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05 Jul

Jorhat Forest Dept Suspends Forester-II Pending Probe into Bribery Allegations

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A Forest Department official in Assam has been suspended after an audio clip of him purportedly demanding money from a dumper truck owner to operate illegally went viral on social media.According to an office order, Forester-II of the Jorhat Forest Division Montu Hazarika has been placed under suspension with immediate effect for allegedly indulging in corrupt practices.He has been asked to report to Mariani Range headquarters.Sources said the audio clip came to the notice of Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah, who directed the department to take immediate action. Acting on the Minister's instructions, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO), Jorhat Division,…

05 Jul

Assam records 15 pc growth in GST collection in June

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Assam witnessed a 15 per cent growth in GST collection in June compared to the corresponding period a year ago, Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said on Saturday.The GST collection in June stood at Rs 1,437 crore as against Rs 1,255 crore in the same month last year.“June 2026, witnessed 15 per cent GST growth compared to June 2025, well above the national average of 9 per cent, placing Assam among the country's top performing major states," he said after prticipating in a GST related meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma with contractors empanelled across various departments of…

05 Jul

“Your Spirit Will Forever Echo Through Kaziranga”: Forest Minister Pays Tribute to Joymala

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The Kaziranga National Park today accorded a tearful farewell to its legendary female patrol elephant, Joymala."Today, Kaziranga bows its head in tribute to one of its bravest guardians. Joymala was more than a patrol elephant, she was a silent protector who spent 34 years safeguarding the home of the tiger. From anti-poaching patrols to wildlife rescue operations, she stood beside our forest personnel through every challenge, helping protect one of the world's greatest tiger landscapes," said Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah."The unforgettable 2004 moment, when a tiger leapt over her during patrol, became a symbol of the extraordinary courage and deepend…

05 Jul

Kaushik Rai Chairs AUIDFCL Board Meet at Dispur, Reviews Urban Projects

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The 14th Meeting of the Board of Directors of the Assam Urban Infrastructure Development and Finance Corporation Limited (AUIDFCL) was held on Saturday at Dispur Capital Complex.The meeting, chaired by Minister Kaushik Rai, reviewed the ongoing activities and various projects being implemented by AUIDFCL across the state. Detailed discussions were held on the progress of key urban infrastructure initiatives and measures to further strengthen urban development in Assam.The board deliberated on a range of strategic matters relating to urban infrastructure, project implementation, financial management and institutional strengthening. Emphasis was laid on ensuring the timely execution of projects, efficient utilization of…

02 Jul

Brahmaputra Over Danger Mark at Nimatighat; 179 Villages Under Water, 2,117 Ha Crops Lost

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Flood fury continues in the state. The first wave of floods this monsoon has already affected 48,500 people across four districts. Many flood-hit families are facing severe crisis, with farmland, roads, bridges and other infrastructure damaged. In view of the grim flood situation, the Central Government has assured all assistance for rescue, relief, rehabilitation and reconstruction. On Wednesday, Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, visited several flood-affected areas of Dhemaji district. They conducted an aerial survey of the damaged areas and held a detailed review of the flood situation with state government ministers and…

01 Jul

Shah Reviews Assam Floods With CM; Chouhan, Rijiju Inspect Dhemaji After Arunachal Survey

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Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, Shivraj Singh Chouhan, along with Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, visited the flood-affected Arun Chapori area of Dhemaji district on Wednesday.According to the evening bulletin of Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) Dhemaji district remained the worst affected by the current wave of floods, with a population of over 17,000 affected in 173 villages affected.Officials said that Sissiborgaon and Jonai constituencies in Dhemaji district have been the worst affected.Apart from houses and roads, bridges and other infrastructure have been affected by the deluge in the district.During the visit, the Union ministers…

29 Jun

Revenue Boost Drive: Assam CM Reviews Forest, Mineral Sectors With Finance Minister

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday chaired a high-level meeting with senior officials from the Environment & Forest and Finance Departments to review strategies for enhancing revenue from the state's forest and mineral resources. The meeting was attended by Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah, who later said that discussions focused on improving resource management, strengthening revenue generation, and tightening regulatory oversight in the forest and mining sectors. During the meeting, the Chief Minister directed officials to streamline the e-Transit Permit (e-TP) system to ensure greater transparency, efficiency, and accountability in the transportation of forest produce and minerals. Sarma…

28 Jun

Fertile Land vs Township: South Kamrup Farmers Vow to Block Adani Satellite City Project

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Residents of South Kamrup have intensified their opposition to the Assam government's proposed land acquisition for Adani's Aerocity and Satellite Township projects, demanding the immediate withdrawal of the plan, which they claim threatens the livelihood and existence of over one lakh people. Addressing a press conference at the Guwahati Press Club on Saturday, representatives of the Dakshin Kamrup Eviction Resistance Land Rights Struggle Committee and the Sangrami Krishak-Shramik Sangh alleged that the government is planning to acquire more than 6,000 bighas of land across 16 revenue villages under the Azara and Palashbari revenue circles for the proposed projects. The organisations…

27 Jun

MLA Ritubaran Sharma to Head ‘Mission Doha 2030’ Ju-Jitsu Project

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The Ju-Jitsu Association of Assam has decided to launch an ambitious project named 'Mission Doha 2030'. The main objective of this project is to identify, train, and prepare promising Ju-Jitsu players from Assam for the Asian Games to be held in Doha, Qatar, in 2030. To ensure proper implementation and monitoring of this project, MLA Ritubaran Sharma has been selected as the Chairman of the Monitoring Committee formed for the purpose. Notably, a meeting of the Executive Committee of the Ju-Jitsu Association of Assam was recently held in Tezpur. The meeting, chaired by Ritubaran Sharma, was attended by Vice Presidents…

26 Jun

Gauripur Raid Uncovers Illegal Slaughter: 5 Arrested, Dao, Sword Seized

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A police operation based on a tip-off has uncovered suspected illegal beef sales. Five people were arrested in the raid conducted on Friday at Charaldanga village under Gauripur Police Station in Dhubri district. According to police, the operation was carried out at the residence of Ramjan Ali, led by Sub-Inspector (Probationary) Prabhash Karmakar. Though the accused tried to flee on seeing the police team, all five were apprehended at the spot. The arrested persons are Ramjan Ali, Mehedi Hussain, Mehbub Hussain, Atikul Alam, and Sahid Alam. During the search, blood stains, bone fragments, a wooden block used for cutting meat,…