The Assam government has introduced new austerity measures to ensure fiscal discipline and administrative preparedness amid the ongoing West Asia crisis. The Finance Department has imposed a six-month ban on the purchase of new vehicles and restricted foreign travel by…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited Jagiroad in Morigaon district and reviewed the progress of the Tata Semiconductor Assembly and Test project. Officials briefed him on the project status, and the Chief Minister directed authorities to ensure speedy…
Forest Department officials said increasing encroachment of forest land and elephant corridors is the main reason behind the rising human-elephant conflict in Assam. Officials stated that clearing five lakh bighas of encroached forest land, as promised by the government, could…
Ahead of the Assam Assembly session, the state Cabinet approved the Assam State Data Policy (ASDP) 2026 to strengthen governance and improve public service delivery. The policy will establish the Centre for Data Management (CDM) as the nodal agency for…
The four-day session of Assam’s 16th Assembly begins on May 21, with the election of a new Speaker and the proposed Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill expected to be major highlights. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the BJP-led government…
Sivasagar District Congress Committee president Ajoy Gogoi has been arrested after his name allegedly appeared in a suicide note left by Charaideo businessman Avani Baruah. Police said Baruah allegedly died after consuming pesticide and named Gogoi along with Binanda Bora…
The Directorate of Vigilance and Anti-Corruption, Assam, on Tuesday arrested Abinash Basumatary in Kokrajhar after he was allegedly caught accepting a bribe of Rs 2 lakh. Officials said Basumatary had allegedly demanded Rs 9.75 lakh from a complainant for clearing…
Fuel prices increased again on Tuesday, adding pressure on consumers facing rising living costs. In Guwahati, petrol prices rose to Rs 102.11 per litre, while diesel increased to Rs 93.44 per litre. The hike has triggered concern among commuters, transport…
Amid the nationwide strike called by the All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists, the Assam government has directed that essential medicines and life-saving drugs must remain available without disruption. The Office of the Drugs Controller ordered pharmacies linked to…
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday visited the under-construction Zubeen Kshetra and reviewed the ongoing development and beautification work dedicated to Assamese music icon Zubeen Garg. The Chief Minister said the project would be a fitting tribute to…