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Assam Governor reviews progress of Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University campus, calls for faster completion

Assam Governor reviews progress of Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University campus, calls for faster completion

Jul 15, 2026

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya on Wednesday, July 15 reviewed the progress of construction at the permanent campus of Sri Sri Aniruddhadeva Sports University in Chabua, Dibrugarh district, directing officials to expedite infrastructure development to ensure the institution becomes operational at the earliest.

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika urges MLAs to mobilise farmers for Agricultural Infrastructure Fund awareness programme

Assam Minister Pijush Hazarika urges MLAs to mobilise farmers for Agricultural Infrastructure Fund awareness programme

Jul 15, 2026

Assam Agriculture Minister Pijush Hazarika on Wednesday, July 15 appealed to members of the Assam Legislative Assembly to mobilise progressive farmers, agri-entrepreneurs and other eligible stakeholders from their respective constituencies for the Agricultural Infrastructure Fund (AIF) Awareness Programme scheduled to be held on July 25 at Jyoti Bishnu Auditorium in Guwahati.

Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah alleges GST evasion by Akhil Gogoi-linked Orchid Park, calls for probe

Assam Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah alleges GST evasion by Akhil Gogoi-linked Orchid Park, calls for probe

Jul 15, 2026

Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Wednesday, July 15 accused Sivasagar MLA and Raijor Dal chief Akhil Gogoi of evading Goods and Services Tax (GST) through the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park, and sought the Assam Legislative Assembly's approval to initiate an investigation into the matter.

Northeast's share in India's natural rubber output projected to rise to 45 per cent under INROAD

Northeast's share in India's natural rubber output projected to rise to 45 per cent under INROAD

Jul 15, 2026

The INROAD (Indian Natural Rubber Operations for Assisted Development) project has completed nearly 1.8 lakh hectares of new rubber plantations across the Northeastern states and West Bengal, achieving close to 90 per cent of its target under a six-year initiative backed by India's leading tyre manufacturers.

Assam government to prepare comprehensive SOP on human-elephant conflict, monkey menace

Jul 15, 2026

The Assam government has initiated the process of preparing a comprehensive Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to address the growing challenge of human-wildlife conflict in the state, with a special focus on human-elephant conflict and the increasing monkey menace.

Assam has fenced 86 per cent of Bangladesh border, 39 km still uncovered: Minister Atul Bora

Assam has fenced 86 per cent of Bangladesh border, 39 km still uncovered: Minister Atul Bora

Jul 15, 2026

Atul Bora told the Assam Assembly that 38.959 km of the Bangladesh border remains unfenced. He said most of the uncovered stretch is riverine, while BSF surveillance and border area schemes continue.

"No objection if peace is maintained": Residents divided over Assam's FIFA night curfew relaxation

"No objection if peace is maintained": Residents divided over Assam's FIFA night curfew relaxation

Jul 15, 2026

The Assam government has extended restaurant operating hours across the state on select dates to enable football fans to watch the late-night FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-finals and final without inconvenience, Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday, July 15.

"Opposition MLA in slippers distributed Rs 1.5 lakh to every Namghar during elections": Himanta Biswa Sarma

Jul 15, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday., July 15 alleged that an Opposition MLA distributed Rs 1.5 lakh to every Namghar in his constituency during the election campaign and questioned the source of the funds used for the exercise.

Assam becomes first state to generate fund transfer order under VBG-RAM-G: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam becomes first state to generate fund transfer order under VBG-RAM-G: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Jul 15, 2026

Assam has become the first state in the country to generate a Fund Transfer Order (FTO) under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VBG-RAM-G), Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday, July 15.

'Not a single egg should enter through Srirampur': Himanta claims 'egg syndicate' in Assam

'Not a single egg should enter through Srirampur': Himanta claims 'egg syndicate' in Assam

Jul 15, 2026

In the Assam Assembly, Himanta Biswa Sarma alleged an egg syndicate and sought a tax on outside supplies. He said the move would encourage local production and cut dependence on imported eggs.

