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19 Feb

The Assam CM meets with Amit Shah to get advice for the next big business summit

Banasree SarkarAssamHimanta Biswa Sarma

Union Home Minister Amit Shah hosted Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma at his home in the nation's capital on Tuesday. Preparations for the next Advantage Assam 2.0 Business Summit in Guwahati were the topic of the more than 30-minute-long meeting. Home Minister Shah was informed by CM Sarma during the discussion of the extensive measures taken by the Assam administration to ensure the success of the two-day mega-extravaganza. In order to attract significant investments into key areas of the state's economy, he highlighted steps for enlisting the help of both domestic and foreign investors. The Union Home Minister also…

18 Feb

Assam: Drugs worth Rs 14 cr seized; one held

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A person was arrested with heroin and Yaba tablets worth around Rs 14 crore in Assam's Cachar district, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. "Massive Drug Bust in Ramprasadpur. In a major breakthrough, @cacharpolice, under the jurisdiction of Dholai Police Station, intercepted a vehicle. Upon a thorough search, police recovered 40,000 Yaba tablets and 260 grams of Heroin, worth a market value of Rs 14 crore," Sarma said in a post on X. During the operation, a suspected drug peddler was arrested, the CM said.

18 Feb

Assam Police forms SIT to investigate case against Pak national for ‘anti-India’ posts

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The Assam Director General of Police Harmeet Singh on Monday constituted a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe into a case against Pakistani national Ali Tauqeer Sheikh for his social media comments on India's internal affairs, Chief Minister Himata Biswa Sarma said. The team was formed following the registration of an FIR by the CID amid controversy over the alleged ISI links of Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's British wife Elizabeth Colburn. Sheikh, an advisor of the Pakistan Planning Commission and a former colleague of Colburn, was charged under various sections of the BNS and the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA).

18 Feb

BJP calls for central investigation into USTM fake degree allegations

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Meghalaya has called for a central investigation into allegations of issuing fake degrees leveled against the University of Science and Technology of Meghalaya (USTM) by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. The BJP, an ally of the ruling Meghalaya Democratic Alliance, stressed the need for a neutral and thorough probe to safeguard students' futures. Assam CM Sarma accused USTM, which operates a hospital and medical college near the Assam-Meghalaya border, of issuing fake certificates to students. BJP general secretary Wankitbok Pohshna issued a statement on February 17, emphasizing the seriousness of the allegations. "The…

17 Feb

Assam police files FIR against Taukeer Ali for having close links with Gogoi’s wife

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The Assam Police has lodged an FIR against Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and others for alleged comments on India's internal affairs and parliamentary matters aimed at disrupting communal harmony and the nation's interests following allegations of his close link with Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi's British wife Elizabeth Colburn, CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Monday. ''In pursuance of the Cabinet decision taken yesterday, Assam Police has lodged an FIR and the same had been registered as CID PS Case No 05/2025 U/S 48/152/61/197(1) BNS, 2023 RW Sec.13(1) UA(P) Act against Ali Tauqeer Sheikh and unknown others'', the chief minister posted on…

17 Feb

Assam govt, AASU unanimous on 38 points of Central panel report on Assam Accord

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Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said that the government and All Assam Students' Union (AASU) have arrived at a consensus on 38 recommendations of the Justice (Retd) Biplab Kumar Sharma Committee report on Assam Accord. Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Sarma said there were 52 suggestions in the Clause 6 report and the meeting considered 39 of those. "We have reached an agreement on 38 out of 52 recommendations, which will be swiftly implemented. For the remaining 14 suggestions, we need more time and will be discussed in future," he added.

17 Feb

Unversity of Science and Technology Meghlaya degrees fake: Himanta

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Training guns on USTM once again, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday levelled sensational allegations against the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM), claiming that the institution has been “issuing fake certificates and degrees” to students. The Assam chief minister made the allegation before mediapersons here on Sunday amid queries regarding the university’s “increasing financial liabilities of late”. “The academic system at USTM is fraudulent, and the institution has been issuing fake certificates to students. The degrees, including PhDs, are allegedly being sold at the institution. There are no proper exams,” Sarma alleged. Further, taking a dig…

17 Feb

Assam cabinet approves mega industrial park, new policy for green energy

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said the state cabinet has approved a mega industrial park and a new policy for green energy. Addressing a press conference after chairing a cabinet meeting here, Sarma said the state government has resolved to allot 569 bighas of land (over 188 acres) in Morigaon district for a mega industrial park. The cabinet also approved the Assam Integrated Clean Energy Policy, 2025 to promote solar, wind, mini and small hydro, hydrogen and other green energy projects in the state, he added.

17 Feb

Padma Shri Rebakanta Mahanta in Sivasagar is hosted by Gargaon College

Banasree SarkarAssamSivasagar

The Annual College Week of Gargaon College concluded on Saturday amidst great fanfare and enthusiasm. The closing ceremony and prize distribution commenced with the traditional lighting of the lamp by Biman Chandra Baruah, President of the governing body, accompanied by other distinguished guests. Dr. Sabyasachi Mahanta, Principal of Gargaon College, inaugurated the program and welcomed students, expressing satisfaction with their participation and optimism for the college's future as a university. He urged students to cultivate human values and prioritize mental well-being. Padma Shri Rebakanta Mahanta, Xatradhikar of Khatpar Xatra, and Dr Anil Saikia, retired Principal of Moran College, honored Xattriya…

17 Feb

Late-night shooting in Assam sends shockwaves through Nityabazar

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Tension and fear spread across Nityabazar in Assam’s Bongaigaon district after a late-night firing incident near Boitamari Police Outpost on February 16. The sound of gunfire broke the night’s silence, sending shockwaves through the local community. According to eyewitnesses, an unidentified assailant on a speeding motorcycle opened fire on Abdus Salam, a shopkeeper and resident of Kayethpara First Part. The attack appeared to be deliberate, but fate intervened as Salam narrowly escaped the gunfire without sustaining any injuries. Locals described the scene as chaotic, with nearby residents rushing indoors and shops closing early as news of the incident spread. “It…