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Guwahati mandates display of driving licences in green buses

June 16, 2026, 02:00 PM - 2 min read

The decision comes in response to repeated instances of traffic rule violations involving green buses.

Assam to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to those above 18 years

June 13, 2026, 05:48 PM - 3 min read

Remarking that Aadhaar card issuance has reached a saturation point in the state, Sarma said, "In some districts, it has crossed the 100 per cent mark, and we must ascertain who these people are who are taking the additional Aadhaar cards.

Over 1 lakh girls vaccinated under Assam HPV drive

June 12, 2026, 04:25 PM - 3 min read

More than 1.07 lakh girls have been vaccinated under Assam's HPV programme as the state pushes towards preventing cervical cancer.

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma allocates portfolios to 12 newly inducted ministers, retaining key departments including Home, Power and PWD.

Newly inducted Assam ministers get portfolios

June 8, 2026, 03:40 PM - 2 min read

The 12 ministers were sworn in on June 5, while four other ministers were administered the oath of office on May 12 along with the chief minister.

Devotees throng Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati ahead of Ambubachi Mela, which begins on June 22, as preparations continue for the annual four-day religious observance. (Representational image)

Devotees throng Kamakhya ahead of Ambubachi Mela

June 7, 2026, 09:33 PM - 3 min read

Devotees throng Kamakhya Temple in Guwahati ahead of Ambubachi Mela, set to begin June 22, with rituals and darshan details shared by priest.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi addredsing a gathering. (File photo)

Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi likely to visit Assam in July

June 7, 2026, 03:50 PM - 3 min read

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to visit Assam in July and hold talks with PM Narendra Modi, NHK WORLD-JAPAN reported.

A session of the Assam Assembly underway.

Assam Budget Session to begin on 6 July

June 6, 2026, 03:38 PM - 3 min read

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said the Budget Session of the Assembly will begin on 6 July, with welfare scheme benefits set to be released from 1 August.

Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administers oath to 12 new ministers during cabinet expansion ceremony attended by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and senior NDA leaders in Guwahati on Friday.

Assam Cabinet expanded; 12 ministers sworn in

June 5, 2026, 02:41 PM - 3 min read

Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya administered the oath of office and secrecy to the MLAs at a function at the Jyoti-Bishnu Antarjatik Kala Mandir here.

Assam govt set to roll out mobile disaster alert system

June 4, 2026, 03:20 PM - 3 min read

Assam will soon roll out the Cell Broadcast System to send instant geo-targeted disaster alerts to mobile phones during emergencies.

Muga silk sarees woven from Assam’s famed golden silk are displayed.

Centre launches ₹411-crore Assam Muga Silk Mission

June 3, 2026, 03:23 PM - 4 min read

Centre launches the ₹411-crore Mission Muga Silk Senehjori to modernise Assam’s famed golden silk industry, benefiting 2.6 lakh families and boosting its global luxury market presence.