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25 Jul

Assembly Votes No: Assam Rejects Proposal To Ensure Social Security For Gig, Platform Workers

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The Assam Assembly has rejected the demand to ensure social security for thousands of gig and platform workers associated with the digital economy. On Friday, the government opposed the proposal moved by Congress MLA Zubeir Anam Mazumdar, stating that the responsibility of framing welfare schemes for gig workers primarily lies with the Central Government. Moving the proposal, Zubeir Anam Mazumdar said, "Though gig workers engaged in app-based transport, food delivery, e-commerce, logistics etc. play a crucial role in the digital economy, they are deprived of fixed wages, provident fund, paid leave, or any kind of social security benefits." The Congress…

24 Jul

Landslide Causes Rail Service Delays on NFR’s Key Hill Section

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The landslide triggered by heavy rainfall has disrupted train services at New Harangajao Railway Station on the Lumding-Badarpur line in Assam. The incident occurred on the night of July 23, damaging approximately 200 meters of both railway tracks, rendering them unfit for train operations. Due to safety concerns, trains are currently not operating on Lines 1 and 2. Line 3 is operational but restricted to 10 kmph, causing delays for passenger and freight services. The Northeast Frontier Railway is prioritizing restoration work to repair the damaged tracks and resume normal operations swiftly, with senior officials overseeing the repairs. All efforts…

24 Jul

Assam To Review All Online Medicine Platforms, Probe Wholesale Licence Misuse

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The Assam Government has decided to strengthen monitoring of online medicine sales and wholesale pharmaceutical businesses to curb irregularities and ensure strict compliance with drug regulations. The decision was taken at a review meeting chaired by Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal, where officials discussed measures to improve transparency, accountability and regulatory enforcement in the state's pharmaceutical sector. During the meeting, the Health Department directed officials to conduct a comprehensive review of online medicine platforms operating in Assam to verify whether they are functioning in accordance with existing laws and licensing norms. A detailed report on their operations has…

22 Jul

5.65 Lakh Affected As Assam Floods Worsen; Sivasagar, Charaideo Among Worst Hit

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The flood situation in Assam has turned extremely critical. On July 21, 21 people lost their lives in different parts of the state due to floods. With this, the total death toll in the current wave of floods has risen to 31. According to the latest data from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), 872 villages across 16 districts of the state have been submerged by floodwaters and around 5.65 lakh people have been affected.Upper Assam districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat have been the worst hit. Of the 21 people who died on July 21:• 13 in…

22 Jul

Assamese Cinema Sees New Hope: “Koka Deuta Nati Aru Hati 2” Continues Houseful Run At Guwahati’s RR Cinemas

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In recent times, the release of one successful Assamese film after another, alongside new innovations in the Assamese film industry, has undoubtedly brought a ray of new hope and that is a positive sign.The fact that audiences embrace good films has been proven once again with _"Koka Deuta Nati Aru Hati 2 produced by Pride East Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. and directed by Bishwajit Bora. Especially since its release day in Assam, the film has been running 'houseful' in many theatres across the state. Meanwhile, at "RR Cinemas" in Azara VIP, an ultra-modern multiplex located near the popular Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi…

21 Jul

Supreme Court Questions Delay In NRC Appeals, Also Seeks National ID Cards For Those Included

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The crucial question of when the appeal process for those excluded from Assam's final NRC will begin has once again come up before the Supreme Court. This time, the Supreme Court has issued notices to the Central Government, Assam Government and the Office of the State NRC Coordinator. At the same time, the court directed that the new petition be tagged with another pending petition on the same issue. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Bipul M. Pancholi issued the order on Tuesday. The matter came before the court during the hearing of a…

20 Jul

Brilliant Success in NEET (UG) 2026: ALLEN Guwahati Student Shubh Prasad Secures AIR 133, Tops Assam

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ALLEN Guwahati has once again achieved remarkable success in the medical entrance exam NEET (UG) 2026 further strengthening its position as one of the leading educational institutes in North-East India. In this year’s results, ALLEN Guwahati student Shubh Prasad scored 690 out of 720 and secured All India Rank (AIR) 133 along with becoming the Assam Topper . In addition, several other students from the institute also achieved excellent All India ranks, including: Leon Talukdar – AIR 243 Barnil B. Bora – AIR 554 Subhanga Baruah – AIR 708 Anubhav Pegu – AIR 1077 Koustav Medhi – AIR 1357 ALLEN…

19 Jul

Assam Forest Dept To Prepare Roadmap For Sustainable Tourism In Kaziranga, Seeks Stakeholder Inputs

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Assam Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah on Saturday held an extensive review meeting at the Forest Convention Centre, Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve, to chart a sustainable conservation and tourism roadmap ahead of the forthcoming wildlife tourism season. The meeting was attended by representatives from the tourism industry, local stakeholders and officials of the Forest Department. Discussions focused on improving visitor facilities, strengthening wildlife conservation and enhancing coordination among agencies managing Kaziranga. Addressing the media, the Minister said the objective was to prepare well in advance for the next tourism season by incorporating practical suggestions from all stakeholders. He requested…

18 Jul

One Arrested As Forest Officials Rescue Pangolin In West Kamrup Forest Division

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Forest officials rescued a live pangolin and arrested one person during an anti-wildlife trafficking operation in Assam's West Kamrup Forest Division, officials said. The operation was conducted by personnel of the Loharghat Forest Range after they received specific intelligence about the illegal transportation of a protected wild animal. Acting on the information, the team intercepted a vehicle in the Loharghat area and recovered the live pangolin. The accused, identified as Suren Rabha, was taken into custody on charges of illegally transporting the animal. Forest officials have launched an investigation to determine where the pangolin was captured and whether the accused…

17 Jul

Assam Begins Preliminary Work on ₹498-Crore Kamakhya Corridor Project

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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…