Assam

Assam Government Demotes Senior Civil Service Officer After Inquiry

Assam has demoted ACS officer Sangeeta Borthakur following an inquiry that confirmed disciplinary charges against her within the Labour Welfare Department.

James M • 21 May 2026

Assam Claims Position as India’s Fastest Growing State

Assam's economy is surging, with growth rates hitting 7.9 percent as the state leverages new infrastructure and policy reforms to drive development.

James M • 21 May 2026

Google Selects Assam for National AI Educator Training Program

Google is launching an AI training program for teachers in Assam and other Indian regions, offering resources in local languages to boost digital literacy.

James M • 21 May 2026

Assam Police Seize Cattle Vehicles Ahead of Bakrid

Batadrava Police seized five vehicles and rescued 17 cattle in Nagaon district during security checks conducted ahead of the upcoming Bakrid festival.

James M • 21 May 2026

Nitin Gadkari Reviews Assam Highway Projects, Urges Faster Execution

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari reviewed 4,178 km of highway projects in Assam, pushing for better quality, faster execution, and monsoon preparedness.

James M • 21 May 2026

Oil Tanker Crashes into Pond in Assam's Sivasagar District

An oil tanker carrying 12,000 liters of fuel plunged into a pond in Assam after the driver swerved to avoid an oncoming bus on Wednesday evening.

James M • 21 May 2026

Assam Cabinet Approves New State Data Policy and Governor's Address

Assam's Cabinet has greenlit a new data policy to improve digital governance and approved the draft address for the upcoming legislative assembly session.

James M • 21 May 2026

Assam Government to Introduce Uniform Civil Code in Upcoming Assembly Session

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma plans to pass the Uniform Civil Code legislation during the upcoming four-day state assembly session.

James M • 21 May 2026

Congress High Command to Appoint Assam Legislative Party Leader

Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi confirms the party high command will select the new Assam legislative leader after consulting with state party members.

James M • 21 May 2026

Assam CM Says Political Attacks Over Zubeen Garg's Death Failed at the Polls

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma claims the opposition's attempt to politicize singer Zubeen Garg's death cost them votes during recent assembly elections.

James M • 20 May 2026

Assam Cabinet Approves New Data Policy and Legislative Session Plans

The Assam Cabinet has approved a new state data policy to improve digital governance and confirmed plans for the 16th Legislative Assembly's first session.

James M • 20 May 2026

Bongaigaon Man Sentenced to 20 Years for POCSO Case

A Bongaigaon court sentenced Nanar Janak Choudhury to 20 years in prison for raping and impregnating a minor girl under the POCSO Act.

James M • 20 May 2026

Morigaon District Commissioner Anamika Tewari Named Among India's Top 100 Administrators

Morigaon District Commissioner Anamika Tewari has been recognized as one of India's top 100 administrators by Fame India magazine for her public service.

James M • 20 May 2026

Assam Implements Daily Fines for Pension Processing Delays

Assam has introduced a daily financial penalty for officials who delay pension processing to ensure retired employees receive their benefits on time.

James M • 20 May 2026

Tezpur University Partners with Hyundai for Advanced Mobility Research

Tezpur University has partnered with Hyundai to lead research on battery technology and electric vehicles through a major 16.37 crore investment project.

James M • 20 May 2026