Assam

The Education Department in Assam has issued strict directives to head teachers regarding dress code violations inside school premises, warning of disciplinary action including suspension. Learn more here.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's travel by chartered flights and helicopters has incurred a cost of over Rs 58 crore to the state exchequer in the last 2.5 years. MLA Akhil Gogoi raises concerns about transparency and potential misuse of public funds.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates the Maa Kamakhya Divyalok Pariyojana, heralding a significant transformation for the revered Maa Kamakhya temple in Guwahati, Assam. The project aims to enhance spiritual experience, boost tourism, and elevate the local economy.

In a major breakthrough, Nagaon Police have arrested several members of two notorious dacoit gangs responsible for robberies and vehicle thefts on national highways in central Assam. Recovered stolen vehicles, cash, and apprehended suspects linked to a recent attack on a newlywed couple.

Authorities in Assam launch a successful operation against narcotics trafficking, resulting in the arrest of suspects and seizure of illegal substances in the Assam-Nagaland border region. Learn more about the operation and its outcomes.

Justice Vijay Bishnoi was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court on Monday, February 5th, 2024.

Assam's new Exam Bill promises stricter punishments for cheating, question paper leaks, and other malpractices. Know the details and covered examinations under the Assam Exam Bill 2024.

The Assam Legislative Assembly's Budget Session will start tomorrow, February 5th, and will run until February 28th. Tight security measures are in place for the session, which will see Finance Minister Ajanta Neog present the state budget for 2024-25 on February 12th.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced plans to reduce household electricity bills to zero by installing rooftop solar panels on 1 crore homes. This initiative was unveiled alongside other infrastructure investments aiming to boost Assam's development.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a scathing attack on the Congress party on Sunday, criticizing their decision to skip the recent Ram Lalla idol installation ceremony in Ayodhya. He accused the party of being ashamed of India's culture and heritage, claiming that past leaders in power lacked understanding of the significance of holy sites.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for a slew of development projects worth Rs 11,599 crore in Guwahati, Assam, on Sunday. These initiatives aim to enhance regional connectivity, create employment opportunities, and promote sports in the state.

A scuffle broke out between two groups of trainees at the Lachit Barphukan Police Academy in Assam over dinner distribution on February 3, 2024, leaving seven injured. The situation was resolved with the intervention of senior officials, and the injured trainees received medical attention.