Assam CM highlights canopy bridge initiative on World Gibbon Day
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday highlighted the state's efforts to protect the endangered Hoolock Gibbon, India's only native ape species, stressing the importance of wildlife conservation and human-animal coexistence. Marking World Gibbon Day, Sarma said the Hoolock Gibbon occupied a special place in Assam's natural heritage and called for collective efforts to safeguard its future. In a post on X, the Chief Minister shared his experience of seeing a gibbon use a canopy bridge constructed at Hollongapar to help the primates cross a railway track safely. Describing the sight as encouraging, Sarma underscored the importance of science-led conservation measures in reducing the risks faced by wildlife due to human infrastructure and habitat fragmentation. At Hollongapar, seeing a gibbon use the canopy bridge built to help it cross the railway track safely was a heartening moment, he said. The canopy bridge initiative is aimed at providing arboreal animals with a safer passage across railway infrastructure, allowing them to move through the tree canopy instead of descending to ground level, where they may face potential dangers from trains and other human activities. Hollongapar Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam's Jorhat district is known for its population of Hoolock Gibbons. The primates depend heavily on continuous forest canopies for movement, foraging and survival, making habitat connectivity an important aspect of their conservation. The Chief Minister also emphasised the cultural and emotional connection between local communities and the state's wildlife, saying that conservation efforts must go hand in hand with fostering coexistence between people and animals. Every small step towards coexistence brings us closer to a future where Assam's people and wildlife thrive together, Sarma said. The Hoolock Gibbon, belonging to the family of lesser apes, is an important component of the biodiversity of Northeast India. Habitat loss, fragmentation and other human-induced pressures remain significant challenges for its long-term survival. Conservation initiatives such as canopy bridges, habitat protection and community participation are considered important in ensuring safe movement for arboreal species. Sarma's remarks on World Gibbon Day highlighted Assam's stated commitment to protecting its rich biodiversity while promoting practical measures to minimise the impact of development on wildlife habitats.
NEADS Reaches Nearly One Lakh Flood-Affected People Across Upper Assam
The North-East Affected Area Development Society (NEADS), a grassroots development organisation based in Jorhat, has reached nearly 1,00,000 flood-affected people across Upper Assam through its antici
Tension In Assam's Jorhat Over Blinkit Employees' Pro-CJP Slogans
The confrontation triggered a tense atmosphere in the area, prompting Jorhat Police to rush to the spot.
Akhil Gogoi Ends 14-Day Sit-In After Himanta Sarma's Flood Relief Assurance
Akhil Gogoi began the indefinite protest on October 2, seeking the release of Rs 15,000 in interim assistance for eligible flood-affected families in Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat.
World War II-era shell in Jorhat drain triggers panic
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Prabhat Saikias bamboo-and-cane handicraft unit in Jorhat, Assam, supports around 20 young artisans while taking traditional craftsmanship to wider markets.
Assam Agriculture Minister discusses collaboration with AAU in Jorhat
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Slogans, Black Flags: Protests Near Himanta Sarma's Home Over Assam Floods
Carrying black flags and raising slogans, the protesters demanded financial assistance for flood-affected families, particularly in Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat.
Assam Police bust honey-trap gang, arrest five in extortion case
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Oct 7 (IANS) An Instagram friendship that allegedly turned into an extortion racket has led Assam Police in Jorhat district to arrest five persons, including two women and the alleged female mastermind, in a honey-trapping case, officials said on Wednesday. The case came to light after a private-sector bank manager from Tinsukia lodged a complaint at Jorhat Sadar Police Station. According to Officer-in-Charge Hrishikesh Hazarika, the victim had befriended a woman from Jorhat on Instagram in July, and their online interactions later developed into a personal relationship. On August 14, the woman allegedly asked the bank manager to come to Jorhat. He reportedly arrived at around 1 a.m. and was taken to a rented house in Seoni Ali. According to the complaint, two unidentified men later arrived at the house. The woman allegedly opened the door, after which the intruders reportedly recorded compromising footage and threatened to circulate it on social media and share it with the victim's family. The gang initially demanded Rs 2 lakh, which the victim allegedly paid out of fear. Subsequently, demands for another Rs 1 lakh and Rs 5 lakh were made. Police said the victim paid a total of Rs 3 lakh before approaching the authorities. Acting on the directions of the Senior Superintendent of Police, a special team led by Hrishikesh Hazarika arrested two youths, Sanjib Das and Ankit Paul of Garmur, on October 2. They were produced before a court and remanded to judicial custody in Case No. 338/2026. Further investigation identified Moromi Das Neog as the alleged mastermind. A police team sent to Dibrugarh tracked her down and arrested her based on specific intelligence inputs. Police also arrested another woman, Baby Bora, and her husband, Ankit Bora. Preliminary examination of mobile phones seized from the accused suggests that the gang may have targeted several financially well-off individuals, including businessmen and government and private-sector employees, using a similar modus operandi. Calling it a clear case of honey-trapping, Hrishikesh Hazarika said police are examining digital evidence to identify other possible victims. The investigation is continuing.
