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14 Jul

Akhil Gogoi Slams Assam Govt’s Pushback Policy, Reminds PM of ST Status Promise

Paromita EditorAssam

Raijor Dal president and Sibsagar MLA Akhil Gogoi on Monday criticised the Assam government's pushback of alleged illegal Bangladeshi nationals, alleging that the exercise lacks legal validity and is being used to keep the issue politically alive. Addressing reporters, Gogoi accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of turning a "non-issue into a political issue" by promoting a pushback strategy instead of establishing a legally recognised mechanism to deport undocumented migrants. According to Gogoi, the issue of illegal immigration can only be resolved through bilateral discussions between India and Bangladesh. He claimed that neither the Assam government nor the Centre has…

14 Jul

‘Facebook Terrorists Are Creating Fear Among Investors and Tourists’: BJP MLA Manab Deka in Assam Assembly

Paromita EditorAssam

Lakhimpur MLA Manab Deka on Tuesday participated in the discussion on the Assam Budget during the 16th Session of the Assam Legislative Assembly, highlighting the state government's initiatives in the semiconductor industry and the Aviation Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) sector. Expressing gratitude to Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah, Deka said the government's vision for the semiconductor sector would open new avenues for industrial growth in Assam. Describing semiconductors as the "fuel of the 21st century," Deka said their importance today exceeds the role petroleum played in the 20th century. He noted that the…

14 Jul

Barefoot activist Ajay Oli reaches Guwahati to campaign against child labour and begging

Paromita EditorAssam

Social reformer Ajay Oli from Pithoragarh in Uttarakhand has been walking barefoot for over a decade to raise awareness about children's rights. The 33-year-old activist reached Guwahati on Friday as part of his month-long awareness campaign across Northeast India, urging people to join the fight against child labour and child begging. Oli stopped wearing footwear in 2015, taking a personal pledge to continue his barefoot journey until every child is given access to education, dignity and a safe childhood instead of being forced into labour or begging. Through his campaign, he encourages communities to ensure that children remain in schools…

14 Jul

Havildar Mohammad Iqbal Martyred in Nagaland IED Blast

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Rifles has paid tribute to Havildar Mohammad Iqbal, who was killed in the line of duty after an improvised explosive device (IED) struck an Assam Rifles convoy in Nagaland's Chumoukedima district on Monday. Several other personnel were injured in the attack, which has prompted an intensified security operation in the area. The explosion took place near Sokhuvi village when unidentified miscreants targeted the moving convoy. Initial reports had suggested that three personnel were killed in the blast. However, official confirmation later clarified that one soldier, Havildar Mohammad Iqbal, made the supreme sacrifice in the attack. The injured personnel…

14 Jul

IED Attack Hits Assam Rifles Convoy in Nagaland

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Three Assam Rifles personnel were killed and several others were injured after an improvised explosive device (IED) struck an Assam Rifles convoy in Nagaland's Chumoukedima district on Monday, triggering a major security operation in the area, officials said.The attack took place near Sokhuvi village when unidentified assailants targeted the moving convoy. According to initial reports, an IED was hurled at the convoy, causing a powerful explosion. Three personnel died on the spot, while several others sustained injuries.The injured personnel were shifted to a medical facility for treatment. However, officials have not yet released details about their condition. The incident is…

14 Jul

Assam CM Kicks Off ₹472-Crore Narcotics Destruction Drive with Warning to Inter-State Cartels

Rohan EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a "ruthless" and heavily intensified statewide campaign against drug trafficking, framing the crackdown as both a promise to the public and a direct warning to organized syndicates. Launching a massive state-level disposal programme at the 14th Assam Police Battalion headquarters in Nalbari district's Daulasal, Sarma personally drove a road roller to crush piles of seized illicit cough syrup bottles and initiated the incineration of a massive haul of contraband. Over the next ten days, the state will use an environmentally safe, specialized high-temperature incinerator—provided by the Central Government—to permanently destroy seized narcotics…

14 Jul

Kaziranga Tourism Boom Spurs Luxury Hotel Push

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam is planning to strengthen tourism infrastructure around Kaziranga National Park following an unprecedented rise in tourist arrivals, with the state government deciding to facilitate the construction of premium hotels under the Hyatt and Taj brands.State Tourism Minister Atul Bora said Kaziranga has recorded its highest-ever tourist footfall this year, attracting a record number of visitors from across India as well as overseas. He said the growing popularity of the UNESCO World Heritage Site has created an urgent need to expand accommodation and other tourism facilities in the area. Speaking to reporters on Monday, Bora said the increase in tourist…

13 Jul

14th Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav In Guwahati To Feature Sankirtan, Prasadam & Cultural Programmes

Preeti SinghAssam

The Hare Krishna Movement (HKM) Guwahati will celebrate the 14th Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav on July 16 with a grand procession and a series of spiritual and cultural programmes in North Guwahati. The Rath Yatra will commence at 3 pm from the Hare Krishna Mandir in North Guwahati and conclude at the historic Doul Govinda Mandir after covering a distance of nearly eight kilometres. The organisers said the festival is expected to be attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, legislators and several other dignitaries. The celebrations will begin with traditional Vedic rituals, puja and arati of Lord…

13 Jul

15.43 lakh registered job seekers in state, Assam govt informs Assembly

Paromita EditorAssam

Over 15.43 lakh job seekers are currently registered with the Directorate of Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship in Assam.This was stated by the State government in the Assembly today.Replying to a starred question from Congress MLA Rekibuddin Ahmed, Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship Minister Prasanta Phukan said that 15,43,350 job seekers were registered with the Directorate of Skill, Employment and Entrepreneurship as of June 30, 2026.The minister informed the House that 15,82,987 job seekers were registered as of March 31, 2016, and the department has since maintained annual records of registrations.According to the data placed before the Assembly, the number of registered job…

13 Jul

FICCI welcomes Assam Budget 2026-27

Paromita EditorAssam

The FICCI Northeast Advisory Council today welcomed the Assam Budget 2026-27, presented in the Legislative Assembly by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah on July 10.This is the first full Budget of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led Government’s second consecutive term. The Budget provides for aggregate expenditure of Rs 2,85,084 crore, targets a fiscal deficit of 3 per cent of GSDP, and reduces the closing budget deficit to Rs 419 crore, while raising capital expenditure to around Rs 29,000 crore, stated a press releaseWelcoming the Budget, Ranjit Barthakur, Chairman, FICCI Northeast AdvisoryCouncil, said: “I congratulate the Chief Minister Dr.Himanta Biswa Sarma and…