The Assam government’s 2025-26 budget emphasizes sustainable development, eco-tourism, and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma highlighted Assam’s commitment to green initiatives, including plans to transform Guwahati into a Bamboo Smart City. The Gaja Mitra scheme will expand…
In a continued crackdown on illegal infiltration, Assam Police apprehended four Bangladeshi nationals and deported them back across the border. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma shared the update on X, commending the police for their swift action. The arrested individuals…
Chandmari Police, along with child protection officials, raided a factory in Jyoti Nagar, Guwahati, rescuing four minors aged 14-15. The children were found hidden behind a locked gate. The raid, conducted at 2:30 AM, followed a tip-off from local youths…
Panbazaar Police raided a rented house in Azara Market, Guwahati, recovering 15 vials of suspected heroin weighing 20.42g. Items like packaging materials, electronic devices, and valuables, including a costly Rodd watch and an American Tourister bag, were also seized. The…
Guwahati Police recovered the stolen bike of Uttarakhand-based biker "Rider Noni" from Fakirganj in Dhubri district. The bike was stolen from a guesthouse in Guwahati on March 5. A coordinated operation by Basistha and Fakirganj Police led to its retrieval…
The Assam government has allocated ₹24 crore in the 2025-26 budget to strengthen veterinary healthcare by establishing pet care hospitals in Guwahati, Bokakhat, and Dibrugarh. The Dibrugarh hospital, set to open by October 2025, will serve as a key facility…
The Assam government has decided to make Assamese a compulsory subject in all English-medium schools affiliated with the state board and CBSE. This move follows the recommendations of the Justice Biplab Sarma Committee and aligns with Clause 6 of the…
The Assam government’s 2025-26 budget prioritizes women's welfare with initiatives in financial aid, healthcare, safety, and entrepreneurship. Financial Assistance: Orunodoi Scheme aid raised to ₹1,400 monthly, benefiting 37.2 lakh women. Women Start-up Fund offers interest-free loans and grants. Swanirbhar Naari…
The Kulsi River in Kamrup, a vital habitat for endangered freshwater dolphins, is under threat due to extensive illegal sand mining. Locals report that mechanized mining has drastically reduced water levels, destroying dolphin habitats. Experts highlight the river’s ecological importance,…
The All Assam Students' Union (AASU) has urged the Central Government to maintain a uniform approach in detecting and deporting Bangladesh nationals and Rohingyas across all States. This follows Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s directive to Delhi Police to launch…