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25 May

Assam Moves Closer to UCC, Bill Introduced in State Assembly

riya EditorAssam

The Assam government on Monday formally introduced the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in the State Assembly, nearly two weeks after the draft legislation received approval from the state cabinet. On behalf of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Atul Bora tabled “The Uniform Civil Code, Assam, Bill, 2026” in the Assembly. The Bill is expected to be taken up for detailed discussion and passage on May 27. Earlier on May 13, following the first cabinet meeting of the second term of the Himanta Biswa Sarma government held at the No. 1 State Guest House in Koinadhara, Guwahati,…

25 May

Northeast Fisheries Sector Gets Rs 32.15 Crore Boost from Centre

riya EditorAssam

Union Minister for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati Raj, Rajiv Ranjan Singh will chair the “Regional Review Meeting: Northeastern Region 2026” and launch fisheries projects worth Rs 32.15 crore, in Aizawl on Monday. The meeting, organized by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, Government of India, will be held in the presence of Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Panchayati Raj, S.P. Singh Baghel, and Minister of State for Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying and Minority Affairs, George Kurian. Ministers in-charge of Fisheries and Animal Husbandry from Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya,…

25 May

Kokrajhar Police Suspect Drowning Behind Death of Two Schoolgirls

riya EditorAssam

The mystery surrounding the deaths of two schoolgirls in Kokrajhar has taken a significant turn after district police stated that preliminary investigations suggest the students died due to drowning in a pond. The incident, which had triggered widespread tension and speculation across the district, involved two students of Dholmara Higher Secondary School whose bodies were recovered from a pond in Lalkura Second Block village under Dholmara on May 21. The deceased students were identified as Anamika Bara and Sarita Lakra. Following the recovery of their bodies from a tea garden pond, Kokrajhar Police launched an extensive investigation with assistance from…

23 May

From Weed to Wealth: Women Near Laokhowa-Burhachapori Sanctuary Turn Water Hyacinth into ‘Green Gold’

Paromita EditorAssam

Women living in villages around the Laokhowa Burhachapori Wildlife Sanctuary (LBWLS) are transforming the invasive water hyacinth weed into eco-friendly handicrafts, creating a sustainable source of livelihood while supporting conservation efforts in the region. Located in the Assam valley and connected to the landscape of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, the Laokhowa-Burhachapori sanctuary has been undergoing ecological restoration after large-scale eviction drives cleared encroachments from the protected area, once known as a major habitat for the greater one-horned rhinoceros. To reduce the dependence of nearby communities on forest resources and strengthen wildlife conservation efforts, biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in…

23 May

Indian Army Organises Project NAVBHARAT to motivate youth in a Drive Towards Becoming Worthy Citizens of Viksit Bharat

Paromita EditorAssam

The Spearhead Division of the Spear Corps conducted a vibrant and inspiring programme under Project NAVBHARAT at Likabali on 23 May 2026, marked by patriotic zeal and enthusiastic public participation. The initiative reflected the Indian Army’s continuous efforts to connect with the youth and strengthen the spirit of national unity and service. Students from Likabali and nearby Silapathar actively participated in a variety of educational and motivational activities organised during the event. Special lectures and short films based on Operation Sindoor were presented to motivate the younger generation by showcasing stories of bravery, determination and selfless service towards the nation.…

23 May

Vigilence sleuths recover Rs 1.18 cr from house of brother in-law of tainted Assam official

Paromita EditorAssam

Officials of the Directorate of Vigilence and Anti-Corruption have seized cash amounting to Rs 1.18 crore during a search conducted at the house of the brother in-law of tainted Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer Lachit Kumar Das at Beltola area of Guwahati.Some land documents were also seized during the raid, an official source said on Saturday.Das, posted as the additional director of land records, was arrested on Thursday on corruption charges.Nearly Rs 50 lakh in cash, Rs 80 lakh in fixed deposits and other items were also recovered from Das's Guwahati residence after his arrest.Das was arrested by sleuths from the…

23 May

Assam Pushes Immediate Renovation of Sribhumi–Sutarkandi Highway Amid Trade and Commuter Woes

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has pushed for urgent renovation of the NH-37 national highway stretch connecting Sribhumi town to the Sutarkandi border port, citing public inconvenience and the strategic importance of the route for regional trade and connectivity.MLA Krishnendu Paul has written to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma requesting immediate repair and improvement of the highway section passing through Sribhumi town up to the international border point at Sutarkandi. According to reports, residents and commuters have been facing difficulties for a long time due to the poor condition of the road. The damaged stretch has reportedly affected daily movement of…

23 May

Crime Branch Probe Deepens as Pawan Khera Links Randeep Singh Surjewala During Questioning

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Congress leader Randeep Singh Surjewala did not appear before the Crime Branch on Saturday despite being summoned in connection with the case registered against Congress spokesperson Pawan Khera over remarks linked to Riniki Bhuyan Sharma, wife of Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. According to reports, Surjewala had been directed to appear before investigators as part of the ongoing probe into statements allegedly made by Khera regarding Riniki Bhuyan Sharma.Sources said that during questioning by the Crime Branch, Khera had reportedly referred to Surjewala in connection with the matter, following which investigators issued the summons.The case against Khera was registered…

22 May

Rs 376-Crore Flyover Named After Syama Prasad Mookerjee Inaugurated in Guwahati to Ease Lalganesh Traffic

Preeti SinghAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday dedicated a new flyover to the public in a move aimed at easing traffic congestion in one of Guwahati’s most densely populated stretches. The flyover, named after Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee, connects Cycle Factory junction to Lal Ganesh Bazar. Speaking at the inauguration, the Chief Minister said the structure would significantly cut travel time from Pragjyotishpur Medical College to NH-27 and help decongest the Lalganesh area, which sees heavy vehicular movement daily. Constructed at a cost of over Rs 376 crore, the 2.8-km-long, three-lane flyover was completed in 26…

22 May

Two Missing Schoolgirls Found Dead in Pond in Assam’s Kokrajhar

Paromita EditorAssam

In a tragic and mysterious incident, two schoolgirls who had gone missing were found dead in a pond in Assam’s Kokrajhar district on Thursday. The deceased have been identified as Anamika Bara, a Class 9 student, and Charita Lakra, a Class 8 student. Both were students of Dholmara High School. According to reports, the girls were returning home from school when they went missing. Their families became worried after they failed to return home and immediately launched a search for them. During the search operation near a pond in the area, the caretaker, identified as Gola Mostafa, allegedly advised locals…