Assam
Assam Chief Minister Inspects Development Sites in Morigaon
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited Jagiroad to inspect government land banks reserved for future infrastructure and public projects.
James M • 21 May 2026
Assam Government Implements Austerity Measures to Boost Fiscal Discipline
Assam has launched new austerity measures targeting fuel and operational costs to improve state finances and promote energy efficiency.
James M • 21 May 2026
Tea Tribe groups protest employment practices at McLeod Russel
Protesters in Margherita are demanding that McLeod Russel stop rehiring retired staff and begin recruiting local educated youth from tea tribe communities.
James M • 21 May 2026
New Irrigation Project Launches in Assam to Boost Agricultural Output
The Central Government has launched a Rs 34.84-crore irrigation project in Assam's Boko constituency to provide water to 11,000 bighas of farmland.
James M • 21 May 2026
Police seize school books in Assam over Bihu misinformation
Dhubri police seized hundreds of school books after an essay erroneously claimed there are 12 Bihu festivals, sparking public outcry across Assam.
James M • 21 May 2026
AASU Announces Statewide Protests Over Rising Commodity Prices
The All Assam Students' Union plans to launch statewide protests on May 22 to demand government action against the rising cost of essential goods.
James M • 21 May 2026
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
