Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the BJP-led NDA government in Assam, caretaker Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the new cabinet is likely to have 18 to 19 ministers. He stated that final discussions on cabinet berths will take…
Security personnel of Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve arrested three suspected poachers during an anti-poaching operation and recovered arms and ammunition. The accused, identified as Kiran Pegu, Riju Pegu, and Pulen Kaman, were apprehended in connection with wildlife-related offences…
A six-year-old boy, identified as Hasidul Rahman of Tamarhat in Dhubri district, was found dead on Sunday after going missing a day earlier. The Class I student allegedly drowned in a deep water-filled pit near his house while bathing. The…
Police arrested a man near the ISBT area in Guwahati on Sunday for possessing Fake Indian Currency Notes (FICN) worth Rs 2.45 lakh. The accused, identified as Geyon Tayeng from Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Siang district, was caught during a naka…
APCC president Gaurav Gogoi on Monday urged the BJP-led Assam government to prioritize public welfare and ensure women’s safety in the state. Ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, Gogoi said the government must fulfil people’s…
Former Assam Opposition Leader Debabrata Saikia congratulated Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma on the NDA’s victory in the 2026 Assam Assembly elections and wished him a successful and people-oriented tenure as Chief Minister. In a letter, Saikia also urged the government…
Himanta Biswa Sarma has been unanimously elected as the leader of the BJP and NDA Legislature Party, clearing the way for his second consecutive term as Assam Chief Minister. The decision was taken during a meeting of BJP legislators and…
A total of 455 out of 722 candidates who contested the Assam Assembly elections have forfeited their security deposits after failing to secure more than one-sixth of the valid votes in their constituencies. The list includes candidates from major parties…
The Assam BJP has backed the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in the State. BJP State president Dilip Saikia said the matter would be discussed with NDA allies after the new government assumes office on May 12. Saikia…
A NITI Aayog report has revealed that Assam has made major progress in school infrastructure over the past decade, with sharp improvements in electricity, toilets, computers and internet connectivity in schools. Electricity coverage in schools increased from 20.1% to 88.8%,…