Assam Government
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Assam govt formation: Who are 4 ministers who took oath today along with CM Himanta Biswa Sarma?
Assam | May 12, 2026, 11:51 AM ISTHimanta Biswa Sarma took oath as Assam's Chief Minister for a consecutive second term, alongside four ministers from the BJP, AGP and BPF. The ceremony at Khanapara Veterinary College field saw the presence of top leaders and dignitaries as the NDA begins its third term in the state.
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Assam: NDA government to be sworn in on May 12, PM Modi likely to attend
Assam | May 07, 2026, 01:01 PM ISTThe ruling NDA returned to power in Assam for a third consecutive term after winning 102 out of the 126 Assembly seats in the recently concluded elections. The BJP won 82 seats alone.
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Zubeen Garg death: Musician Shekhar Jyoti Goswami arrested by Assam SIT
Assam | Sep 25, 2025, 10:37 PM ISTZubeen Garg death: The Assam government has formed an SIT to probe Zubeen Garg's death due to drowning in Singapore on September 19.
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'Will not spare anyone': Assam CM sets up SIT to probe Zubeen Garg's death amid foul play suspicion
Assam | Sep 24, 2025, 08:30 PM ISTAssamese singer Zubeen Garg died due to drowning in Singapore on September 19. Controversy has surrounded the circumstances of his death, triggering a public outcry among his massive fanbase across Assam.
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Assam govt lifts pending cases against Koch Rajbongshi community in Foreigners' Tribunals
Assam | Apr 04, 2025, 03:50 PM ISTThe Assam Cabinet has lifted all pending cases against the Koch Rajbongshi community in Foreigners' Tribunals and announced bilingual government communication, sparking both relief and opposition.
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AFSPA removed from this district of Assam, to be developed as state's second capital
Assam | Mar 28, 2025, 08:56 AM ISTAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said that AFSPA will now be in force in Tinsukia, Sivasagar and Charaideo districts. The AFSPA empowers security forces to arrest a person without a warrant, enter or search premises without a warrant, and perform other actions.
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Assam govt presents Rs 2.63 lakh crore budget for 2025-26: Key announcements and welfare measeures
Assam | Mar 10, 2025, 01:52 PM ISTAssam's 2025-26 budget, presented by Finance Minister Ajanta Neog, allocates Rs 2.63 lakh crore with key provisions for social welfare, including financial aid for tea workers, women's empowerment, and pension reforms.
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Assam: USTM chancellor arrested, CM Himanta claims he promised high scores in CBSE exams
Assam | Feb 22, 2025, 11:55 PM ISTUniversity of Science and Technology, Meghalaya (USTM) chancellor was arrested by a team of the Sribhumi district police. CM Himanta calls him a 'big fraud'.
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Assam government to transform 252 state-run schools for over Rs 1,800 crore
Assam | Jan 24, 2025, 11:52 AM ISTAssam government is developing new buildings for 252 state-run educational facilities at an expenditure of over Rs 1,800 crore.
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Assam: Kaziranga National Park faces community fishing violations amid Magh Bihu celebrations
Assam | Jan 13, 2025, 02:31 PM ISTThe Assam Government issued a strict order to curb illegal fishing and unauthorized entry into Kaziranga National Park during Magh Bihu, highlighting the threat to its biodiversity and protected status.
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Assam village women can turn men into goats: Action against finfluencer over misinformation
Assam | Jan 11, 2025, 10:29 AM ISTThe Assam government has ordered legal action against finfluencer Abhishek Kar for spreading misinformation about the state's Mayong village in a viral podcast.
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Himanta Biswa Sarma meets top industry players in Mumbai ahead of Advantage Assam 2.0
Assam | Jan 05, 2025, 01:49 PM ISTChief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma leads a delegation in Mumbai to promote Assam's investment potential ahead of the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, highlighting opportunities across key sectors.
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Assam declares 7-day state mourning in honour of former PM Manmohan Singh
Assam | Dec 27, 2024, 12:36 PM ISTSingh, who represented Assam in the Rajya Sabha for 28 years is remembered fondly by the state's leaders and citizens. His passing marks the end of an era in Indian politics and economic leadership.
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Over 400 arrested in 48 hours as Assam govt launches third phase of child marriage crackdown
Assam | Dec 22, 2024, 03:54 PM ISTAssam's third phase of its crackdown on child marriage has led to 416 arrests and 335 cases registered, continuing the state's efforts to combat the issue.
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Assam to make 'Lakhpati Didis' out of 30 lakh SHG members, women to earn Rs 1 lakh per year
Assam | Dec 17, 2024, 04:13 PM ISTThe Assam government plans to empower 30 lakh women SHG members to become "Lakhpati Didis," aiming to generate an annual business of Rs 30,000 crore over the next decade.
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Assam: Himanta Cabinet gives nod to bill to ban magical healing
India | Feb 11, 2024, 08:59 AM ISTThe proposed bill prohibits and eliminates practices of "magical healing" in the name of treatment, proposing strong punitive action against the "healers".
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Assam Govt to conduct socio-economic study of indigenous Assamese Muslims
India | Dec 09, 2023, 11:16 AM ISTThe Assam government, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is set to conduct a comprehensive socio-economic study of the indigenous Assamese Muslim community.
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Assam government notifies new Bajali district by bifurcating Barpeta | DETAILS INSIDE
India | Oct 12, 2023, 06:36 PM ISTWith the issuance of the notification as per the orders of the Governor, Bajali will become the 35th district of Assam. Bajali was among the four districts which were merged with the original districts in December 2022 to facilitate the delimitation process.
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30,000 of 1.56 lakh illegal foreigners deported: Assam Minister Atul Bora
India | Sep 13, 2023, 08:16 PM ISTSharing details of the unfenced areas, Atul Bora said a 6.1-km stretch along Dhubri-Mankachar has not been fenced as it is a deep area while another 4.5km in Cachar-Karimganj area has remained unfenced due to objections by the Border Guard Bangladesh.
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Assam government to introduce bill in state assembly to ban polygamy
India | Sep 03, 2023, 09:42 AM ISTPolygamy in Assam: Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday addressed a Bharatiya Janata Party ally parties meeting in Tinsukia and said to media that the state government, in the next 45 days, will finalize the Bill to ban polygamy in the state.