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05 Jun

Assam Poised to Drive Regional Growth, Says CM

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said the Northeast is undergoing a significant transformation and is increasingly being viewed as a gateway to Southeast Asia, driven by improved connectivity, economic growth and expanding development opportunities. Addressing the 73rd plenary session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) in Shillong, Sarma said the region is no longer defined by its geographical distance from the rest of India. Instead, he noted, its strategic location close to Southeast Asian countries is opening new avenues for trade, investment and regional cooperation. "The Northeast is no longer defined by its distance from Delhi but by…

05 Jun

Assam Cabinet Expansion to Strengthen Governance: Saikia

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia has said the inclusion of Nilima Devi in the upcoming expansion of the Assam Cabinet reflects the party's commitment to strengthening women's participation in governance and decision-making. Speaking in Guwahati ahead of the swearing-in ceremony scheduled for Friday, Saikia said preparations have been completed for the induction of twelve ministers into the state cabinet. He said the expansion comes at a time when the government is continuing its efforts to accelerate development and improve governance across Assam under the leadership of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Saikia stated that extensive arrangements have been made for…

04 Jun

12 Legislators To Take OATH As Assam Ministers On June 5

Paromita EditorAssam

The Council of Ministers of the Government of Assam will be expanded with 12 newly-elected MLAs to take oath during a ceremony on Friday afternoon. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma informed that 12 legislators would be inducted into the State Cabinet, with four new faces, all from the BJP. Among the four new inductees in the Sarma-led Cabinet are Nilima Devi, MLA from Mangaldai Assembly constituency in Darrang district. The other three are former Assam Assembly Speaker and Tamulpur MLA, Biswajit Daimary; Thowra MLA Sushanta Borgohain and Golakganj MLA, Ashwini Ray Sarkar. The other MLAs to be inducted in…

04 Jun

Red Shield Division Launches Massive Plantation Campaign in Upper Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In the run-up to World Environment Day, the Indian Army's Red Shield Division under the Spear Corps, in partnership with the Forest Department and local communities, carried out a large-scale plantation and cleanliness campaign across Upper Assam, planting nearly 10,000 saplings over a period of three days. The campaign, held from June 1 to June 3, covered several locations in Tinsukia and Charaideo districts, including Tinkopani, Jagun, the Amguri area of Phillobari Reserve Forest at Rupai, and Patsaku. The initiative was aimed at expanding green cover, promoting environmental conservation and encouraging greater community participation in protecting natural resources. According to…

04 Jun

Boko Burglary Case Cracked: Three Held, Stolen Jewellery Recovered

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Police have arrested three persons and recovered stolen gold and silver jewellery in connection with a burglary case reported under the jurisdiction of Boko Police Station in Kamrup district. The arrests were made during an investigation into a theft that took place at a residence in the Mandira area last month. Police said the breakthrough came after sustained efforts by investigators led to the recovery of several stolen items and the identification of individuals allegedly involved in the crime. According to police, the burglary occurred on the night of May 4 at the residence of Gajibar Rahman of No.…

03 Jun

Assam CM, Union Education Minister Discuss Roadmap For Setting Up IIM In Guwahati

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday announced that significant progress has been made towards establishing the Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Guwahati following a meeting with Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in the national capital. Sharing details of the meeting on social media platform X, the Chief Minister said discussions held on Tuesday evening at the Union Minister's official residence focused on finalising the contours of the proposed IIM Guwahati campus, which is expected to play a key role in strengthening higher education infrastructure in the state. "Assam will become East India's next education hub and we are…

03 Jun

Centre Backs Assam’s Rural Growth Push with Funding Assurance and New Agriculture Roadmap

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Centre has assured the Assam government of full support for strengthening agriculture and rural development in the state, with Union Agriculture and Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan stating that there will be no shortage of funds and resources for key programmes and initiatives.The assurance was given during a meeting between Chouhan and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in New Delhi on June 2. The meeting reviewed the progress of various central schemes being implemented in Assam and discussed measures to further improve agricultural productivity, rural infrastructure and livelihood opportunities. According to an official statement, the discussions focused…

03 Jun

School Connectivity Surge Places Assam Among Top Three States in India

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam has emerged among the top three states in the country in terms of growth in school internet connectivity, a development that reflects a wider transformation in the state's education sector over the past decade, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Tuesday. Reacting to the recognition by the Government of India, Sarma said the achievement goes beyond internet access and represents broader improvements in educational infrastructure across Assam under the NDA government's tenure. In a post on X, the Chief Minister said the state's ranking highlights the steady progress made in several key areas that directly affect the learning…

02 Jun

Mission ‘Senehjori’ launched to boost Assam’s Muga Silk sector; Rs 411-crore project to benefit 2.5 lakh stakeholders

Paromita EditorAssam

In a major initiative aimed at transforming Assam’s iconic Muga Silk industry, Union Minister for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Jyotiraditya Scindia on Tuesday virtually launched Mission Muga Silk ‘Senehjori’, a Rs 411-crore project designed to empower more than 2.5 lakh weavers, rearers and entrepreneurs associated with Muga silk production in Assam.The launch event held at Sanchar Bhawan in the national capital, was attended by Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Minister of State for Textiles Pabitra Margherita and Minister of State for DoNER Sukanta Majumdar, among others.Describing the initiative as a transformative step for Assam’s famed 'golden thread',…

02 Jun

Six Arrested in Majuli for Sexual Assault of 12-Year-Old Girl

Paromita EditorAssam

Six individuals, including two juveniles, have been arrested in Assam’s Majuli district after a 12-year-old girl was allegedly subjected to repeated sexual assaults over several months, which resulted in her being more than six months pregnant, police said. The arrests followed a complaint lodged by the victim’s family at Garamur Police Station on June 1. Investigators stated that the accused exploited the absence of family members at the girl’s home to assault her multiple times. She was also allegedly threatened with death if she revealed the abuse. The pregnancy was discovered only recently, prompting the family to approach the authorities.…