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25 Feb

Assam CM slams opposition’s ‘vote bank politics’, backs SIP drive

riya EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on February 24, criticized the Opposition for what he termed "vote bank politics," labeling it a significant threat to the nation. He reaffirmed his government's commitment to protecting the interests of Assam through the Special Intensive Pushback (SIP) initiative, which aims to enhance border enforcement and internal security. Sarma outlined that the ongoing SIP strategy is designed as a long-term solution to secure Assam's present and future, with a recent operation resulting in the pushback of 20 individuals suspected of being illegal infiltrators. Emphasizing this as part of a larger protective strategy, he expressed…

25 Feb

NE states come together at regional workshop to enhance NACP rollout

riya EditorAssam

A three-day regional workshop initiated under the National AIDS and STD Control Programme (NACP) commenced on Wednesday, targeting the review of NACP implementation across seven North Eastern States: Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura, as well as 60 identified high-priority districts in the region. This workshop marks the first in a series of 11 regional workshops aimed at intensifying efforts to meet NACP targets by December 2027. Participants include senior leadership and program functionaries such as principal secretaries, secretaries, commissioner-cum-secretaries for health, mission directors of the National Health Mission (NHM), and project directors from the State AIDS…

25 Feb

Wheelchairs and Nikshay Mitra kits handed over by Assam Governor during Sewa Sankalp Saptah

riya EditorAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya participated in a health camp in Guwahati, organized by Lok Bhavan in collaboration with the National Health Mission (NHM), Assam, as part of a public outreach initiative titled Sewa Sankalp Saptah. The camp aimed to provide accessible and inclusive healthcare services. During his visit, Governor Acharya noted the variety of health services offered and emphasized compassionate governance by distributing wheelchairs to individuals with disabilities and Nikshay Mitra kits to caregivers of tuberculosis patients. He announced a one-time grant to Jahajghat LP School for infrastructure improvements. The Governor stressed that serving humanity reflects national duty and…

25 Feb

Nehru statue uprooted in Assam’s Cachar district; police register FIR

riya EditorAssam

Unidentified miscreants used an excavator to uproot and remove a statue of Jawaharlal Nehru in Poilapool, Assam, late Monday night. The incident, occurring at a busy market junction, has caused significant outrage among local residents and political groups, especially the Indian National Congress. CCTV footage captured the miscreants dislodging the statue with heavy machinery and loading it onto a vehicle, though their identities remain unknown. Following the incident, police initiated an investigation, reviewing footage and collecting evidence to locate those responsible. Former Silchar district Congress president Pradip Kumar Dey, alongside party workers, filed an FIR demanding immediate arrests. He noted…

24 Feb

Demand for Unconditional Apology from Chief Minister and State BJP President Over “Pakistan Link” Propaganda

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) President and Jorhat MP Gaurav Gogoi has been appointed as the President of the India–Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group. The group has been constituted to promote cooperation, mutual understanding, and institutional collaboration between India and the Philippines. The Parliamentary Friendship Group is expected to play a constructive role in further strengthening bilateral ties in areas such as maritime security, defence, trade, education, and other sectors. By entrusting Gaurav Gogoi with the leadership of the group, the Lok Sabha leadership has assigned him the responsibility of advancing legislative dialogue and fostering closer engagement with members of the…

24 Feb

Inaugural Mumbai–Guwahati Flight Lands at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Akasa Air has became the first airline to start operations from the newly built terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati, marking an important step in the airport’s expansion. According to an official release, the airline operated its first flight from the new terminal on February 22, 2026. The flight departed from Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport in Mumbai at 1:40 pm and landed in Guwahati at 4:45 pm. The return flight left Guwahati at 5:20 pm and reached Mumbai at 9:10 pm. To mark the beginning of operations, a lamp-lighting ceremony was held at the airport. The…

24 Feb

Himanta Biswa Sarma opens a digital and technology factory: “Promises are becoming reality”

Banasree SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma described the opening of HDFC Bank's Tech & Digital Factory as a "major milestone" in the state's economic development and stated that the state government has started converting investment pledges made at Advantage Assam 2.0 into tangible projects on the ground. Sarma opened HDFC Bank's Tech & Digital Factory, a major step towards the state's digital and financial infrastructure, citing it as a major result of the Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) inked during Advantage Assam 2.0. He said that the administration has been keeping a careful eye on how the pledges made during the…

24 Feb

103 Migratory Bird Species Recorded in Kaziranga National Park Census

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

After months of activity across its wetlands and grasslands, Kaziranga has witnessed the departure of migratory birds that arrived during the winter season. With temperatures now rising, many of these birds have begun flying back to their native countries, bringing this year’s migration season to a close. Every winter, from October to February, the floodplains of the park turn into a safe shelter for birds escaping extreme cold in Central and East Asia. Birds travel thousands of kilometres from countries such as Mongolia, Siberia, China and Russia to spend the season here. According to the latest census carried out by…

24 Feb

Assam Government Forms Eighth Pay Commission for State Employees

riya EditorAssam

The Assam government has established the Eighth Assam Pay Commission, led by retired IAS officer Subhash Chandra Das, to conduct an extensive review of the emolument structure and service conditions for state government employees. The Commission includes senior officials from various departments such as Personnel, Administrative Reforms, and Finance, totaling eight members. Its mandate is reform-oriented, surpassing typical pay revisions by integrating pay adjustments with structural reforms, fiscal sustainability, digital transformation, manpower optimization, and outcome-based governance. The Commission is tasked with examining the principles that determine the remuneration structure and working conditions of state employees, excluding those in the All-India…

24 Feb

Assam MP Gaurav Gogoi Appointed Chief of India–Philippines Friendship Group

riya EditorAssam

Lok Speaker Om Birla has appointed Gaurav Gogoi, Jorhat MP and Assam Congress president, as the President of the India-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group, which has been established for the 18th Lok Sabha. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance India's parliamentary engagement with over 60 countries, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and exchanges among legislatures to complement traditional diplomacy. The Parliamentary Friendship Groups, comprising Members of Parliament from various political backgrounds, aim to facilitate direct communication with global counterparts, sharing legislative experiences and fostering trust through ongoing interactions. Countries involved include Sri Lanka, Germany, New Zealand, and…