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21 May

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma formally assumes office as MLA

riya EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today took oath as an MLA on the first day of the new assembly. ProTeam Speaker Chandra Mohan Patowary administered the oath to Sarma for the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly. "Truly humbled to take oath as a Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly for the 6th consecutive term as a representative of the people of Jalukbari," Sarma said. "It is an honour to serve in this august House. I look forward to healthy deliberations with my fellow MLAs," he added. Sarma took his oath in the Assamese language. Patowary said, "All the members can…

21 May

Decision on Assam CLP leader rests with party high command, says Gaurav Gogoi

riya EditorAssam

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said a final decision on the appointment of the Congress Legislature Party leader in Assam would be taken by the party high command after consultations with party MLAs. “The All-India Congress Committee (AICC) will decide who will lead the Congress legislative wing in the state. In this regard, a meeting of Opposition legislators is scheduled to be held on Thursday evening,” Gogoi said. Gogoi made the remarks after returning from discussions with the Congress central leadership regarding the selection of the Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly. He further stated the…

21 May

BJP MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi sparks controversy with remarks on development

riya EditorAssam

Re-elected BJP MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi has sparked fresh political controversy after publicly stating that areas which voted heavily in his favour in the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections would receive priority in development works. Kurmi made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing a felicitation programme organized by the Government Gaonburha Association along with BJP workers from the Mariani, Selenghat and Koliapani BJP mandals. The six-time MLA, known for his outspoken and often controversial statements, said development projects in the constituency would first focus on areas that strongly supported him electorally. “All those who voted for me or the areas with…

21 May

NH projects in Assam reviewed by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

riya EditorAssam

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari reviewed the progress and maintenance quality of National Highway projects covering 4,178 kilometers in Assam during a high-level meeting. According to an official statement, the review was initiated following inputs received through media reports and social media feedback regarding highway conditions and project implementation. The meeting was attended by Union Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra, along with officials from NHAI, NHIDCL, MoRTH, and project contractors. Gadkari emphasized the need to accelerate on-ground execution, strengthen quality monitoring mechanisms, and adopt modern construction practices to enhance asset durability and riding quality.…

20 May

Premium Italian Two-Wheeler Brand Motohaus Expands Presence In Northeast With Guwahati Launch

Paromita EditorAssam

Motohaus India, a premium Italian electric two-wheeler brand, has expanded its footprint in Northeast India with the launch of its Guwahati showroom on Wednesday.The dealership brings premium European mobility brands Brixton Motorcycles and VLF Scooters to one of the region's most strategically important and rapidly growing automotive markets.The new dealership marks another significant milestone in Motohaus India's aggressive expansion strategy across key metropolitan and emerging markets in India.This is the 15th showroom of the company in India, and the second in the Northeast.Motohaus India plans to open 15 more showrooms across India by the end of 2026.The newly inaugurated Motohaus…

20 May

Assam Chief Secretary directs strict compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota has ordered strict compliance of the provisions of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules and the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court relating to scientific waste management and environmental safeguards.He gave the directive during a video conference with all District Commissioners and concerned departments to review implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026 across Assam.Dr Kota emphasized strengthening of source segregation, door-to-door waste collection systems, decentralized waste processing infrastructure, and scientific remediation of legacy waste dump sites.He asked districts to ensure identification and notification of bulk waste generators, including markets, educational institutions,…

20 May

Basanta Kumar Goswami’s Remarks on Char-Chapori Muslims Trigger Debate Across Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Remarks made by Basanta Kumar Goswami on the role of char-chapori Muslims in preserving the Assamese language have sparked a major debate across Assam, drawing mixed reactions from literary circles, student organisations and political leaders. The controversy began after the Asam Sahitya Sabha president said during a public interaction that Assamese-speaking Muslims living in the riverine char-chapori areas have played a significant role in strengthening the Assamese linguistic community. He stated that their continued identification as Assamese speakers in the census is important for protecting the language and cultural identity of Assam. Goswami said that if Muslims from char-chapori areas…

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

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey Targets Congress Over 1961 Language Movement as Barak Valley Observes Language Martyrs’ Day

Paromita EditorAssam

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey on May 19 launched a sharp attack on the Congress and India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru over the 1961 language movement in Assam, alleging that the then Congress-led government had attempted to “fragment” Assam during a politically sensitive period. In a post on X, Dubey claimed that during the 1960s, when the country was facing the threat of Chinese aggression, the Congress government tried to create divisions and tensions between Assamese-speaking and Bengali-speaking communities in Assam. Referring to the police firing on Bengali language protesters in Barak Valley on May 19, 1961, he described the…