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20 Jun

Flyover Art, Heartfelt Love: Margherita Says Zubeen Belongs to All, Not Just Walls

Preeti SinghAssam

Amid the ongoing controversy over the erasure of Zubeen Garg’s portrait at Ganeshguri, Union Minister Pabitra Margherita has now spoken out. Appealing not to politicize Zubeen Garg, he said that erasing an image does not make Zubeen vanish. While participating in a program at Sonari in Charaideo district, the Union Minister said that the Assamese people love Zubeen Garg from the heart. There is no division of ruling or opposition — all people love him equally. Pabitra Margherita said, “Can anyone forget Zubeen? No one can erase Zubeen’s image just because they feel like it. Zubeen will live on for…

20 Jun

Assam Urges Greater EAP Funding for Northeast Growth

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has urged the Central government to provide northeastern states with greater access to funding through Externally Aided Projects (EAPs), saying the region has consistently demonstrated its ability to successfully implement large-scale development initiatives. Speaking after attending a seminar on “Leveraging EAPs in North-Eastern States” in Shillong on Friday, Sarma said he appealed to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to increase the funding limits available to northeastern states under externally aided programmes. He stressed that such projects have become an important source of support for infrastructure creation and economic development across the region. According to…

19 Jun

Externally Aided Projects key to sustain NE’s growth momentum: Himanta

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma attended a seminar on “Leveraging Externally Aided Projects (EAPs) in the North Eastern States”, in Shillong today.The seminar was chaired by Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman and brought together Chief Ministers and senior officials from across the North Eastern region.The seminar highlighted the crucial role being played by EAPs, implemented in partnership with global development agencies through the Government of India, in accelerating socio-economic growth and development across the Northeastern states.Speaking on the occasion, Sarma said that under the visionary leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Northeastern region has…

19 Jun

Dr Ranoj Pegu launches Operational Details of FYUGP Fourth Year, NEP Ready Reckoner 2026 and FAQ Booklet at GU

Paromita EditorAssam

Dr. Ranoj Pegu, Hon'ble Education Minister, Government of Assam, on Friday released the Guidelines for Operationalisation of the 4th Year of the Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) for affiliated colleges under Gauhati University, along with the NEP Ready Reckoner 2026 and an FAQ Booklet on FYUGP Fourth Year. The release was held at the University campus in the presence of Vice Chancellor Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta, representatives of the Assam College Principals' Council and other dignitaries. Speaking at the event, Dr. Pegu congratulated Gauhati University on preparing the guideline, calling it the first such guideline prepared by the university, and thanked…

19 Jun

Kanad Purkayastha Urges Prasar Bharati to Revive Silchar Doordarshan Kendra

Paromita EditorAssam

Seeking to restore the lost glory of a once-important public broadcasting centre in southern Assam, Rajya Sabha MP Kanad Purkayastha has urged Prasar Bharati to revive the infrastructure, regional programming and unique identity of the Doordarshan Kendra Silchar. Purkayastha raised the issue during a meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and Information Technology in New Delhi on Wednesday. He submitted several proposals aimed at strengthening broadcasting facilities across the Northeast, with special focus on the Silchar Doordarshan centre. He also held discussions with Prasar Bharati Director General Rajeev Kumar Jain, who assured that matters related to Silchar Doordarshan…

19 Jun

Artificial Bridges Aim to Save Golden Langurs

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In an effort to reduce wildlife casualties and protect the endangered Golden Langur, the BTC Forest Department and the Primate Research Centre Northeast India (PRC NE India) have installed two artificial canopy bridges along the Bismuri–Saralpara Road that passes through Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park in western Assam. The initiative comes amid growing concerns over the impact of an ongoing road widening project on the habitat of the rare primate species. Conservationists have warned that the expansion of the roadway has disrupted natural tree canopies, forcing Golden Langurs to descend to the ground while moving between forest patches and increasing the…

19 Jun

Assam Accelerates Power Infrastructure Expansion

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam is stepping up efforts to strengthen its power infrastructure as the state prepares for rising electricity demand in the coming years. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on June 19 said the government is making significant investments in the power sector with the goal of transforming Assam into an energy-surplus state while ensuring a reliable supply of electricity to every household. Sharing an update on social media platform X, the Chief Minister outlined the progress made so far and the plans underway to further enhance the state's power transmission and distribution network. According to Sarma, Assam currently operates 82 substations…

18 Jun

Dr Habbey Teron Named Assam Government’s Candidate for Deputy Speaker Post

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday announced that Dr Habbey Teron, MLA from the Amri (ST) Hills constituency, will be the ruling party’s candidate for the post of Deputy Speaker of the Assam Legislative Assembly. Making the announcement through a post on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said Dr Teron’s candidature reflects the government’s commitment towards inclusive political representation and strengthening the participation of tribal communities in the state’s legislative process. Sarma described Dr Teron as a medical professional by training and the first elected representative from the newly created Amri constituency. He said Dr Teron’s…

18 Jun

ADB-Aided Plan Aims To Make 3 Assam Cities Investment-Ready Growth Hubs

Paromita EditorAssam

The proposed City Economic Region Development Plan (CERDP) aims to position three cities of Assam - Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Silchar - as competitive and investment-ready growth hubs.Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Wednesday chaired a review meeting on the proposed plans for Guwahati, Dibrugarh and Silchar being undertaken with support from the Asian Development Bank (ADB).The Chief Secretary was joined virtually by Mio Oka, Country Director, India Resident Mission, Asian Development Bank, representatives of Deloitte, and senior officers of the Government of Assam.“The meeting deliberated on the roadmap for the proposed City Economic Region Development Plans,” Kota said.The study aims…

18 Jun

Two Held in Nagaon During Joint Anti-Drug Operation

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Two suspected drug traffickers were arrested during a joint anti-narcotics operation carried out by police in Assam's Nagaon district, officials said on Thursday. The operation was conducted late on the night of June 17 in the Lalipathar area under Dhing following specific intelligence inputs. The raid was jointly carried out by Dhing Police and Ahomgaon Police with assistance from members of the Village Defence Party (VDP). During the operation, police apprehended two individuals identified as Baharul Islam and Rajibul Islam. A soap case containing suspected narcotic substances was recovered from their possession. Police also seized a Bullet motorcycle bearing registration…