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13 Jul

Ammendment of minor mineral concession rules to strengthen transparency: CM

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that the amendments made to the Assam Minor Mineral Concession Rules, 2013 will strengthen transparency, plug revenue leakages and promote sustainable management of natural resources.The Chief Minister, in a post on X, added that those benefiting from the state's natural resources must also contribute to restoring the environment."Those who benefit from our natural resources must also contribute to restoring green cover. The amended Minor Mineral Concession Rules bring greater transparency, ensure royalty and GST compliance, curb leakages and strengthen sustainable growth," Chief Minister Sarma said.According to the amendments approved by the Cabinet,…

13 Jul

Pijush Hazarika Reviews Preparations for July 18 Agricultural Infrastructure Fund Programme in Guwahati

Paromita EditorAssam

Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Sunday chaired a preparatory meeting with officials of the Agriculture Department ahead of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) programme scheduled to be held in Guwahati on July 18.The programme will be graced by the Chief Minister, Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, as the Chief Guest and is expected to witness the participation of over 5,000 farmers across Assam along with officials from various banks.During the meeting, the Minister reviewed the preparations for the successful conduct of the programme and discussed measures for effective implementation of the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that…

13 Jul

Assam Sahitya Sabha to posthumously confer ‘Sangeet Sudhakar’ title on Zubeen Garg

Paromita EditorAssam

The Asam Sahitya Sabha has announced that it will posthumously confer the prestigious 'Sangeet Sudhakar' title on legendary Assamese musician Zubeen Garg in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to music, literature and the cultural heritage of Assam.Asam Sahitya Sabha General Secretary Debojit Bora said the decision was approved by the organisation's executive committee and governing body in accordance with a resolution adopted during its Panchratna-Guwahati session.The honour will be formally conferred at a ceremony on July 30 at the Sangeetacharya Lakshmiram Barua Sadan in Guwahati. The title will be presented by Asam Sahitya Sabha president Dr Basanta Kumar Goswami.The felicitation…

13 Jul

Assam bjp accuses opp of making ‘calculated bid’ to derail state’s growth momentum

Paromita EditorAssam

The ruling BJP in Assam has accused the Opposition parties of a calculated attempt to foster anarchy and derail the state’s developmental momentum.“The Indian National Congress, along with other Opposition parties and a section of self-styled intellectuals, has become deeply entrenched in a calculated conspiracy to engineer an atmosphere of anarchy with the sole objective of obstructing Assam's unprecedented developmental trajectory,” Assam BJP spokesperson Ranjib Kumar Sarmah said on Monday.Addressing mediapersons at the party headquarters in Guwahati, Sarmah alleged that the Opposition parties were systematically attempting to sow chaos, destabilise society and undermine public confidence through an orchestrated campaign of…

13 Jul

MASS Appeals to Citizens to Strengthen Assam’s Linguistic Identity by Choosing Assamese in Census

Paromita EditorAssam

The Manab Adhikar Sangram Samiti (MASS) has appealed to all residents of Assam who identify themselves as Assamese and take pride in the state's identity to register Assamese as their mother tongue in the upcoming Census. In a statement issued by the organisation, signed by president Bubumoni Goswami and general secretary Ritul Baruah, MASS said that legally recognised migrants who have settled in Assam, grown up in the state, and were granted Indian citizenship under the Assam Accord should record Assamese as their mother tongue. The organisation described it as an appropriate way of expressing gratitude to Assam and fulfilling…

13 Jul

Hundreds of Bodo Protesters Demand Withdrawal of APDCL Project, Rehabilitation of 93 Evicted Families in Malgaon

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Hundreds of members of the Bodo community staged a protest at Malgaon along the Kokrajhar district border on Sunday, opposing the allotment of Tribal Belt and Block land to the Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) and the proposed rehabilitation of 93 evicted Muslim families from Kaimari in the area. Carrying placards and raising slogans, the protesters demanded that the Assam Government and the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC) Government withdraw the land allotment, claiming that the move would affect land protected for indigenous tribal communities. The demonstration remained peaceful, with participants insisting that their agitation would continue until their demands…

12 Jul

Dr Bhupen Hazarika memorial to be developed as a vibrant cultural destination: CM

Preeti SinghAssam

Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday visited Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha at Jalukbari in Guwahati and paid tribute to the legendary music maestro. He later inspected the ongoing infrastructure development works at Assam Police Reserve campus in Paltan Bazar and Assam State Zoo and Botanical Garden.While visiting Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Tirtha, the Chief Minister reviewed the facilities at the complex and held discussions with officials of the Cultural Affairs Department and the Public Works Department on measures to make the Samannay Tirtha into a more vibrant cultural destination.The Chief Minister said that the existing monument would…

12 Jul

Rupamoni Honoured At Lok Bhavan, Guwahati

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya felicitated Rupamoni Gorh, the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest, at a programme held at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati on Saturday. Hailing from the Lilabari area of Assam's Lakhimpur district, Gorh achieved this unique feat on May 21, 2026, as a member of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police’s first-ever all-women international Everest expedition. Her accomplishment represents a major milestone in Indian mountaineering: The 14-member team that included 11 women climbers, scaled the 8,848.86-metre peak via the South Col route on the Nepal side. Congratulating Gorh on her remarkable achievement, the Governor said, "Your feat…

11 Jul

Assam Forest Dept Urges Caution After Wild Buffalo Attack In Dibrugarh

Preeti SinghAssam

A wild buffalo injured two people and triggered panic in the Naharani area of Khowang in Assam's Dibrugarh district on Saturday, prompting the Forest Department and police to launch a joint operation to contain the situation. The animal attacked 46-year-old Bharat Saikia, a resident of Naharani, and 51-year-old Sarat Saikia of Nagaon village, leaving both seriously injured. Local residents rescued the injured men and rushed them to Assam Medical College and Hospital (AMCH) in Dibrugarh, where they are currently undergoing treatment. Following the incident, officials from the Khowang Regional Forest Office and Khowang Police rushed to the area to prevent…

11 Jul

Zubeen Garg Mural Row Escalates as SFI Hits Back at Himanta’s Remarks

Paromita EditorAssam

A political and legal controversy surrounding the mural of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg has intensified after the Students' Federation of India (SFI), Assam State Committee, strongly criticised Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's remarks on public murals, accusing him of attacking artistic freedom and democratic rights.The controversy began after a mural of Zubeen Garg painted beneath a flyover in Guwahati was partially erased during a beautification drive. According to the Chief Minister, the workers involved—who were themselves fans of the singer—failed to recognise the portrait. Following public outrage, the mural was repainted. However, Sarma remarked that the new artwork resembled Argentine…