Human skull recovered from Assam's Jorhat garbage dump; probe focuses on possible biomedical waste violation
Jul 10, 2026The recovery of a human skull from a municipal garbage dumping ground in Assam's Jorhat district on July 10 has triggered a police investigation, with authorities examining whether it was illegally or negligently discarded in violation of biomedical waste disposal norms.
Assam targets energy independence with Rs 77,353-crore power sector investment
Jul 10, 2026The Assam government on July 10 unveiled its most ambitious power sector roadmap yet, announcing investments worth Rs 77,353 crore across hydro, solar, thermal and energy storage projects with the goal of transforming the state into a power-surplus state and the Green Energy Hub of Northeast India.
Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar hopes Assam budget will address people's long-pending demands
Jul 10, 2026Ahead of the presentation of the Assam State Budget, Congress MLA Jakir Hussain Sikdar expressed hope that the budget would genuinely serve the interests of the people and address the state's long-standing issues.
Rupsi Airport set to become Lower Assam's gateway to Bhutan, Bangladesh
Jul 10, 2026The Assam government on July 10 announced major initiatives to strengthen the state's aviation infrastructure, including the proposed Rs 2,134-crore Greenfield Airport at Doloo in Silchar and the phased expansion of Rupsi Airport to improve regional and international connectivity.
Assam unveils Rs 10,000-crore Asom Mala 4.0; pushes mega road, bridge and rail connectivity projects
Jul 10, 2026The Assam government on July 10 unveiled an ambitious infrastructure roadmap, announcing the launch of Asom Mala 4.0 with an investment of Rs 10,000 crore to build 800 km of high-quality roads over the next five years, while highlighting mega connectivity projects worth over Rs 55,000 crore being implemented in partnership with the Centre.
Assam to provide subsidised masur dal, sugar to NFSA families from August
Jul 10, 2026The Assam government will begin distributing subsidised masur dal and sugar to beneficiaries under the National Food Security Act (NFSA) from August, with the subsidy linked to prevailing market prices, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah announced while presenting the Assam Budget 2026-27 on July 10.
Assam's budget nears Rs 2 lakh crore; per capita income more than triples in a decade
Jul 10, 2026Assam's budget for 2025-26 pegs the state's outlay at Rs 2,00,782 crore after a decade of fiscal expansion. The document also records higher tax revenue, stronger capital spending and a tripling of per capita income.
Assam budget 2026-27 focuses on infrastructure, welfare and employment; Rs 10,000 crore push for development
Jul 10, 2026Jayanta Malla Baruah presented Assam's 2026-27 budget with a wide development and welfare roadmap. The proposals combine large infrastructure spending with targeted support for students, farmers and job creation.
Assam CM hails Rs 3 crore Yaba seizure in Sribhumi, praises Police's anti-drug crackdown
Jul 10, 2026Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 10 lauded the Sribhumi Police for seizing 30,000 Yaba tablets valued at approximately Rs 3 crore and arresting three accused in a major anti-drug operation.
Fake doctor arrested in Assam's Bongaigaon for allegedly practising without licence
Jul 10, 2026Bongaigaon Police have arrested a man for allegedly posing as a doctor and practising medicine without possessing any recognised medical qualification or valid registration with the Assam Council of Medical Registration (ACMR).
Ghost road, missing funds: Villagers allege Rs 6.5 lakh MGNREGA scam in Assam's Nagaon
Jul 10, 2026Serious allegations of financial irregularities have surfaced in the implementation of development projects under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) at Tinisukia Gaon Panchayat in Assam's Nagaon district.
Assam Budget 2026-27 to be tabled today; first budget of Himanta govt's second term
Jul 10, 2026The Assam Government will present the 2026-27 State Budget in the Legislative Assembly on July 10, marking the first budget of the Himanta Biswa Sarma-led government after it returned to power for a second consecutive term.
Assam government accelerates unicode recognition for Assamese script, explores OTT platform
Jul 09, 2026The Assam government has intensified its efforts to strengthen the digital presence of the Assamese language and promote the state's film and creative industries, with Cultural Affairs Minister Bimal Borah reviewing the progress of two key initiatives during separate meetings held at Janata Bhawan on Thursday, July 9.
Assam: Deka Satradhikar's son arrested for alleged sexual abuse of bhaona artist in Sivasagar
Jul 09, 2026Sivasagar Police arrested Kirtikamal Dev Goswami, son of Sachindradev Goswami, the Deka Satradhikar of Sri Sri Salaguri Satra, in connection with an alleged sexual abuse case involving a male Bhaona artist.
Assam's Act East Affairs department has no independent projects, spent over Rs 1.70 crore on regional diplomacy since 2022
Jul 09, 2026The Assam government has informed the Legislative Assembly that the Act East Policy Affairs Department does not implement any independent projects and, consequently, has no project-wise fund allocation or implementation progress to report.
Assam Government begins development of 'Zubeen Khetra', cultural Centres proposal under consideration
Jul 09, 2026The Assam government on Thursday, July 9 informed the Legislative Assembly that it has initiated multiple measures to preserve the legacy of celebrated singer and composer Zubeen Garg, including the development of 'Zubeen Khetra' at Sonapur.
Alleged investment scam accused Sanjay Bhagat held by CBI, produced before Guwahati court
Jul 09, 2026The CBI has arrested Sanjay Bhagat in connection with an alleged multi-crore trading and online investment scam. Investigators are tracing the money trail and examining whether others were involved.
Assam clears Rs 3,789 crore support for Tata semiconductor plant at Jagiroad
Jul 09, 2026Assam has sanctioned Rs 3,789 crore for Tata Electronics' semiconductor plant at Jagiroad, with the Centre adding Rs 10,255 crore. The backing turns the redeveloped Nagaon Paper Mill site into a major semiconductor manufacturing hub.
Assam MLA flags illegal logging along Meghalaya border, seeks action against forest encroachment
Jul 09, 2026Boko–Chaygaon MLA Raju Mesh raised alleged illegal logging and timber movement in Lampi during the Assam Assembly session. He sought urgent intervention on forest protection and wider civic issues affecting residents.
Assam tables Bills to overhaul MSME law, ease business regulations
Jul 09, 2026The Assam government introduced a set of Bills in the Assembly to revise MSME, shops and investment rules. The measures aim to cut compliance burdens, speed up approvals and modernise regulation across sectors.
No friction between Assam and Meghalaya over border issue: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jul 09, 2026Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said Assam and Meghalaya face no friction as border talks continue. His remarks came as Meghalaya reconstituted committees to push the second phase of negotiations.
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