CLP leader Debabrata Saikia warned that Assam’s growing dependence on loans to fund schemes and “freebies” may burden the State’s economy. He said Assam’s liabilities have risen nearly ten-fold under CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and criticised comparisons with industrial states…
The Centre has released over ₹223 crore to Assam under the 15th Finance Commission grants for 2025–26. This includes ₹219.24 crore as the second instalment of untied grants and ₹4.69 crore earlier withheld. Funds will go to 27 District Panchayats,…
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma urged the media and public to stop dragging singer Zubeen Garg into issues unrelated to him, especially debates over Ashok Singhal’s property. He said Zubeen deserves respect for his contributions and should not be politicised…
Assam Police reported that just 2.06% of its 73,317 personnel were classified as obese in this year’s BMI test, marking a steady improvement since the drive began in 2023. The statewide testing, overseen by DGP Harmeet Singh, aims to promote…
The Asom Gana Parishad (AGP) has restated its firm support for granting ST status to six Assam communities, calling it a core commitment, not politics. After extensive talks in Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Sivasagar, and Jorhat, party leaders said discussions with groups…
The Assam Cabinet, led by CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, approved several key initiatives, including Asom Mala 3.0 with ₹3,217 crore for 883 km of roads and 36 bridges. It also granted ₹765 crore to redevelop Guwahati’s R.G. Baruah Sports Complex…
Hundreds of workers at Hatijan tea estate in Duliajan protested on Thursday, demanding reinstatement of six dismissed employees. The dispute stems from an alleged assault on the estate manager in 2024. Though a settlement in January 2025 promised no disciplinary…
The BJP attacked the revived opposition alliance of Congress, Raijor Dal, and AJP, calling it an “anti-Assam coalition driven by personal ambition.” BJP spokesperson Suranjan Dutta accused leaders Gaurav Gogoi, Akhil Gogoi, and Lurinjyoti Gogoi of betraying public trust. He…
Assam Irrigation Minister Ashok Singhal reviewed the department’s schemes, project progress, and administrative work in a meeting with senior officials in Dispur. He assessed ongoing projects, tender processes, and externally aided schemes, urging more comprehensive reporting. Singhal directed officials to…
The Guwahati Municipal Corporation has approved 14 road and drainage projects across 11 wards, worth ₹1.40 crore. Tendering is underway, with bids closing and opening on November 21. Works include improvements in Kachari Basti, Barthakur Mill Bye Lane, Manasha Mandir…