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21 May

Assam Legislative Assembly Holds First Session as MLAs Take Oath

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took oath as a member of the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly on Thursday as the first session of the newly elected House began in Guwahati.The oath was administered by Protem Speaker Chandra Mohan Patowary during the opening proceedings of the Assembly session. Sarma took the oath in Assamese. Soon after the chief minister’s oath-taking, MLAs from different political parties also took oath as members of the Assembly. The ceremony reflected the linguistic diversity of Assam, with legislators taking oath in Assamese, Bengali, Bodo and Sanskrit. Before the swearing-in process started, Patowary informed the members…

21 May

Assam Chief Secretary Reviews Price Monitoring of Essential Commodities

riya EditorAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Wednesday chaired a video conference with District Commissioners to review price monitoring of essential commodities and market stability. The meeting was held in continuation of the review by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma earlier. The Chief Secretary emphasized strengthening district level mechanisms through regular reviews, field inspections and strict enforcement to prevent hoarding, artificial scarcity and price escalation. He directed the District Commissioners for immediate holding of District Level Task Force meetings and sharing of minutes; similar monitoring at Co-district, Circle and Block levels with all stakeholders; intensification of field-level monitoring of stock and…

21 May

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma formally assumes office as MLA

riya EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today took oath as an MLA on the first day of the new assembly. ProTeam Speaker Chandra Mohan Patowary administered the oath to Sarma for the 16th Assam Legislative Assembly. "Truly humbled to take oath as a Member of the Assam Legislative Assembly for the 6th consecutive term as a representative of the people of Jalukbari," Sarma said. "It is an honour to serve in this august House. I look forward to healthy deliberations with my fellow MLAs," he added. Sarma took his oath in the Assamese language. Patowary said, "All the members can…

21 May

Decision on Assam CLP leader rests with party high command, says Gaurav Gogoi

riya EditorAssam

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Wednesday said a final decision on the appointment of the Congress Legislature Party leader in Assam would be taken by the party high command after consultations with party MLAs. “The All-India Congress Committee (AICC) will decide who will lead the Congress legislative wing in the state. In this regard, a meeting of Opposition legislators is scheduled to be held on Thursday evening,” Gogoi said. Gogoi made the remarks after returning from discussions with the Congress central leadership regarding the selection of the Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly. He further stated the…

21 May

BJP MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi sparks controversy with remarks on development

riya EditorAssam

Re-elected BJP MLA Rupjyoti Kurmi has sparked fresh political controversy after publicly stating that areas which voted heavily in his favour in the recently concluded Assam Assembly elections would receive priority in development works. Kurmi made the remarks on Wednesday while addressing a felicitation programme organized by the Government Gaonburha Association along with BJP workers from the Mariani, Selenghat and Koliapani BJP mandals. The six-time MLA, known for his outspoken and often controversial statements, said development projects in the constituency would first focus on areas that strongly supported him electorally. “All those who voted for me or the areas with…

21 May

NH projects in Assam reviewed by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari

riya EditorAssam

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari reviewed the progress and maintenance quality of National Highway projects covering 4,178 kilometers in Assam during a high-level meeting. According to an official statement, the review was initiated following inputs received through media reports and social media feedback regarding highway conditions and project implementation. The meeting was attended by Union Ministers of State Ajay Tamta and Harsh Malhotra, along with officials from NHAI, NHIDCL, MoRTH, and project contractors. Gadkari emphasized the need to accelerate on-ground execution, strengthen quality monitoring mechanisms, and adopt modern construction practices to enhance asset durability and riding quality.…

20 May

Premium Italian Two-Wheeler Brand Motohaus Expands Presence In Northeast With Guwahati Launch

Paromita EditorAssam

Motohaus India, a premium Italian electric two-wheeler brand, has expanded its footprint in Northeast India with the launch of its Guwahati showroom on Wednesday.The dealership brings premium European mobility brands Brixton Motorcycles and VLF Scooters to one of the region's most strategically important and rapidly growing automotive markets.The new dealership marks another significant milestone in Motohaus India's aggressive expansion strategy across key metropolitan and emerging markets in India.This is the 15th showroom of the company in India, and the second in the Northeast.Motohaus India plans to open 15 more showrooms across India by the end of 2026.The newly inaugurated Motohaus…

20 May

Assam Chief Secretary directs strict compliance with Solid Waste Management Rules

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Secretary Dr Ravi Kota has ordered strict compliance of the provisions of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules and the directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court relating to scientific waste management and environmental safeguards.He gave the directive during a video conference with all District Commissioners and concerned departments to review implementation of the Solid Waste Management (SWM) Rules, 2026 across Assam.Dr Kota emphasized strengthening of source segregation, door-to-door waste collection systems, decentralized waste processing infrastructure, and scientific remediation of legacy waste dump sites.He asked districts to ensure identification and notification of bulk waste generators, including markets, educational institutions,…

20 May

Basanta Kumar Goswami’s Remarks on Char-Chapori Muslims Trigger Debate Across Assam

Paromita EditorAssam

Remarks made by Basanta Kumar Goswami on the role of char-chapori Muslims in preserving the Assamese language have sparked a major debate across Assam, drawing mixed reactions from literary circles, student organisations and political leaders. The controversy began after the Asam Sahitya Sabha president said during a public interaction that Assamese-speaking Muslims living in the riverine char-chapori areas have played a significant role in strengthening the Assamese linguistic community. He stated that their continued identification as Assamese speakers in the census is important for protecting the language and cultural identity of Assam. Goswami said that if Muslims from char-chapori areas…

20 May

Assam Expands Digital Banking Access Through DigiPay Sakhi Programme

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government on May 19 distributed laptops to 71 DigiPay Sakhis at Amingaon under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) scheme in a move aimed at strengthening digital financial services in rural areas and promoting women’s empowerment. The programme was organised in the presence of senior officials of the Kamrup district administration, including Deba Kumar Mishra. Officials said the initiative is designed to improve last-mile digital banking services by enabling women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) to work as community banking agents. The DigiPay Sakhis will help people in rural areas access financial services more easily through digital…