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05 Jul

“Bodoland Speaks” will be launched in Guwahati by Assam CM

Banasree SarkarAssam

"Bodoland Speaks: From Vision to Action," a historic program that unites the goals, accomplishments, and voices of the Bodoland Territorial Region (BTR), will be hosted by the Bodoland Territorial Council. Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma will officially launch the event on July 6 at the Srimanta Sankaradeva International Auditorium in Guwahati, with BTR CEM Pramod Boro and other dignitaries in attendance. The program's main goal is to showcase BTR's transformation from isolation to inclusion and from conflict to cooperation through grassroots involvement, culture, language, and government. The ceremonial release of books like "Transforming Bodoland: A Journey of Change in…

03 Jul

ITA takes part in Summer Fancy Food Show 2025 in New York

Banasree SarkarAssam

On invitation from the Government of Assam, the Indian Tea Association (ITA) took part in the Summer Fancy Food Show 2025, which was hosted at the Javits Centre in New York, marking a significant occasion honouring India's rich tea heritage. This unique event honoured the 200th anniversary of the Assam Tea Industry, which has influenced tea culture worldwide and continues to be a timeless representation of India's agricultural and exporting legacy. With the help of Maniram Dewan's indigenous expertise, Major Robert Bruce found wild tea plants growing in the upper Brahmaputra Valley in 1823, marking the beginning of Assam tea.…

03 Jul

1.7 tonnes of beef found in Assam, 196 people arrested

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a sweeping crackdown across Assam, the state police have arrested nearly 200 individuals and seized over 1.7 tonnes of suspected beef in a decisive move to enforce the Assam Cattle Preservation Act, 2021. The operation, launched on Tuesday, marks one of the largest state-wide actions against alleged illegal cattle slaughter and beef sale in recent times. Inspector General of Police (Law and Order) Akhilesh Kumar Singh confirmed that the operation spanned almost every district in the state. “The operation started yesterday and we have apprehended 196 people so far. A total of 1,732 kilograms of suspected beef has been…

02 Jul

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari meets Assam CM in New Delhi

Mohini BarmanAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday met Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi to review the progress of key infrastructure projects being implemented in the state. Taking to social media platform X, CM Sarma said, “In New Delhi today, I had a fruitful meeting with Hon’ble Union Minister Shri @nitin_gadkari Ji. We reviewed the progress of Assam’s flagship infra projects and sought @MORTHIndia’s cooperation in their time-bound completion. Hon’ble Minister has assured us of the Ministry’s undivided focus on this matter.” The meeting underscores Assam’s push to fast-track critical infrastructure works that…

02 Jul

Bottle thrown at CM Sarma’s convoy in Assam

Banasree SarkarAssam

An unexpected security scare unfolded in Assam as Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma’s convoy came under disruption during his official visit to Golaghat on Monday, triggering a wave of political tension. A plastic water bottle was thrown in the direction of his convoy, prompting immediate reaction from both security forces and political circles. The incident, although not resulting in any injury or damage to the vehicles, has raised serious concerns about the Chief Minister’s security arrangements. In the wake of the act, police detained six individuals on Tuesday, including key Congress functionaries. Among those held were Pallab Chetia, Secretary of…

01 Jul

Over 10,000 people polled in Assam CM survey

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A recent survey by VoteVibe LLP has revealed a neck-and-neck contest for the next Chief Minister of Assam, with current CM Himanta Biswa Sarma of the BJP holding a slender 0.8% lead over Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi. Sarma was favoured by 45.6% of respondents, while Gogoi closely followed with 44.8% — well within the statistical margin of error. The state-wide survey, which included over 10,000 participants via Random Digit Dialling, also revealed interesting demographic divides. While male voters preferred Sarma (50%) over Gogoi (41%), the trend flipped among female voters, who backed Gogoi (49%) over Sarma (41%). Youth voters (18–24)…

30 Jun

NSCN(K) cadre arrested in Jorhat after secret tip-off

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A hardcore cadre of the banned outfit NSCN (K), Nikki Sumi faction, was apprehended by security forces in Assam’s Jorhat district while attempting to flee to Dimapur. The arrest, which followed a tip-off from Military Intelligence (Kolkata), also led to the discovery of a secret hideout in Arunachal Pradesh’s Tirap district. Acting on specific intelligence inputs, a joint team comprising personnel of the 44 Assam Rifles (Khonsa) and Arunachal Pradesh Police, with assistance from the Jorhat Police, launched a meticulously planned operation. The suspect was intercepted at Teok in Jorhat district while on his way to Dimapur by road. Security…

28 Jun

APSC scam officers can’t return, but may work elsewhere

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday firmly stated that the recent Gauhati High Court ruling in connection with the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) cash-for-jobs scam does not direct the reinstatement of any of the dismissed officers implicated in the case. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati, the Chief Minister said, “We examined the High Court order yesterday. There is no instruction for reinstating the officers. The court has only directed the government to issue discharge orders without referring to the APSC scam.” He clarified that the court's suggestion was to remove the "stigmatic" nature of the…

26 Jun

Assam Tax Department arrests 7 in major GST violation case

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam State Goods and Services Tax (SGST) Department has arrested seven businessmen allegedly involved in moving taxable goods without valid documents. The arrests were made following a series of intelligence-led raids conducted by the department’s Enforcement Wing at key railway transport hubs in Guwahati. The arrested individuals, who own or operate transport and logistics companies, are accused of violating provisions of the Assam GST Act, 2017, by facilitating the movement of goods that were not supported by invoices, e-way bills, or other mandatory documents. “These transporters were moving large quantities of goods without any proper documentation. Their operations appear…

26 Jun

Ambubachi ends, and the public can once again visit Kamakhya Temple

Banasree SarkarAssam

The temple was closed for four days beginning on June 22 in observance of the annual Ambubachi festivities, which represent the goddess' menstrual cycle and are a Hindu celebration of fertility and feminine divinity. The administration worked hard to make sure the event went off without any issues, according to Himadri Sarma, the temple's chief priest. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya was one of the first to arrive. Along with his wife, he went to the temple to pray. Every year in mid-June, during the Assamese month of Ahaar, one of the most important religious gatherings in the region, the…