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14 Sep

MP Rakibul Hussain Urges Election Commission to Probe Former Nagaon DC Over Alleged Misuse of Power

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Lok Sabha MP Rakibul Hussain has once again written to the Election Commission of India, alleging misuse of power and politically motivated decision-making by Devashish Sharma, former Nagaon District Commissioner and District Election Officer. The MP had previously submitted several complaints regarding various controversial activities and alleged political affiliations during Sharma’s tenure as District Commissioner. More recently, Hussain has also raised questions over certain transfer orders issued during Sharma’s tenure. In particular, enclosing copies of immediate transfer orders involving several LRAs (Lot Mandal/Revenue officials) from revenue circles including Rupohi and Kaliabor, the MP has demanded an independent, time-bound, high-level inquiry…

14 Sep

Sarma Chairs Two-Day Assam DC Conference, Focus on Service Delivery and Scheme Implementation

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Assam’s district commissioners have gathered in Jorhat for a two-day conference to review development and governance priorities across the state, with improving public service delivery and ensuring that government schemes reach beneficiaries among the main areas of discussion. The conference began on September 13 at the Jorhat Convention Centre and is the first meeting of the state’s district commissioners since the new government was formed in May, according to an official release. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is chairing the conference, which is examining issues related to administration and development at the district level. The discussions are aimed at making…

12 Sep

Sankardev strengthened India’s cultural unity and enriched Assamese society, says Himanta

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday paid tribute to Vaishnavite saint and social reformer Srimanta Sankardev on his Tirobhav Tithi, recalling his contribution to India’s cultural unity and the social, religious and literary life of Assam. In a post on X, Sarma described Sankardev as one of the great Vaishnavite saints of Bharat and said his spiritual vision had strengthened the country’s civilisational and cultural unity. “Mahapurush Srimanta Sankardev was one of the great Vaishnavite saints of Bharat, whose spiritual vision strengthened the civilisational and cultural unity of our nation,” Sarma said. The chief minister also highlighted Sankardev’s…

11 Sep

‘Sisters and Brothers of America’: Assam CM Recalls Vivekananda’s Historic Chicago Address

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday, September 11, remembered Swami Vivekananda on the anniversary of his historic address at the Parliament of the World’s Religions in Chicago in 1893, highlighting the enduring relevance of his message of tolerance, acceptance and harmony. In a post on X, Sarma recalled Vivekananda’s iconic opening words, “Sisters and Brothers of America,” which drew the attention of the audience and marked the beginning of his address at the global religious gathering. Sarma said Vivekananda’s speech introduced the core principles of Sanatana Dharma to the Western world and conveyed a message of universal tolerance…

09 Sep

Advertising, Star Campaigners Drive BJP’s Rs 96.27 Cr Assam Campaign

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The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) spent Rs 96.27 crore on its election campaign in Assam during the 2026 Assembly polls, more than four times the Rs 22.62 crore spent by the Congress on general party propaganda in the state, according to expenditure statements submitted to the Election Commission. Assam accounted for the BJP’s highest poll expenditure among the three states for which its election spending statements have been made public. Of the Rs 96.27 crore spent in Assam, Rs 76.73 crore was allocated to general party propaganda, while Rs 19.54 crore was spent on candidates and related expenses. Advertising was…

08 Sep

SC Issues Notice to Centre, Assam Govt on PIL Against Provincialisation of Venture Schools

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The Supreme Court has directed the Assam Government and the Education Department not to appoint or transfer any teacher in schools and colleges under the state's provincialisation scheme. Under the statutory scheme of provincialisation of services of teachers and employees of "venture" educational institutions, the State Government has taken responsibility for paying them specific salaries. Moreover, the Government is also responsible for providing benefits like gratuity, pension, and leave encashment as per the current rules applicable to State Government employees. In Assam law, "venture" educational institution means a school-college established by local people, whose service has not yet been nationalised/provincialised.…

07 Sep

Stone Crushers, Brick Kilns, Imported Timber Under Assam’s New Green Cess

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The Assam Cabinet has agreed in principle to levy green cess on four sectors/items.These sectors are stone crushing units, brick kilns, imported timber, pollution index based industrial unit, transfer of ownership of pre-owned motor vehicles, and commercial extraction and utilisation of groundwater.The decision was taken at a Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma in Dispur today."The State Cabinet has approved the Assam Green Cess Policy, 2026 - framework for levy of green cess in Assam in different identified sectors which are using natural resources and need to be regulated for sustainable development. The cess thus generated will…

07 Sep

Tigers, Rhinos, Lions, Cheetahs: Assam’s Mega Safari to House Exotic and Native Species

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Assam is set to develop a state-of-the-art Wildlife Safari and Rescue Centre in Dibrugarh district at an estimated cost of Rs 534 crore, with the aim of strengthening wildlife conservation, research, rescue and rehabilitation activities, while also promoting eco-tourism in the state. Assam Forest and Climate Change Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah reviewed the proposed project on Sunday during a meeting with senior officials of the Forest Department and other concerned departments. The facility is proposed to be developed over nearly 235 hectares of the Namdang Reserved Forest under the Tingkhong Assembly constituency. The proposed site is located around 20 km…

07 Sep

Birthday Turns Into Mourning: Anisha Prajapati Dies on Spot, Friend Critical

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A day before her birthday, Anisha bid farewell forever. Her dream of wearing the khaki uniform of the police also remained unfulfilled. While preparations for her birthday celebration were underway, a horrific road accident brought death to the meritorious student. In a tragic road accident that occurred at Rangamati near Dergaon, a meritorious student named Anisha Kumari Prajapati lost her life. The student, who was studying in the History Department of DKD College, had dreamt of joining the police and the army. With that goal in mind, she had been regularly doing physical training. According to reports, like every day,…

06 Sep

Assam Holds Consultation on 10 Years of Juvenile Justice Act 2015

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Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota on Saturday addressed a multi-stakeholder consultation on “10 Years of the Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015: Reflections on Progress, Challenges, Opportunities and the Way Forward”, organised by the Juvenile Justice Committee of the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, with the support of the State Child Protection Society (SCPS), Assam, Department of Women & Child Development, Government of Assam, and UNICEF. The consultation, held in Guwahati, brought together Justice Kalyan Rai Surana, Chairperson, Juvenile Justice Committee; Dr. Madhulika Jonathan, Chief, UNICEF Office for Assam and North-Eastern States; Mukesh Chandra Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary;…