Assam

19 Apr

Special Task Force foils ₹71 crore drug smuggling operation in Kamrup

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a major breakthrough against cross-border drug trafficking, the Special Task Force (STF) of Assam Police foiled a high-stakes narcotics operation on Friday, seizing banned substances worth a staggering ₹71 crore from the Amingaon area in Kamrup district. Two individuals involved in transporting the drugs have been arrested, officials confirmed.Acting swiftly on a specific intelligence input, STF personnel launched a meticulously planned operation and intercepted two suspicious vehicles entering Assam from a neighbouring state. Upon thorough inspection, the team recovered 2.7 lakh Yaba tablets—popularly known as the “crazy drug”—along with 520 grams of high-grade heroin concealed in 40 soap boxes.…

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19 Apr

Before the 2025 Panchayat Elections, election officials in Dibrugarh received training

Banasree SarkarAssamDibrugarh

A vital training session for sector and zonal officers was held at the Rural Development Agency's Jagriti Auditorium in Dibrugarh ahead of the 2025 Panchayat Elections. The goal of the event was to provide authorities with the guidelines and protocols they would need to guarantee the polls were conducted smoothly and without errors. Officers were told to return to their individual polling places during training to confirm that necessary amenities were available. Additionally, they were instructed to notify the district administration right once of any inconsistencies or issues, especially those pertaining to voter lists or polling infrastructure. District Development Commissioner…

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17 Apr

Karbi Anglong development projects worth Rs. 100 crore are inaugurated by the Assam CM

Banasree SarkarAssamAssam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is expected to travel to the Karbi Anglong district to officially launch a number of development projects that total more than Rs 100 crore. These efforts, the Chief Minister underlined, are intended to honor local unsung heroes and improve connection in the area. CM Sarma said on X: "I will soon be in Karbi Anglong to dedicate a number of projects valued at more than Rs 100 crore to the people. These initiatives will improve the region's aesthetic appeal, increase connection, and honor unsung heroes in a worthy manner. The projects signal a new…

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17 Apr

BJP’s Dilip Saikia calls Congress protests “ a laughable attempt”

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Assam BJP President and Member of Parliament Dilip Saikia has come down heavily on the Congress party for holding nationwide protests against the Enforcement Directorate's (ED) chargesheet in the National Herald case, which names top Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. In a sharp press statement released on Wednesday, Saikia dismissed the Congress protest as "a laughable attempt to defend national looters," accusing the party of shielding its top leadership from legal scrutiny. He claimed that the Gandhis had misused their positions within the Congress to take control of assets that did not belong to them.  “The National Herald…

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17 Apr

The mood of celebration permeates Rang Ghar on the first day of Bohag

Banasree SarkarAssamBohag

As the 17th Greater Rangpur Rongali Bihu was celebrated with grandeur and tradition, the historic Rang Ghar grounds, which were constructed in 1746 by Swargadeo Pramatta Singha, came to life with color and celebration. The All Tai Ahom Students' Union (ATASU) threw this colorful celebration to welcome Bohag, the Assamese New Year. Bihu was traditionally observed with regal grandeur at the Rang Ghar Bakori (courtyard) under the reign of Swargadeo Rudra Singha. The festival brought back that long-standing custom and turned the historic monument into a hub of historical and cultural cohesion. Basanta Gogoi, the president of ATASU Central, lit…

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16 Apr

In Assam, the world’s first boilerless sugarcane processing facility was established

Banasree SarkarAssamsugarcane plant

The establishment of the world's first boilerless sugarcane processing machine, designed by Punjab-based Spray Engineering Devices Limited (SEDL) in partnership with Ecotech Agro Mills, is bringing a new era of sugarcane growing to the farmers of Assam. Located in the Hojai district's Bamungaon, close to Lanka, this state-of-the-art facility can crush 500 tonnes per day (TCD). This new facility is entirely carbon neutral because it doesn't utilize any fossil fuels, unlike traditional sugar mills that require burning bagasse to power boilers. The factory transforms sugarcane into high-quality jaggery without any smoke, steam, or trash, which represents a significant advancement in…

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16 Apr

Thousands protest in Assam over alleged police assault on innocent youth

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

A day that began in celebration of Bohag Bihu—the Assamese New Year—took a dramatic and violent turn in Duliajan, Assam, as thousands of protestors stormed the Naholia Police Station following allegations of police assault on a local youth. The unrest reportedly stemmed from a late-night confrontation involving a vehicle transporting cattle. According to local sources, the dispute escalated quickly, and in the confusion, an innocent youth was allegedly beaten by police personnel. The incident, which occurred in the early hours of April 15, quickly spread through word of mouth, triggering widespread anger among members of the local Adivasi community. By…

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15 Apr

The joy of new year echoes through Assam with Bihu celebrations

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assamese New Year was welcomed with festive fervour by people across the state on Tuesday, with all praying for a prosperous and fulfilling year ahead. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma wished the people on the occasion, hoping that the Rongali, or Bohag, Bihu celebrations will reaffirm the age-old harmony in the state. "I extend my heartiest greetings on the occasion of Rongali Bihu and Assamese New Year," Acharya said in a post on X.

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15 Apr

In Assam’s oil and gas industry, Vedanta will invest Rs. 50,000 Cr

Banasree SarkarAssamvedanta

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Vedanta Group, a major energy company in the private sector, on Monday to draft a comprehensive strategy for the Rs 50,000 crore investment that was announced for the state. This is a big step for the state. In February, Anil Agarwal, the chairman of the Vedanta Group, declared that the company would invest Rs 50,000 crore in the oil and gas industry in Assam and Tripura during the following three to four years. "Today I had an extensive meeting with representatives from Vedanta to chalk out a time frame on realizing these…

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15 Apr

Historic energy project to cement Assam’s role in national green strategy

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

In a landmark development for India’s northeastern region, Assam is set to become home to the Northeast’s first-ever Pumped Storage Project (PSP), a pioneering hydroelectric energy storage system aimed at stabilising the power grid and meeting peak electricity demand. The project is part of a massive ₹12,000 crore investment by Hyderabad-based renewable energy company Greenko Group, which has committed to developing large-scale energy infrastructure in Assam. The announcement marks a critical milestone in Assam’s journey towards clean, reliable, and sustainable energy systems. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to social media to confirm that the state government has held a…

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