Assam Governor reviews welfare schemes, stresses people-centric development
Jun 25, 2026Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya reviewed welfare schemes and outreach initiatives across Assam. He stressed close monitoring to ensure benefits reach vulnerable people and support inclusive development.
Endangered Bengal Slow Loris rescued after being found injured in Assam's Karbi Anglong
Jun 25, 2026An injured Bengal Slow Loris was rescued from a roadside in Assam's Karbi Anglong and handed to the Forest Department. The rescue has renewed calls to protect the region's biodiversity and report distressed wildlife promptly.
Allegations of domestic LPG misuse and child labour surface at NH-127B project in Assam
Jun 25, 2026Serious allegations of illegal use of domestic LPG cylinders and child labour have surfaced against J Infratech Pvt. Ltd., the agency engaged in the construction of National Highway 127B in parts of Dhubri and Kokrajhar districts.
Assam trains 200 aspiring ‘Lakhpati Didis’ in hospitality sector under women empowerment initiative
Jun 25, 2026Assam has trained 200 aspiring Lakhpati Didis in the hospitality sector under its women empowerment drive. The government said the push aims to turn skills and ambition into sustainable enterprises across the state.
Congress imposed emergency to retain power, says Assam BJP chief Dilip Saikia
Jun 25, 2026Assam BJP president Dilip Saikia on June 25 launched a sharp attack on the Congress over the imposition of the Emergency in 1975, describing it as one of the darkest chapters in India's democratic history and alleging that it was imposed solely to retain political power.
Assam government effects major bureaucratic reshuffle; transfers several IAS and ACS officers
Jun 25, 2026The Assam government has transferred several IAS and ACS officers across departments and districts. The immediate-effect changes are aimed at improving administrative efficiency and public service delivery.
Assam cannot progress immediately without growth in agricultural income: Minister Pijush Hazarika
Jun 25, 2026Pijush Hazarika said Assam needs higher agricultural income to achieve faster growth. He called for stronger research, extension services and irrigation planning across the sector.
Guwahati Airport enhances emergency preparedness with advanced HRET crash fire tender and water rescue boats
Jun 25, 2026Strengthening its emergency response infrastructure and reinforcing its commitment to aviation safety, Lokapriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport (LGBIA), Guwahati, has enhanced its Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) capabilities with the induction and demonstration of an advanced High Reach Extendable Turret (HRET) Crash Fire Tender and Water Rescue Boats.
Assam's Sribhumi Police seize intoxicating substance worth Rs 2.34 crore, arrest three
Jun 25, 2026Sribhumi Police seized 11,695 bottles of a suspected intoxicating substance worth about Rs 2.34 crore and arrested three people. The operation, hailed by Himanta Biswa Sarma, forms part of the Assam Against Drugs crackdown.
"Government has no accountability on this issue": Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi on NEET paper leak
Jun 25, 2026Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi on Thursday, June 25, criticised the Central government over NEET paper leak issue, accusing it of failing to demonstrate accountability on matters affecting students and broader public concerns.
Assam: Botany students from Kaliabor college record first report of Salvia misella in northeast
Jun 25, 2026A team of undergraduate students from the Department of Botany at Kaliabor College (Autonomous) has recorded the presence of Salvia misella in Northeast India, marking a notable academic and scientific achievement for the institution.
17 per cent of Assam households under PM Surya Ghar scheme pay zero electricity bills: Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 25, 2026Himanta Biswa Sarma said 17 per cent of Assam households under PM Surya Ghar are paying zero electricity bills. He said the scheme is cutting household costs while strengthening the state's renewable energy push.
Assam: Eight ward commissioners seek floor test amid Chapar Municipal deadlock
Jun 25, 2026Political instability within the Chapar Municipal Board in Assam’s Dhubri district intensified on Thursday, June 25, after eight ward commissioners jointly submitted a no-confidence motion against Chairperson Beauty Roy and Vice-Chairman Arun Kumar Nag.
Assam among 16 states covered under CBI’s operation against ‘Digital Arrest’ scams
Jun 25, 2026The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has launched a massive nationwide operation against cyber fraud networks involved in so-called "Digital Arrest" scams, conducting coordinated raids across 16 states under Operation Chakra-VI.
Emergency was an attempt to crush democracy: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma
Jun 25, 2026On the Emergency anniversary, Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma called the 1975 period a dark chapter in Indian democracy. He said it was imposed to suppress democratic values and civil liberties, while saluting those who resisted it.
Seven rescued Golden Langurs released into the wild at Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park: Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah
Jun 25, 2026Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah has announced the successful release of seven endangered Golden Langurs into the wild at Sikhna Jwhwlao National Park following their rescue from an alleged wildlife trafficking network, rehabilitation and scientific monitoring.
Public welfare and development to drive Assam’s upcoming budget: BJP leader Dilip Saikia
Jun 25, 2026Ahead of the presentation of Assam’s full state budget next month, Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on June 24 highlighted the state’s economic progress over the past decade and expressed confidence that the upcoming budget would strengthen Assam’s development trajectory while addressing public aspirations.
Assam: Student body flags alleged irregularities in school approval process in Nagaon
Jun 25, 2026The Central Assam Koch Rajbongshi Students’ Union has issued a warning over alleged large-scale irregularities and corruption in the education sector in Nagaon district, raising concerns regarding the process of granting school prior permissions, DISE codes and SEBA codes.
Assam received investment proposals worth over Rs 5 lakh crore: Jayanta Mallabaruah
Jun 25, 2026The Assam BJP on Wednesday, June 24 organised a pre-budget consultation meeting in Guwahati, bringing together economists, academicians, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and representatives from various sectors to gather suggestions ahead of the preparation of the upcoming Assam Budget.
Assam’s first full NDA 3.0 Budget to focus on poll promises: Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah
Jun 25, 2026Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Wednesday, June 24 said that the state’s first full budget under the NDA 3.0 government will primarily focus on fulfilling commitments made during the alliance’s election campaign while maintaining a realistic and inclusive approach to governance.
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