Assam's 117-year-old Majbat Railway Station gets a modern facelift under Amrit Bharat Station scheme

Assam's 117-year-old Majbat Railway Station gets a modern facelift under Amrit Bharat Station scheme

Jul 15, 2026

The historic Majbat Railway Station in Assam's Udalguri district has been redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme, transforming the 117-year-old railway station into a modern passenger facility while preserving its historical character.

Former MLA Samarjit Haflongbar urges Assam CM to evict illegal encroachers from tribal belt in Hojai

Former MLA Samarjit Haflongbar urges Assam CM to evict illegal encroachers from tribal belt in Hojai

Jul 15, 2026

Former Haflong MLA and former Chief Executive Member (CEM) of the North Cachar Hills Autonomous Council (NCHAC), Samarjit Haflongbar, has submitted a representation to Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma seeking immediate eviction of alleged illegal encroachers from the Bordolong (Bardolong) Lanka Bhetapara Tribal Belt and Block in Hojai district.

Assam Budget a pro-people roadmap for state's long-term growth: MP Dilip Saikia

Jul 15, 2026

Assam BJP President Dilip Saikia on Tuesday, July 15, said the state Budget presented on July 10 reflects the government's commitment to accelerating Assam's development over the next five years, with the objective of transforming the state into a developed Assam.

How Assam cut poverty to 14.47 per cent: Himanta points to direct benefit transfer

How Assam cut poverty to 14.47 per cent: Himanta points to direct benefit transfer

Jul 15, 2026

Replying to the Budget debate, Himanta Biswa Sarma said direct benefit transfers have driven Assam's poverty reduction. He said the government now wants to push the multidimensional poverty rate into single digits while expanding development works.

Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi expelled from Assam Assembly for day over budget protest

Jul 15, 2026

Raijor Dal MLA Akhil Gogoi was suspended from the Assam Legislative Assembly for the remainder of the day on July 15 after repeatedly interrupting Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's speech during the discussion on the Assam Budget 2026–27.

Assam CM offers LPA model to solve flood woes in Guwahati's Nabin Nagar

Assam CM offers LPA model to solve flood woes in Guwahati's Nabin Nagar

Jul 15, 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma said the government can plan Nabin Nagar under the LPA if residents agree. He said the move could improve drainage, roads and civic infrastructure while tackling recurring floods.

Himanta says Arunachal's economy may surpass Assam as 30,000 MW power mission gains pace

Jul 15, 2026

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on July 15 said Arunachal Pradesh is poised for a major economic transformation through its ambitious hydropower programme and could surpass Assam's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) within the next decade.

Two drug peddlers arrested in Guwahati, heroin worth over 10 grams seized

Two drug peddlers arrested in Guwahati, heroin worth over 10 grams seized

Jul 15, 2026

West Guwahati Police arrested two alleged drug peddlers during an anti-narcotics operation in Katabari. The seizure of heroin, cash and a motorcycle has prompted a wider trafficking probe.

Assam targets 8,457 MW power generation, 1 lakh jobs in satellite towns: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Assam targets 8,457 MW power generation, 1 lakh jobs in satellite towns: Himanta Biswa Sarma

Jul 15, 2026

Replying to the Budget discussion, Himanta Biswa Sarma announced new plans for power, jobs, healthcare and transport in Assam. The proposals set out the government's five-year development roadmap during the Assembly session.

Assam MP Phani Bhusan Choudhury takes bus ride in Bongaigaon, wins praise for simplicity

Assam MP Phani Bhusan Choudhury takes bus ride in Bongaigaon, wins praise for simplicity

Jul 15, 2026

Barpeta MP and veteran Assam politician Phani Bhusan Choudhury was seen travelling in a public bus in Bongaigaon, once again drawing attention for his simple lifestyle and down-to-earth approach.

Judicial staff in Assam's Dhubri Court begin two-day strike over delay in implementing Supreme Court directives

Jul 15, 2026

Judicial employees at the Dhubri District Court on July 15 launched a two-day token strike, bringing legal and administrative work to a standstill in protest against the alleged delay in implementing the Supreme Court's October 7, 2009 order based on the recommendations of the Shetty Commission.