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17 May

Authorities in Barpeta implement tough measures in response to ASF outbreak

Banasree SarkarAssam

Due to the African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in Gahia village in the Sarukhetri development block, the sale of pigs and meat was prohibited in Assam's Barpeta district on Friday. To stop the infection from spreading, Diganta Baishya, the District Magistrate (In-charge) of Barpeta, has used Section 16 of the Assam Epidemic Disease Act, 2023, to prohibit the sale of pigs, piglets, pork, and associated goods. In addition, pig transportation is prohibited both inside and outside the district, with the exception of travel over the National Highway. People have been rigorously forbidden from disposing of pig carcasses in open fields,…

17 May

Rabha to be taught in 105 schools across Assam

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A landmark decision by the Assam government has brought joy and pride to the Rabha community as 105 government schools have been officially notified to teach in the Rabha language. This historic announcement marks the first time Rabha, a tribal language spoken widely in Assam, will be introduced as the medium of instruction in public schools. The Education Department of Assam issued the notification on Thursday evening, designating 81 Lower Primary (LP) schools in Goalpara district and 24 in Kokrajhar district to begin teaching in Rabha medium. This move is seen as a significant step toward preserving the Rabha language…

16 May

Assam govt issues notification against human trafficking, witch hunting

Mohini BarmanAssam

The Assam government on Friday notified a state policy aimed at combating human trafficking and witch-hunting to ensure that all people can live a life of equal worth, free from all forms of abuse. "The Assam State Policy to Combat Human Trafficking and End Witch-Hunting is now officially notified. A significant move to safeguard human rights and uphold dignity," the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said in a post on X. The notification, issued by an order of the governor on May 6, stated that the policy will come into effect from the date of its publication in the official gazette.

16 May

Assam Government expands co-district model to 49 units

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major administrative decision aimed at improving grassroots governance, the Assam government has announced the formation of ten new co-districts, which will become operational by August 15, 2025. This move will take the total number of co-districts in the state from the current 39 to 49, strengthening the state’s efforts to bring administration closer to the people. The announcement was made through an official notification issued by the General Administration Department (GAD). The notification, bearing reference number 375037/496, confirmed that the expansion of co-districts has been approved “as directed by the Honourable Governor of Assam” and is “in the…

16 May

A Tiranga Rally was held in Silchar to commemorate the success of Operation Sindoor

Banasree SarkarAssamTiranga Yatra

Hundreds of participants from all walks of life braved the pouring rain to join the "Tiranga Yatra," which celebrated the success of Operation Sindoor. A group of prominent Silchar residents organized the event, which attracted impromptu attendance from state ministers to schoolchildren. The procession was marched to the Rangirkhari point in the midst of a torrential downpour after being waved off from the Silchar DSA venue. BJP state general secretary Kanad Purkayastha, local MLA Dipayan Chakrabarty, Minister Kaushik Rai, and other members of the ruling party attended the gathering, which was raucous with slogans like "Indian Army jindabad" and "Narendra…

15 May

Guwahati hosts tribute to armed forces post-terror strike

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday inaugurated a special exhibition titled ‘Operation Sindoor’ at the State BJP headquarters in Guwahati, commemorating the valiant response of India’s armed forces following the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. The exhibition, organised as a tribute to the nation’s defence forces, showcases a detailed account of the military’s swift and decisive retaliation against terror infrastructure allegedly operating from across the border. The display includes visuals, missile system models, strategic maps, and narratives highlighting the precision and strength of India’s armed response. Addressing the gathering, CM Sarma lauded the armed forces…

14 May

Assam CM thanks people for their support in the Panchayat Elections

Banasree SarkarAssam

Both State BJP President Dilip Saikia and Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed their sincere gratitude to the Assamese people for their overwhelming support of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and its allies in the most recent Panchayat elections. Speaking to reporters at Guwahati's Atal Bihari Vajpayee Bhawan on Tuesday, the two leaders hailed the outcome as a reaffirmation of the party's commitment to strengthening the Panchayati Raj system across the state and a clear endorsement of its development plan. The Chief Minister noted that the BJP only won 272 of the 397 Zila Parishad seats due to the…

14 May

Assam CM slams opposition’s cynicism, praises BJP’s commitment

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a strong rebuttal to recent opposition remarks, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday underlined the BJP’s philosophy of tireless governance, stating that electoral victories for the party are not occasions for celebration, but signals to intensify public service. Speaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Sarma indirectly took aim at a prominent opposition leader who had reportedly suggested that while one election may bring favourable results, another might not. While he refrained from naming the individual, the Chief Minister described such statements as a reflection of “immature political thinking.” “How can anyone engaged in public service say…

13 May

BJP’s Panchayat poll gains boost NDA’s confidence for 2026: CM Himanta predicts 104 seats in Assam Assembly

Banasree SarkarAssam

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday hailed the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance’s (NDA) strong showing in the ongoing panchayat elections across Assam as a historic moment for the state’s political landscape. Citing the party’s grassroots success, Sarma asserted that the NDA has the potential to win 104 out of the 126 seats in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections. Speaking to reporters while the counting of votes continued for the second day, the Chief Minister expressed confidence that the BJP is on track to secure over 300 seats in the Zilla Parishad level. “The BJP is marching ahead to capture…

12 May

BJP headed for landslide victory on Assam Panchayat polls

Mohini BarmanAssam

The ruling BJP and its alliance partners are set to register a massive victory in the panchayat polls in Assam as counting of votes in many Zilla Parishad seats and Anchalik Panchayat seats is in progress. The BJP and its alliance partners are leading in maximum Zilla Parishad and Anchalik Panchayat seats. The panchayat polls in Assam were held in two phases - the first phase was held on May 2 and the second phase was held on May 7 across 27 districts of the state. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday evening said, while interacting with BJP…