Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that 25 acres of encroached land were cleared in Biswanath district during a recent eviction drive. He stated the action is part of the government’s ongoing campaign to remove illegal encroachments and reclaim…
The Assam government signed ‘Confirmation of Investment’ agreements with 69 companies worth ₹1.67 lakh crore, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced. The investments are expected to create around one lakh direct and indirect jobs in the state. Major companies involved…
Amid concerns of a possible fuel shortage due to tensions in West Asia, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma warned that strict action will be taken against anyone buying LPG cylinders beyond the permitted limit. He said officials have been…
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticised the Assam government’s decision to remove the name of former President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed from the Barpeta Medical College, calling it an insult to a respected Assamese leader and freedom fighter. He urged the government…
Ahead of the Assam Assembly elections, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that the BJP and AGP have finalised their seat-sharing agreement under the NDA alliance. However, he said some constituencies may witness “friendly contests” if both parties field candidates…
Amid ongoing protests by the Dibrugarh University Postgraduate Students’ Union over admission issues and a fee hike, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said discussions with students should take place only after the protest phase ends. He stated that protests…
The Assam government distributed appointment letters to 5,690 candidates in the education sector at a ceremony in Khanapara. With these new appointments, the total number of government jobs provided by the state has reached 1,64,359, surpassing the earlier promise of…
The Raijor Dal has accused the Indian National Congress of informally breaking alliance negotiations four times ahead of the Assam Assembly elections. Raijor Dal leader Bhasko D Saikia claimed Congress announced candidates in Barholla, Dimow, Dispur and Margherita while seat-sharing…
The Sadou Asom Karmachari Parishad held an extended executive meeting in Guwahati on Wednesday with over 300 representatives from more than 50 districts and several employee and teachers’ associations. The meeting demanded that the 8th Pay Commission be implemented in…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation has asked property owners in Guwahati to clear their pending property taxes by March 31, 2026. Officials said those who fail to pay within the deadline will face a 20% penalty on the outstanding amount. Continued…