Bank Manager Visits Woman He Met On Instagram, Finds Extortion Trap
Police said the complainant had met a woman from Jorhat through Instagram in July and developed a relationship through social media.
Guwahati, Sep 28: A vibrant convergence of art and conservation titled Colours of vultures for raising awareness for vulture conservation was organised by Aaranyak in collaboration with Universal Creative Point, Jorhat, during September 26-27 at Gallery Vision Art, Asom in Jorhat. The exhibition that attracted around 30 artists and more than 50 artworks, used art []
CSIR NEIST Driver and MTS Result 2026 - Check Provisional List PDF at neist.res.in
CSIR-NEIST, Jorhat has released the provisional result for Driver (DR) and Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS) posts under Advt. No. 01/2026-REC dated 25.09.2026. Check the list of provisionally recommended candidates, non-recommendation reasons, representation portal link and last date to raise objections.
Assam govt to hold Sonowal Kachari Council polls in Nov
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 25 (IANS) Elections to the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council (SKAC) will be held in November, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Friday, indicating that the polls would be conducted on a party-less basis. Speaking to reporters, Sarma said candidates backed by political parties could contest, but the Election Commission would allot symbols and the polls would formally be conducted without party symbols. He added that the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) would allow its candidates to contest the Sonowal Kachari and Mising Autonomous Council elections without formally using party symbols. The Chief Minister said the BJP had followed a similar approach during panchayat elections, which were conducted on a party-less basis. According to him, the objective is to prevent voters and communities at the grassroots level from becoming divided along party lines. Sarma clarified that senior BJP leaders, including MLAs, ministers and other elected representatives, would stay away from campaigning. At the same time, ordinary party workers would be free to participate under election rules. The Assam Cabinet on Thursday decided to hold elections to both the Mising Autonomous Council and the Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council in November 2026. The Sonowal Kachari Autonomous Council is one of Assams statutory autonomous councils established for the social, economic, educational and cultural development of the concerned Scheduled Tribe community. Political parties have already begun preparations. The Assam Pradesh Congress Committee has constituted a 50-member coordination committee for the Sonowal Kachari council election, covering districts including Dibrugarh, Tinsukia, Dhemaji, Jorhat, Golaghat, Sivasagar and Lakhimpur. The Asom Gana Parishad has also stepped up preparations and said it intends to contest independently. Sarma said the party-less format would keep elections focused on local candidates and community-level issues rather than turning into a direct contest between political parties.
