Assam Education Minister Dr. Ranoj Pegu distributed smartphones to Anganwadi workers in Sivasagar for real-time nutrition tracking via the Poshan Tracker app. The event was held at Sukapha Conference Hall. Dr. Pegu also provided ₹5 crore to All Bathou Mohasabha…
A Maruti Baleno was crushed between two trucks on the Basistha-Boragaon flyover in Guwahati on Monday night. Two occupants sustained critical injuries. The stationary container truck had broken down before the Baleno hit it, followed by another speeding truck ramming…
Darrang College, Tezpur, became the only college in Assam to receive the FIST grant from the Department of Science and Technology. The announcement came during a Darrang College Alumni Association meeting. New office bearers were elected, and alumni were urged…
At the NDA CMs’ Conclave in New Delhi, Prime Minister Modi praised Assam's strong efforts against child marriage. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma presented the state's success, highlighting police action and public cooperation. Modi urged other NDA states to follow…
Bobbeeta Sharma has resigned from all her positions in the Assam Pradesh Congress Committee citing personal reasons. She expressed gratitude to AICC and APCC leaders and wished new APCC president Gaurav Gogoi success. Sharma also urged the party to implement…
Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi has been named the new Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) president, replacing Bhupen Kumar Borah. The party also appointed three working presidents — Jakir Hussain Sikdar, Roselina Tirkey, and Pradip Sarkar. Gogoi is expected to lead…
Excise Minister Atul Bora halted the licence for an IMFL outlet near Gauhati University after public backlash. Though issued under Assam Excise Rules, the licence is now on hold pending review. The Assam Jatiya Parishad criticized the move, citing a…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced ongoing talks with ADB for funding the Ratan Tata Electronic Manufacturing City in Jagiroad. Infrastructure work is already underway. ADB has granted ₹1,000 crore for Assam Skill University, which will open soon to support the…
CM Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that construction of Silchar’s greenfield airport at Doloo will begin later this year. The project, aimed at boosting Barak Valley’s air connectivity, received clearance in February 2024. Sarma met Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan…
Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Keshab Mahanta reviewed early flood preparedness in Biswanath. Rs 1.75 crore was allocated for Biswanath, Behali, and Gohpur constituencies. He emphasized repairing dykes and creating a detailed flood map. Officials from various departments, including the…