Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched Orunodoi 3.0, expanding the state’s flagship DBT scheme to 38 lakh women. Each beneficiary will now receive ₹1,250 monthly, totaling ₹410 crore in direct transfers. Coverage will soon rise to 40 lakh with…
Assam Women’s University (AWU), the only women’s university in Northeast India, will introduce departments of Petroleum Science and Technology and Commerce from the 2026-27 session. A one-year diploma in Petroleum Science and Technology and a six-month Commerce certificate programme will…
Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu met the ASPTA to discuss the Supreme Court’s TET mandate, special recruitment drive (SRD) progress, and teacher grievances. The Cabinet reduced SRD experience requirement from five to three years. Issues like refund of Rs…
Guwahati residents are facing repeated thefts of water meters, stolen for scrap metal despite replacement costs of Rs 6,000–8,000. The Guwahati Jal Board says meters are customers’ responsibility and advises securing them, while police cite manpower limits. Even encased meters…
APCC chief Gaurav Gogoi accused CM Himanta Biswa Sarma and BJP’s IT cell of politicizing singer Zubeen Garg's death. He criticized the CM’s remarks, demanded full disclosure of facts, and questioned the continuation of the North East Festival in Singapore…
Meghalaya Minister Sosthenes Sohtun urged speeding up the second phase of border negotiations with Assam to resolve long-standing disputes affecting residents. The talks focus on six remaining contested areas, with both states taking steps like installing boundary pillars and exploring…
On October 6, women’s organisations and activists staged a dharna outside the Dima Hasao DC office demanding swift justice for a rape victim. Groups including Shakti Mahila Mandal and Dimasa Mothers’ Association called for speedy investigation, strict punishment, and stronger…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said the SIT report on Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi and his wife’s alleged Pakistan links is “very damaging.” A press conference will soon share the gist and key documents. Sarma noted the briefing was delayed due…
The Assam Cabinet approved a ₹564.5-crore project to build a 3.46 km elevated corridor from Trunk Road to Rangirkhari in Silchar, aiming to ease congestion and improve mobility. The review also discussed a new Barak River bridge at Madhuraghat and…
The Assam Cabinet approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS), merging OPS and NPS for better management. CM Himanta Biswa Sarma said UPS guarantees pensions like OPS, with employees eligible after 10–25 years of service. New recruits can choose NPS if…