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12 Dec

Assam Cabinet approves measures to simplify land transactions for institutions

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam government has introduced pivotal measures to streamline land administration and ease land transactions, following a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on December 11. To address issues faced by micro and small landholders, the Cabinet approved the continuation of manual payment for Khazana (land revenue) and the issuance of manual receipts. This decision aims to alleviate the difficulties encountered with online payment methods while maintaining the onboarding of Pattadars into the e-Khazana portal to advance land administration reforms. Another major reform included waiving renewal fees under the Societies Registration Act for non-individual juridical entities such…

11 Dec

Assam CM declares a massive 12-day celebration of progress throughout the state

Banasree SarkarAssamHimanta Biswa Sarma

According to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, 12 lakh people will benefit from the state's massive 12-day festival of development. This effort will include a number of welfare measures, such as providing scooties to girls, scholarships and bicycles to female students, waiving mother loan obligations, and financial aid to flood-affected families. "With the settlement with the banks, the state government will waive the loan for women in Assam who have taken out loans from financial institutions up to Rs 50,000," the Chief Minister told reporters. 'No dues certificates' would be issued by the banks to anyone who have taken…

10 Dec

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma overhauls cabinet to strengthen governance in key sectors

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major shakeup aimed at boosting governance and leadership across crucial sectors, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a comprehensive reshuffle of ministerial portfolios. The reshuffle, a strategic move designed to drive efficiency, innovation, and development, is expected to strengthen the state's administration and foster growth in key areas like healthcare, education, rural infrastructure, and social welfare. New Ministerial Assignments Prasanta Phukan has been entrusted with the Power, Skill, Employment, and Entrepreneurship, as well as the Medical Education and Research departments. He will also oversee the Pradhan Mantri Ayushman Bharat Yojana, focusing on advancing healthcare, energy sustainability,…

10 Dec

Losing its glory in birdwatching, Assam’s Maguri-Motapung Beel is in danger of going extinct

Banasree SarkarAssamAssam

The ecological health of the Maguri-Motapung beel in Dibru-Saikhowa National Park in the Tinsukia region of Assam has drastically deteriorated since the devastating Baghjan blowout. This region used to be a thriving biodiversity hotspot. Birdwatchers from all over the world come to the marsh, which is just 9 kilometers from Tinsukia town, to observe migratory bird species throughout the winter. However, the consequences of the oil spill have disturbed this delicate environment. The devastating June 2020 oil well blowout in Baghjan, which burned for over five months, left a trail of destruction in its aftermath. The fire damaged the delicate…

09 Dec

Codeine phosphate cough syrup seized in 44,100 bottles by Assam police

Banasree SarkarAssamKarimganj

During a significant narcotics seizure at the Churaibari check post in the Karimganj district on Sunday, Assam police confiscated 44,100 bottles of codeine phosphate cough syrup (ESKUF). The operation was carried out by Sri Bhumi Police using reliable intelligence. "Good job @assampolice," Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on social media to express his gratitude for the police's prompt action. To identify the source and distribution network responsible for the illicit drug shipment, authorities have initiated a comprehensive investigation. In a related incident earlier in March, Assam Police detained two people and confiscated a large amount of cough syrup in…

09 Dec

CM Himanta Biswa Sarma opens BJP mandal office in Sualkuchi, Kamrup

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

To boost the Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) grassroots presence in Assam, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced the establishment of permanent party offices across all mandals in the state. The initiative was officially launched on Sunday with the inauguration of the Sualkuchi Mandal office in Kamrup (Rural) district. Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, CM Sarma highlighted the importance of the project, describing it as a transformative step towards deeper community engagement. "Today marks a historic day as we open this modern office equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. This model will be replicated across Assam, enabling us to enhance our connection…

07 Dec

Bodo leaders urge Central Government for ₹1,500 crore infrastructure projects

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A high-level delegation from the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU), led by president Dipen Boro, along with Bodo Territorial Region (BTR) Chief Executive Pramod Boro, and MPs Rwngwra Narzary and Joyanta Basumatary, met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in New Delhi to discuss critical issues related to the Bodo community and the Bodo Territorial Region (BTR) Accord. During the meeting, the delegation pressed for expedited implementation of the BTR Accord, which is seen as pivotal for the region's peace and development. The leaders emphasized that several commitments made in the Accord remain unfulfilled and urged the central government to accelerate…

05 Dec

Assam cabinet expansion scheduled for December 7 to address regional demands

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a long-awaited cabinet expansion, scheduled for December 7, aiming to address growing demands for regional representation and ease the workload on current ministers. The state cabinet, which currently comprises 15 members including the Chief Minister, has the capacity for 18 members. The upcoming expansion will fill the three vacant positions, streamlining governance and preparing for the 2026 assembly elections. A significant point of focus is the lack of representation from the Barak Valley region. The resignation of former minister Parimal Suklabaidya, who was elected to the Lok Sabha earlier this year, left…

04 Dec

Alliance Air begins offering direct flights from Guwahati to Ziro in an attempt to increase tourism

Banasree SarkarAssamAlliance Air

According to an official, Alliance Air has stated that it will operate two weekly flights from Guwahati in Assam to Ziro in Arunachal Pradesh. According to Vivek HP, the Deputy Commissioner of Lower Subansiri, the domestic carrier would run flights on Mondays and Wednesdays. The jet is expected to depart Guwahati at 12.10 pm and arrive in Ziro around 1.25 pm. The Ziro return flight is scheduled to leave for Guwahati at 1.50 pm and arrive there at 3.05 pm. He claims that Ziro has established a reputation as a MICE travel destination and that the opening of direct flights…

04 Dec

Assam Governor urges higher education institutions to boost Viksit Bharat engagement

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya has urged leaders of the state’s higher educational institutions to actively promote student participation in the upcoming ‘Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue.’ The event, scheduled for January 11-12 in New Delhi, aims to connect young minds, especially those without political backgrounds, to the sphere of politics through innovative challenges. A key feature of the program, the ‘Viksit Bharat Challenge,’ offers students a platform to demonstrate their knowledge about India’s progress across various sectors. The challenge includes a quiz competition, an essay-writing contest, and the creation of a vision deck focused on national development. “Institutions are…