Assam: BJP-Congress contest in Nagaon bypoll will test politics of fear, says Gaurav Gogoi
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 14 (IANS) Assam Congress president and Jorhat Lok Sabha MP Gaurav Gogoi on Monday said that the upcoming Nagaon Lok Sabha by-election would essentially be a direct political contest between the BJP and the Congress and described the poll as a test of whether the ruling partys alleged politics of fear would prevail or voters would demonstrate the courage to oppose it. Speaking to IANS, Gogoi said, The main political contest will be between the BJP and the Congress. This election will be an examination of whether the BJP's politics of fear wins, or whether the courage among people against the BJP ultimately translates into a victory for the people. He said the Congress was confident that voters in Nagaon would reject what he described as an atmosphere of fear and intimidation. Our full belief is that the people of Nagaon will uproot the atmosphere of fear that the BJP is creating. Today, people are demanding their rights from the government as citizens. They are demanding respect as citizens. People will reject this politics of fear and intimidation, Gogoi said. The bypoll has assumed significance for both the BJP and the Congress after the constituency was vacated by former Congress MP Pradyut Bordoloi. A two-time Congress MP from Nagaon, Bordoloi resigned from the party and the Lok Sabha earlier this year before joining the BJP ahead of the Assam Assembly elections. He subsequently contested from Dispur on a BJP ticket and won, leaving the Nagaon parliamentary seat vacant. The BJP has now fielded former Nagaon Deputy Commissioner and IAS officer Devasish Sharma for the bypoll. Sharma took voluntary retirement from government service on September 3, joined the BJP on September 8 and was named the partys candidate on September 11, within days of leaving the bureaucracy. His candidature has become another major flashpoint in the campaign. The Congress has questioned the timing of his retirement and political entry, pointing out that Sharma had served as Nagaons District Commissioner as well as District Election Officer before entering electoral politics. Congress MP Rakibul Hussain has approached election authorities seeking scrutiny of decisions taken during Sharmas tenure. The BJP, however, has defended Sharmas candidature, maintaining that there was nothing improper about a government officer entering politics after his voluntary retirement was accepted. The Nagaon contest is particularly important for the Congress as the party seeks to retain a constituency it held in the 2019 and 2024 Lok Sabha elections under Bordoloi. In the 2024 election, Bordoloi defeated BJP candidate Suresh Bora, while the AIUDF also polled a significant number of votes. The by-election will be held on October 6, with counting scheduled for October 9. With the BJP seeking to convert Bordolois switch and Sharmas local administrative profile into electoral advantage, the Congress is attempting to turn the contest into a referendum on the BJP governments style of politics. For Gogoi, therefore, the Nagaon bypoll is more than a fight for a vacant Lok Sabha seat. He has framed it as a choice between what he calls the BJPs fear and intimidation and the courage of voters to demand rights, dignity and accountability from those in power.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma opens flyover and DC office in Jorhat
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Assams CM inaugurated a railway overbridge in Jorhat, highlighting the importance of connectivity for the states development. Assam Chief Minister Inaugurates Railway Overbridge in Jorhat, Emphasizes Connectivity for Development
Making connectivity foundation of Assams next growth phase: Himanta Sarma
Digital Desk | Guwahati, Sep 13 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Sunday said his government was making connectivity the foundation of the states next phase of growth, asserting that improved road and rail infrastructure was essential to ensure the benefits of development reached people. CM Sarma made the remarks after dedicating a Railway Overbridge (ROB) at Cinnamara in Jorhat, which he said would ease traffic congestion at a major choke point in the historic town and form part of the states wider effort to make railway crossings traffic-free. People often ask me why Assam is obsessively building bridges in its cities, towns and villages. Its because for decades we lagged behind in connectivity and fruits of development could not reach the people, CM Sarma said in a post on X. The Chief Minister said the state was duty-bound to reverse the connectivity deficit and ensure that unhindered movement became the norm rather than an exception. He said the Cinnamara ROB was part of the governments statewide efforts to eliminate congestion and delays caused by railway crossings. The infrastructure project is expected to improve traffic movement in Cinnamara and provide commuters with a smoother route across the railway line. Such projects are also aimed at reducing waiting time for motorists and pedestrians at railway level crossings, particularly in busy urban and semi-urban areas. CM Sarma said that the connectivity was not merely an infrastructure priority but a critical requirement for Assams economic and social development. Improved connectivity can facilitate the movement of people, agricultural produce and goods while providing businesses and industries with better access to markets. It can also help connect communities to educational institutions, healthcare facilities and employment opportunities. The Chief Minister has repeatedly stressed infrastructure development as a key component of Assams broader growth strategy, with road, bridge and railway-related projects being taken up across the state. The Cinnamara ROB is significant for Jorhat, a major urban centre in Upper Assam, where growing traffic volumes have increased the need for improved transport infrastructure. CM Sarma said that the governments focus would remain on creating infrastructure that removes bottlenecks and enables faster, safer and more seamless movement. He said the broader objective was to ensure that Assam overcame its longstanding connectivity gaps and entered its next phase of development with unhindered movement becoming the norm across cities, towns and villages.
