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06 Jul

Hindi introduced as additional official language in assam assembly

Paromita EditorAssam

Hindi has been introduced as the fourth official language of the Assam Legislative Assembly from the Budget session beginning on Monday.Assam Assembly Speaker Ranjeet Kumar Dass announced that along with Assamese, English and Bodo, Hindi would be introduced in the Assembly, saying that the decision was taken at the General-Purpose Committee meeting held on Saturday.Dass said that the existing official languages would continue to be used in the House. "Since Hindi is the 'Rashtra Bhasha', as a sign of respect for it, we have decided to introduce it in the Assam Assembly from Monday," Dass said.The Speaker also announced that…

06 Jul

Assam Identified Over 1.72 Lakh Foreigners, 31,789 Deported; 70 Applied for Citizenship Under CAA

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam government has identified a total of 1,72,673 foreigners in the state under the provisions of the Assam Accord, Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma informed the Assam Legislative Assembly in a written reply. According to the government, 31,789 identified foreigners have been deported as of June 30, 2026. At the same time, cases involving 73,759 suspected foreigners are still pending before Foreigners' Tribunals. The state currently has three Transit Camps/Holding Centres located at Matia in Goalpara district, Charaikhola in Kokrajhar district, and Eraligol in Sribhumi district. As of June 30, 2026, a total of 174 declared foreigners were…

06 Jul

Assam Congress MLAs Write to IYC Over Leader’s Alleged Conduct

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two Congress legislators from Assam have written to the president of the Indian Youth Congress, seeking disciplinary action against Zubair Anam Mazumder over his alleged conduct during a party meeting held in Guwahati in May. The letter, signed by Dr. Asif Md. Nazar and Abdus Sobahan Ali Sarkar, relates to an incident that allegedly took place at Rajiv Bhavan on May 21, 2026. According to the legislators, the meeting was attended by newly elected MLAs, former legislators, Members of Parliament and senior leaders of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee. In the letter, the MLAs alleged that Mazumder arrived about 30…

06 Jul

Assam Cabinet Clears Key Bills Ahead of Assembly Session

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government will introduce a series of important Bills during the Assembly session beginning on Monday, with a focus on tourism, land administration and urban development. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the proposed legislations are aimed at improving governance, easing regulations and supporting the state's long-term development plans. Addressing a press conference after the state Cabinet meeting on Sunday, the Chief Minister said the Assembly would consider amendments to the Assam Tourism and Development Registration Act, 2024, changes to the Assam Land Revenue Regulation Act, and a new law to establish the Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority. One…

05 Jul

Jorhat Forest Dept Suspends Forester-II Pending Probe into Bribery Allegations

Preeti SinghAssam

A Forest Department official in Assam has been suspended after an audio clip of him purportedly demanding money from a dumper truck owner to operate illegally went viral on social media.According to an office order, Forester-II of the Jorhat Forest Division Montu Hazarika has been placed under suspension with immediate effect for allegedly indulging in corrupt practices.He has been asked to report to Mariani Range headquarters.Sources said the audio clip came to the notice of Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, who directed the department to take immediate action. Acting on the Minister's instructions, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Jorhat Division,…

05 Jul

Assam Records 15% Growth in GST Collection in June, Tops National Average

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam witnessed a 15 per cent growth in GST collection in June compared to the corresponding period a year ago, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on Saturday.The GST collection in June stood at Rs 1,437 crore as against Rs 1,255 crore in the same month last year.“June 2026, witnessed 15 per cent GST growth compared to June 2025, well above the national average of 9 per cent, placing Assam among the country's top performing major states," he said after prticipating in a GST related meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with contractors empanelled across various departments of…

05 Jul

“A Life of Courage and Loyalty”: Kaziranga Pays Tribute to Patrol Elephant Joymala

Preeti SinghAssam, Latest

The Kaziranga National Park today accorded a tearful farewell to its legendary female patrol elephant, Joymala."Today, Kaziranga bows its head in tribute to one of its bravest guardians. Joymala was more than a patrol elephant, she was a silent protector who spent 34 years safeguarding the home of the tiger. From anti-poaching patrols to wildlife rescue operations, she stood beside our forest personnel through every challenge, helping protect one of the world's greatest tiger landscapes," said Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah."The unforgettable 2004 moment, when a tiger leapt over her during patrol, became a symbol of the extraordinary courage and deepend…

05 Jul

Carrying the Tricolour Across the Channel: Ankita Konwar Makes Assam Proud

Preeti SinghAssam, India, International, Sports

Assam's endurance athlete Ankita Konwar has scripted history by becoming the first Assamese woman and the first woman from Northeast India to successfully complete an English Channel relay swim. Konwar was part of an international relay team that crossed the English Channel from Dover to Calais in 13 hours and 5 minutes. The relay began at 1:30 a.m. and concluded at 2:35 p.m. (London time), with all team members receiving medals in recognition of their achievement. The English Channel is widely regarded as one of the world's most demanding open-water swimming routes due to its icy waters, strong currents, unpredictable…

04 Jul

NHRC Takes Cognizance of Complaint Against Railway Officials, Terms Alleged Intimidation a Serious Human Rights Violation

Paromita EditorAssam

Taking a stern view of the alleged misuse of official power and intimidation of citizens, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognizance of a complaint filed by Guwahati-based Human Rights Defender, Dr. Monojit Singha.The Commission has characterized the allegations as "serious violations of Human Rights" and has issued a directive to the Director General of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), New Delhi, demanding an Action Taken Report (ATR) within a strict two-week deadline.The case (Case No. 56/3/24/2026) stems from an incident that occurred on August 7, 2025, at New Colony, Pandu, Guwahati. According to the complaint, Abhijit Naug,…

04 Jul

Assam Intensifies Anti-Waterlogging Drive as Minister Kaushik Rai Inspects Guwahati Drainage System

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam Government has continued its efforts to ensure a lasting solution to the problem of waterlogging in Guwahati, which causes inconvenience to citizens during the monsoon season.As part of this initiative, the Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Kaushik Rai, visited Maligaon and its adjoining areas under the Jalukbari constituency this morning to assess the overall condition of drains, water drainage systems, and other related issues.During the inspection, the Minister emphasized the need to make the drainage system more effective and directed officials of the Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC), Guwahati Metropolitan Development Authority (GMDA), Indian Railways, Public Works Department…