Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented her record ninth consecutive Union Budget on Sunday, outlining a growth-focused and inclusive roadmap for 2026–27. The Budget places strong emphasis on the Northeast, especially Assam, with initiatives in healthcare, tourism, agriculture, fisheries and urban…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday expressed hope that the Union Budget 2026–27 would allocate a higher share of tax devolution to the state than last year. He said states now focus more on overall revenue transfers than…
Hundreds of people staged a protest rally in Umrangso on Saturday against the alleged transfer of tribal land and natural resources to private corporates under the Sixth Schedule. Organised by the Congress, APHLC, and united opposition parties, the rally marched…
Normal traffic on NH-38 was disrupted on Saturday after residents of Digboi’s Golai area blocked the highway, protesting delays and safety hazards caused by ongoing road widening work. Local youth leader Amit Dutta accused executing agencies of negligence, citing dust,…
Assam Jatiya Parishad (AJP) general secretary Jagadish Bhuyan on Saturday criticised Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma for allegedly failing to deliver on promises related to deportation of illegal immigrants and permanent flood control in…
A six-day computer training programme for officials under the Registrar of Cooperative Societies, Assam, was held at Dispur College from January 21 to 31, 2026. Organised by the Dispur College Multipurpose Cooperative Society in collaboration with the Cooperative Department of…
The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has achieved significant progress in infrastructure development and safety during FY 2025–26 so far. The zone commissioned nine Road Over Bridges and completed eight Road Under Bridges, while eliminating 21 manned level crossings to improve…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday inaugurated the Naragaon Mini Stadium at Khumtai in Golaghat district. Built at a cost of nearly ₹12 crore, the modern sports complex features a swimming pool, synthetic badminton courts, an air pistol…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said the BJP will field its own candidate in the Dergaon Assembly constituency in the upcoming elections, with the party considering a new face. He added that the BJP has no objection if…
The Tai Ahom community observed Me-Dam-Me-Phi in Jorhat on Saturday with traditional rituals at Raja Maidam, the last resting place of the final Ahom king, Purandar Singha. Organised by the Tai Ahom Yuva Parishad Assam, priests performed Ban-Phi rituals to…