Assam

The Assam government has begun preliminary work on the ambitious ₹498-crore Kamakhya Corridor project with the removal of shops and commercial establishments along the main approach road to the Kamakhya Temple atop Nilachal Hill. The ongoing eviction drive marks the first phase of the project, which is being implemented under the Prime Minister's Development Initiative for North East Region (PM-DevINE). The project aims to improve infrastructure around the temple and provide a better pilgrimage experience at one of India's most revered Shakti Peethas. Officials said the work commenced after extensive consultations with the state government, the Kamakhya Temple Management Committee…

Assam Forest minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Thursday conducted an extensive on-ground inspection of the Behali Reserve Forest following reports of large-scale destruction of forest land by cross state border miscreants.The minister reviewed the situation in the presence of senior forest department officials, Assam Police and civil administration, and announced a series of immediate measures to protect the reserve forest, restore the damaged areas and strengthen enforcement on the ground.The inspection was undertaken after reports of extensive forest destruction in the Behali Forest Range along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh boundary.Satellite imagery and drone assessments comparing the condition of the forest over the…

Members of the All Assam Judicial Employees' Association initiated a two-day strike at Sivasagar District Court to demand the implementation of overdue service-related benefits. The protest is in response to the alleged non-fulfillment of the Supreme Court's October 7, 2009, order from Writ Petition, following the Shetty Commission's recommendations, alongside other service-related demands. The All Assam Judicial Employees' Association initiated a two-day statewide strike on Wednesday to address numerous longstanding issues and grievances. This action has seen judicial employees from courts across Assam participating, significantly disrupting court operations. Important judicial proceedings and administrative tasks have been adversely affected, resulting in…

Assam Food, Public Distribution and Consumer Affairs Minister Kaushik Rai has directed officials to complete the ongoing ration card verification drive across the state by July 31 to ensure that benefits under the Anna Seva Abhiyan reach only eligible beneficiaries.Chairing a state-level departmental review and interactive meeting in Guwahati on Wednesday, Rai instructed officials to use Aadhaar-based verification and e-KYC to identify ration card holders who have not collected free rice for six months or more.The minister said cases of beneficiaries who obtained ration cards but have not availed of free rice for at least six months should be examined…

heinous and shocking murder has come to light in Hazaripara village under Lakshiganj Police Outpost in Bilasipara subdivision. The body of a pregnant daughter-in-law was recovered buried in the courtyard of a house. The deceased has been identified as Saheba Bibi, the second wife of village resident Hakimur Karim. The accused husband and his first wife have been absconding since the brutal murder. According to reports, Saheba Bibi, daughter of Mahid Ali of Pakhritol, Fakiragram, was married to Hakimur Karim about a year ago. Despite already having a first wife, Hakimur had married her, and the three had been living…

Project was successfully completed from June 17 to July 3 2026 at Simoluguri and Merbangchuba villagesof Udalguri District of Assam.A total of 62 weavers, including 31 participants each from Simoluguri and Merbangchuba villages,participated in the training programme. The initiative provided artisans with hands-on experience inJacquard machine operation, design development, pattern creation, and product diversification whileensuring that the cultural identity of traditional weaving practices was preserved.The 15-day programme aimed to enhance the technical skills of local artisans through advanced Jacquardweaving techniques, encourage innovation in traditional handloom products, and strengthen sustainablelivelihood opportunities for weaving communities.The training combined with classroom sessions with extensive…

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya felicitated Rupamoni Gorh, the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest, at a programme held at Lok Bhavan in Guwahati on Saturday. Hailing from the Lilabari area of Assam's Lakhimpur district, Gorh achieved this unique feat on May 21, 2026, as a member of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police’s first-ever all-women international Everest expedition. Her accomplishment represents a major milestone in Indian mountaineering: The 14-member team that included 11 women climbers, scaled the 8,848.86-metre peak via the South Col route on the Nepal side. Congratulating Gorh on her remarkable achievement, the Governor said, "Your feat…

With repair work starting on the old Saraighat Bridge over the Brahmaputra, all vehicular movement will be completely suspended from July 13. During this period, two-way traffic will run only via the new Saraighat Bridge, the Guwahati Traffic Police said. The repair and rehabilitation work of the old bridge under Northeast Frontier Railway will continue for nearly two months. Because of this, it has been decided to completely close the bridge to all types of vehicular traffic from 5 AM on July 13. Under the new arrangement, heavy goods vehicles traveling from Lower Assam to Upper Assam have been directed…