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01 Jun

Assam Cabinet Expansion Scheduled for June 5; Himanta Biswa Sarma Says Ministerial List Finalised

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that the much-awaited expansion of the state cabinet will take place on June 5, with the swearing-in ceremony scheduled to be held in Guwahati. The announcement came a day after the Chief Minister met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Sharing the update through social media, Sarma said that the list of ministers to be inducted into the cabinet has been finalised and approved. The cabinet expansion is expected to be a significant political development for the ruling BJP-led government ahead of the next phase of governance in the state. While…

01 Jun

Akhil Gogoi Accuses Assam Govt of Reneging on Ration Promises, Demands Free Mustard Oil for Beneficiaries

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Raijor Dal president and Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi criticised the Assam government for discontinuing subsidised ration items and demanded that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma fulfil his election promise of providing free mustard oil to ration card holders across the state.Addressing the media, Gogoi said the government should immediately restore subsidised salt, sugar and lentils that were recently withdrawn and also begin distributing the free one litre mustard oil that was promised during the election campaign. He alleged that the Chief Minister had repeatedly assured people at public meetings that beneficiaries of the ration scheme would receive free mustard oil…

31 May

SLBC Assam organised outreach programme on Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme

Preeti SinghAssam

The State Level Bankers’ Committee (SLBC), Assam organised an outreach programme on Emergency Credit Line Guarantee Scheme (ECLGS) 5.0 at Assam Water Centre, Guwahati on Saturday with the objective of creating awareness among MSMEs, banks and other stakeholders regarding the scheme and its benefits.The programme aimed to create awareness among MSME entrepreneurs, bankers and other stakeholders regarding the scheme and its benefits. Addressing the gathering, Safal Tripathi, General Manager and Convenor, SLBC Assam, said that ECLGS 5.0 has been launched by the Government of India to provide additional liquidity support to eligible MSMEs facing financial stress and working capital constraints.…

30 May

Asaduddin Owaisi Slams UCC Implementation in Assam

riya EditorAssam

AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Friday slammed the adoption of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) legislation in Assam, alleging that the state government was imposing Hindu marriage laws on Muslims. Addressing an Eid Milap event in Hyderabad, Owaisi questioned the exemption given to tribal communities under the UCC, saying they account for around 12 per cent of Assam's population. Taking a dig at the provisions related to marriage, Owaisi said that while Hindu and Muslim personal laws differ, the UCC s to impose one set of rules. "The Assam Uniform Civil Code is not uniform at all. It completely exempts…

30 May

Foreign Tourist Arrivals Surge as Kaziranga Sets New Record

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve recorded its highest-ever tourist footfall in 2025-26, welcoming 4.68 lakh visitors during the financial year, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. The UNESCO World Heritage Site registered an increase of more than 15 per cent compared to the previous year, when 4.06 lakh tourists visited the park. The chief minister described 2025-26 as the "best year on record" for Kaziranga and said the growth reflected Assam's continued focus on wildlife conservation and tourism development. "Tourist footfall rose to 4.68 lakh, up from 4.06 lakh the previous year. A decade ago, the…

30 May

Migratory Birds, Scenic Beauty Draw Visitors to Bongaigaon Wetlands

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Tamranga and Konora Beels in Assam's Bongaigaon district are steadily gaining recognition as one of Lower Assam's emerging nature tourism destinations, attracting visitors with their scenic beauty, rich biodiversity and peaceful environment. Located between Ghilaguri and Bishnupur in Jogighopa, the two wetlands lie close to each other and form a unique ecosystem connected to the Brahmaputra River. The wetlands support a wide variety of aquatic species, wildlife and birds, making the area an important ecological zone as well as a popular recreational spot. Nature lovers, birdwatchers and photographers are increasingly visiting the beels to experience the region's natural charm.…

29 May

Army Jawan Among Three Dead After Inhaling Toxic Gas in Assam’s Goalpara

Paromita EditorAssam

An Indian Army jawan was among three persons who died after inhaling toxic gas inside a septic tank in Assam’s Goalpara district on Friday, officials and local sources said.The deceased were identified as Jochok Rabha, an Indian Army jawan and owner of the house, mason Krishna Rai, and another mason, Dilip Das.According to reports, Rabha had returned home on a week-long leave and had started construction-related work at his residence. He had engaged masons to clean a toilet septic tank that had been constructed earlier.During the cleaning operation, one of the masons reportedly entered the tank first and fell unconscious…

29 May

Assam Regimental Centre Celebrates Induction of 726 Agniveers

riya EditorAssam

The Assam Regimental Centre held attestation & Passing out Parade of 726 Agniveers. The Parade was reviewed by Governor of Uttarakhand Lt Gen Gurmit Singh, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) in the presence of General Officer Commanding, 101 Area, Lieutenant General Mohit Wadhwa, Sena Medal. The scintillating ceremony marked the completion of training of Agniveers who will thereafter be serving as part of Assam Regiment and Arunachal Scouts at various locations of the Country. Foreign Dignitaries, Senior Offrs of countries of Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles and Sri Lanka were also present for the scintillating…

29 May

IIT-Guwahati Develops Clean Fuel Tech Using Methane and Carbon Dioxide

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Hyderabad-based Kaashyap Cleantech Innovations Pvt Ltd to commercialise a technology that converts greenhouse gases into bio-methanol, a clean liquid fuel with industrial applications. The partnership aims to take a research-driven innovation from the laboratory to large-scale commercial production. Developed by researchers at IIT-Guwahati, the technology uses chemoautotrophic bacteria to convert methane and carbon dioxide — two major greenhouse gases — into bio-methanol through a biological process. According to the institute, the technology offers an alternative to conventional methanol production methods, which generally require high energy…

29 May

Himanta Biswa Sarma Faces Judicial Scrutiny as Court Revives FIR Plea

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A Delhi court has issued a notice to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on a plea seeking registration of an FIR over his alleged remarks concerning “Miya Muslims”, bringing the matter back under judicial scrutiny. Additional Sessions Judge Sonu Agnihotri issued the notice while hearing a revision petition filed by activist Harsh Mander. The petition challenges an earlier order passed by a magistrate court on April 20, which had declined to direct the police to register an FIR against the Assam Chief Minister. The case relates to remarks allegedly made by Sarma during a public event held in Digboi…