Sonakshi Sarkar

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…

In a high-stakes response to a significant natural gas leak at a well site in Assam’s Sivasagar district, the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has brought in international well control specialists to assist in taming the week-long blowout. The incident, which began during routine servicing of Well No. RDS-147 on June 13, has drawn both public concern and government scrutiny due to fears of environmental and safety risks. The leak started around 11:45 AM on June 13, releasing an uncontrolled stream of natural gas into the atmosphere. While no injuries have been reported so far, the leak remains unsealed…

In a significant development following the gas leak incident at Oil and Natural Gas Corporation’s (ONGC) Bhatiyapara rig sites in Sivasagar district, senior ONGC officials confirmed on Tuesday that the situation is currently under control. Addressing the press at a temporary relief camp set up at Bongaon High School, Bhaskar Chowdhury, Executive Director of ONGC Assam Asset, assured that the company is working around the clock with both national and international experts to manage the emergency. The gas leak, which began on June 12 at well sites 147(A) and 135, had triggered widespread concern among local residents and raised serious…