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12 Mar

LPG Shortage: Assam Government Asks Refineries to Increase Production

riya EditorAssam

In response to the LPG crisis exacerbated by the war in the Middle East, the Assam government has mandated local refineries to increase production to ensure a steady supply of LPG cylinders. Assam hosts four refineries—three managed by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd located in Digboi, Guwahati, and Bongaigaon, and one operated by Numaligarh Refinery Ltd. The State Level Coordinator from Indian Oil Corporation Limited recently confirmed that the current LPG supply situation in Assam is stable, with local refineries expected to fulfill approximately 30% of the state’s demand. The Chief Secretary, Dr. Ravi Kota, emphasized the government’s commitment to monitoring…

11 Mar

Woman Tied to Pole, Brutally Assaulted Over Witchcraft Suspicion in Nalbari

Paromita EditorAssam

A woman was brutally assaulted after being tied to a pole on suspicion of practising witchcraft at the Mukalmua weekly market in Nalbari district. Police identified the victim as Suburi Begum, a resident of Khopnikuchi in Hajo. According to officials, she is mentally unstable and survives by begging for food at local markets. She was allegedly attacked by a group of people who accused her of being involved in witchcraft. Investigators said the accused tied Begum to a pole at the market and assaulted her with sticks while repeatedly kicking and punching her. The attack left her with severe injuries…

11 Mar

People of Assam will abandon BJP’s flashy deceptive shop and return to Congress’s reliable old shop: Khera

Paromita EditorAssam

At present, several final examinations including the matriculation exams are being held in Assam. Students who waste their time throughout the year without studying usually begin studying seriously only two or three days before the examinations. The BJP government in Assam led by Himanta Biswa Sarma is now in a similar situation. With elections approaching, the government has started distributing ₹9,000 among women. Flyovers are being hurriedly constructed and inaugurated. The government has suddenly remembered the issue of proper wages for tea garden workers. For so long, the Chief Minister had ignored these matters and remained busy creating Hindu–Muslim divisions.…

11 Mar

8th Northeast Graduate Congress to Begin at USTM on March 26

riya EditorAssam

The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) is set to host the eighth edition of the Northeast Graduate Congress (NEGC) 2026 from March 26 to 28 on its campus. Announced at a media conference in Guwahati, this significant event will gather thousands of undergraduate students from Northeast India, aiming to serve as the largest graduate platform in the region. NEGC 2026 focuses on empowering youth through various activities, including competitions and knowledge sessions aimed at enhancing leadership, creativity, and career readiness. Events will include literary and sports competitions such as quizzes, debates, and business ideation contests, with cash prizes…

11 Mar

Narendra Modi to distribute land pattas to tea garden workers during Assam visit

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Assam on March 13 and 14 to launch several development projects and take part in public programmes across the state. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced the visit during a press conference in Guwahati on Tuesday. According to the Chief Minister, the Prime Minister will dedicate development projects worth around ₹10,000 crore during his two-day visit. The programmes will take place in Kokrajhar, Guwahati and Silchar. The Prime Minister will begin his visit from Kokrajhar on March 13. There he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of a number of development projects related…

11 Mar

360 Graduates Receive Degrees at Assam Women’s University Convocation

riya EditorAssam

During the fifth convocation ceremony of Assam Women’s University in Jorhat, Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya conferred degrees upon 360 graduates, emphasizing the transformative power of knowledge. He articulated that knowledge is the greatest asset, highlighting the occasion as a culmination of years of dedication. Acharya expressed his confidence in the graduates making meaningful contributions to society and wished them success in their future endeavors. The ceremony also honored social worker Riniki Bhuyan Sharma with a D.Litt degree for her contributions to social and cultural activities in Assam, with the Governor commending her as an inspiring figure for women in the…

11 Mar

Himanta Biswa Sarma announces Assam cabinet decision to rename Barpeta medical college; says another institution will honour Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has decided to rename Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta as Barpeta Medical College and Hospital. The decision was taken during a meeting of the state cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.Speaking to the media after the cabinet meeting, the Chief Minister said the move was taken to keep the naming pattern of medical colleges in the state consistent. According to him, most government medical colleges in Assam are named after the places where they are located. He said colleges in Guwahati, Silchar, Dhubri, Bongaigaon, Biswanath and Sonitpur follow this pattern.Sarma said…

11 Mar

‘Abua Raj’ Call by Hemant Soren as He Reaches Out to Tea Tribes of Assam

riya EditorAssam

Hemant Soren, Chief Minister of Jharkhand and leader of the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM), visited Guwahati to garner support from Assam's tea tribe and Adivasi communities in preparation for the 2026 Assembly elections. He spoke at a rally in Biswanath district under the slogan “Abua Dishum, Abua Raj” (Our Land, Our Rule), calling for enhanced land rights, greater political representation, and empowerment of indigenous groups. The rally attracted thousands of attendees, including tea garden workers and community leaders, and featured traditional cultural performances. During his speech, Soren addressed the challenges faced by tea garden workers, citing low wages, lack of…

11 Mar

10-Bigha Land Approved for Zubeen Kshetra by Assam Cabinet

riya EditorAssam

The Assam Cabinet has approved the allocation of 10 bighas of land for the Zubeen Kshetra, a memorial dedicated to the legendary singer Zubeen Garg, to be constructed in Kamarckuchi village near Guwahati. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that this initiative reflects the state's respect for Garg's significant cultural influence. Furthermore, the Cabinet made various decisions, including approving Rs 1,367 crore for the Southeast Guwahati Water Supply Project, aimed at enhancing potable water access in the city. Additionally, the Cabinet resolved to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta to Barpeta Medical College and Hospital,…

10 Mar

PM Narendra Modi to Launch and Lay Foundation of Projects Worth ₹37,500 Crore in Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Assam on March 13 and 14, during which he will inaugurate and lay the foundation stones of several major infrastructure and development projects worth around ₹37,500 crore across the state.The Prime Minister’s Assam tour will begin in Kokrajhar, where he will address a massive public gathering and launch projects worth about ₹4,574 crore. Among the key initiatives is a ₹3,217 crore project under Asom Mala 2.0, aimed at constructing 883 km of roads and 36 new bridges. He will also lay the foundation stone for ₹1,101 crore worth of road infrastructure projects…