Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched the Mukhya Mantri Nijut Moina Scheme, aimed at supporting over 10 lakh girl students in higher education. The scheme provides monthly stipends ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,500, depending on the level…
The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC) has demanded a white paper from the state government on how Rs. 802 crore was spent on Guwahati's "smart city" projects, questioning their effectiveness after severe flooding on August 5. The APCC has also…
A team from Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), led by Alok Sharma, visited the Biotechnology-Government of India sponsored Technology Incubation Centre on Mushroom at Bodoland University. Prof. Sandeep Das briefed the team about the centre's activities, including translational research and…
The Citizen Coordination Committee of Guwahati has requested Chief Minister's intervention to resume city bus services from Kalipur (Bhutnath) to Maskhowa, halted due to the construction of the elevated approach road for the Guwahati-North Guwahati Brahmaputra Bridge. The road section's…
AIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal requested Rahul Gandhi and other opposition leaders to oppose the proposed bill amending the Waqf Act. Ajmal's letter expressed concerns that the amendments aim to reduce the power of Waqf Boards and Waqf Council, altering the…
The Special Task Force (STF) of Police raided Khanapara New ISBT and arrested Bijay Biswakarma with 22 vials of suspected heroin (28.5 grams). In another operation at 2 No. Railway Gate, Panbazar, the STF seized 30 vials of heroin (41…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma handed over 20 inflatable rubber boats to Kaziranga National Park's Forest Protection Force. This move follows a June request for new patrol boats to combat poaching and encroachment. Additionally, Sarma visited the Hatimura Embankment breach…
Education Minister Ranoj Pegu announced that over 90% of students in Assam will receive free education in government colleges and universities. He addressed concerns about fee hikes, stating the government will cover costs. The recent fee increase to Rs. 7,060…
On National Handloom Day, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a Rs 56 crore handloom centre in Bokakhat. The centre will handle all handloom activities and promote Assam's traditional weaving. It will serve as a hub for artisans to showcase…
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that proposed luxury hotels near Kaziranga National Park won't harm its ecology. Clarifying that the hotels will be built 1 km away from the park, he dismissed concerns about construction in eco-sensitive zones. Sarma…