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11 Oct

Except for my pay, I have nothing: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma upholds fiscal responsibility

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has publicly asserted that he possesses no personal property other than his government salary, dismissing opposition claims about his and his family’s financial assets. His remarks came on Thursday while responding to questions from reporters about allegations made by political opponents regarding the wealth of his family. Sarma, known for his sharp responses, clarified his position in a composed yet firm tone. “I don’t have any property at all. My wife works for her own wellbeing — she does not steal or take anything unlawfully. If someone earns through honest means, what’s wrong with…

10 Oct

Assam BJP holds extended executive meeting in Dibrugarh to finalise 2026 poll strategy

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Assam BJP will continue discussions on Friday to finalise the strategy for the 2026 assembly elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said. The extended executive committee of the party's state unit held discussions on the strategy for the next year's assembly elections during a meeting in Dibrugarh on Thursday, he said. The meeting was ''very constructive and we followed up on various issues'', Sarma said. The day-long deliberations included back-to-back meetings of the BJP’s core committee and office bearers, both focused on evaluating the party’s current position and preparing for the electoral battle ahead. During October 9th session, both…

10 Oct

A businessman in Assam’s Rs 12-crore bogus ITC fraud is apprehended by GST officers

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major crackdown on tax evasion, the Commissionerate of State Goods and Services Tax (GST), Assam, has arrested a Tinsukia-based businessman, Ujjwal Kumar Agarwal, for his alleged involvement in a massive fake Input Tax Credit (ITC) racket valued at around ₹12 crore. The arrest comes after weeks of investigation that exposed a well-orchestrated scheme to defraud the state exchequer through bogus transactions and fabricated invoices. According to the Finance (Taxation) Department, the operation was part of an intensified state-wide effort to curb fake ITC claims that have led to significant revenue losses. Officials said the probe into Agarwal’s firm,…

10 Oct

Orang to host ‘Shushrusha Setu’ Mega Health Camp on Oct 11

Banasree SarkarAssam

On October 11, the Mazbat Legislative Assembly Constituency's Orang Higher Secondary School will host a massive health camp called "Shushrusha Setu" as part of the State Government's "Sevaai Samarpan" project. The main goal of the special health camp, which is being held in each assembly constituency in Assam, is to offer medical care to children and adolescents under the age of 18. The event will function as a significant outreach initiative in Orang to guarantee that young patients obtain necessary medical care under the guidance of knowledgeable medical professionals. A group of specialized physicians from Tezpur Medical College and Guwahati…

09 Oct

In the Zubeen Garg killing case, DSP Sandipan Garg was suspended upon his detention

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major development in the ongoing investigation into the mysterious death of renowned Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, the Assam government has suspended Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sandipan Garg following his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The suspension order, issued by the Governor of Assam, took effect immediately on Wednesday, October 8, and applies to Garg’s current posting as In-Charge Co-District Superintendent of Police, Boko-Chaygaon in Kamrup district.According to official sources, the move came hours after the officer was interrogated and taken into custody by the CID’s Special Investigation Team (SIT) at its headquarters in Guwahati. His…

09 Oct

Dima Hasao seized illegal urea fertilizer valued at Rs 14.98 lakh

Banasree SarkarAssam

At Kalachand under Maibang police station in Dima Hasao district, authorities confiscated a significant amount of illegal urea fertilizer from a truck. A truck with registration number WB-65-E-1581 was stranded on the side of the road on the evening of October 5 after colliding with another car, which resulted in a disagreement. After police stepped in, they took the truck, its driver, and its handyman to the Maibang police station so they could be questioned. But the handyman and driver left the truck behind and ran out of the station, claiming to be eating. Police investigated the car after suspecting…

08 Oct

In the Dima Hasao district, the third edition of Orunodoi was introduced

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam's premier Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) program, Orunodoi, celebrated its third edition with a series of virtual activities held at several sites in Dima Hasao. Nandita Gorlosa, the Assam Minister, graced the program in Kalibari, Lower Haflong. Sangeeta Devi, ACS, the Additional District Commissioner, and District Commissioner Munindra Nath Ngatey, ACS, joined her. During the occasion, a live broadcast of the Orunodoi 3.0 state-level launch was aired, allowing attendees to observe the statewide deployment of the game-changing program. During her speech, Minister Gorlosa praised the district government for their hard work in carrying out the Orunodoi plan and recognized the…

08 Oct

Among the five people detained in the Zubeen Garg death investigation is DSP Sandipan Garg

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The investigation into the mysterious death of renowned singer Zubeen Garg took a significant turn on Wednesday as Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Sandipan Garg was arrested following his questioning by the Special Investigation Team (SIT). This brings the total number of arrests in the high-profile case to five. The arrest occurred shortly after DSP Garg arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) office in connection with the ongoing probe. Authorities confirmed that he will be produced before the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM) later today. DSP Garg, who is a cousin of the late singer, was reportedly aboard the yacht…

07 Oct

38 lakh families are now covered by Assam’s “Orunodoi” under the new phase

Banasree SarkarAssam

More than 38 lakh families in the state are now covered by the Assam government's flagship women-centric financial aid program, Orunodoi 3.0, which was introduced on October 7. During the official launch event in Guwahati, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma referred to Orunodoi 3.0 as the "largest anti-poverty initiative in Assam's history." Now, each beneficiary will get ₹1,250 a month, plus an extra ₹250 in subsidies for buying LPG cylinders. Instantly, more than 38 lakh ladies received Rs 1,250. Following the occasion, Sarma wrote on X, "Assam today expanded its flagship financial support scheme #Orunodoi3 to become the largest ever…

07 Oct

Bridge construction in Majuli-Jorhat picks up steam after the Center issues an acceptance letter

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The long-cherished dream of the people of Majuli to have a permanent road link with Jorhat has taken a decisive step forward. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has officially issued the Letter of Acceptance (LOA) for completing the remaining work of the ambitious Majuli-Jorhat bridge project across the Brahmaputra River — a move that promises to transform connectivity and socio-economic life in one of Assam’s most unique regions. According to the notification issued by the Chief Engineer of MoRTH’s Northeast Zone, the contract for the completion of the balance work has been awarded to M/s SPS Construction…