A geography teacher in Assam's Jorhat district has won the National Teachers' Award for a programme that sends his students home each day to teach their unschooled mothers basic digital and literacy skills, including UPI payments, smartphone use and reading. The initiative, running for two years, has since expanded to six villages in the region.
Assam govt gives 15K each as interim relief to 16,746 flood-hit families
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said a total of Rs 25.12 crore as interim relief was transferred to 16,746 families affected by the devastating floods in three districts of the state this year. He said each flood-hit family in Sivasagar, Charaideo and Jorhat districts received Rs 15,000. Sarma also released funds under the Chief Minister's Foreign Language Initiative for Global Hunt (CM-FLIGHT) for the Japanese language training programme. Each selected candidate will receive Rs one lakh as training support in three instalments, along with Rs 50,000 per candidate as post-placement assistance. He also disbursed financial assistance and support to fresh graduates from government and public institutions under the Chief Minister's Jibon Prerna Scheme. A total of Rs 118.6 crore will be disbursed to 48,188 candidates, with each receiving Rs 2,500 per month for a year, Sarma added.
Assam Flood Relief Accusations: Manoj Chauhan Calls for Fair Distribution
Guwahati, August 28: Congress General Secretary Manoj Chauhan has made serious allegations against the state government regarding the flood situation in Assam. After a five-day tour of flood-affected areas in Upper Assam, including Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar, Chauhan claimed that there is political discrimination in the distribution of relief materials and the announced assistance of ... Read more Assam Flood Relief Accusations: Manoj Chauhan Calls for Fair Distribution
Jorhat villagers strive to recover 28 days after devastating floods
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Assam releases Rs 47.93 crore flood relief to 31,951 families; total aid reaches Rs 146.26 crore
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma released Rs. 47.93 crore in interim flood assistance through DBT to 31,951 families across Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat. With the latest disbursement, the state has provided Rs. 146.26 crore to 96,842 flood-affected families, while damage assessment and verification continue across the four districts.
Assam Floods Claim 104 Lives, Over 78,000 Affected
Guwahati, August 14: The death toll from flood-related incidents in Assam has risen to 104. Thousands remain affected across seven districts in the state. According to the Assam Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS), the districts of Nagaon, Golaghat, Sivasagar, Kamrup, Hojai, Jorhat, and Lakhimpur are currently impacted. A total of 313 villages across ... Read more Assam Floods Claim 104 Lives, Over 78,000 Affected
Barpeta Braves rise to fourth with eight-wicket win over Jorhat Stallions
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Assam Flood Death Count Rises To 100, Over 1.3 Lakh People Affected
The affected districts include Golaghat, Sivasagar, Hojai, Darrang, Lakhimpur, Jorhat, Karbi Anglong, Charaideo, Nagaon and Biswanath.
Assam Flood Death Count Reaches 100, Over 1.3 Lakh People Affected
The affected districts include Golaghat, Sivasagar, Hojai, Darrang, Lakhimpur, Jorhat, Karbi Anglong, Charaideo, Nagaon and Biswanath.
Floods affect 1.66 lakh in 304 villages, nine dead in Jorhat district
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News in Frames | The wounds beneath Assams deadly flood
Mining, quarrying, deforestation and jhum cultivation may have destabilised slopes and intensified the impact of the deluge; the floods this year have killed 98 people so far, most of them in three districts Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat; the Chief Minister has called for science-backed solutions to tackle the issues
97 Dead, 1.68 Lakh Still Affected in Assam Floods
Golaghat, Sivasagar, Udalguri, Kamrup Metropolitan, Nagaon, Kamrup, Darrang, Sonitpur, Hojai, Lakhimpur, Biswanath, Jorhat, Charaideo, Karbi Anglong and Dhemaji districts were affected by the deluge.
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At the same programme, the Chief Minister also disbursed Rs. 15.86 crore via DBT to 793 flood-affected schools across Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat and Golaghat and launched financial assistance of over Rs. 4.26 crore from the CMRF for 21,025 students in Sivasagar and Charaideo to purchase educational materials after the recent floods. Of the amount, Rs. 11 crore have been allocated to 550 schools of Sivasagar, Rs. 2.22 crore to 111 schools, Rs. 2.06 crore to 103 schools of Jorhat and Rs. 0.58 crore to 29 schools of Golaghat district.
