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28 Oct

Satgaon Event Distributes Judo Uniforms to 10 Visually Impaired Students

Preeti SinghAssam, Sports

World Judo Day was celebrated in Guwahati on Wednesday through a series of programmes highlighting the values of inclusion, discipline and sportsmanship associated with the martial art. The day is observed globally on October 28 to mark the birth anniversary of Jigoro Kano, the founder of judo. The International Judo Federation (IJF) has been commemorating the occasion annually, with the 2026 theme being “Belonging”, aimed at fostering an environment where every judoka feels recognised, respected and welcomed. The celebrations in Guwahati began in the morning at Satgaon, where a special programme was organised for visually impaired judo students. The event…

28 Oct

Unresolved Cases of Mission Basundhara 2.0 and 3.0 to be Reviewed Under 4.0

Preeti SinghAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is on a two-day tour to Dibrugarh and Tinsukia districts, held two crucial meetings on various land-related issues concerning the indigenous people of several districts in Upper and northern AssamIn the first meeting held at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Dibrugarh, attended by the District Commissioners of Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, and Majuli, along with forest department officials and representatives of tribal organisations, discussions were held regarding the problems faced by tribal people concerning the revenue department.In the second meeting, held in the presence of representatives from various organisations of the Moran and Matak communities,…

28 Oct

10,715 Senior Citizens Assisted Under Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana in 2026-27

Preeti SinghAssam

Union Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Sudhansh Pant, reviewed the implementation of various schemes of the Ministry in Assam, covering drug demand reduction, Scheduled Caste (SC) development, senior citizen welfare, sanitation workers and rehabilitation of vulnerable groups.During the review, the Union Secretary emphasised the need for a coordinated, whole-of-government approach, stressing that the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment must play an effective nodal role in bringing together the departments and agencies responsible for implementation. He highlighted the importance of convergence under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, PM-AJAY and NAMASTE, and appreciated the progress made by Assam while…

28 Oct

Study records eight owl species in Guwahati: Assam Forest Minister

Paromita EditorAssam

A new scientific study has recorded eight owl species across Guwahati, highlighting the city’s rich nocturnal biodiversity and the importance of protecting its remaining green spaces, Assam Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah said on Wednesday.The research also identifies urban noise as a major challenge in detecting these elusive birds, underlining the need to make conservation an integral part of urban development.Published in the journal Urban Ecosystems, the study documented owls in 24 of the 33 one-square-kilometre grid cells surveyed between November 2023 and July 2025. The Barn Owl and Spotted Owlet were the most frequently detected species. The…

28 Oct

Sarma to Launch Urban Initiatives, Review Auditorium, Bus Terminus and Proposed Medical College in Tinsukia

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma began a two-day visit to Tinsukia on Wednesday to review ongoing infrastructure projects, launch urban development initiatives and interact with residents to gather feedback on government schemes. The visit will focus on the district’s development, improvement of municipal services, expansion of public infrastructure and strengthening of healthcare facilities. The chief minister is also scheduled to inspect key projects, including a 1,000-seat auditorium and an inter-state bus terminus, besides visiting the proposed site of a medical college. Ahead of the visit, Sarma shared his thoughts on Tinsukia’s transformation through a social media post. Located in…

27 Oct

Honoris Causa Degrees for Sudha Murty, Sajjan Jindal, Ashok Seth, Devajit Saikia and William Dalrymple

Preeti SinghAssam

The Assam Royal Global University (RGU) is set to celebrate a major milestone in its journey of academic excellence as it hosts its sixth convocation on October 30, 2026.The event will be presided over by Lakshman Prasad Acharya, Governor of Assam and the Visitor of RGU.Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu and Mizoram Education Minister Dr. Vanlalthlana will grace the Convocation ceremony as guests of honour.This announcement was made on Tuesday by Prof. A. K. Buragohain, Vice Chancellor; Prof. Amarjyoti Choudhury, Emeritus Professor at Dr. Bhupen Hazarika Centre for Creativity; Prof. Dhrubajyoti Borah, Advisor to the Chancellor and Author-in-Residence; Prof. Diganta…

26 Oct

Sarbananda Sonowal woos Korean firms for India’s shipyards,

Preeti SinghAssam

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW), Sarbananda Sonowal, in Busan, South Korea, used a high-level ministerial roundtable on World Maritime Day and talks with South Korea's marine equipment industry to press one case: India wants maritime rules that every country can put into practice, and partners willing to build and grow with India.Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal spoke at the government roundtable at the World Maritime Day. Sonowal shared the stage with International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez; Nam Jaeheon, South Korea's Vice Minister of Oceans and Fisheries; Marianne Sivertsen Næss, Norway's Minister of Fisheries and Ocean Policy; and Marina Hadjimanolis, Cyprus' shipping…

26 Oct

Agarwood Cultivation to Bring Global Identity and Forex Earnings for Assam

Preeti SinghAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma today flagged off an export consignment of agarwood chips from Guwahati to Dubai at a programme held at Dispur this evening.Under the Government’s One District One Product (ODOP) initiative, MJI Group has dispatched 123 kilograms of agarwood chips produced in Golaghat district for export to Dubai. Synchronizing with the programme, Chief Minister Sarma also presented cheques to three agarwood cultivators.Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Sarma said that Assam has approximately 12 crore agarwood trees, supporting the livelihoods of around 50,000 farmers engaged in agarwood cultivation. He said that Assam accounts for 81 per cent…

26 Oct

Food & fun zone opens near Guwahati station under non-fare revenue scheme

barnalighosh EditorAssam

Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) inaugurated a new passenger amenity hub, 'The Terminal', near Guwahati Railway Station on the evening of 23rd October, offering food, shopping and entertainment under one roof. The facility was inaugurated by NFR General Manager Chetan Kumar Srivastava, in the presence of Principal Chief Commercial Manager Neeraj Sahay and Lumding Divisional Railway Manager Sameer Lohani. It has been developed in the old Passenger Reservation System (PRS) building area on Station Road at Paltan Bazar. 'The Terminal' will provide rail passengers, families and other visitors a convenient space for dining, relaxation and leisure. According to NFR CPRO Kapinjal…

26 Oct

Finding Highlights Ongoing Efforts in Research and Conservation

Preeti SinghAssam

A proud moment for the scientific community of Assam. A new plant species named Osbeckia Assamensis has been discovered in Manas National Park. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma shared this information on social media. He mentioned that this discovery further enriches our knowledge about the state's rich biodiversity and also reflects the importance of ongoing efforts in the field of research and conservation. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to the entire team associated with this important discovery."