Assam budget targets revenue leaks: Jayanta Malla BaruahAssam's finance minister presented the 2026-27 budget focusing on revenue generation and plugging leakages. Capital expenditure has increas...
10 Jul, 2026, 10.00 PM IST
Assam tea industry seeks Green Leaf Cess relief, hails ATISIS supportThe Tea Association of India lauded the Assam government's incentive scheme for boosting Orthodox tea production and exports, which saw sig...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
Assam produces Matcha tea for first time, fetches Rs 3,000 per kg at auctionAssam has officially entered the premium Matcha tea market, with the state's first commercially produced batch fetching an impressive Rs 30...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Rare wildlife, dense evergreen forests, rich biodiversity: 5 stunning rainforests in India that every nature-lover must visitCelebrating World Rainforest Day, India boasts incredible biodiversity across its lush rainforests. From Arunachal Pradesh's Namdapha to Ke...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Assam tightens Aadhaar card rules to curb infiltrationAssam's government has decided to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to individuals over 18 years old. This measure aims to prevent illegal immigra...
13 Jun, 2026, 11.54 PM IST
Assam: Government approves set up of Guwahati Satellite Cities Development AuthorityThe decision was taken in the state cabinet meeting held at Lok Sewa Bhawan in Guwahati under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Himanta Bi...
13 Jun, 2026, 10.42 PM IST
Assam Cabinet decides to stop Aadhaar issuance to those aged above 18: CM Himanta Biswa SarmaAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced that Aadhaar cards will not be issued to individuals above 18 to prevent illegal immigra...
13 Jun, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta writes to PM Modi on historic milestone, credits him for transforming state's destinyAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on his record tenure. Sarma presented a letter from Ass...
10 Jun, 2026, 08.26 PM IST
Assam govt launches free transport facility for school students in tea garden areasThe Assam government has launched free transport services for students from marginalized communities in tea garden areas. This initiative a...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.28 PM IST
Cairn, Vedanta Oil & Gas raises output from Hazarigaon gas field in AssamCairn Vedanta Oil & Gas has achieved a significant milestone in Assam. The Hazarigaon field recorded its highest gas production. This contr...
08 Jun, 2026, 05.57 PM IST
Guwahati Tea Auction Centre sets new benchmark for quality tea pricesGuwahati Tea Auction Centre achieved record prices for quality tea. Deckiajuli Tea Estate sold premium CTC leaf at Rs 1,103 per kg. Sotai T...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
West Bengal clears way for CBI probe in GTA teacher recruitment caseWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said the state government will withdraw its challenge in the Supreme Court and allow ...
29 May, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
Premium Assam CTC tea fetches record Rs 800/kg at Guwahati Auction CentreGuwahati Tea Auction Centre witnessed strong demand, with Deckiajuli Tea Estate setting a new record at Rs 800 per kg for its BOPSM grade. ...
27 May, 2026, 03.08 PM IST
Assam offers dual caste certificates for tea garden workers, tribesThe Assam government has introduced dual caste certificates for present and former tea garden workers and tribes, allowing them to obtain c...
19 Sep, 2025, 11.23 PM IST
Assam government mulls to lease out loss-making Assam Tea Corporation tea estatesAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma held a meeting with Assam Chah Mazdoor Sangha and other stake holders and discussed the challenges...
22 Dec, 2022, 10.01 PM IST
Assam allows use of up to 5% of tea garden land for various other purposesIn an ordinance the state government amended Assam Fixation of ceiling on Land holding Act 1956.
05 Aug, 2022, 08.25 PM IST
Assam govt deems tea garden workers eligible for 10% compensationIssuance of Assam Taxation (On Specified Lands) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2022, this will enable the extension of tax exemption on green tea l...
29 May, 2022, 06.49 PM IST