The situation in Assam has remained grim, with 95 people losing their lives because of the floods that have been triggered by heavy rains in the region. The crisis have affected over 1.6 lakh people across 563 villages, with Sivasagar remaining the worst-hit place where more than 57,000 persons have been displaced, followed by Golaghat (34,000) and Jorhat (25,000).
Assam Flood Crisis Deepens; Toll Reaches 95, 1.6 Lakh Affected
Sivasagar was the worst-hit with over 57,000 people affected, followed by Golaghat (34,000) and Jorhat (25,000)
Assam Chief Minister Transfers 112 Crore to Flood-Affected Families
Dibrugarh, August 3: Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma announced a significant relief initiative on Monday at the Chief Ministers Secretariat in Dibrugarh. Approximately 75,000 families from the flood-affected districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, Jorhat, and Golaghat will receive direct financial assistance totaling 112 crore through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme. Each beneficiary family ... Read more Assam Chief Minister Transfers 112 Crore to Flood-Affected Families
1.35 lakh affected still affected by floods in Assam; 3 more deaths take toll to 85
Sivasagar is the worst-hit district with over 55,000 people affected, followed by 40,000 people in Charaideo and 22,000 in Jorhat
Assam flood death toll rises to 82 despite improving situation
Assams flood situation has improved in recent days, but the death toll has risen to 82. Nearly 1.93 lakh people remain affected across multiple districts, with Charaideo, Sivasagar and Jorhat among the worst-hit areas. Relief and rehabilitation efforts continue as the State government rolls out assistance measures for flood-affected families.
Flood Crisis in Assam: Death Toll Rises to 80, Over 212,000 Affected
Guwahati, July 31: The flood situation in Assam remains critical. Over 212,000 people across eight districts have been affected by the floods. The death toll has now reached 80 this season, according to officials from the Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA). ASDMA reported that the districts of Golaghat, Sivasagar, Vishwanath, Charadevi, Kamrup (Metro), Jorhat, ... Read more Flood Crisis in Assam: Death Toll Rises to 80, Over 212,000 Affected
Army reaches out to flood-hit Assam
Launches Operation JAL RAHAT III to assist civil authorities in flood relief and rescue operations in districts of Sivasagar, Jorhat and Charaideo
Assam Flood Situation Improves Marginally, Death Toll Rises To 68
The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) reported that more than 5,24,700 people have been impacted in Charaideo, Golaghat, Jorhat, Nagaon, and Sivasagar districts. Charaideo continues to be the worst-hit, with nearly 1.9 lakh people affected, followed by Sivasagar (over 1.5 lakh) and Jorhat (around 1.4 lakh)
Why have three Assam districts borne the brunt of floods | Explained
Much of Assam has learnt to live with floods, an annual phenomenon, but historically near-untouched Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar were least expected to become a waterworld
Assam flood situation improves marginally; four more deaths take toll to 66
Sivasagar is the worst-hit district with nearly 2.9 lakh people reeling under the deluge, followed by 1.9 lakh people in Charaideo and more than 1.3 lakh people in Jorhat
Indian Army Intensifies Flood Relief Operations in Assam, Rescues 990 Individuals
Guwahati, July 23: The Indian Army has ramped up its flood relief efforts in Assam under Operation Jal Rahat. Working alongside state administration and various civilian agencies, the Army is actively conducting rescue, relief, and medical assistance operations in the districts of Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat. As of July 22, at 4 PM, four relief ... Read more Indian Army Intensifies Flood Relief Operations in Assam, Rescues 990 Individuals
Assam Floods: Gaurav Gogoi Urges Swift Relief and Rehabilitation Efforts
Guwahati, July 22: Gaurav Gogoi, the Assam Pradesh Congress President and Lok Sabha MP from Jorhat, has called on the state government to expedite relief, rescue, and rehabilitation efforts in flood-affected areas. He emphasized that the governments priority should be to deliver timely assistance to every impacted family. During his visit to several flood-hit regions ... Read more Assam Floods: Gaurav Gogoi Urges Swift Relief and Rehabilitation Efforts
Assam Flood Fury: Over 37,000 People Affected in Six Districts
According to the DRIMS released on Tuesday, the affected districts are Sonitpur, Dibrugarh, Lakhimpur, Dhemaji, Jorhat and Sivasagar
