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25 Jun

Himanta Biswa Sarma visits Dhubri site for 3,400 MW thermal plant

Banasree SarkarAssam

A 3,400 MW thermal power plant was recently planned at Chirakuta Charuwa Bakra in Dhubri district, which Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited. The previous plan in Kokrajhar was abandoned due to protests over tribal land concerns. To determine its appropriateness for the state's main power project, the CM examined the site, which spans over 3,300 bighas under the Bilasipara subdivision. Assam's energy demand is predicted to increase to 5,000 MW by 2030 and 7,000 MW by 2035, and the proposed plant is anticipated to be a major contributor to meeting this need. Sarma promised that all eligible landholders…

25 Jun

150+ arrested in Dhubri, more to be caught soon

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Following recent communal tensions in Dhubri district, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Tuesday that more than 150 individuals have been arrested and the alleged mastermind behind the disturbances has been identified. The unrest was reportedly triggered after cattle remains were found near a temple during the observance of Eid al-Zuha, sparking outrage and clashes in the region. Addressing the media during his second visit to Dhubri in just ten days, the Chief Minister reviewed the security situation and assured the public of firm action. “The mastermind has been identified. Investigations are moving swiftly, and so far, more…

24 Jun

Gaurav Gogoi slams Assam CM over dairy farm funding

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A major political storm has erupted in Assam after opposition leader Gaurav Gogoi alleged that ₹50 lakh in taxpayer money was handed over to a serving minister for his private dairy farm, raising serious questions about transparency and fairness in the use of public funds. The allegation, which Gogoi made through a strongly worded post on social media platform X, has intensified scrutiny over the Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government’s handling of development schemes. Gogoi, who is the President of the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee and a Member of Parliament, accused the Chief Minister of encouraging a system of…

24 Jun

UAE ambassador calls on Assam CM in Guwahati

Mohini BarmanAssam

United Arab Emirates (UAE) ambassador to India Abdulnasser Alshaali called on Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma here on Monday. ''Had the pleasure to host H.E @aj_alshaali, the Ambassador of UAE to India at Lok Sewa Bhawan today'', the Chief Minister posted on 'X'. UAE is keen to expand trade, boost connectivity and explore investment opportunities in Assam, Sarma said.

23 Jun

Gang involved in mutile bike-theft cases in Assam busted in Guwahati

Mohini BarmanAssam

Guwahati police have arrested five members of an interstate criminal gang following a targeted operation that solved multiple vehicle break-in cases plaguing the city. The breakthrough came after Dr Banani Das filed a complaint about her car being vandalised near AG Bus Stop on Beltola Road. Thieves had smashed her vehicle's window and stolen her handbag containing documents and Rs 30,000 cash around 3:15 pm. Police launched a comprehensive investigation using CCTV footage analysis and technical surveillance after noting similarities with previous incidents. The operation led them to Kamakhya and Maligaon Gosala areas, where they apprehended five suspects identified as…

23 Jun

Initiatives to promote inclusion, growth, and welfare are announced by Assam CM

Banasree SarkarAssam

CM Sarma addressed the media after the meeting, stressing the cabinet's commitment to inclusive development and dignified governance. One of the most notable decisions was the acceptance of the "Shradhanjali" project, which sought to enable the respectful and well-organized repatriation of deceased Assamese from other states. Initially scheduled to begin on October 1, 2025, the program would primarily support low-income workers and those who are killed in accidents or crimes committed outside of the state. The transgender population has been designated as a Socially and Educationally Backward Class. The Cabinet has also declared two wetlands in Goalpara district as Proposed…

23 Jun

Assam starts Rabha Development Council

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Cabinet on June 22 approved the formation of the Rabha Development Council. This newly approved council will work for the welfare of Rabha communities residing outside the jurisdiction of the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC). The decision was taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. Addressing the media after the meeting, the Chief Minister said the government had earlier announced the proposal and that the Cabinet has now given its formal approval. “We had earlier announced the formation of a development council for Rabha people who live beyond the RHAC area. Today, the…

21 Jun

Swine fever takes serious turn in Darrang

Banasree SarkarAssam

In Darrang district, the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak has gotten worse despite the efforts of the veterinary clinic and district government. 60 pigs from two farms in Kabikara village under the Niz Dahi veterinary facility were killed by the veterinary department in front of the Executive Magistrate. "The infected pigs were killed in the presence of Executive Magistrate Tanmoy Bora in accordance with the department's established official norms," stated Dr. Ajay Bania, Mangaldai's veterinary officer overseeing the culling procedure. At Mangaldai Revenue Circle's Village Kamarpara, 104 sick pigs were killed earlier on June 7. Dr. Bania added that the…

21 Jun

₹5.8 crore tax scam busted in Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a sweeping crackdown on tax evasion, the Assam government’s State GST department has unearthed a massive tax suppression amounting to nearly ₹5.8 crore across multiple business establishments in the state. The coordinated raids, carried out in Barpeta Road, Jorhat, and Tinsukia, targeted firms suspected of manipulating sales data, misclassifying goods, and falsely claiming Input Tax Credit (ITC). According to an official statement issued by the Finance (Taxation) Department on Friday, the search and seizure operations were aimed at tightening compliance and curbing fraudulent practices that lead to significant revenue losses for the state. At Barpeta Road, the authorities conducted…

20 Jun

US team to cap ONGC well in Assam’s Sivasagar: CM Himanta

Mohini BarmanAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that a team of American experts has arrived at the ONGC's RDS-147A well site in Sivasagar district to assist in efforts to cap an ongoing gas leak, which poses potential danger due to its proximity to a river embankment. Addressing a press conference at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati, CM Sarma said the well-capping operation would begin on Saturday. He warned that any flooding caused by the monsoon could worsen the situation significantly. "An expert team from the USA has reached, and the process of capping the well will start tomorrow.…