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14 Aug

Drugs Worth Rs 39.4 Crore Seized In Guwahati, Two Arrested

Preeti SinghAssam, Guwahati

Drugs worth an estimated Rs 39.4 crore were seized in Guwahati, and two suspected drug traffickers were arrested, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday. Acting on a tip-off, police intercepted a truck near the Inter-State Bus Terminus (ISBT) and conducted a search. The operation led to the seizure of 10 soap cases containing heroin and 1,40,000 YABA tablets. Sharing details of the operation on social media, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma praised the Guwahati Police for intercepting the truck and recovering the large consignment of drugs. The police also apprehended two persons suspected of being involved in…

13 Aug

Assam mp gaurav gogoi moves union finance minister over gst regulations; challenges faced by small traders

Paromita EditorAssam

Deputy Leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party in the Lok Sabha and Assam MP, Gaurav Gogoi has written to Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, flagging the significant challenges faced by small businesses in complying with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regulations.Based on the MP’s interaction with small businesses, traders, manufacturers and stakeholders, Gogoi noted the consistent issue faced in following the procedural requirements of GST.The common concerns included keeping pace with the evolving regulations and frequent amendments to GST rules and procedures.“The rules are further not easily accessible in regional languages, forcing the small traders to rely on intermediaries…

13 Aug

Borgohain Praises PM’s Support for Athletes

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

Indian boxer and Commonwealth Games silver medallist Lovlina Borgohain has described her recent meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a memorable experience, saying his personal interaction with athletes and continued encouragement have given Indian sportspersons a strong sense of support. Borgohain, who won the silver medal in the women’s 75 kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games, said she was impressed by the way the Prime Minister interacts with athletes and takes an interest in their performances and experiences. “The way he motivates and supports us is incredible,” Borgohain said while recalling her meeting with Modi. She said athletes…

12 Aug

Sivasagar Worst Hit: 5.74 Lakh Affected As Assam Flood Toll Hits 102

Preeti SinghAssam

The devastating floods in the state have claimed the lives of 102 people! With the recovery of one more body recently, the death toll in this year's monsoon floods has risen to 102. According to the latest report as of August 11, around 1.12 lakh people are still affected by floods in 7 districts of the state. According to data from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority, 25 revenue circles are under the impact of floods. Around 7,982 people are still taking shelter in 47 relief camps. The situation continues to deteriorate in Sivasagar district. 5 revenue circles and 476…

12 Aug

New Archaeological Finds Shed Light on Mayong’s Ancient Cultural Heritage

Paromita EditorAssam

archaeological discoveries at the historic Kashashila Shiv Ashram in Assam’s Morigaon district have strengthened evidence of the region’s rich and ancient cultural history. The latest artefacts were uncovered during excavation work for a new structure at the shrine in Hatimuria village. The discoveries include a semi-finished stone sculpture believed to date back to the 7th-8th century, along with terracotta sculptures estimated to belong to the 11th-12th centuries. Dr Utpal Kumar Nath, secretary of the Mayong Village Museum and Research Centre, said the findings further underline the archaeological importance of the site. Nath said the discovery was a significant moment for…

12 Aug

Assam minister reviews agriculture, irrigation activities in darrang district, promotes women-led fpcs, makhana cultivation

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday visited various agricultural initiatives in Darrang district and interacted with farmers, women-led Farmer Producer Companies (FPCs), fertiliser retailers and district officials to take stock of agricultural activities and review the progress of the Agriculture and Irrigation Departments. The Minister began his visit at Nagarbahi, Mangaldai, where he visited the Siroheuji Women Farmer Producer Company and interacted with enthusiastic women farmers. He launched the mustard oil product “Darangi Golden Drops,” a joint initiative of Siroheuji Women FPC and Darrangi Women FPC, showcasing their efforts towards value addition and production of quality agricultural products. With…

12 Aug

Cabinet Clears Rs 450 Crore for BTC Development

Sonakshi SarkarAssam

The Assam Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, on Tuesday approved a series of welfare, infrastructure, employment and administrative measures, including Rs 2,100 crore for land acquisition and development of the proposed Aerotropolis Satellite City Project in Guwahati and Rs 450 crore for the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC).The Cabinet approved administrative sanction for utilisation of Rs 2,100 crore towards land acquisition and development of the Aerotropolis Satellite City Project. The project is part of the state government's plans to create new urban infrastructure and support planned development around the Guwahati region. The Cabinet also approved the release of…

11 Aug

Assam Launches ‘Brikshya Bandhu’ Drive, Over 22 Lakh Students to Plant 1.5 Crore Saplings

Paromita EditorAssam

The Assam government on Tuesday launched the ‘Brikshya Bandhu’ initiative, bringing more than 22 lakh students into a statewide plantation campaign aimed at planting over 1.5 crore saplings across the state over four days. Environment and Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah formally launched the initiative at the Sri Sri Damodardev International Auditorium at Srimanta Sankaradeva Kalakshetra in Guwahati. The plantation drive will continue from August 11 to 14 as part of the Amrit Brikshya Andolan. The campaign has brought together 11,277 educational institutions, with 21,28,495 students already registered. The Forest Department has so far supplied around 1.57 crore saplings to participating…

11 Aug

Durand cup : northeast united sail into quarters

Paromita EditorAssam

NorthEast United FC marched into the quarter-finals with a perfect record in the group stages after comfortably defeating FC1 3-1 in their final Group F fixture of the 135th IndianOil Durand Cup at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium on Tuesday. Parthib Gogoi scored in each half, while Alaaeddine Ajaraie added NorthEast United's third goal. Mohmad Ilyas scored the consolation goal for FC1. The Highlanders completed their group-stage campaign with three wins from three matches to finish as Group F winners. FC1, meanwhile, ended their debut Durand Cup campaign with three points from three matches. NorthEast United FC head coach Juan…

11 Aug

Assam minister reviews fertiliser availability, oil palm mission in state

Paromita EditorAssam

Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Tuesday chaired two review meetings to assess the availability and distribution of fertilisers in the state and review the progress of the National Mission on Edible Oils – Oil Palm (NMEO-OP) for the financial year 2026–27. During the meeting on fertiliser availability, the Minister held detailed discussions with senior officials of the Agriculture Department on measures to ensure adequate and timely availability of fertilisers to farmers across the state. The meeting discussed the existing 12 rake points through which fertilisers are brought into Assam. Hazarika emphasised the need to increase the number of rake…