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as a member of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday as the first session of the newly elected House began in Guwahati.The oath was administered by Protem Speaker Chandra Mohan Patowary during the opening proceedings of the Assembly session. Sarma took the oath in Assamese. Soon after the chief minister’s oath-taking, MLAs from different political parties also took oath as members of the Assembly. The ceremony reflected the linguistic diversity of Assam, with legislators taking oath in Assamese, Bengali, Bodo and Sanskrit. Before the swearing-in process started, Patowary informed the members…

20 May

Assam Expands Digital Banking Access Through DigiPay Sakhi Programme

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government on May 19 distributed laptops to 71 DigiPay Sakhis at Amingaon under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) scheme in a move aimed at strengthening digital financial services in rural areas and promoting women’s empowerment. The programme was organised in the presence of senior officials of the Kamrup district administration, including Deba Kumar Mishra. Officials said the initiative is designed to improve last-mile digital banking services by enabling women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to work as community banking agents. The DigiPay Sakhis will help people in rural areas access financial services more easily through digital…

20 May

Assam Tops State GDP Growth List as Smaller States Gain Economic Ground

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam and Meghalaya have emerged among the fastest-growing state economies in India over the past five years, according to a report released on May 19, highlighting a changing pattern in the country’s economic growth beyond the traditionally dominant industrial states. The study said major states such as Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat continue to remain the main contributors to India’s economy, together accounting for nearly 48 per cent of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). However, the report noted that several smaller and mid-sized states are now recording some of the strongest growth rates in the country.…

19 May

Sikh Marriages to Get Legal Recognition Under Separate Law in Sikkim

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

The Central Government has announced that the Anand Marriage Act, which allows Sikh couples to officially register marriages conducted through the traditional Anand Karaj ceremony, will come into force in Sikkim from June 1, 2026.The decision was notified by the Union Law Ministry through an official notification issued on May 14. The move is expected to provide legal recognition to Sikh marriages in the state under a separate framework specifically meant for the Sikh community.Until now, Sikh couples in Sikkim were required to register their marriages under the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955, for legal recognition, despite marriage ceremonies being conducted…

19 May

MLA Raj Kumari Thapa Promotes Maternal Care Facility in Yangang Constituency

Sonakshi SarkarSikkim

A new Breastfeeding Corner was inaugurated at Ravangla Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Sikkim’s 15-Rangang Yangang Constituency as part of an initiative aimed at promoting motherhood support and child welfare in the region.The facility was donated by Deputy Speaker of the Sikkim Legislative Assembly and MLA of 15-Rangang Yangang Constituency, Raj Kumari Thapa. The Breastfeeding Corner has been set up to provide mothers visiting the health centre with a safe, comfortable and dignified space to breastfeed and care for their infants.The facility was inaugurated by a breastfeeding mother in the presence of members of the Zilla Panchayat from Rabong Samdung…

19 May

Tiwa, Bodo Groups Oppose Proposed Satellite Township in Morigaon

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has halted an ongoing survey for a proposed satellite township near the upcoming Tata semiconductor project in Morigaon district following protests by Tiwa and Bodo community organisations. An official order issued by Morigaon District Commissioner Anamika Tewari on May 18 stated that the survey work connected to the proposed township had been cancelled with immediate effect after objections were raised by several groups and local residents. The district administration had earlier started survey work in Sindhisar, Naldhara and Bihita villages near Jagiroad as part of preparations for a relocation and rehabilitation proposal linked to the planned township…