The Centre on Wednesday (March 12, 2025) said it is the responsibility of State Governments to stop all kinds of illegal coal mining, including rat-hole, underlining that it is working in close coordination with States to lower the number of accidents in coal fields. Asked about the recent accident and loss of lives at a […]
Guwahati, Mar 12: The Assam government will set up a dedicated shelter home for the transgender community in Guwahati as part of its commitment to inclusivity, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday. Sharing the announcement on X, Sarma stated, “A shelter for the transgender community. Our government is ushering in a new era […]
Guwahati, Mar 12: Congress MLAs staged a protest at the Assam Legislative Assembly on Wednesday, demanding a discussion on the termination of faculty members from newly established polytechnics in the state. Leader of Opposition Debabrata Saikia criticized the government for dismissing faculty members who were appointed through a competitive selection process. He stated that the […]
Guwahati, Mar 12: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be on a three-day visit to Assam from March 14, during which he will attend multiple events, including the 57th Annual Conference of the All Bodo Students Union (ABSU) in Kokrajhar, officials said on Tuesday. Shah will arrive in Jorhat on March 14 and visit the […]
GUWAHATI Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday (March 11, 2025) said the State government plans to invest in a “constellation of satellites” to track illegal migrants, drug dealers, and wildlife, other than collecting real time data on vital sectors. The Assam government intends to put in space at least five small State-specific satellites, […]
Assam has seen a significant influx of tourists in the last four years, with a total of 2,43,64,180 visitors, according to Tourism Minister Ranjeet Kumar Dass. This impressive figure includes 60,306 foreign tourists. The year 2022-23 recorded the highest tourist footfall at 98,31,141, followed closely by 70,67,335 tourists in 2023-24. The state government has been […]
In a significant breakthrough, Gauhati Medical College, under the Assam government, has successfully performed the state’s first-ever robotic knee replacement surgery. This achievement showcases the institution’s capability to carry out cutting-edge, tech-driven medical procedures. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma took to X to share the news, highlighting the state’s progress in medical technology. This […]
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that four infiltrators from Bangladesh have been apprehended and deported. The individuals, identified as Abdul Kabir, Bodhiur Rahman, Md Tayub, and Abdul Kalam, were caught by Assam Police and handed over to the neighbouring country. This development is part of the state government’s efforts to combat infiltration. CM […]
Guwahati: In a breakthrough for India’s tea industry, researchers from Assam Agricultural University (AAU) have uncovered crucial genetic insights into Assam’s indigenous tea germplasm. Their study, recently published in Genetic Resources and Crop Evolution, paves the way for developing superior tea cultivars with enhanced flavour, resilience, and commercial potential.
A horrific incident of witch-hunting has come to light in Assam’s Dibrugarh district, where a 62-year-old Adivasi woman was brutally tortured and thrown near a river by a group of people who branded her as a witch. The incident occurred on Monday at 1 No Rajgarh, in Romai tea estate under Lahowal police station in […]
