In a landmark move aimed at promoting inclusive development, the Assam Cabinet has approved the formation of a Rabha Development Council to serve Rabha communities residing outside the Rabha Hasong Autonomous Council (RHAC) jurisdiction. The decision, announced by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma following a Cabinet meeting on Sunday, is designed to address the socio-economic,…
The National Highways Authority of India’s (NHAI) decision to introduce two new toll plazas in Upper Assam has triggered widespread concern among residents, who fear the move will exacerbate financial burdens amid rising living costs and inadequate infrastructure. 🛣️ Where Are the New Toll Points? Tenders have already been floated for toll collection, with operations…
In a heartwarming display of honesty, an auto-rickshaw driver in Lawngtlai, Mizoram, returned a staggering ₹17 lakh in cash to a Myanmar businessman who had accidentally left the money behind in his vehicle. The incident, which unfolded on Thursday night, has gone viral on social media and is being hailed as a shining example of…
In a sweeping anti-evasion drive, Assam’s tax authorities have unearthed a ₹5.8 crore GST refund fraud, exposing a network of fake firms and bogus invoices operating across the state. The raids, conducted by the State GST Department in coordination with central agencies, mark one of the largest tax evasion crackdowns in Assam’s recent history. 🕵️♂️…
In a landmark move to decentralize administration and empower western Meghalaya, Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has unveiled plans for a ₹165.8 crore Secretariat complex in Tura, the heart of the Garo Hills region. The project aims to bring key government services closer to citizens and reduce dependency on Shillong for administrative needs. 🏛️ Project…
In a landmark announcement, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared that the state government will provide 40,000 government jobs in a single recruitment drive scheduled for October 10, 2025. The initiative is part of the administration’s ongoing commitment to transparent, merit-based employment and aims to push the total number of appointments under the current…
In a significant political development, the Indian National Congress has appointed senior leader Bosiram Siram as the new President of the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee (APCC), replacing veteran politician and former Chief Minister Nabam Tuki with immediate effect. The announcement, made by AICC General Secretary (Organisation) K.C. Venugopal, is seen as a strategic move to…
The Cachar district administration in Assam has enforced strict restrictions along the India-Bangladesh border, citing intelligence inputs about potential movement of extremist elements and illegal cross-border activities. The order, issued under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS), is effective immediately and will remain in force for two months, unless revoked earlier. 🚫…
The Assam government has announced an immediate financial relief of ₹25,000 per family for over 350 households affected by a blowout at an ONGC crude oil well in the Rudrasagar oil field of Sivasagar district. The incident, which began on June 12, has led to continuous gas leakage, prompting urgent intervention from both state and…
In a landmark move for India’s agri-economy, Arunachal Pradesh has become the first state in the country to set up dedicated Crude Palm Oil (CPO) infrastructure, marking a major milestone in the nation’s push for edible oil self-reliance. Two CPO Mills Commissioned at Roing and Ruksin The state government has operationalized two crude palm oil…
